Volunteers

As part of our mission to provide educational opportunities – MCT welcomes volunteers in all aspects of our work. From board service to completing community service hours – we have just a spot just for you. Volunteers not only paint, shop, sew, build, and create our excellent sets and costumes – some volunteers have even designed entire shows with the support of our professional staff

Please Call during business hours 10a.m. to 3p.m., our shops and offices are open to all interested volunteers. Most Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.: set construction, painting,and props gathering. Some weekend work calls for sets, painting, costumes, or lights as needed.

Call 432-682-2544 for information or e-mail tracy@mctmidland.org

Download our brochure about volunteering.

PRE-PRODUCTION/Building A Show

Casting Committee

Serve on a committee comprised of three volunteers responsible for casting membership shows.

Set Construction

Work with the Technical Director building and rigging sets, and loading them onto the stage. Knowledge of power tools, set construction, or carpentry is helpful but not necessary.

Set Painting and Props

Painting tasks range from base coating to detail work. Props gathering involves finding items in storage as well as shopping.

Light and Sound

Work with the Light/Sound Designer hanging lights, cutting gels, and programming the light and sound boards. Calls to be set up by the designer.

Costumes

Work with the Costume Designer building new and altering existing costumes. You do not need to know how to sew. Help may be needed in the form of distressing or dyeing fabric, fitting or finishing, or decorating hats and shoes.

Actors

No experience necessary. All auditions are open. We welcome all races, ages, and abilities.

PRODUCTION/Performance

Positions require evening and weekend hours and follow our performance schedule. Crews share duties and time commitments. All crews receive instructions and individual training.

Props Runners

Duties include setting and striking props during a show, helping with on-stage scenery pieces, and assisting actors with offstage procurement and use of props.

Dressers

Duties include helping actors with costume quick changes, on the spot repairs, and laundry prep.

Hair and Make-up

Assist actors with make-up application and hair/wig styling.

Lights and Sound

Run the light board, sound board or follow spots.

Shift Crew

Prepare the stage prior to the show. Move scenery between scenes and acts.

FRONT OF HOUSE

Ushers

Tear tickets, hand out programs, and assist with seating our patrons

Box Office

Manages the membership records and single ticket sales for all MCT events – both evening and daytime hours available.

Concessions

Prepare and sell soft drinks, coffee, and snacks to our patrons

Bartenders

Must be 18 years of age or older. Serves adult beverages to our patrons.

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