Volunteer

Please note that we are seeking accompanists.

Durham Savoyards relies entirely on volunteers to do the many jobs necessary for a production to go onstage and for the organization to run year-round. We are all volunteers! In addition, all cast members are expected to help out with some non-performing part of our production. The fact is, it's fun work and also gives us a chance to meet each other outside of rehearsal (where we're not supposed to talk too much, anyway).

We'd love you to join us by pitching in and helping us create our shows. We need help with everything from stuffing envelopes, to sweeping floors in the warehouse, to major set and costume construction.

If you're interested in a particular area, please let our volunteer coordinator know by indicating your area of interest on the volunteer skills/interest form.

Volunteer Interest Form

Click to download whichever format you prefer, fill it out, then return it to us by either e-mail (to volunteer@durhamsavoyards.org) or postal mail:

• editable Word format: VolunteerSkillsInterestForm.doc
• Acrobat format: VolunteerSkillsInterestForm.pdf

If you have trouble downloading, or just have questions, please e-mail volunteer@durhamsavoyards.org.

Volunteer Positions

Here are just a few of the production jobs that have to be filled every year:

• Set construction - Build platforms and set components, out of wood, under the supervision/instruction of the Set Realizer based on designs submitted by the Set Designer. Experience levels can range from no experience at all (bolts need sorting, wood needs carrying, etc.!) to very experienced carpenters.
• Set painting - Painting needs range from basic primer painting of the set pieces, which can be done by anyone who can follow directions in using a roller and/or paint brush, to detail painting done by select experienced crew members. Direction of the paint team is also done by the Set Realizer.
• Costume construction - Every sewing job imaginable: fabric cutting, simple and advanced sewing machine work, hand sewing jobs (buttons, etc.), glue gun, trim.
• Make-up - Apply stage make-up to cast members. Crew begins working about two hours before each performance.
• Stage crew - Help backstage during performances: move scenery, help with special effects.
• Props - Create or find props to use on stage, handle placement of props backstage. Crew is directed by Props Manager.
• Lobby crew - Help set up and man information tables and/or and ticket tables in the lobby , place signs, lobby decorations, and anything else that needs to be in place to greet the audience as they come into the theatre.
• Program preparation - Word-processing, layout, proof-reading; also calling staff to remind them to hand in their information!