This list is provided to help participants understand the expectations for the various volunteer positions, and match their volunteer commitment with the time they have to give. Participation in all performances is NOT required.  Volunteers are welcome to fill as many, or as few, positions as they wish, and may fill different positions on different dates.

SET-UP DAYS – These are dates when countless volunteers come to Catamount to paint and build sets, organize props and costumes, maintain trails, and set the stages for the magic of the forest to happen. Come anytime between 10am and 4 pm for as much time as you can give, wear something you can get paint and dirt on, bring tools (cordless drills, etc.) and have some serious fun!

PUMPKIN CARVING DAYS – Help us carve over 1,000 jack-o-lanterns! There’s always a fun contest, free food, and entertainment provided by live broadcast from 95 Triple-X!  Please bring your own carving tools. Come anytime between 10am and 2pm for as much time as you can give!

REHEARSAL DAY –  10am – 4pm This is for one day only when the actors, guides, and the technical crew come to familiarize themselves with the trails and scenes. As a courtesy to others participating in your scene or others participating in the show, please make an effort to come! There will be fun acting games and workshops for characters. Please set aside 1 to 1½ hours of rehearsal for guiding and per role assigned.

PERFORMANCE DAYS – days of the show itself, actors get into costumes and makeup, and the technical crew makes sure behind-the-scenes runs smoothly. If you sign up for an evening performance, you are committing to attending from 5pm until at least 11pm, if you sign up for the matinee, you are committing to attending from 10am to 3pm! All the following positions are included in performances: 

• CHARACTER – Characters needed:  60 per performance. Act in the scenes and put your dramatic talents to work (following scripts and guidelines). Characters must be willing to be in costume and makeup.

• GUIDE – Guides needed:  40 per performance, Evening guides must be 18 and older. Participate in the show by leading groups of ticket holders through the Forest. No lines to learn, yet must be willing to be in makeup and costume.

• MAKE-UP/COSTUMING – Help our makeup artist and characters get ready for the show. 

• FOOD RELIEF – Fuel the show, deliver snacks and beverages to cast and crew during the shows. 

• FOOD CONCESSION – Help prepare and sell snacks to guests of the forest, such as cookies and hot chocolate.

• LINE MANAGEMENT – Work the line, greet guests and take tickets, coordinate groups going into the forest, or even be a character helping to entertain folks while they wait in line.

• TECHNICAL CREW AND RUNNERS – Help keep the show running smoothly from behind the scenes or operate special effects. Provide troubleshooting and logistical support for staff as needed.

• PARKING – (Evening Parking Crew volunteers must be 18 or older) Greet guests and keep traffic and parking organized.

SET STRIKE – When the show is over, help take apart the production and store materials for next year. Come anytime between 10am and 4 pm for as much time as you can give, any participation helps!