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Mon. June 30th: 7:30-9pm
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Positions

Schedule of Events


Set-up Party…….…………….. Sat, Sept. 29, 10:00-4:00
Set-up Party.........…….….......... Sat, Oct. 6, 10:00-4:00
Set-up Party.........…….…........ Sat, Oct. 13, 10:00-4:00
Pumpkin Carving Parties!…....Oct. 13 & 21, 10:00-4:00
Rehearsal.......….......……....….... Sun, Oct. 14, 1:00pm
Set Strike……………………….. Sun, Oct. 28, 11:00-5:00
Set Strike……………………….. Sat, Nov. 3, 10:00-3:00

Performances


Evening: Thurs - Sat, Oct. 18-20 and Fri - Sat., Oct. 26-27
Cancellation Date! Sunday Oct. 28
AND Saturday Evening Shows begin at 6pm!
Matinee: Sat, Oct. 20 and Sat., Oct. 27

Volunteer Positions

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 PARTY CREW

Tasks:  Build and paint sets, make props, enhance trails, etc.  Please bring tools (drills, etc.) if you have them.

Dates:  Saturdays, Sept. 29th, Oct. 6th, and Oct. 13th, 2006.

Time: Starting at 10:00am (as much time as you can give) until 4:00pm.

 

PUMPKIN CARVER

Tasks: Help carve over 1,000 Jack-o-lanterns.  Please bring your own carving tools.

Date:  Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 21.

Time:  Starting at 10:00am (as much time as you can give). Until 2:00pm.

 

CHARACTER   Needed:  60 per performance.

Tasks: Act in the scenes and put your dramatic talents to work (following scripts and guidelines).       Characters must be willing to be in costume with makeup.

Dates: Performance date(s) of your choice plus 1 ½ hours of rehearsal per role on Oct 14th.

Time:  Thursdays and Fridays 5:00pm - 12:00am, Saturdays 4:00pm – 12:00am

Saturday Matinees 9:30am - 3:30pm.

 

GUIDE  (Evening guides must be 18 or older.) Guides needed:  40 per performance

Tasks: Participate in the show by leading groups of ticket holders through the Forest.

Dates: Performance date(s) of your choice plus 1 hour of rehearsal/training Oct 14th.

Time:  Thursdays and Fridays 6:00pm - 12:00am, Saturdays 5:00pm – 12:00am

Saturday Matinees 10:30am - 3:30pm.

 

MAKE-UP/COSTUMING

Tasks:  Help characters get ready for the show.

Dates: Performance date(s) of your choice, plus workshops for makeup TBA  

Time: Thursdays and Fridays 5:00pm – 7:30pm, Saturdays 4:00pm – 6:30pm

Saturday Matinees 9:30am – 11:30am.

 

FOOD RELIEF

Tasks:  Deliver snacks and beverages to all the volunteers behind the scenes.

Date: Thurs. & Fri. 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturdays 5:00pm – 11:00pm

Saturday Matinees 10:30am - 3:00pm.                         

 

FOOD CONCESSION

Tasks:  Help prepare and sell snacks to guests of the forest, such as cookies and hot chocolate.

Date:  Performance date (s) of your choice.

Time: Thurs. & Fri. 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturdays 5:00pm – 11:00pm

Saturday Matinees 10:30am - 3:00pm.

 

LINE MANAGEMENT OR CHARACTER LINE MGMT.

Tasks:  Work the line, greet guests and take tickets or be a character helping to entertain folks while they wait in line.

Date: Performance date(s) of your choice.

Time: Thurs. & Fri. 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturdays 5:00pm – 11:00pm

Saturday Matinees 10:30am - 3:30pm.

 

TECH CREW

Tasks:  Help keep the show running smoothly from behind the scenes or operate special effects.

Dates: Performance date(s) of your choice, plus two hours of rehearsal TBA.

Time: Thursdays and Fridays 5:00pm - 12:00am, Saturdays 4:00pm – 12:00am

Saturday Matinees 10:30am - 3:30pm.

 

RUNNER

Tasks:  Provide troubleshooting and logistical support for staff as needed

Dates: Performance date(s) of your choice.

Time: Thurs. & Fri. 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturdays 5:00pm – 11:00pm

Saturday Matinees 10:00am - 3:00pm.

 

PARKING (Evening Parking Crew volunteers must be 18 or older)

Tasks:  Greet guests and keep traffic and parking organized.

Dates:  Performance date(s) of your choice.

Time: Thurs. & Fri. 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturdays 5:00pm – 11:00pm

Saturday Matinees 10:30am - 3:30pm.

 

SET STRIKE

Tasks: Help take apart the production and store materials for next year. Destroy evidence :)

Dates: Sunday, October 28, 2007 and Saturday, November 3, 2007

Time: 10:00am-3:00pm

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