Participation Information
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Owosso Community Players Volunteer! Volunteers are the Pulse of the Theatre! Without the positive and creative energy that the volunteers bring to the theatre - where would it be today?! From ushers to actors, technicians to costumers, carpenters to coat checkers, tour guides to stage crews, each volunteer plays a critical role in raising the curtain for each performance. The quality of the productions at The Lebowsky Center are a direct result of the volunteer talent.
OCP Membership:
OCP's productions raise about half of the funds necessary to operate this organization. The remainder comes from membership, sponsorships and fundraising events.
Student/Senior - $10
Individual - $20
Family - $35
Green Room - $50
Angel - $100
Star Lighter - $150
Director - $250
Golden - $500
Platinum - $1,000
Ruby - $2,500
Signature - $5,000
Areas To Volunteer:
Actors: Anyone who has ever wanted to act, from the novice to the most seasoned actor, is welcome to audition for the productions. From Musicals, Comedies, to Children's productions there is something for everyone. Auditions dates and times are available in the Argus Press or by visiting our season schedule page for audition information. Those planning to audition should read the helpful suggestions listed here.
Audition Tips
Directors: The Owosso Players are accepting applications potential directors for the 2009-2010 season. Persons interested should submit a letter to the Owosso Community Players (PO Box 606, Owosso, MI 48867) listing their experience, theatrical credits, and a short bio or resume. The Players maintain a tradition of being open to accepting new players into our group and all applications will be seriously considered. For further information, please call (989) 723-8784.
Bookholders and Assistant Directors: Work very closely with the Director of the show and must come to every rehearsal. Bookholders watch the script and blocking and take notes for the Director. Assistant Director works side by side with the Director and needs to have previous acting or directing experience.
Technical Set Construction/Painting: Volunteers help build, cover, repair, paint and tear down sets. It is helpful for volunteers in this area to have some construction or painting background. Daytime and night hours are often available.
Lighting/Sound: Training will be provided. Usually work every night or trade with others for every other night for the whole run of the performance. Must also be available for tech week - which is the week before the show opens. Be able to follow a script and be very committed. This is a highly responsible volunteer position.
Props: This position is part of the stage crew. Properties are all of the set dressings and small articles used in a production. Time commitment is the full run of the show plus tech week and some rehearsals.
Costumes: Volunteers are instrumental in building costumes as well as putting finishing touches on projects. Time requirement varies with each show but hours are flexible with your schedule.
Stagehands/Running Crew: Ever wonder how all the magic happens during the show? Well, it's the stagehands job to make everything happen from special effects to changing the set from one scene to another. Time commitment is full run of the show plus tech week. Volunteers can work every night of a production or trade shifts with another volunteer. This is a highly responsible volunteer position.
Audience Services Ushers: Greet the public, take tickets, help patrons find their seats, and hand out programs. Ushers are friendly and helpful. This is a great way to get started and meet a lot of people. We use 10 ushers for each show. Arrival time is 45 minutes before performance.
Doorpersons: Act as the host/hostess of the theatre by being in the lobby and taking tickets for the downstairs patrons. They answer any questions that come up and arrive to volunteer 45 minutes prior to start of performance.
Business Office: Volunteers needed to assist in data entry, filing and general office work. Time and commitment varied but daytime hours only.
Maintenance: Volunteers needed to assist our Building Maintenance personnel. General handyman, cleaning and upkeep of the theatre. Needed one or two days a week. Daytime hours.
Hospitality: Volunteers needed to assist board members with special events such as cast parties and technical lunches. On call on an as-needed basis.
Tour Guides: Training required and then each tour last approximately 1 hour. Must be good with people and have a good memory. Also must be able to regularly climb stairs around the theatre.
OCP Membership:
OCP's productions raise about half of the funds necessary to operate this organization. The remainder comes from membership, sponsorships and fundraising events.
Student/Senior - $10
Individual - $20
Family - $35
Green Room - $50
Angel - $100
Star Lighter - $150
Director - $250
Golden - $500
Platinum - $1,000
Ruby - $2,500
Signature - $5,000
Areas To Volunteer:
Actors: Anyone who has ever wanted to act, from the novice to the most seasoned actor, is welcome to audition for the productions. From Musicals, Comedies, to Children's productions there is something for everyone. Auditions dates and times are available in the Argus Press or by visiting our season schedule page for audition information. Those planning to audition should read the helpful suggestions listed here.
Audition Tips
Directors: The Owosso Players are accepting applications potential directors for the 2009-2010 season. Persons interested should submit a letter to the Owosso Community Players (PO Box 606, Owosso, MI 48867) listing their experience, theatrical credits, and a short bio or resume. The Players maintain a tradition of being open to accepting new players into our group and all applications will be seriously considered. For further information, please call (989) 723-8784.
Bookholders and Assistant Directors: Work very closely with the Director of the show and must come to every rehearsal. Bookholders watch the script and blocking and take notes for the Director. Assistant Director works side by side with the Director and needs to have previous acting or directing experience.
Technical Set Construction/Painting: Volunteers help build, cover, repair, paint and tear down sets. It is helpful for volunteers in this area to have some construction or painting background. Daytime and night hours are often available.
Lighting/Sound: Training will be provided. Usually work every night or trade with others for every other night for the whole run of the performance. Must also be available for tech week - which is the week before the show opens. Be able to follow a script and be very committed. This is a highly responsible volunteer position.
Props: This position is part of the stage crew. Properties are all of the set dressings and small articles used in a production. Time commitment is the full run of the show plus tech week and some rehearsals.
Costumes: Volunteers are instrumental in building costumes as well as putting finishing touches on projects. Time requirement varies with each show but hours are flexible with your schedule.
Stagehands/Running Crew: Ever wonder how all the magic happens during the show? Well, it's the stagehands job to make everything happen from special effects to changing the set from one scene to another. Time commitment is full run of the show plus tech week. Volunteers can work every night of a production or trade shifts with another volunteer. This is a highly responsible volunteer position.
Audience Services Ushers: Greet the public, take tickets, help patrons find their seats, and hand out programs. Ushers are friendly and helpful. This is a great way to get started and meet a lot of people. We use 10 ushers for each show. Arrival time is 45 minutes before performance.
Doorpersons: Act as the host/hostess of the theatre by being in the lobby and taking tickets for the downstairs patrons. They answer any questions that come up and arrive to volunteer 45 minutes prior to start of performance.
Business Office: Volunteers needed to assist in data entry, filing and general office work. Time and commitment varied but daytime hours only.
Maintenance: Volunteers needed to assist our Building Maintenance personnel. General handyman, cleaning and upkeep of the theatre. Needed one or two days a week. Daytime hours.
Hospitality: Volunteers needed to assist board members with special events such as cast parties and technical lunches. On call on an as-needed basis.
Tour Guides: Training required and then each tour last approximately 1 hour. Must be good with people and have a good memory. Also must be able to regularly climb stairs around the theatre.