Volunteer as a Spotlight Operator with StoryBook Theatre!

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Storybook Theatre is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist all our productions this season as SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS! All volunteers must be over the age of 14.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about what goes on behind-the-curtain, or how technical theatre wizardry helps create the magic you see onstage? Volunteering as a spotlight operator is a very easy way for anyone to get a taste for what it’s like to work in a technical theatre environment! As the spot op it is your responsibility to shine a light on the artists who have been working for months to create this show and play this part - this is no small ask. You play a big part in elevating the performance, and therefore need to understand the responsibility needed to fulfill this role.

Spotlight Operators are required to attend a training shift and commit themselves to volunteering for at least 4 shows during a run. Volunteers who do this role spend a good deal of the show on their feet with breaks in between spot times and between acts.

Anyone wishing to volunteer as a spot operator is required to:
- attend 1 or 2 training shifts during TECH week to familiarize yourself with the equipment and the cues for each show

- commit to spot operating for at least 4 other shifts throughout the run of the production

If you are unable to attend the training days in tech week but can be available for 4 or more shows, please let us know and we will work with you to find a solution. Each show will have two spot operator shifts that need to be filled. Showtimes depend on the specific production. Show schedules can be provided to interested volunteers upon request.

You can learn more about this opportunity and apply here: https://www.storybooktheatre.org/volunteer