Volunteer
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Interested in volunteering with Theatre Coppell? Wonderful. Lots of experience? Great. No experience? NO PROBLEM! We need people like you of all ages (from 12 to 110) to come play with us. We have a variety of opportunities depending on your interests.
To volunteer, please fill out the form below with your contact information and type of work you’re interested in based on the descriptions below. Someone will get back to you within 48 hours and make sure you are added to the volunteer list(s) of your choice. If you don't hear back in 48 hours (we are volunteers, too, after all) please email volunteer@theatrecoppell.com.
Theatre Coppell volunteers are an integral part of what we do. Keep in mind that if you make a commitment, we expect you to keep it. Notify us UP FRONT of any conflicts and we will work around them if we can. Conflicts that arise after a commitment is made are not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
LEVEL ONE (Minimal Commitment)
Set Building/Painting
For most shows, our sets are constructed and painted on the 4-5 Saturdays before a show opens. If you have basic carpentry skills (can use a hammer or saw), you can help with set building. If you are interested in painting, we have tasks available for all skill sets including painting large walls, a bench or doors to more detailed painting like faux wood, graphics and much more! We currently have a wait list for painters, but once you are placed on the Set Paint Volunteer list, you will be notified via email and given further instructions.
Minimum age: 12 with accompanying adult
Ushering
Training for volunteer ushers and sign-ups for performances are coordinated through the Coppell Arts Center. All volunteers must complete a training session and a background check. For more information or to register for online training, please visit the Coppell Arts Center's volunteer page.
Minimum age: 18
Mailing Assistance
Two to three times per year, we mail correspondence to our patrons. This usually involves affixing pre-addressed labels to postcards or envelopes, and no experience is necessary. Once you are placed on the Mailing Assistance Volunteer list, we will email you when volunteer opportunities are available. You should respond if you are able to help and show up to the theatre on the date/time given in the email. You will be trained onsite.
Minimum age: 12
LEVEL TWO (Minimal Commitment up to 6 Weeks)
Running Lights/Sound/Spotlight
Each of these technical positions requires a commitment of about 4 weeks, which include a full week of technical rehearsals and about 3 weekends of performances, most often Friday/Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees. Involves operating a lighting computer, sound board or spotlight with cues marked in a script. All training provided. Once you are placed on the Tech/Crew Volunteer list, you will be contacted several weeks prior to the show opening to determine if you are interested and available in a technical position.
Minimum age: 14
Stage Crew
Assists the Stage Manager with setting & changing props and/or sets before, during and after each performance. Requires a commitment of 4-5 weeks, which include a full week of technical rehearsals and about 3 weekends of performances, most often Friday/Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees. Once you are placed on the Tech/Crew Volunteer list, you will be contacted several weeks prior to the show opening to determine if you are interested and available in a technical position. Training provided.
Minimum age: 14
Costume Sewing
Assists the Costume Designer/Coordinator with sewing costumes. Commitment levels vary depending on the complexity of the show, number of cast members/costumes needed and volunteer availability. Once you are placed on the Costume Volunteer list, we will contact you to obtain information about your experience/skill set and have our Costumer contact you.
Minimum age: 16
LEVEL THREE (Commitment of 6 Weeks or More)
Assistant Director
Assists the show’s Director with auditions and all rehearsals including Tech Week. Responsibilities include various administrative tasks, gathering props, prompting from the script, setting scenes & assisting cast/crew. Requires a commitment which can vary based on the show, but typically about 4-6 weeks. Rehearsals are most evenings and Sunday afternoons, as assigned by the Director. If you are interested in this position, we prefer that you first volunteer in other areas of the theatre so you can learn how we do things and then speak with a member of our Board of Directors.
Stage Manager
Runs the show during all performances. Requires a commitment of 4-5 weeks, which include a full week of technical rehearsals and about 3 weekends of performances, most often Friday/Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees. Includes creating prop/set changes lists for you and each stage crew member, setting & changing props and/or sets before, during and after each performance, keeping cast/crew informed of key times (house open, start time, places, etc.) and managing tech/stage crew members. If you are interested in this position, we prefer that you first volunteer in other areas of the theatre so you can learn how we do things and then speak with a member of our Board of Directors.
Costume Designer/Coordinator
Works closely with the show’s Director to create and/or design the costume plot for each cast member. Commitment requirements can vary based on the complexity of the show, number of cast members/costumes needed and volunteer availability. If you are interested in this position, we will contact you to obtain information about your experience/skill set and have a member of our Board of Directors contact you.
Lighting Designer
Works closely with the show’s Director to design lighting and/or special effects for the show. Experience required and commitment levels vary depending on the complexity of the show and the design elements required. If you are interested in this position, we will contact you to obtain information about your experience/skill set and have a member of our Board of Directors contact you.
Choreographer
Works closely with the show’s Director and Musical Director to choreograph dances in our musicals. Extensive experience and advanced preparation required. Requires a commitment which can vary based on the show, but typically about 6-8 weeks, including auditions, rehearsals and Tech Week. Rehearsals are most evenings and Sunday afternoons, as assigned by the Director. If you are interested in this position, we will contact you to obtain information about your experience/skill set and have a member of our Board of Directors contact you.
Musical Director
Works closely with the show’s Director and all cast members to teach, coach and direct all musical numbers. Extensive experience and advanced preparation required. Requires a commitment which can vary on the show, but typically about 8-10 weeks, including auditions, rehearsals, Tech Week and all performances. Rehearsals are most evenings and Sunday afternoons, as assigned by the Director. If you are interested in this position, a member of our Board of Directors will contact you directly.
Musicians
Our musicians are usually recruited by the Musical Director, but we are always looking for new talent! We often use pianists, drummers, guitarists, woodwinds, brass and other instrumentalists in our musical productions. Experience and advanced preparation required. Commitments usually include Tech Week and 3-4 weekends of performances, usually Friday/Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees.