STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY
Offers four popular summer camp programs in musical theater and the performing arts to children in the 3rd through graduating 12th grade. Based in Berkeley, our programs are in close proximity to Albany, Richmond, Oakland, Piedmont, Alameda and other East Bay and Contra Costa communities. Acclaimed artistically, our day camps provide an enriched, supportive and often profoundly memorable experience for children interested in developing and expressing themselves as young actors and theater artists.

• Find a volunteer area that interests you and phone or e-mail Rawna Romero at 510-521-6250. You will then arrange more specifics — your volunteer schedule, specific duties, and how many hours you’ll earn — with your team leader. You are welcome to earn hours in more than one area — it’s the overall total that counts.

• Team Leader: Head up one of the volunteer teams listed below, coordinating the efforts of team members.
• Rehearsal Monitor: Attend rehearsals to monitor cast member behavior, keep noise levels down, and make sure everyone gets dropped off and picked up safely after rehearsal ends.
• Costume Assistant: Assist costume shop staff with taking performer's measurements, record keeping, coordinating fittings, errands, and simple non-sewing projects.
• Seamstress: Assist in costume sewing or assembly.
• Props Construction: Help create or gather required props. Sewing skills are helpful, but not required.
• Cast Party Coordinator: Arrange the date and location, publicize it, gather money, coordinate the event and provide supervision.
• Brochure and Flyer Distribution Team: Distribution materials promoting the show to area businesses, libraries, rec. centers, etc.
• Clerical Office Help: Help our office staff by answering the phone, doing data entry, returning calls, preparing mailings, etc.
• Public Relations Team: Attend public events as a Stage Door’s representative. Staff the Stage Door “booth” at fairs and festivals or introduce Stage Door to local community groups.
• Fundraising/Grants: Research and coordinate general fund-raising and grant-writing efforts.
• Cast Merchandise Coordinator: Collect t-shirt, poster, makeup kit and other merchandise orders from cast, place orders, and distribute merchandise to buyers.
• School Liaison Team: Prepare and distribute Stage Door registration and show flyers to area schools, and follow-up with staff/teachers to ensure distribution and encourage field trip arrangements.

• Lobby Sales Team: Place orders for lobby merchandise items, pick up and prepare flowers, set up and staff merchandise tables during show times, organize and run daily 50-50 drawing.
• Backstage Monitor: Assist with supervision of cast member preparations, behavior, noise control and meeting cues at the proper time.
• Make-Up/Hair Crew: Attend training session; assist cast members backstage prior to the show and/or during the performance.
• Photography Assistant: Coordinate and supervise actor photo sessions.
• Props Running Crew: From the wings, manage the prop table by assisting cast members in dealing with their props.
• Deck Crew: Work in the wings to assist cast members and move set pieces and scenery.
• Actor Refreshments Team: Purchase and provide water to actors at technical rehearsals and performances at the theatre.
• Spotlight Operator: Operate spotlights during tech and dress rehearsals and performances. [Training provided.]
• Lighting or Sound Board Operator: Operate the lighting or sound board during tech and dress rehearsals and performances. [Training provided.]
• Wardrobe Crew: Organize costumes before and after performances, assist cast members with quick changes, and deal with daily ironing/laundry issues.
• Video Assistant: Assist videographers with camera set-ups, taping, & lobby sales
• Costume Repairs: Be present at dress rehearsals and performances to help deal with costume emergencies. Basic sewing and repair skills required.
• Strike Crew: Help break down and remove the set, props and costume pieces from the theater at the conclusion of the run.
• Ushering and House Management: Help sell concessions at performances, take tickets and assist patrons in finding their seats.