Volunteer at CCCT
We are always looking for people to help backstage, onstage and behind the scenes. Everyone — actors, stage hands and front of the house volunteers — they all help to make our shows become a reality! Sign Up Now!
Did you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to get a show ready to open? By the time one show finishes another is already under way. You can be part of the magic as one of our beautiful sets comes together and transforms from chaos to reality by being a set builder, a set dresser, or a set painter! Being a helper to one of these folks is a great way to learn how it’s done and we’d love to teach you if you’re interested. You say you're not afraid of heights? Then maybe lighting is the place to be. OK — working on the stage is not for you? Well, are you people friendly? If so, consider being an usher or volunteer to sell ads. If yard sales are more up your alley, you can gather props. There's always a need for a handyman to help with maintenance. In short, there is a place for everyone at CCCT!
Upcoming Work Parties and Events
Help us build the set for "The Cocoanuts"
Beginning Saturday, January 5 from 10 am–4 pm and for the following two Saturdays (1/12 & 1/19) we'll build, paint, and dress the set for "The Cocoanuts," opening January 25, 2008.
A family-style meal is provided. If weekends aren't your thing, we have some weekday evenings set aside for work hours too, primarily for those with carpentry/shop skills. Contact Nan Ayers (nan@ccct.org), our Volunteer Coordinator, with your skills and interests. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday January 5th!
Available Volunteer Positions
Title/Position: Host/Hostess
Goal of Position: Serve a simple meal to our Volunteer Workforce
Sample Activities: Arrange cold cuts; toss salad. make coffee.
Timeframe: set build Saturday lunches; simple “tech day” dinner
Length of Commitment: 2007/2008 Season
Estimated Total Hours: 3 hours per show (once every six weeks appx)
Worksite: Kitchen and Terrace Room
Qualifications sought: Enthusiasm for preparing a wholesome meal for our hungry volunteers.
See your work become part of a magical evening in the theatre! Come be a part of this collaborative art form: live theatre made for the love of it.
For Further Information contact: Nan Ayers, 510 524-9012, volunteer@ccct.org
Title/Position: Costume Builder
Goal of Position: Create costumes for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” opening November 14, 2007
Sample Activities: basic garment construction. Big stitches OK; no one gets close enough to inspect!
Timeframe: daytimes/evening/weekend hours available
Length of Commitment: four weeks (appx) from early-mid October.
Estimated Total Hours: 12-20 hours
Worksite: In our costume shop or yours
Qualifications sought: Familiarity with basic fabric construction techniques or desire to learn them.
See your handiwork become part of a magical evening in the theatre! Come be a part of this collaborative art form: live theatre made for the love of it.
For Further Information contact: Nan Ayers, 510 524-9012, volunteer@ccct.org
Title/Position: Poster/Postcard distributor
Goal of Position: Get postcards and posters out into the community for each show
Sample Activities: Visiting select locations to supply show postcards and posters
Timeframe: Once or twice at the beginning of each “run.”
Length of Commitment: 2007/2008 Season
Estimated Total Hours: a few hours per show (once every six weeks appx)
Worksite: Around town
Qualifications sought: A friendly person who will represent the theatre in the community. Leave postcards and a good impression behind!
This vital work introduces our theatre to those unaware of our existence and reminds previous patrons we’re still alive and well and playing in El Cerrito! Come be a part of this collaborative art form: live theatre made for the love of it.
For Further Information contact: Nan Ayers, 510 524-9012, volunteer@ccct.org
Volunteer Form
Sign up for our volunteer e-mails using this form. Get all the information about upcoming workparties as well as photos and stories from the one before. Please supply your name, e-mail address & phone number so we may contact you. Check the box next to the item(s) of interest. Please describe your experience, if any.
If you are interested in auditioning for our next production, visit our Auditions Page for more information.