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Backstage Basics

Backstage Basics

Backstage work rewards reliability long before it rewards theatrical vocabulary. We help first-time volunteers understand the chain of communication, protect the working space, and resist moving a mysterious chair that may already have a scene and an emotional arc.

Backstage Basics

Volunteer Backstage for Your First Show

To volunteer backstage for a first community-theater show, contact the official production team, state your availability and skills honestly, and request…

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Backstage Basics

What Is a Theatre Callboard? Read Calls and Updates

A theatre callboard is a designated place for production notices, such as rehearsal calls, schedules and sign-in information.

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