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Current Vacancies

Are you interested in becoming involved in Dursley’s thriving community theatre group? We love to hear from you – whatever your interest, experience or age.

 

Here are 10 great ways you can get involved:

Front of House Manager

Are you passionate about the arts and looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team? Join us as a Front of House (FoH) Manager and play a crucial role in the success of our productions!

Pre-Show Responsibilities: As the FoH Manager, you will set the stage for an unforgettable experience. You’ll ensure the hall is perfectly prepared with seats numbered and arranged according to the seating plan, aisles smoothly carpeted, and everything spotless for our patrons’ arrival. Your attention to detail will create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.

Showtime Responsibilities: During the show, you will lead a dedicated team of stewards, orchestrating a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests. Your tasks will include:

    • Ticketing and Welcoming: Oversee the scanning of tickets and warmly welcome patrons.
    • Programme Sales: Coordinate the setup and sale of programmes.
    • Refreshments: Organize and manage refreshment stands for our guests.
    • Safety First: Act as a fire warden and ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees.
    • Guidance: Assist patrons in finding their seats, providing them with a friendly and helpful service.

Post-Show Duties: At the end of each performance, you and your team will ensure the hall is left pristine. This includes overseeing general housekeeping and maintaining the venue’s high standards.

Why Join Us?

    • Be Part of the Magic: Contribute to the behind-the-scenes magic that makes each production special.
    • Leadership Experience: Gain valuable leadership skills by managing and motivating a team.
    • Community Engagement: Connect with fellow arts enthusiasts and be a vital part of the community.
    • Skill Development: Enhance your organizational and interpersonal skills in a dynamic environment.

If you have a love for the performing arts and a knack for creating memorable experiences, we want to hear from you! Join us in bringing our productions to life and ensuring every patron leaves with a smile.

Set construction & Paintshop

How\’s your DIY skills? Making sets for stage is actually really challanging. Years ago the team had to make a working 6ft clock that lit-up! Our backstage team meet every Tuesday (and sometimes Thursday\’s) in our workshops and get creative making & painting our amazing scenery and stage sets. 

Front of House

We hold four productions a year in the Lister Hall, Chantry Centre, so we need a great team to make the smooth running of these events. This includes stewarding, box office, refreshments, programme and ice cream selling. Also we provide training for those who would like to be Front of House managers.

Props

Finding props for the right era can be really good fun – trawling junk shops to attics for the items that look just right on stage

Backstage

The backstage team is the final piece of the puzzle to a great show, Behind the black tabs is a team of hardworking unsung hero\’s who are always one step ahed building the next scene.

Lighting & Sound

Another hidden team is the Lighting & Sound department. Do you know what a DMX cable is? If not we\’d love to show you. Join this team whatever your technical background and help run a smooth show!

Costumes

We’re very proud of our wardrobe that has grown over the decades with costumes from our many productions. We do hire certain costumes from time to time, but we try to make our own or re-use as much as possible. A great way to get involved if you love sewing, dress making and costume design.

Singing

Do you love belting out classic show tunes in the shower, or singing along to Elaine Paige on Radio Two on a Sunday? There is plenty of opportunity to sing your heart out in our annual musical or traditional family pantomime

Directing & Stage management

Crucial jobs at the heart of our society – hard work but they provide immense satisfaction and rewards. Whether you’ve got experience or just a desire to take on these important roles, we’d love to hear from you.

Junior DODS

We have a thriving junior theatre group for young people of secondary school age. They meet generally from February through to the summer, with a programme of workshops and rehearsals leading up to an annual production. We are also always looking for adults interested in helping to run the junior section.