Volunteers are an essential Component of each HCT program. A typical HCT Fall show includes a total of about 2,500 hours of volunteer time divided among the HCT Board of Directors, crew, and families of all the cast members. It's a fun experience, and very rewarding.

What are the elective volunteer jobs?

Parents, working under the guidance of a volunteer parent coordinator and our professional staff, may take on the following jobs: backstage, technical. & "house."

Backstage Supervision:

Assist student cast members with behavior, noise control, meeting cues on time.

Wardrobe:

Assist cast members with quick costume changes backstage, and maintenance of costumes.

Props: Manage prop table and assist.

Stage Crew: Work in the wings to move sets, scenery.

Spotlights: Operate spotlights for rehearsals/shows.

Make up/Hair: Assist cast members backstage.

Costume Construction:

Take measurements, keep records, costume and accessory construction.

Prop Construction: Create/gather required props.

Set Construction: Build set pieces/backdrops for play.

Concessions: Provide goods for refreshment sales, work the concession stand

Box Office: Ticket receipt/sales, passing programs out.

Program Playbill: Layout of ads/coordinate ad sales.