Muskegon Civic Theatre

6 Central West Region
Arts & Culture
0 Reviews
0
0

Muskegon Civic Theatre

Arts & Culture: Performing arts
425 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
Phone (231) 722 - 3852
I'm Interested Visit Website Volunteer Page
Our mission

To provide exceptional community based theatrical experiences by and for adults and children of all backgrounds.
Opportunities

Stagehands/Running Crew

Each show requires people working back stage to make things happen correctly on stage. Responsibilities range from cleaning before a performance, preparing the set, coordinating special effects, Fly operation, and moving set pieces.
  • Weekly
  • Teens, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Set Construction/Painting

Volunteers help build, repair, paint, and tear down sets Daytime and night hours are available.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Costumes

Volunteers are instrumental in sewing costumes, as well as putting finishing touches on projects. Time requirements vary with each show, but hours are flexible with personal schedules.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Hospitality

Volunteers are regularly needed to assist with special events, such as Back Stage Passes, cast parties and technical lunches.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Actors

From the novice, the new to our stage, or the most seasoned actor, all are welcome to audition.
  • Weekly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None, Formal, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Lighting/Sound

We need people who are available throughout the entire run of a show. Some jobs can be shared with another person, and some require that you are there every performance and throughout tech week prior to the show opening. This is a job that requires a strong commitment, and the ability to follow a script.
  • Weekly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Business Office

Volunteers are often needed to assist in data entry, filing and general office work. Times and commitment lengths vary, but daytime hours only.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Stage Managers and Assistant Directors

This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Director of a show. Attendance at all rehearsals is required. Previous acting or directing experience is a plus.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Props

This position is part of the stage crew. Properties are all of the set dressings and small articles used in a production. Time commitment is the full run of the show plus tech week and some rehearsals.
  • Weekly
  • Teens, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help

Our organization utilizes volunteers in all aspects of the performing arts. During the course of a production season, we utilize the contributions of up to 350 volunteers, which equates to approximately 30,000 hours of volunteer time. For every actor that you see on stage, there are numerous technicians behind the scenes supporting them!
About us

MCT is a consolidation of the former Civic Opera Association, Port City Playhouse and Muskegon Youth Theatre. The combined history of these theatre groups has spanned decades of service in the greater Muskegon area. Muskegon Civic Theatre accomplishing its mission through a variety of diverse productions and educational opportunities in all elements of theater in Muskegon and West Michigan communities.