Getting Involved

How would you like to join our group of volunteers and help make Galleon's next show as good as our last, and have a great time doing it? There are so many roles required to bring the show together and we are confident your skills can be used, and that you will develop new ones. Age is no barrier to participation. Our shows have had people from 7 to 80+ lending a hand.

If you are interested in joining Galleon then email info@galleon.org.au. Tell us a little about yourself; any prior theatre experience you have had; where your interests lie.

Preproduction

The following roles are required to get the show into the theatre:

Costumes

create the look of each character by designing clothes and accessories the actors will wear in performance to reflect the personalities of the characters in the script
have fun hunting through Op Shops for the perfect costume

Director

collaborate with a team of creative individuals, coordinating research, stagecraft, costume design, props, lighting design, acting, set design and sound design for the production
be the primary visionary, making decisions about the artistic concept and interpretation of the text and its staging
lead the team and create your artistic vision of the play
Galleon prefers you to have prior experience as a director, but we are also happy to work with novice directors

Poster

design the poster to depict the play. It will be professionally printed and distributed across the world!

Program

design the program which is sold at each performance as the memento of the production
liaise with a commercial printer to get it ready for press

Properties

research and acquire props for each production in liaison with the Director and actors during the rehearsal period.
be part of the backstage crew at the theatre during the production to manage the use of props and monitor continuity

Set design and construction

practise your design, wall painting and carpentry skills

Set dressing

make the physical set look fabulous and appropriate to the production
practise your decorating skills

Backstage

The following roles are required to assist in the running of the show in the theatre:

Backstage Crew

keep the actors in line (said with tongue firmly planted inside cheek!) and the play running smoothly - it's a different view of the action
help get actors on stage at the right time
manage scene changes

Hair and makeup

prepare the actors to show their best side to the audience
do touch-ups during performances to keep actors looking good!

Lighting

create a lighting design that goes with the show's mood and the director's vision
help the theatre technician rig and focus the lamps during bump-in
operate the lighting board during performances

Sound design and operation

plan and provide the sound effects in the play
liaise with APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) to ensure we are licensed to use music/songs

Stage Manager

provides practical and organisational support to the director, actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout the production process
attend all rehearsals and help the director to manage rehearsals
manage the actual performances in the theatre. Nothing happens without the SM's knowledge and approval once the show is in performance!

Front of House

The following roles are required to assist in getting the audience into the theatre and enhancing their experience:

Front of House Manager

keep your cool as a hundred plus people descend on the theatre and your team gets them all seated in time; and then refreshed during the interval
trouble shoot problems
liaise with the Stage Manager