• Acting, Singing and Dancing… Open auditions are held for all productions. New faces are always welcome! Rehearsals are usually held 3 times a week over a 10 – 12 week period, and shows run for approximately 14 performances. ECHO Players welcomes new actors as well as those with previous experience.

• Directing… Previous experience is preferred to direct one of our Season’s main productions, but opportunities also exist for the beginning director. If there is a play you are excited to direct, your proposal is always welcomed by the Artistic Direction Committee.

• Producing… The producer assists the director to put together a production team, hold regular meetings, organize auditions and look after the budget. Being an Associate Producer is a good way to start.

• Stage Managing… The Stage Managers assists with auditions, rehearsals, recording stage directio for blocking and director's notes. During dress rehearsals and performances, the Stage Manager is in charge, calling the cues for the show from the technical booth. Being an Assistant Stage Manager is a great way to gain experience.

• Program Coordinator… Coordinate the preparation of programs for productions between the Producer and Graphic Designers, some computer/ Word Processing skills are helpful. Get bios from cast members, Director, Producer, Stage Manager and the President's and Director's message. Input and assemble all text and photos for program and send to graphic designers, then check proofs. This position works in tandem with the Promotions and Marketing committee.

• Marketing Team… Get involved with promoting ECHO Players theatre by marketing through newspaper, social media, radio, television and local events. Help manage the ECHO Players website. If you have any experience in marketing, writing, design, sponsorship, promotions etc. we want you on our team.

• Box Office… Be part of the front line team selling tickets through our computerized Box Office system at the Village Theatre.

• Lighting and Sound Design and Operations… Learn to hang and focus lights, record sound effects and run the control boards during the shows. Control recorded music scores when necessary and learn about mikes (when they are necessary).

• Set Design… Through consultation with the Director, prepare a floor plan showing location of entrances, key furnishings, etc. Make changes where necessary and prepare scale drawings of components that need to be constructed. Provide instructions to set construction team, set painters, scenic painters and set dressers.

• Set Construction and Painters… Review the set design, and determine what existing materials are available in the theatre storage areas and purchase the rest. Construct components and assemble the set in accordance with the drawings and instructions.After consultation with the Director, set décor and set design team, paint the sets for the production once construction is complete.

• Furnishing and Props… Assemble furniture, draperies, pictures and other props for the production. Furnishing and Props may be obtained from the ECHO Players properties room, thrift stores, borrowed from antique stores or from other members, etc. Attend rehearsals in order to coordinate the use and placement of props. Return props to storage in good order after the run.

• Costumes… Study the play thoroughly with an eye to the era, style, social status, etc. of the characters. Determine the number and type of costumes required by each character. Measure the actors. Determine if any costumes in the wardrobe are appropriate. Purchase fabric, etc., as required. Attend the dress rehearsal to correct any problems. Return all costumes in good order at end of production to wardrobe.

• Makeup and/or Hairstyling… Study the play and meet with the director at production meetings to discuss what is needed. Meet with the cast before dress rehearsal to plan make-up and/or hair, and attend the final few dress rehearsals to oversee the actors’ make-up and/or hairstyling.

• Stage Crew… Be a member of the backstage crew helping change scenes and assist actors during the performances.

• Front of House and Bar… Staff the concession, hand out programs, show people to seats, be familiar with safety procedures. Help staff the Bar in the Green Room during productions and social events.