Desert Foothills Theater is a volunteer organization!
Come share in the fun of producing GREAT theater!

Whether you love to work backstage or enjoy selling tickets. Whether you love being on stage or enjoy arts marketing; there is something for you at Desert Foothills Theater.  Where to start? Check out these positions below and then click here to let us know what positions interest you!  We love welcoming new members to our DFT family just as much as we love working with our longtime friends.

Set Builders:

Want to learn more about those beautiful sets that appear on our stage and help be a part of it? We are looking for people who can help with set building. We'll make it fun and educational. Our set designers will teach you building techniques and provide plans for you!  Click here for specific needs for Romantic Comedy. If you can help, email Wes at wesdft@wslighting.com.

or call today 480-488-1981!

Gala Committee:

Work with our development committee on the production of our Theatricales and our other fundraising events.

If you are interested in this, email Pat Bryda, committee chair at patbryda@msn.com.

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Box Office: We are looking for a few good volunteers to provide some assistance in the box office during daytime hours and/or at the performances. 

Daytime volunteers are needed.  The following days/times are available:

Mondays 10 - 12:30 or 12:30 - 3:00

Tuesdays 10 - 12:30 or 12:30 - 3:00

Wednesdays 10 - 12:30 or 12:30 - 3:00

Thursdays 10 - 12:30 or 12:30 - 3:00

Fridays  10 - 12:30 or 12:30 - 3:00

Will Call -- needed during the run of the show beginning at 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

If you are interested in any of these box office jobs, email our box office manager at tickets@desertfoothillstheater.com.

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Lobby Decoration:

The lobby sets the mood for the show. We are looking for creative, imaginative people who enjoy learning about our shows.  The lobby is your canvas.  Use your imagination to set the right mood for our productions. Work with a friend so installation is a snap.  Our lobby is set up before the preview performance of each run and remains up until the last performance.  Approximate set-up time 2-3 hours depending on the complexity of your design.

If you are interested in this, email Meribeth at meribeth@desertfoothillstheater.com

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Backstage Captain:

No theater experience at all?  The Backstage Captain is a GREAT PLACE to start.  You work with the assistant stage manager to make sure everything runs smoothly backstage.  You will need to be at two rehearsals and then at each performance. Performances only run for 3 weeks at a time and only on the weekends.  This is a GREAT WAY to learn about what goes on behind the scenes.  We need 1-2 people for each show in our 2008/2009 season.

Backstage Crew:

You know those people in black who move furniture around between scenes or set props?  Those are our backstage crew people.  This position requires no previous experience -- we're more than happy to train you --and is very important to a smooth-running show.  The time commitment is minimal as you just need to be at three rehearsals and then the performances. Performances are Thurs. (first weekend only), Friday, Saturday and Sunday for only 3 weeks.

Prop Master:

Do you love thrift shops and garage sales? Like trying to find that one-of-a kind specialty item?  Then prop master may be the job for you.  Work with the director to secure all props needed for the production.

Wardrobe:

Ever wonder how those actors and actresses make such quick costume changes? Well, they don't do it alone. There is an art to quick changes and wardrobe people are the ones backstage who help.  For some of our 2007-2008 season we are going to need some great wardrobe help.  We'll train you...Sewing experience is helpful, but not necessary.

Hang/Focus Crew:

Are you an up-and-coming lighting designer who would like more experience with hands-on hanging?  Have you had some experience in the past and could use a "refresher?" We can always use one or two experienced lighting people to help with this important task.  Hang/Focus crew requires a few hours of work on tech rehearsal days. Generally the show is hung/focused in one day. 

Costume Construction/Alteration:

Are you a theater lover who also likes to sew?  Have you been curious about what goes on in the creation of our costumes you see on stage?  We are looking for seamstresses to help with alterations and/or costume construction to work with our costume designer on our 2007/2008 season.  Doesn't this sound like fun?

Concessions Manager:

You know the old adage..."only 40% of the cost of a production is covered by ticket sales..." Well, it's true. That's why we rely on any additional means of income we can find.  We're looking for a creative concessions manager. Money to purchase items is provided by DFT (upon initial approval).  You can create the most beautiful concession stand anywhere.  Concessions Manager is responsible for purchasing and display. Nightly operation of the concession sales is handled by ushers at intermission and before and after the show.  The front-of-house coordinator is responsible for securing concession sales staff.

Ushers/House Manager/Concession Sales:

• These front-of-house positions are extremely important to Desert Foothills Theater. As ushers, you are often the first face-to-face contact an audience member makes with us. Your role is extremely important.  In addition to taking tickets (which helps our bookkeeping), you help people feel comfortable in the theater.

•  House Manager: The house manager is responsible for overseeing all the ushers for the evening and remaining in the lobby during the run of the show to make sure all is well with our audience members, etc.

• Concessions Sales: Concession sales people work the concession table before the show, at intermission and after the show.  Ushers may assist with this job as well.

Theater Management Volunteer Positions

Theater Committees:

These subcommittees of the Desert Foothills Steering Committee are looking for additional members.  If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Meribeth Reeves . 

Marketing Committee: This committee works to set the marketing vision of the organization and oversee all advertising and PR.

Gecko Teatro Committee: This committee oversees the activities of the Youth Education Program and works to help implement Gecko Teatro programs. We are looking for volunteers who would like to see the development of a GREAT children's theater program in the area. In less than two years this program has grown to include nearly 100 students!

Fundraising Committee: This committee oversees the fundraising activities of the theater. Fundraising activities include our "Theatricales", and other events such our annual tea, etc. 

Artistic Committee: This committee works to set the seasons programs.  The Artistic Committee has just completed its work for 2008-2009 and will be beginning work on the 2009-2010 season.  If you have always wanted to make suggestions on new works; or have always wondered what goes in to making our production decisions...this is the committee for you.  This committee is also responsible for producing the Oscar Night Celebration.

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