STUDENT CREW
STAGE CREW & AV/TECH PROGRAM
BE PART OF THE BEHIND THE SCENES
STAGE MAGIC
LEARN HOW A PRODUCTION COMES TOGETHER
WORK ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONALS
GAIN EXPERIENCE IN SET & PROP MANAGEMENT
AND LIGHTING & SOUND OPERATION
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Open to students in grades 4-12, but is best suited for students in grades 5-8
who can focus, collaborate and take initiative
There is a $250 participation fee that includes
professional training, a show T-shirt and closing cast & crew party
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW WITHIN CTW
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Many children return show after show to learn different aspects of Stage Crew
Others may transition into performance roles or leadership positions like
Student Directing and Stage Crew Management
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APPLICATIONS OPEN 1/5
Scholarships are available! No child is turned away for financial difficulty.
Email treasurer@childrenstheatrewinnetka.com for details
APPLY
Apply online. Applications accepted through auditions week to accomodate those not cast in the show.
TECH/DRESS/SHOW
Tech rehearsal: Sat or Sun before show week. Dress rehearsals: Tues or Wed before opening night.
Assigned shows are mandatory. Cast & crew party after final curtain.
ATTEND
Attend mandatory crew and parent meeting (approx 3 weeks into rehearsals) to review schedule, answer Q's and be assigned to one of the two casts.
SET-IN
The set moves on stage (2-4 weeks to show). Crew rehearsals are two to four hours a night, 2-3 nights a week (depending on your cast). Schedule is shared at meeting.
