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Bowie Community Theatre is a volunteer organization and we welcome your interest and participation. Sometimes you may have to be patient to find the right opportunity with the cast, stage crew, or the many committees, but let us know your interests and availability.

Prospective actors should follow our audition opportunities.

If you are an experienced Director and are interested in directing a future BCT production, please contact the BCT Board of Directors.

If you have experience in community theatre and would like to join us in running BCT as a member of our BCT Board of Directors, please contact us.

Below are descriptions of opportunities.

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Set Construction & Painting Team

Number of Openings	5 - 8
Activities	Move flats and lumber, assemble sets, carpentry, paint, strike sets and move parts to storage.
When	Daytime 2 Saturdays and Sundays before opening, Sunday after closing.

Set Decoration / Props / Lobby Team

Number of Openings	4 - 6
Activities	Locate and acquire needed props and furnishings/decorations. Return to owners after show. Design and install lobby decorations reflecting theme of show, cast photos and BCT image.
When	Advance search 2 to 3 weeks before opening. Acquire and place evenings 1 to 2 weeks before opening. Strike/Return Sunday after closing.

Costume and Makeup Team

Number of Openings	3 - 5
Activities	Locate and acquire costumes as needed. Alter and fit costumes as necessary. Apply or assist with makeup and hair. Return costumes to owners.
When	Advance search 3-4 weeks before opening. Fit evenings 1-2 weeks before opening. Assist dressing, makeup and hair during run of show. Return Sunday after closing.

Stage Management Team

Number of Openings	4 - 8
Activities	Move sets and furniture during scene changes. Reset props and decorations during scene changes. Operate sound and light controls.
When	Evening rehearsals beginning 2 weeks before opening and run of show.

Promotion / Publicity Team

Number of Openings	6 - 10
Activities	Create and place advertising and press releases. Create Reviewer Press Kit. Create scene photos and cast headshots. Create and mail/distribute flyers and posters. Contact local groups for group ticket sales.
When	Evening spare time 2 to 4 weeks before opening and final week before opening.

Box Office and Usher Team

Number of Openings	12 - 32
Activities	Box office ticket sales. Distribute programs and assist with seating. Prepare and serve refreshments during intermission.
When	4 people for each of 8 shows during each run. Each person may handle one to three shows.

Grants / Contributions Team

Number of Openings	4 - 6
Activities	Search out and solicit Government and non-Government organizations with available grants to non-profit educational or theatre groups, and individual contributors for substantial contributions.
When	Ongoing.

Membership / Volunteer Recruiting Team

Number of Openings	4 - 6
Activities	Search out and recruit new members to support BCT activities and volunteers for acting and various teams.
When	Ongoing.

Production Team

Number of Openings	9 - 11
Activities	Produce each play on the BCT schedule, and other productions. Team includes Producer, Director, Stage Manager, Set Designer Costumer, Set Decorator, Technical Director, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Assistant Director and others as needed.
When	As required for each play or other production.

Play and Director Selection Team

Number of Openings	6 - 10
Activities	Solicit play recommendations from members and potential directors. Read and select plays to be recommended for each season according to BCT Board criteria. Recruit Directors recommended for each play.
When	Ongoing.

Hospitality and Events Team

Number of Openings	4 - 6
Activities	Plan and implement arrangements for opening night reception, refreshments for intermission during each show, and social/party events as needed.
When	For each show and as needed.

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