OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Players has planned an exciting new season of plays and now seeks enthusiastic individuals to direct and help produce these events. Experience is desirable, but newcomers will receive guidance, training and support from experienced members.
With assistance from technical crew and other experienced individuals, the director sets the tone for the production, casts the show and works with the actors. He or she also envisions the overall look of the production and works with other volunteers to provide the necessary sets, props, and costuming to bring the entire production to life.
Directors would be expected to commit several hours per week, usually in the evening, over a period of about 10-15 weeks, depending on the project. The Players offer a small honorarium to volunteer directors.
The producer is basically the event coordinator. He or she sets the dates for the production and coordinates with the venue, locates rehearsal space, oversees all aspects of managing the area where the play will take place, oversees the reservations, ticketing and box office activities, designs and supervises the promotional campaign.
The producer also controls the purse strings. Working with the director and the Board, the producer establishes a budget for each aspect of the production and works to ensure that there are no cost overruns. The time commitment for producers will average a couple hours a week, unevenly spread over the entire production period.
“We promise to provide our fullest support to anyone who volunteers to produce or direct one of our plays, including training and back-up,” said Karen McClure, president of the Ocean Pines Players. “The main qualifications are to be enthusiastic and willing to be part of a team that is creating a unique entertainment experience for our community.”
Shows are planned for December and all four seasons in 2015. Directors will need to devote several hours a week to the project for three to four months, depending on the specific project.
For more information, call McClure at 410-600-0462 or e-mail oceanpinesplayers@gmail.com.
With assistance from technical crew and other experienced individuals, the director sets the tone for the production, casts the show and works with the actors. He or she also envisions the overall look of the production and works with other volunteers to provide the necessary sets, props, and costuming to bring the entire production to life.
Directors would be expected to commit several hours per week, usually in the evening, over a period of about 10-15 weeks, depending on the project. The Players offer a small honorarium to volunteer directors.
The producer is basically the event coordinator. He or she sets the dates for the production and coordinates with the venue, locates rehearsal space, oversees all aspects of managing the area where the play will take place, oversees the reservations, ticketing and box office activities, designs and supervises the promotional campaign.
The producer also controls the purse strings. Working with the director and the Board, the producer establishes a budget for each aspect of the production and works to ensure that there are no cost overruns. The time commitment for producers will average a couple hours a week, unevenly spread over the entire production period.
“We promise to provide our fullest support to anyone who volunteers to produce or direct one of our plays, including training and back-up,” said Karen McClure, president of the Ocean Pines Players. “The main qualifications are to be enthusiastic and willing to be part of a team that is creating a unique entertainment experience for our community.”
Shows are planned for December and all four seasons in 2015. Directors will need to devote several hours a week to the project for three to four months, depending on the specific project.
For more information, call McClure at 410-600-0462 or e-mail oceanpinesplayers@gmail.com.