Raleigh Little Theatre welcomes new volunteers at "Backstage Night" Jan 13 (house)

[Francois]

There are frequently posts on here about "how do I meet people?" I have often recommended getting involved in the many local theatre groups here as a wonderful way to meet people, and you don't have to have one bit of "stage talent" to do it!

On Jan. 13, RLT hosts one of their semiannual Backstage Nights, where you can get a tour of the theatre, meet staff and other volunteers in leadership positions, and learn about the many ways you can get involved there, whether it's painting sets, sewing costumes, staffing the box office, house managing, working backstage, finding props, working lights or sound, stage managing, or something else! I was heavily involved at RLT until other obligations pulled me away, but I can vouch for the camaraderie among the volunteers and staff and the friends I made there.

Stop by and give it a try! They also have an email list (which I moderate) announcing upcoming opportunities--you can sign up for that at Backstage Night or just send me a PM with your email.

[librarySue]

Francois, you're killing me! Will they have another one midyear? (After my big move?)

And how did the tryout for the G & S show go? Have you started rehearsal for that yet?

[Francois]

Originally Posted by librarySue

Francois, you're killing me! Will they have another one midyear? (After my big move?)

And how did the tryout for the G & S show go? Have you started rehearsal for that yet?

Yes, they usually have one in July as well--but you can certainly volunteer ANY time by calling up the office and letting them know you're interested; these "backstage nights" are just ways to orient lots of folks at once during fairly slow times of year.

I did get cast in the G&S show (which is a different group than RLT) and we start rehearsals Sunday