Got a yen to be in Theatre?! Want to play an important part in putting a show together: designing and running stage lighting, creating costumes, devising and building ingenious sets, developing a publicity campaign, finding or constructing unique props ... all that and more which goes into making a performance happen on stage? If so, you’re on the right page! Now’s your chance to become a volunteer at The Stagecrafters theater, by coming to our annual Volunteers Night . . .  at the theater on Wednesday, August 12^th between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

Spend some time getting acquainted with our group, learn a little about what goes into a show, talk to us about the many opportunities to volunteer your time and skills.

Founded in 1929, The Stagecrafters, a non-profit, volunteer-based organization, is dedicated to making live theatrical productions of the highest quality available to residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding communities at an affordable price. It is a core of loyal and committed volunteers who provide the foundation for maintaining that theater’s eight-decade tradition of excellence in the art and craft of live performance. The yearly drive for volunteers is a key means of recruitment and serves to introduce potential volunteers to the theater in a friendly and informal atmosphere.Persons from all walks of life are welcome, and a great range of interests and abilities is sought. Right now areas of particular need for the theater are lighting design and operation, and a number of “back-office” capacities: publicity, public relations, and fundraising; also sought is staffing for set construction, costuming, and properties. Members of the organization will be on hand to tell visitors about what goes into creating a successful stage production, as well as the many opportunities to volunteer one’s time and skills. Expertise in certain areas is a plus, but for those with no particular experience, skilled staff is eager to provide comprehensive on-the-job training. The Stagecrafters is located in Chestnut Hill at 8130 Germantown Avenue. If you cannot make it to next Wednesday’s activities, but wish to learn more about volunteering opportunities at The Stagecrafters, call 215-242-4811. You may also call the theater’s main number at any time, 215-247-8881, and leave a message (Ext. 812), or visit the “Volunteers” page at the theater’s website: www.thestagecrafters.org.