- Do you have time to spare?
- Would you like to support your local theatre?
- Would you like to meet new people?
Come and join us in one of the many different positions available.
| Costume | Set Painting | Make-Up |
| Stage Crew | Set Design | Stage Manager |
| Choreography | Props/Sewing | Lighting |
| Sound | Music Direction | Set Building |
| Producing | Publicity | Fund Raising |
end us an email at steve@oleanworkshop.org
with your name and what positions you might be interested in.
Olean Theatre Workshop’s Committees
Fund Raising Committee – (Business Sponsors)
The Fund Raising Committee spearheads the annual fund raising campaign. The campaign is currently done by sending out a letter to current contributors/ advertisers in the fall so it is timely for season programs. In addition, letters are sent to solicit new pledges for advertisements. The follow-up to the letters will be by phone.
The Membership Committee (Ticket Sales)
The Membership Committee will send and/or distribute season ticket brochures, keep an up-to-date mailing list on computer for newsletters and provide labels and/or help with mailings periodically throughout the year.
Volunteer/Production Committee
The duties of theVolunteer/Production Committee are to recruit volunteers to help with the production of shows, will also maintain a list of those members who have previously volunteered and/or have specific experience.
Costume Committee
The costume committee is responsible for costumes retained by OTW for future productions and will:
· maintain a sign-out and in sheet for costumes
· return costumes to storage after use.
Production Selection (Play Selection)
The Production Selection Committee holds a series of meetings on an annual basis that produces a family friendly performance season.
Chair responsibilities: 1) arrange meetings,, 3) order scripts for review, 4) Maintain checkout of scripts and return to all resources (publishers, library, etc.) 5) suggest possible directors for chosen plays
School Relation. Committee
The School Relations Committee is designed to provide communication between all area schools and connect activities where appropriate and coordinates educational outreach efforts in line with OTW educational mission
Marketing
Marketing oversees advertising for productions; greatly assists in sponsorship; assists with media (website, posters, flyers, Facebook, Twitter, News release, and Newsletter etc.) as needed.
Building and Grounds
Building & Grounds Committee is the maintenance of all facilities as well as the grounds, to ensure that all buildings and outdoor areas are safe, clean, in good repair and appearance.
Grants
Investigate grant opportunities for OTW programming and fill out grant requests
Front of House:
Responsible for greeting guest, taking tickets, seating, etc.
We are a 501(c)(3) volunteer organization whose theater productions and ongoing maintenance depend upon donations and family involvement both on-stage and off-stage. Our casts and crews draw adults and children from around southwest New York State and northwest Pennsylvania.