Volunteers

Supporting Players

The Volunteer Guild of Flat Rock Playhouse

The Supporting Players were founded in 1993 as a corps of volunteers dedicated to supporting Flat Rock Playhouse and The Vagabond School of the Drama, Inc.. The members of the Supporting Players are willing to donate a bit of their time to involve themselves in some key projects for the benefit of the Playhouse. Anyone with a few hours to spare is welcome. There are no monthly meetings and the organization functions from April through December. Activities Include:

Spring Membership Reception
This annual event welcomes new and current members with a afternoon cocktail party featuring wine and hors d'oeuvres. The 2007 party included a Season Preview, volunteer activities discussion with the Board of Directors, and a behind the scenes tour with Associate Artistic Director, Scott Treadway.

Strike Night Meals
For the changeover between shows, a dedicated committee prepares meals for the crew of the Playhouse as they "strike" the sets from one show and erect the sets for the next. This year there are 10 strikes nights. The changeovers are long and hard so having a good meal is a great help and lets the crew know they are really appreciated. Coordinators Donna Kent and Elizabeth Kohl can use all the volunteers they can get.

Dark Night Review Annual Fundraiser
This one-night-only event is the Playhouse’s official fundraiser and a joyful collaboration between volunteers and staff. The Supporting Players host a Gourmet Picnic for 300 attendees and an exciting Silent Auction & Raffle. The Playhouse Company produces an evening of performance including music, dance and lots of laughs.  Guests can choose to buy tickets for the picnic and show ($125 or $100) or the performance only ($30) A portion of each ticket is tax deductible.

Since their inception in 1993, The Supporting Players have contributed more than $180,000 to the Playhouse. These Donations have helped fund furnishings for the new Actors' housing, refrigeration equipment for the dining hall, office furniture, equipment for the graphics department, items for the YouTheatre, and improvements to the sound system. Funds for the 2006 Dark Night Revue will support the YouTheatre Educational Campus.

Consider becoming an underwriter for the Dark Night Revue. Your contribution of $50 or more, either as a business or individual, will greatly help increase the resources available for this important and much needed project. To thank you, you will be invited to be our guest for a special Wine & Dessert Party followed by a dress rehearsal of a fall production.

To become a Supporting Player or an Underwriter for the Dark night Revue print the application on this page and mail along with your payment to:

Supporting Players
P.O. Box 310
Flat Rock, NC 28731

Questions?

Contact a member of the 2008 Board of Directors:

The Spotlighters

The Support Guild for the YouTheatre

The Spotlighters is the support guild for the YouTheatre program. It is comprised mostly of parents, grandparents and students of YouTheatre and perhaps a few others who feel strongly about supporting the growth of children’s theatre.

The primary role of Spotlighters is to support the staff and students of YouTheatre in a variety of ways, whether assisting with productions, ushering at YouTheatre performances, selling concessions, hosting cast parties, publicizing events, taking photos of classes and shows, preparing “care packages” and plaques for recent graduates, etc.

Spotlighters originated in the Fall of 1994 and operates as a component/committee of The Vagabond School of the Drama, Inc. Membership is open to any person interested in the promotion of YouTheatre and the work of the Spotlighters. Most importantly, Spotlighters serve as “ambassadors to the community.” They tell friends and community members about the program, encouraging them to come to productions.

Spotlighters 2007/2008 Board of Directors
President - Melanie Palmer
President Elect - Kim Smith
Vice President - Lindsey Butler
Secretary - Beth Ann Lehr
Treasurer - Debbie Williams
Past President - Marney McClung
Member at-large - Elena Gallenberger
Member at-large - Kathryn Wells
Member at-large - Barb Fiedler

To Become a Spotlighter print the application on this page and mail along with your payment to:

Spotlighters
P.O. Box 310
Flat Rock, NC 28731

Ushers

At each public performance eight Volunteer Ushers work under the direction of the House Manager to facilitate the comfort of Playhouse Patrons. Assisting with preparing the auditorium, playbills, seating and special needs of Patrons is the primary focus. Ushers arrive one hour before the play begins and stay until the auditorium has been cleared. During the performance Ushers are welcome to take a seat and enjoy the show. The Usher Guild welcomes active volunteers who enjoy people and plays.

To volunteer send name, address and phone to:

Sharon Stokes, Public Relations Coordinator
P.O. Box 310
Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-693-0403 x205
frp@flatrockplayhouse.org

FORMS

Supporting Players Application (125k PDF)

Spotlighters Application   (101 K PDF)