When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are usually scheduled Monday through Saturday. Not all cast members will be scheduled to rehearse every day. See the Conflict Schedule form for an overview of the schedule.
What if I have a conflict?
All known conflicts need to be noted on your conflict calendar. Conflicts will not be accepted during the last ten days of rehearsal or during the performances.
As a parent or guardian, what is my time commitment?
Minimum of 10 hours per family is required. Your total volunteer hours will vary depending on how involved you wish to be. Without the participation of each family, the show cannot go forward. More details will be given at the Mandatory Cast & Parent Meeting.
How much money can I expect this commitment to cost me?
Besides your participation fee, there will be additional costs for costumes, footwear, hosiery, memorabilia, etc. Your cost for costumes will vary depending upon what role(s) you are cast in. Copperstar will provide some costume pieces, but all cast members will be responsible for some costume pieces, their own footwear, hosiery, makeup and wigs as needed. If you are required to provide portions of your costume, you will be given guidelines and patterns and your cost will depend on whether you hire a seamstress to make them or you make them yourself. Estimate a minimum of $50.00 for these items. Details and instructions will be provided via email upon being cast in a Copperstar production.
A make-up starter kit containing base, lipstick, and eyeliner from Ben Nye will run approximately $20.00-30.00 and are available at Arizona Fun Services or Easley’s Fun Shop. Makeup is needed for men and women to make their features stand out onstage under the strong lights.
Cast members receive 2 complimentary tickets after selling 10 at regular price and 1 ticket for every 10 tickets sold thereafter. This offer is good for cast pre-sale tickets only and is not available with specially priced, group, internet or door sales. Individual ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. More information will be provided at the and at the Mandatory Cast & Parent Meeting.
A materials fee is due at the first rehearsal. Upon return of materials a portion will be refunded. The remaining covers the cost of materials.
Optional costs are ads or personal messages in the program, photographs and memorabilia and the cast party.
Once I am cast in a show, who do I go to with questions about the production?
The Show Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator or the Stage Manager. This contact information will be provided for you at the Informational Meeting and in your Cast Notification email.
As a Parent, how am I expected to participate?
While we are fortunate enough to have some professional production staff, volunteers are an essential component of each Copperstar show. Volunteers are depended upon to accomplish much of the production workload. Both you and your performer have roles in a production. For example, a typical Copperstar show has a total of about 5000 hours of volunteer time divided among the families of all cast members. There are three required areas each family must participate in and several areas to volunteer your talents and time.
Required Areas
Each cast member/family is required to participate.
- Move-In/Strike - Work with others to load and unload the set pieces, using rental trucks, into (Move-In) and out of (Strike) the theater. Plan on a 4-hour minimum or buy-out of this responsibility for a $60 fee.
- Costuming - Each family is responsible for portions of their own cast member’s costume pieces. Specific design instructions will be provided. Footwear and hosiery must be provided by each cast member as per the requirements for the show. Every attempt will be made to keep costs to a minimum.
- 10+ Volunteer Hours – In any of the elective areas below per family or buy-out of this responsibility for a $150 fee.
Elective Areas
Select as many different areas as interested in or become a leader in one area. Volunteers work a minimum of 10 hours total and will work under the guidance of a Coordinator in each area. Coordinators work under the guidance of our Volunteer Coordinator. Written descriptions and sign-ups will be available at the Mandatory Cast & Parent Meeting following being cast in the show.
Prior to Move-In to the Theatre – During the rehearsal phase of the production
- Set Construction – Build and paint set pieces. No experience required!
- Costumes – Assist costume designers with taking performer’s measurements, record keeping, and accessory construction
- Rehearsal Supervision – Attend at least 2 rehearsals as a supervisor to monitor cast member behavior, keep noise down, and make sure everyone is picked-up safely after rehearsal ends. (Written guidelines are provided; you will work as part of a team)
- Props – Create/gather required props from director’s list
- Planning Cast Party – Choose date & location; collect money
After We Move-In to the Theatre– During Tech week and show run
- Lobby Display – Create welcoming display in lobby using rehearsal photos, etc.
- Photography Liaison – Coordinate sitting times for optional cast member’s portraits. Attend photography sessions and be available as needed
- Backstage Supervision – Assist Coordinator with cast member preparations, behavior, noise control and meeting cues at the proper time
- Stage Crew – Work in the wings to assist cast members and move set pieces and scenery
- Spotlights – Operate spotlights during tech rehearsals and performances
- Make-Up/Hair – Assist cast members backstage prior to the show and/or during the performance
- Concessions – Sell Copperstar concessions in the lobby before, during intermission, and after public shows
- Ushers – Welcome and direct members of the audience to their assigned seats, assist audience members during the show, and monitor the lobby during the show.
- Props – From the wings, manage the prop table by assisting cast members in dealing with their props
- Conduct Cast Party – Coordinate the event with the show coordinators and have fun!
- Sound – Assist the sound operator and performers
- Box Office – Assist staff in the box office
