Board Positions
A decision making member of Powerhouse Theatrical Society board of directors. Carry out the duties for the specific function of external communication and promotion.
This is an elected Board position to the Powerhouse Theatrical Society’s Board of Directors. Overall responsibility to the safe management, condition and function of the building’s structure and equipment.
This is an elected Board position to the Powerhouse Theatrical Society’s Board of Directors. This role requires a knowledge of the requirements for producing a show along with previous directing experience and more.
Production Roles
Collaborating with the Technical Producer, The Administrative Producer oversees a variety of administrative tasks and personnel necessary to the fabrication of the production from inception through performance.
The Bar Manager will manage the foyer wine bar, foyer concession and green room concession.
Working with other members of the creative team, the Costume Designer creates costumes for each character by designing clothes and accessories the actors will wear in performance.
The Costume Dresser is involved back stage to assist actors with costume changes and maintaining the quality and look of the costumes during the performance.
Working with the costume designer, the Costume Sewer acquires or arranges for costumes worn by actors during a production, and, as needed, sews, and makes alterations to the costumes.
The Final Night Party Coordinator arranges for food and other refreshments to be served to the cast and the crew (and their spouses and dates) as well as the Powerhouse membership following the final performance of the production.
Consulting with the Stage Manager, the Front of House Manager coordinates other front of house volunteers in the operation of the theatre during the night’s performance.
Hair Dresser
The Hair Dresser is responsible for the design and execution of hairstyle and colour for cast members appearing on stage.
The Lighting Designer collaborates with the director and creative team to create the lighting, atmosphere, and time of day for the production.
Make-Up Artist
The Make-Up Artist is responsible for preparation and application of make-up to cast members.
The Opening Night Coordinator arranges for drinks, light appetizers and other refreshments to be served in the foyer prior to the opening night performance.
In consultation with the Administrative Producer, the Preview Night Coordinator facilitates invitations to members, schools and other invited guests to the Preview Night performance and acts as Front of the House Manager during that performance.
In coordination with the director and set designer, The Properties Master accesses and coordinates the large number of physical items used by actors onstage during a production.
In consultation with the director, set designer technical producer and stage manager, the Set Construction Head is responsible for the building and strike of all physical elements of the production’s set.
Set Construction Crew
The Set Construction Crew works under the direction of the Set Construction Head for the pre-production building and post-production strike of all physical elements of the production’s set.
In consultation with the director, the Sound Designer plans and provides the music and/or sound effects in the play, and manages all necessary equipment to create the soundscape of the production.
In collaboration with the director, technical producer and creative team the Special Effects Coordinator designs and implements special effects not readily conveyed through sound and lighting alone.
Collaborating with the director, the Stage Manager organizes and coordinates all aspects of the theatrical production to ensure the smooth execution of each performance.
Stage Hands
As needed, the Stage Hands follow the cues of the Assistant Stage Manager to move the set, remove and set props, assist with costume changes and other duties necessary to the successful execution of each scene in the play.
Collaborating with the Administrative Producer, the Technical Producer manages the technical production team responsible for the fabrication of the performance from inception through performance.
Board Appointments
Members require a strong theatre background, tact, artistic vision, organizational ability, leadership, perseverance and time.
The main source of communication between the Artistic Committee and the Board and strives to ensure that the Artistic Committee’s recommendations, requests, and updates are accurately reflected to the Board in an unbiased and objective manner.