Current Production Staff Opportunties
It takes all kinds of talents to run a successful production! Whether you're experienced or new, we have something for you on our production staff. We believe in growth & development of our volunteers and welcome any opportunities to teach and to learn among our group.
All current production staff opportunities are listed below. Please be mindful of deadlines for full consideration, but we accept applications on a rolling basis to fill positions not yet filled by the application deadline.
Please note that at this time, all production staff roles are volunteer, unpaid positions.
To maintain compliance with state laws and ensure the safety of minors, volunteers (including actors and crew) may need to obtain clearances if the production team or cast includes minors.
Looking for ushering and other FOH volunteer opportunities?
See our volunteer page!
Minor Volunteers & Clearances
Minors aged 14-17 interested in volunteering on a production team should first seek permission from a parent or guardian and then fill out an interest form. We will reach out to you and your parent/guardian regarding your interest.
For minors under 14, parental supervision is required for all involvement. Parents should reach out to us at sockandbuskintc@gmail.com if your child under 14 is interested in getting involved.
In accordance with State Laws, Sock & Buskin requires clearances for all of its adult volunteers, cast, and crew that have regular contact with a minor on any of our productions. See our How-To document for information on obtaining and submitting clearances.
2025 Season
We are currently accepting applications for our 2025 main stage productions! All roles are volunteer.
DIRECTORS and ASST. DIRECTORS: We are currently accepting applications for ALL of our 2025 season productions. Interested folks should submit the director application by Friday, November 22nd for full consideration. Please note that our policy that an individual must serve as an Asst Director on an S&B production before serving as Director.
ALL OTHER ROLES: Applications are currently being reviewed for ALL shows and roles are filled on a rolling basis. Please submit your production application and we'll reach out to chat!
Descriptions of production staff roles can be found here: Production Staff Descriptions
Show descriptions may be found below. Please email us at sockandbuskintc@gmail.com if you have additional questions about the shows or expectations.
Slain at the Speakeasy
A murder mystery comedy by Kari Williamson based on characters/story by Stefanie R. Austin
Performances: May 20-23 at Titan Hollow
Auditions: January TBD
Synopsis:It’s a typical night at Ruth’s Speakeasy, where you can find the best moonshine and jazz singers in town. Gangsters, crooked cops, businessmen, and rising stars can all be found here, and everyone respects Ruth’s rules of “no business” and “no guns.” However, betrayal, vengeance, and greed threaten the peace, and one person ends up killed. Was it the crooked police chief? The sultry jazz singer? A scorned woman? Follow the mystery as told by a detective.
A Fox on the Fairway
A farce by Ken Ludwig
Performances: May 1-4 at APS
Auditions: January TBD
Synopsis: A tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, A Fox On the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp, which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it's a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers' classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man's eternal love affair with...golf.
Night Watch
A suspenseful thriller by Lucille Fletcher
Performances: December 12, 13 & 14, 2024 @ Titan Hollow
Auditions: TBD
Synopsis: Unable to sleep, Elaine Wheeler paces the living room of her Manhattan townhouse, troubled by unsettling memories and vague fears. Her husband tries to comfort her, but when he steps away for a moment Elaine screams as she sees (or believes she sees) the body of a dead man in the window across the way. The police are called, but find nothing except an empty chair. Elaine’s terror grows as shortly thereafter she sees still another body—this time a woman’s—but by now the police are skeptical and pay no heed to her frantic pleas. Her husband, claiming that Elaine may be on the verge of a breakdown, calls in a lady psychiatrist, who agrees with his suggestion that Elaine should commit herself to a sanitarium for treatment. From this point on, the plot moves quickly and grippingly as those involved—Elaine’s old friend and house guest Blanche; the inquisitive and rather sinister man who lives next door; and the nosy German maid Helga—all contribute to the deepening suspense and mystery of the play as it draws towards its riveting and chilling climax.
TBD - dinner theatre
A murder mystery comedy
Performances: November TBD
Auditions: TBD
Synopsis: ...
Shadowing Program
Have you ever been interested in learning more about the behind-the-scenes roles in theatre? Do you want to get more experience and confidence before applying for a production role? Do you want to expand your theatre production skillset?
Now's your chance! We offer informal shadowing on all our full-length productions. In the shadowing program, individuals interested in gaining the skills and confidence to take on new production roles may shadow a person in that role for one or more productions.
If you're a shadow:
You will observe a staff member as they conduct their duties, and will often assist them in ther duties. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and production staff are encouraged to provide you with hands-on learning experiences. You may also assist with other aspects of the production.
Note that in some cases you can shadow a role and serve in another production role on the same show; for example, someone may be a costume and prop designer while also shadowing the stage manager.
If you have a shadow:
You will allow your "shadow" to observe, participate, and ask questions throughout the process. Shadowing does not require you to be an expert in your role, but does require you to provide a welcoming environment, demonstrate and explain duties and tasks, and provide opportunities for the individual to have hands-on learning experiences as appropriate.
Because of our goals of building a welcoming, vibrant community, and educating individuals on various aspects of theatre, when filling production roles, preference is given to those who are willing to participate in the shadow program.
How to participate:
To participate in the shadow program, simply indicate your interest on the production application for the specific production(s) in which you are interested. Note that at this time we do not have a form to indicate general interest.