At CDS we all support each other to make a great show. This doesn’t just mean acting, there is a lot of work that goes into putting on a show and whatever talents you may have, there will be a job for you….

 

Backstage Crew:

Stage Manager

Designing and making scenery

Setting and striking scenery during shows

Designing and making props for a show

Setting and striking props during a show

Designing and making costumes

Make-up for performances

Setting and operating lights for shows

Creating and playing sound effects for shows

 

Supporting Roles:

Prompt

Choreographer

Musicians

Photographer

Director

Musical Director

Publicity and marketing

 

Front of House:

Box Office

Greeting the audience

Serving refreshments

Selling programmes

Showing the audience to their seats

Selling raffle tickets

 

If you prefer to have more of a backseat from the action and support us from the audience you can become an Associate Member. You would receive a Monthly Newsletter from the Society, detailing current information and news. You would also receive advance publication of our forthcoming productions and events and would be welcome to join our Social Events, plus you get £1 off your own tickets, all that for just £5 per year.

 

Alternatively, you can join our FREE Mailing List and we will post or email you publications of our forthcoming productions.

 

There is no upper age limit for joining, however young people must be aged over 14 years of age, unless their parent/carer is also a member and taking part in the show.

 

To audition and be in the cast of a production you must be a member of the Society. The annual membership fee is £25 for adults and £12 for children/students/concessions. Your first annual subscription is payable on joining and is renewable from the 1st May and is annually thereafter.

 

For more information or to join, please ring 07763632963 or email chesdramsoc@hotmail.co.uk