Matilda
Backstage/Technical Crew
If you are interested in working backstage, please complete the following steps
- Step 1: Sign up for 'Matilda Tech' Remind Messages by texting @MatildaTek to 81010
- Step 2: Click here to fill out the 'Matilda Tech/Backstage Information Form' as soon as possible.
- Step 3: Return the signed the 'Matilda Tech Application' (signed by student and parent/guardian) as well as the 'Grade/Behavior Sheet' to your stage manager. Hard copies of these documents will be available at the first tech meeting.
Tech Schedule
- Thurs. Jan 23, 4-5:30
- Wednesday, Jan 29: 4-5:30
- Wednesday, Feb 5: 4-5:30
- Wednesday, Feb 12: 4-5:30
- Wednesday, Feb 19: 4-5:40
- Wednesday, Feb 26: 4-5:30
- Wednesday, March 4: 4-5:30
- Wednesday, March 11: 4-5:30
Saturday, Mar 14: Dry Tech Rehearsal, Full Tech Crew (no actors needed): 10am-4pm
Sunday, Mar 15: 2pm-8pm: Partial Tech Rehearsal (Not Full Cast)
Full Tech Crew, Lead Characters, a few ensemble members called
We will post who is needed shortly
Snacks provided for cast/crew during this rehearsal
Monday, Mar 16: Dinner after school until 5:00 pm (for those who paid for dinners)
Dress Rehearsal begins 5:00pm, ends approximately 9:30 pm
Tuesday, March 17 through Thursday, March 19 (evenings): Same Schedule as Monday, March 16
Thursday, March 19 (TENTATIVE) during first/second period:
Cinderella Daytime Show (for local elementary/middle school students)
Friday, March 20: OPENING NIGHT!
Dinner directly after school (for those who paid for dinners)
5:30 pm: Actor and Crew Call Time
7:00 pm: Showtime
Saturday, March 21: SECOND PRODUCTION!
5:30 pm: Actor and Crew Call Time
7:00 pm: Showtime
Sunday, March 22: CLOSING PRODUCTION!
12:30 pm: Actor and Crew Call Time
2:00 pm: Showtime
Strike after the show, mandatory for all cast and crew members, until appx 7pm
Senior Posters can be given out after strike, appx 7-7:30 pm
Everyone bring work clothes and shoes (not sandals) for strike
Food will be provided after the production for everyone (whether paid or not).
Backstage/Technical
Leadership Design Positions
NOTE: While most leadership/design applications by Dec 6, applications for stage manager are due Nov 26.
If you are interested in one of the following backstage leadership/design positions:
Please submit the following no later than Friday, Dec 6 to be considered for a leadership/design position:
* Your Theatrical Resume
* A formal business letter (requesting the position, and detailing why you think you are qualified).
These should be emailed to Mr. Faw at afaw@ncmcs.org
If you are interested in one of the following backstage leadership/design positions:
- Stage Manager/Assistant Stage Manager
- Scenic Design
- Costume Design Assistant
- Technical Director
- Lighting Design
- Props Design
- Publicity Design
- Is there a position you are interested in but don't see here? Submit an application for it!
- Please note: The positions of SM/ASM will not be on stage for the musical. However, these positions may be combined with one of the design positions, if you are interested. Any other position (designer, TD) may be filled by someone who is in the cast of the musical, or someone who is working backstage.
Please submit the following no later than Friday, Dec 6 to be considered for a leadership/design position:
* Your Theatrical Resume
* A formal business letter (requesting the position, and detailing why you think you are qualified).
These should be emailed to Mr. Faw at afaw@ncmcs.org
Backstage FAQ's
Q: I am interested, but I've never done anything backstage before. Can I still work tech?
A: Absolutely, we would love to have you backstage, even if you've never done it before. We will teach you what you need to know along the way.
Q: How often do we meet for backstage work?
A: We meet 1-2 days a week after school (starting the week after the initial tech interest meeting) from 4-5:30. For the week before the show (production week), we meet every day/evening until late. A detailed schedule will be available as we start working on the show.
Q: Do I have to be in a Technical Theatre Class to work backstage?
A: No, anyone can work backstage as long as you are a Pinecrest student. To be a leader or designer, it is very helpful to be the technical theatre class.
Note: If you are a senior and graduating early, you are not eligible to work on the show.
Q: Does it cost anything to do the musical?
A: We do ask that all students involved in the musical contribute a 'fair share' to help cover production costs that are not covered by ticket sales alone. Details will be available shortly regarding the fair share.
A: Absolutely, we would love to have you backstage, even if you've never done it before. We will teach you what you need to know along the way.
Q: How often do we meet for backstage work?
A: We meet 1-2 days a week after school (starting the week after the initial tech interest meeting) from 4-5:30. For the week before the show (production week), we meet every day/evening until late. A detailed schedule will be available as we start working on the show.
Q: Do I have to be in a Technical Theatre Class to work backstage?
A: No, anyone can work backstage as long as you are a Pinecrest student. To be a leader or designer, it is very helpful to be the technical theatre class.
Note: If you are a senior and graduating early, you are not eligible to work on the show.
Q: Does it cost anything to do the musical?
A: We do ask that all students involved in the musical contribute a 'fair share' to help cover production costs that are not covered by ticket sales alone. Details will be available shortly regarding the fair share.