Production Program
Tech for Legally Blonde, summer 2023, photo credit SMTI
Want to help offstage in this summer's show?
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Crew (you may serve on more than one; limited positions available)
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Technical Design: lighting, sound
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Artistic Design: costumes, makeup, hair
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Stage Crew: painting set, run show from backstage
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Properties: find, create, and manage props
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Assistant (by inquiry and invitation only)
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Artistic Team Assistant: directing, music, choreography
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Management Team Assistant: promotion, programs, tickets
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Production Team Roles:
Running sound, summer 2022, photo credit SMTI
This prop baked potato looks so real! Summer 2024, photo credit SMTI
Eligibility:
Anyone is eligible to apply to these teams! We encourage students and community members to bring their expertise in some areas and willingness to learn in others! We will review applications and match skill sets to our needs, prioritizing students' participation. Positions are limited. Click below and/or email us with any questions you may have!
Location:
From auditions to rehearsals to performances, EVERYTHING takes place at Squalicum High School, 3773 E McLeod Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226. Click here for a map.
Working on the Mamma Mia set, summer 2022, photo credit SMTI
Painting the Mean Girls set, summer 2024, photo credit SMTI
Process and Timeline:
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Crew: Applications open when auditions open in early May and are due by mid-May for first-round consideration (applications accepted after that as space allows). The three-week program begins in late June, scheduled days of attendance are variable, and performances occur in mid-July.
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Assistants: Assistant positions are by application only. Inquire via email.
If you're interested in crewing for this year's show, please visit our Show Information page and fill out our crew application form once it becomes available!
Cost for Crew:
We charge a $50 fee to participate in our production program. Please don't let this fee stop you from applying for crew! We are committed to making our program as accessible as possible, so if your crew application is accepted and this fee will pose a financial hardship, please email us to inquire about financial assistance. We have some funds set aside to support students' participation in our program!
For more information, please contact squalicumMTI@gmail.com
To DONATE to our program, see this page.
Bringing Legally Blonde set pieces to life! Summer 2023, photo credit SMTI
Daily Schedules
What might a typical day look like?
Crew will have a few more days off than cast, so not all crews will be called every day (these schedules will be made closer to the start dates and depend on the crew you're on and the specific needs of that year's show–reach out with specific questions!). Although we will maintain some daily flexibility to make sure we are making the most of everyone's time, a typical day's schedule will be similar to this:
Weeks 1 and 2, Monday–Thursday:
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9:00–11:00 - Set Work (stage)
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11:00–11:45 - Stagecraft Education (classroom)
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11:45--12:30 - Specialized Projects (lighting, costuming, props, etc)
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12:30–1:00 - LUNCH BREAK (bring lunch, snacks, and water!)
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1:00–2:00 - Specialized Projects (lighting, costuming, props, etc)
Tech Weekend (Saturday & Sunday):
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10:00–3:00 - Start to run the show, scene by scene; Build and run lighting; Mic actors, run sound; Test run costumes
Week 3 (Tech Week):
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10:00–5:00 Monday–Thursday - Run the show; Revise and run lighting; Mic actors; Run sound; Adjust costumes
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7:30 Thursday–Saturday - SHOWS #1-3!!
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2:00 Sunday - SHOW #4!
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4:30–8:00 Sunday - Strike Set :(
For more information, please contact squalicumMTI@gmail.com
(If you're interested in being cast in the show, please visit our Performance Program page!)