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Building and painting sets and props

Des Moines Playhouse
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near DES MOINES, IA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Work calls are posted and volunteers are asked to spend at least 2 hours when they come to work.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty or getting paint on.

    Description

    Volunteers who enjoy building and painting will enjoy the opportunity to construct sets.

    The set crew assists the technical director in constructing and painting the set and large prop pieces. There are jobs for the skilled carpenter, but set and prop construction is also a great place to learn some basic carpentry skills. Training is provided to those without experience.

    Basecoat paint and detail work is needed on each set. Accomplished artists are welcomed, however it is not necessary to have experience as an artist. Volunteers are trained on the detail set work. The variety in experience levels of painters provides a great opportunity to work together to learn new techniques and share ideas.

    NOTE: Due to the pandemic, our 2020-21 Season has not yet been announced. Shows and dates, as well as any changes to volunteer practices, will be posted on our backstage volunteer page, https://www.dmplayhouse.com/volunteer/back-stage/

    Volunteers who enjoy building and painting will enjoy the opportunity to construct sets.

    The set crew assists the technical director in constructing and painting the set and large prop pieces. There are jobs for the skilled carpenter, but set and prop construction is also a great place to learn some basic carpentry skills. Training is provided to those without experience.

    Basecoat paint and detail work is needed on each set. Accomplished artists are welcomed, however it is not necessary to have experience as an artist. Volunteers are trained on the detail set work. The variety in experience levels of painters provides a great opportunity to work together to learn new techniques and share ideas.

    NOTE: Due to the pandemic, our 2020-21 Season has not yet been announced. Shows and dates, as well as any changes to volunteer practices, will be posted on our backstage volunteer page, https://www.dmplayhouse.com/volunteer/back-stage/

    Location

    On-site
    831 42ND ST, DES MOINES, Iowa, US

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