Get Involved
At Falls Patio Players nothing could get done without our dedicated group of volunteers, and we would love to have YOU join us! Not sure what interests you? Check out the list of possibilities below. Get in touch – visit our contact information page for email and phone details.
Upcoming Auditions
Auditions are held at the North Middle School Auditorium in Menomonee Falls, which is on the corner of Main St. and Appleton Ave. Please click here for a map detailing parking information, and entrances.
Fiddler on the Roof
Falls Patio Players will hold open auditions for Fiddler on the Roof, on Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28. We are looking for adults and children (ages 10 and up); all eligible ages are welcome either night. Call backs, if necessary, will be held on Wednesday, January 29. Performance dates are April 25 through May 4 (Friday through Sunday), rehearsals will begin Monday, February 17.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN. Prepare 16 bars of a song (less than 1 minute), preferably in the style of the show, and bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music with actual accompaniment – not just a melody line. Tape recordings and unaccompanied singing will not be permitted. Please wear clothes and shoes suitable for dancing. If you have rehearsal conflicts, please be prepared to share them.
Auditions will be held in the North Middle School Choir Room, just off the Auditorium Lobby, N88 W16750 Garfield Dr. in Menomonee Falls. Doors open at 6:00 pm; auditions will begin at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit www.fallspatioplayers.com or contact the Director, Christopher Orth at .
Current Volunteer Positions
COSTUME SHOP The Costume crew works with the costume chair to organize and prepare costumes during the show. In shows with many costumes there is work to be done right away, such as measuring cast members to pair them with existing costumes, sewing new ones as needed and repairing or altering ones from storage. No previous backstage experience is necessary. Sewing skills are always needed and welcome, but not necessary.
SET CONSTRUCTION/ STAGE CREW Any number of volunteers are needed to help build sets under the direction of the technical director. Work nights are typically Tuesday and Thursday nights, 6 weeks prior to a show, and occasional weekends, but come when you can. No special skills are necessary. Painting or a special technique will be taught. Tools and equipment are provided. STAGE CREW– Moving set pieces or working the fly rail during shows (usually requires your presence at every show for the work assigned to you).
HOUSE MANAGER The house manager oversees the lobby and all patron areas during performances, and is available for audience emergencies. This position is responsible for explaining what is needed to new ushers, generally helping where needed in the lobby and overseeing sales at the concession stand. The house manager communicates with the stage manager about when to open lobby doors and dim lights after intermission. Usually assigned to one of the ushers signed up for each show by the usher coordinator.
USHERS A crew of 8 to 12 ushers is needed for each show. Ushers come to the theatre 45 minutes before curtain and show people to their seats. Ushers sell concessions before and after show and during intermissions. No previous experience is necessary. Ushers are able to see the show for no charge in any available seats left after patrons are seated. We ask that they wear a white top/shirt and black bottoms- no jeans or tennis shoes please.
BOX OFFICE VOLUNTEER Volunteers staff the box office for about 1 hour before each performance. They sell tickets, provide exchanges, hand out ‘will call’ tickets and in general, serve as customer service representatives.
PUBLICITY HELPER Help with putting up posters around town about a month before shows. Also, help post the shows under event calendars on various web sites.
If any of the above areas interest you, send us a message at to get connected!
MEMBERSHIP The Falls Patio Players also gives the opportunity to become a member of our theater group. The yearly fee includes our quarterly newsletter, invitations to our membership meetings and an opportunity to request show tickets before the general public. Want to join! Complete your membership information and payment here.
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