Entertaining Audiences for Over 50 Years!

Menomonee Falls, WI • 262-437-7336

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

auditions2 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.

  • Auditions for “School of Rock: Young Actors Edition”: July 27, 28 and 29, 2026 5:30-:9:30 pm
  • Auditions for “The Addams Family”: August 11, 12, and 13 2026
  • Auditions for “Christmas Carol”: August 17, 18 and 19, 2026
    • Click here for audition notice.
    • Why are Christmas Carol auditions being held so early this year? We have a very exciting reason! Our Christmas Carol Renovation Team and Executive Committee have contracted with designers who intend to have all or nearly all of the costumes rebuilt for this year’s production. We want to give them as much time as possible to begin fitting and finishing costumes. Rehearsal will begin in October, avoiding conflicts with our fall productions of The School of Rock: Young Actors Edition and The Addams Family Musical. Christmas Carol Costume Fittings will begin in September.

 

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.

Don’t see something? It doesn’t mean we don’t need it!  Email us to let us know how you would like to get involved with the Falls Patio Players community theater.