Get involved @BLT
Bolton Little Theatre produces up to eight plays each year and holds a variety of other events including acoustic music evenings, quiz evenings, comedy evenings and many more. But did you know that the theatre is run entirely by volunteers?
From serving tea and coffee to lighting and set design, there are many opportunities to get involved with the theatre and we are constantly on the look out for new faces to join us so we can keep this great venue running. Take a look and see how you too can help.
You can take part and audition for a part in one of our plays- you must be a member click here
Would you like to volunteer?
Front of House
The House Manager runs all the part of the theatre in front of the curtains! Sign up on the volunteer list of the notice-board. Training will be given and the duties are listed on the cue sheet in the box office. They include unlocking and locking the theatre, welcoming the audience, getting them into the theatre on time and showing them to their seats; liaising with the coffee and bar staff and helping them if needed; being available in the Foyer to help the audience and assist wheelchair members. The House Manager is the Public view of the theatre.
Interested? Contact Mark Pillar
Email: admin@boltonlittletheatre.co.uk
Programme sales
A welcoming smile as the audience enter the theatre and an offer of a programme often yields a positive response and good programme sales help to pay for the design and printing. Come to the theatre by 6.30 and spend an hour greeting the public!
Interested? Contact Frances Clemmitt
Email: admin@boltonlittletheatre.co.uk
Bar
Two people again are needed each night. The bar needs to be open when the audience arrives (about 6.30) and interval orders should be encouraged to make serving at the interval easier. The cast, crew and the audience also stay behind after the show.
Interested? Contact Carol ButlerĀ
admin@boltonlittletheatre.co.uk
Box Office
One person is needed on the box office to sell theatre tickets for the night and take reservation. This usually starts at 6.30 and is open until the end of the interval.
Interested? Contact Frances Clemmitt
Email: admin@boltonlittletheatre.co.uk
Publicity
No theatre can work without an audience. We are constantly promoting our productions and trying to find new ways and places to get our messages across. We have a newsletter The Prompter, and a busy Facebook page amongst other channels. If you are interested in social media, writing, photography or design, then marketing is eager to here from you.
Interested? Contact Richard Leigh
Email: admin@boltonlittletheatre.co.uk
Hospitality
We sell theatre nights to groups who come for a supper and theatre night. Volunteers serve food and drink and support the organiser.
Interested? Contact Carol Butler
Email: admin@boltonlittletheatre.co.uk
Back stage/Lighting and Sound
Set building or building of scenery takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9.30 to 12.00 and on Monday evenings from 7.30 to 9pm. Volunteers can come to any or all of these sessions. Some experience of DIY or painting is useful. Why not join or sound and lighting team? Who make sure all of the stage can be seen and heard?
Interested? Contact Ashley Foster
david@boltonlittletheatre.co.uk