Volunteer Opportunities
Early Access to Registration for the Student Talent Show
If your pirate plans on participating in the talent show this year, please make sure at least one of your student's parents or caregivers is a cleared volunteer before registration begins in December. When you sign up your performer for the talent show you will also have to commit to volunteering at least 2 hours of your time towards the talent show rehearsals or performances. Cleared volunteers will have early access to talent show registration -- Friday, December 6th - two days before it is posted publicly. This is very important and NEW this year. Song choice is 1st come, 1st served. If you aren't yet a cleared volunteer, please do not wait until December to begin the clearance process.
How do I get cleared to Volunteer at our school?
Complete the online application at www.burbankusd.org/volunteer. Once you submit your application, email Stevenson's Office Manager Andrea ([email protected]) and she will help guide you through the rest of the process (including getting a volunteer badge). You can also reach out to [email protected]. (Only on site volunteers need to be cleared. There are also several "VOLUNTEER FROM HOME" opportunities.)
If your pirate plans on participating in the talent show this year, please make sure at least one of your student's parents or caregivers is a cleared volunteer before registration begins in December. When you sign up your performer for the talent show you will also have to commit to volunteering at least 2 hours of your time towards the talent show rehearsals or performances. Cleared volunteers will have early access to talent show registration -- Friday, December 6th - two days before it is posted publicly. This is very important and NEW this year. Song choice is 1st come, 1st served. If you aren't yet a cleared volunteer, please do not wait until December to begin the clearance process.
How do I get cleared to Volunteer at our school?
Complete the online application at www.burbankusd.org/volunteer. Once you submit your application, email Stevenson's Office Manager Andrea ([email protected]) and she will help guide you through the rest of the process (including getting a volunteer badge). You can also reach out to [email protected]. (Only on site volunteers need to be cleared. There are also several "VOLUNTEER FROM HOME" opportunities.)
Volunteer from Home
Ad Sales Coordinator
This is perfect for the grown-ups that are not cleared volunteers or that cannot volunteer in person for other reasons. Contact local businesses about purchasing ads in the program, and manage performer ad purchases.
Program / Playbill Manager / Designer
Create the playbill or printed program. Text will be sent to you, ready to input into your design.
Talent Show Logo and Graphics
Create/Design a graphic or graphics to be used on the certificates, t-shirt/hats, playbill, fliers, canvas or posters/banners.
Writers
Write skits, host bits or Poquito Mas (official Talent Show Sponsor) commercials. Rough drafts due to director by 12/1.
Pre-Order Flower Bouquet Sales Manager
Manage a Google Form and the responses for pre-sale flower bouquet orders. Order the flowers from the flower shop, pick up in downtown Los Angeles and deliver to the school on the first show day. Arrange for buckets, water and bouquet sleeves.
This is perfect for the grown-ups that are not cleared volunteers or that cannot volunteer in person for other reasons. Contact local businesses about purchasing ads in the program, and manage performer ad purchases.
Program / Playbill Manager / Designer
Create the playbill or printed program. Text will be sent to you, ready to input into your design.
Talent Show Logo and Graphics
Create/Design a graphic or graphics to be used on the certificates, t-shirt/hats, playbill, fliers, canvas or posters/banners.
Writers
Write skits, host bits or Poquito Mas (official Talent Show Sponsor) commercials. Rough drafts due to director by 12/1.
Pre-Order Flower Bouquet Sales Manager
Manage a Google Form and the responses for pre-sale flower bouquet orders. Order the flowers from the flower shop, pick up in downtown Los Angeles and deliver to the school on the first show day. Arrange for buckets, water and bouquet sleeves.
Volunteer in-person at the School
Producers
Be present at all rehearsals and performances in addition to being actively involved in pre-production.
Directors
Be present at all rehearsals and performances in addition to being actively involved in pre-production. Create show order.
Art Department
Assist the Set Designer/Art Director with set decorations. Assist performers with finding props and costumes if needed.
Mentors
Manage and lead theatre games during the workshop. Assist with rehearsals when available.
Rehearsal Gate Monitors
We will need at least one adult to monitor the gate during each rehearsal and check performers in and out. An online sign up form will be sent out to all of the grownups after registration.
Be present at all rehearsals and performances in addition to being actively involved in pre-production.
Directors
Be present at all rehearsals and performances in addition to being actively involved in pre-production. Create show order.
Art Department
Assist the Set Designer/Art Director with set decorations. Assist performers with finding props and costumes if needed.
Mentors
Manage and lead theatre games during the workshop. Assist with rehearsals when available.
Rehearsal Gate Monitors
We will need at least one adult to monitor the gate during each rehearsal and check performers in and out. An online sign up form will be sent out to all of the grownups after registration.
5th Grade Dance Director / Dance Captain
Be present during 5th grade dance rehearsals and help with wardrobe and props for the 5th grade dance. Attend the 5th Grade Dance rehearsals, and take photos of the dance rehearsals. Takeover dance direction once Garri Dance rehearsals have ended. Remind 5th graders to practice their dance moves and to attend rehearsals. Lead contact for 5th grade dancer families.
5th Grade Skit Director
Lead 5th grade skit rehearsals and casting. Play an active role during the performances and tech/dress rehearsals.
Be present during 5th grade dance rehearsals and help with wardrobe and props for the 5th grade dance. Attend the 5th Grade Dance rehearsals, and take photos of the dance rehearsals. Takeover dance direction once Garri Dance rehearsals have ended. Remind 5th graders to practice their dance moves and to attend rehearsals. Lead contact for 5th grade dancer families.
5th Grade Skit Director
Lead 5th grade skit rehearsals and casting. Play an active role during the performances and tech/dress rehearsals.
Rehearsal Music Op
IN AUDITORIUM / BACK STAGE. Push play on each song on an iPad or computer during the workshop and rehearsals.
Lighting Director / Designer / Technician
IN AUDITORIUM. Be present during tech rehearsals to program light board and help set the lights. Communicate with director and set designer about the lighting needs prior to tech week. Teach Light Board Op if needed.
Lighting Board Op
IN AUDITORIUM. Run the light board during tech, dress and performances.
Spotlight Op 1 and Spotlight Op 2
IN AUDITORIUM. Be present during tech week and on the performance days.
House Manager
IN AUDITORIUM and LOBBY. Be present during the final dress rehearsal and on the performance days. Manage the ushers and assist producers with volunteer coordination.
Stage Manager
IN AUDITORIUM. Be present during tech week and on the performance days. Call the curtain, performer and light cues via a walkie talkie.
Stage Crew: Stage Right (2 Volunteers) - Curtain Operator, Set Crew and Props
IN AUDITORIUM. These folks should be available during tech week and on the performance recording day. Sample tasks include: moving set pieces and props, opening and closing the stage curtain, making sure performers are on deck/ready.
Stage Crew: Stage Left (2 Volunteers) - Microphones, Set Crew and Sound Board
IN AUDITORIUM. These folks should be available during tech week and on the performance recording days. Sample tasks include: moving set pieces, adjusting microphone stands for each performer, making sure the mics are on and the sound levels feel good and are consistent.
IN AUDITORIUM / BACK STAGE. Push play on each song on an iPad or computer during the workshop and rehearsals.
Lighting Director / Designer / Technician
IN AUDITORIUM. Be present during tech rehearsals to program light board and help set the lights. Communicate with director and set designer about the lighting needs prior to tech week. Teach Light Board Op if needed.
Lighting Board Op
IN AUDITORIUM. Run the light board during tech, dress and performances.
Spotlight Op 1 and Spotlight Op 2
IN AUDITORIUM. Be present during tech week and on the performance days.
House Manager
IN AUDITORIUM and LOBBY. Be present during the final dress rehearsal and on the performance days. Manage the ushers and assist producers with volunteer coordination.
Stage Manager
IN AUDITORIUM. Be present during tech week and on the performance days. Call the curtain, performer and light cues via a walkie talkie.
Stage Crew: Stage Right (2 Volunteers) - Curtain Operator, Set Crew and Props
IN AUDITORIUM. These folks should be available during tech week and on the performance recording day. Sample tasks include: moving set pieces and props, opening and closing the stage curtain, making sure performers are on deck/ready.
Stage Crew: Stage Left (2 Volunteers) - Microphones, Set Crew and Sound Board
IN AUDITORIUM. These folks should be available during tech week and on the performance recording days. Sample tasks include: moving set pieces, adjusting microphone stands for each performer, making sure the mics are on and the sound levels feel good and are consistent.
Sign In/Out for Performers on Show Days/Tech Week (2)
OUTSIDE. Sign every performer in on show days and tech week. Communicate with the director if anyone is missing. When signing out you need to make sure a grown up signs out their performer on the sign out sheet.
Ticket Check-In for Audience on Show Days
OUTSIDE. Sit at a table outside the front gate and check off audience members on the ticket/guest list as they enter.
OUTSIDE. Sign every performer in on show days and tech week. Communicate with the director if anyone is missing. When signing out you need to make sure a grown up signs out their performer on the sign out sheet.
Ticket Check-In for Audience on Show Days
OUTSIDE. Sit at a table outside the front gate and check off audience members on the ticket/guest list as they enter.
Library/Green Room Supervisors
LIBRARY. These folks should be available during tech week and on the performance recording days. Monitor the performers in the Library "holding area" and communicate with the on deck supervisor and director.
Lunch Shelter/Green Room Supervisors
LUNCH SHELTER. These folks should be available during tech week and on the performance recording days. Monitor the performers in the Lunch Shelter "holding area" and communicate with the on deck supervisor and director.
LIBRARY. These folks should be available during tech week and on the performance recording days. Monitor the performers in the Library "holding area" and communicate with the on deck supervisor and director.
Lunch Shelter/Green Room Supervisors
LUNCH SHELTER. These folks should be available during tech week and on the performance recording days. Monitor the performers in the Lunch Shelter "holding area" and communicate with the on deck supervisor and director.
On Deck Supervisors
BACK STAGE DOOR. The volunteers stand on deck outside behind the stage and help performers get into and out of the auditorium at their designated times. They also will communicate with the Green Room Supervisors for the Library and Lunch Shelter.
Ushers
AUDITORIUM. These volunteers help guests to their seats and manage exit flow on show days.
BACK STAGE DOOR. The volunteers stand on deck outside behind the stage and help performers get into and out of the auditorium at their designated times. They also will communicate with the Green Room Supervisors for the Library and Lunch Shelter.
Ushers
AUDITORIUM. These volunteers help guests to their seats and manage exit flow on show days.
Flower Pick-Up Table on Show Days
OUTSIDE. Monitor the table and orders for flower pick up.
Concessions Coordinator
OUTSIDE. Help plan and organize the concessions for Intermission. NO food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium.
Concessions Table/Sales on Show Days
OUTSIDE. Sell concessions on show days during intermission. NO food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium.
OUTSIDE. Monitor the table and orders for flower pick up.
Concessions Coordinator
OUTSIDE. Help plan and organize the concessions for Intermission. NO food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium.
Concessions Table/Sales on Show Days
OUTSIDE. Sell concessions on show days during intermission. NO food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium.
2025 Talent Show Production Team
Producers
Marilyn Loyd, Joanna Figliozzi & YOUR NAME HERE
Lead Director
Jessica McTighe
5th Grade Skit Director
Emanuel Borria, Matt McTighe
5th Grade Producer
Crystal Hopkins
5th Grade Dance Producer & Production Partner
Garri Dance Studio, Megan Baade
5th Grade Dance Captain
YOUR NAME HERE
Assistant Directors
YOUR NAME HERE
Mentors
YOUR NAME HERE
Stage Managers
Jen Asbury
Set Designer
Amber Russo
Writers
Heather Bladt, Christian Bladt, Emanuel Borria, Jesse Costello, Jason Figliozzi, Matt McTighe
Sound / Music Consultant
Andy Welker
Lighting Designer
Andrew Russo
Light Board Op
YOUR NAME HERE
Tech Crew
YOUR NAME HERE
Program Cover, T-Shirt & Poster Design
Jaci Colby
Additional Graphics
May Sikura, Joanna Figliozzi
Photographer
Kaitlin Saltzman
Spotlights
Katie Borria, Jaci Colby
Stage Crew
Jen Asbury, Emanuel Borria, Marilyn Loyd, Jessica McTighe, YOUR NAME HERE
Set & Props Construction Crew
Amber Russo, YOUR NAME HERE
House Manager
YOUR NAME HERE
Ushers (2)
YOUR NAME HERE
Ad Sales Lead
Jasmine Mariano
Special Guests
Principal Jill Johnson
Special Thank You to YOUR NAME HERE
Production Equipment Provided by YOUR NAME HERE
Marilyn Loyd, Joanna Figliozzi & YOUR NAME HERE
Lead Director
Jessica McTighe
5th Grade Skit Director
Emanuel Borria, Matt McTighe
5th Grade Producer
Crystal Hopkins
5th Grade Dance Producer & Production Partner
Garri Dance Studio, Megan Baade
5th Grade Dance Captain
YOUR NAME HERE
Assistant Directors
YOUR NAME HERE
Mentors
YOUR NAME HERE
Stage Managers
Jen Asbury
Set Designer
Amber Russo
Writers
Heather Bladt, Christian Bladt, Emanuel Borria, Jesse Costello, Jason Figliozzi, Matt McTighe
Sound / Music Consultant
Andy Welker
Lighting Designer
Andrew Russo
Light Board Op
YOUR NAME HERE
Tech Crew
YOUR NAME HERE
Program Cover, T-Shirt & Poster Design
Jaci Colby
Additional Graphics
May Sikura, Joanna Figliozzi
Photographer
Kaitlin Saltzman
Spotlights
Katie Borria, Jaci Colby
Stage Crew
Jen Asbury, Emanuel Borria, Marilyn Loyd, Jessica McTighe, YOUR NAME HERE
Set & Props Construction Crew
Amber Russo, YOUR NAME HERE
House Manager
YOUR NAME HERE
Ushers (2)
YOUR NAME HERE
Ad Sales Lead
Jasmine Mariano
Special Guests
Principal Jill Johnson
Special Thank You to YOUR NAME HERE
Production Equipment Provided by YOUR NAME HERE
For more information, please email [email protected]