Young Frankenstein Crew/Volunteer
IT’S A “MONSTER” SHOW AND WE NEED A “MONSTER” CREW!
In April, the Savannah Cabaret will be launching its most ambitious production yet, “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein,” the West End musical adaptation of the classic movie.
We will be opening for casting in late February, but before we get there we need to put the technical team together and it’s going to be a big one!
Most crew positions will be paid and some will be eligible for show bonuses and a share of any profits from ticket sales (details on how that works below). Other positions are volunteers.
This will be a demanding show requiring a lot of time, energy, and talent so we hope you’re up for the challenge!
Read more about the crew positions below, then fill out the interest form. Thank you!
By the way… most of these crew positions will preclude you from being cast in the show unless noted.
CREW POSITIONS
Development Crew: People who aid in the development of the show but not run it.
Tech Crew: People who run the show during performances.
House Crew: People who run the house during performances.
Note that some positions may fall under multiple categories as listed.
Stage Manager (Development/Tech Crew; $50 per performance up to $600/bonus eligible)
- Responsible for managing all rehearsals, schedules, props, people, and more.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours.
- Precluded from being in the show.
Lighting Operator (Tech Crew; $40 per performance up to $480/bonus eligible)
- Responsible for running the lights at all tech rehearsals and performances.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours
- Precluded from being in the show.
Set Builder/Stage Crew – Need 2! (Development & Tech Crew; Volunteer)
- Help to build set pieces, move set pieces into place, and move set pieces off stage during tech rehearsals and performances.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours.
- Precluded from being in the show.
House Manager (House Crew; Volunteer)
- Manage ushers, concessions, and merchandise at performances.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours.
- Precluded from being in the show.
Ushers (House Crew; Volunteer)
- Seat guests and act as embassadors for the show.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours.
- Precluded from being in the show.
Choreographer (Development Crew; $1000 flat rate)
- Responsible for choreographing and teaching all musical numbers involving dance.
- Estimated time commitment less than 20 hours.
- May audition for the show.
- POSITION FILLED
Vocal Director (Development Crew; $750 flat rate/bonus eligible)
- Responsible for directing vocal rehearsals for groups and individuals, assigning parts, and overall music management.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours.
- Precluded from being in the show.
- POSITION FILLED
Marketing Director (Development Crew; 10% of sponsorships)
- Responsible for designing sponsorship packages, finding potential sponsors, selling ads, and general marketing of the show.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours.
- May audition for the show.
- POSITION FILLED
Costumer (Development Crew; $150 flat rate)
- Responsible for sourcing and/or aquiring all costumes and the related budget.
- Estimated time commitment less than 20 hours.
- May audition for the show
- POSITION FILLED
Spotlight Operators 2 Needed! (Tech Crew; $40 per performance up to $480/bonus eligible)
- Responsible for running the spotlights at all tech rehearsals and performances.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours.
- Precluded from being in the show.
- POSITIONS FILLED
Sound Operator (Tech Crew; $40 per performance up to $480/bonus eligible)
- Responsible for putting microphones on cast, running sound check, and running the sound board at all tech rehearsalsa and performances.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours.
- Precluded from being in the show.
- POSITION FILLED
Photographer (Develpment Crew; $150 flat rate)
- Responsible for running character and cast photos, dress rehearsal show photos, and candid photos at performances
- Estimated time commitment less than 20 hours.
- Precluded from being in the show.
- POSITION FILLED
Lighting Designer (Development Crew; $150 flat rate)
- Responsible for programming the lighting looks and light cues for the show.
- Estimated time commitment, 8-10 hours.
- May audition for the show.
- POSITION FILLED
Set Designer/Crew Chief (Development & Tech Crew; $250 flat rate/bonus eligible)
- Responsible for designing, building, and staging all set pieces and backdrops and the related budget.
- Will manage a crew of set builders and show crew.
- Estimated time commitment 40+ hours.
- POSITION FILLED
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Note: some things like costume fittings and set build will be added based on availability of needed cast and crew
| Date | Time | Goal | Required | Conflicts |
| Wednesday, February 7 | 7-9pm | Crew meeting to discuss needs, responsibilities, etc. | All Crew | |
| Tuesday, February 27 | 7-9pm | Open Casting Call | Choreographer Vocal Director |
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| Wednesday, February 28 | 7-9pm | Open Casting Call | Choreographer Vocal Director |
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| Saturday, March 2 | 3-5pm | Callbacks | Choreographer Vocal Director |
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| Monday, March 4 | Casting Announced | |||
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Monday-Saturday March 11-16 |
Various |
Individual and Small Group Rehearsal 1-3 hour sessions for cast members and director to review music and character notes that will be scheduled individually based on availability as follows: Total Time Commitment: Frederick – 5 hours |
All Cast | |
| Tuesday, March 19 | 7-10pm | Cast/Crew Meet & Greet/Table Read | All Cast All Crew |
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| Wednesday, March 20 | 7-10pm | Music featuring Ensemble The Brain The Brain Playoff Please Don’t Touch Me Transylvania Mania Surprise Deep Love Reprise & Finale Finale Sing – Together Again |
All Cast Vocal Director Stage Manager |
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| Thursday, March 21 | 7-10pm | Sing Through Entire Show | All Cast Vocal Director Stage Manager |
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| Saturday, March 23 | 2-6pm | Act 1 Choreography The Brain/The Brain Reprise (30 Minutes) Please Don’t Touch Me (60 Minutes) Together Again (30 Minutes) Hang Him ‘Til He’s Dead (30 Minutes) Transylvania Mania (90 Minutes) |
All Cast Choreographer Stage Manager |
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| Sunday, March 24 | 2-6pm | Act 2 Choreography He’s Loose (30 Minutes) Surprise (1 Hour) Puttin’ on the Ritz (2 Hours) Deep Love & Finale (30 Minutes) |
All Cast Choreographer Stage Manager |
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| Monday, March 25 | 7-10pm | Full Show Blocking/Non Choreo Song Staging Roll in the Hay He Vas My Boyfriend/Reprise It Could Work Welcome to Transylvania Listen to Your Heart Please Send Me Someone Deep Love Hang the Doctor Finale – Together Again |
All Cast Stage Manager |
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| Tuesday, March 26 | 7-10pm | Act 1 Music & Choreography Intensive | All Cast Choreographer Vocal Director Stage Manager |
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| Wednesday, March 27 | 7-10pm | Act 2 Music & Choreography Intensive | All Cast Choreographer Vocal Director Stage Manager |
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| Saturday, March 30 | 2-6pm | Full Show Music & Choreography Intensive | All Cast Choreographer Vocal Director Stage Manager |
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| Monday, April 1 | 7-10pm | On Book Run Through | All Cast Stage Manager |
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| Tuesday, April 2 | 7-10pm | Act 1 Intensive (Music, Blocking, Choreography) | All Cast Choreographer Vocal Director Stage Manager |
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| Wednesday, April 3 | 7-10pm | Act 2 Intensive (Music, Blocking, Choreography) | All Cast Choreographer Vocal Director Stage Manager |
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| Saturday, April 6 | 2-6pm | On Book Run Through | All Cast Stage Manager |
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| Monday, April 8 | 7-10pm | Off Book Run Through (Line Calls Allowed) | All Cast Stage Manager |
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| Tuesday, April 9 | 7-10pm | Music Intensive | All Cast Vocal Director Stage Manager |
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| Wednesday, April 10 | 7-10pm | Off Book Run Through (Line Calls Allowed) | All Cast Stage Manager |
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| Saturday April 13 | 2-6pm | Off Book Run Through (No Line Calls Allowed) | All Cast Stage Manager |
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| Sunday, April 14 | 2-6pm | Off Book Run Through/Tech Development | All Cast All Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Monday, April 15 | 7-10pm | Tech Rehearsal (No Costumes or Makeup Required) | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Tuesday, April 16 | 7-10pm | Dress/Tech | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Wednesday, April 17 | 7-10pm | Final Dress/Tech | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Thursday, April 18 | 6-11pm | Performance – Call 6pm/Curtain 8pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Friday, April 19 | 5-10pm | Performance – Call 5pm/Curtain 7pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Saturday, April 20 | 1-6pm | Performance – Call 1pm/Curtain 3pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Sunday, April 21 | 5-10pm | Performance – Call 5pm/Curtain 7pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Wednesday, April 24 | 7-9pm | Pickup Rehearsal As Needed | As Needed | |
| Thursday, April 25 | 6-11pm | Performance – Call 6pm/Curtain 8pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Friday, April 26 | 5-10pm | Performance – Call 5pm/Curtain 7pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Saturday, April 27 | 1-6pm | Performance – Call 1pm/Curtain 3pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Sunday, April 28 | 5-10pm | Performance – Call 5pm/Curtain 7pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Wednesday, May 1 | 7-9pm | Pickup Rehearsal As Needed | As Needed | |
| Thursday, May 2 | 6-11pm | Performance – Call 6pm/Curtain 8pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Friday, May 3 | 5-10pm | Performance – Call 5pm/Curtain 7pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Saturday, May 4 | 1-6pm | Performance – Call 1pm/Curtain 3pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
| Sunday, May 5 | 5-10pm | Performance – Call 5pm/Curtain 7pm | All Cast All Tech Crew |
NO CONFLICTS |
SHOW BONUS STRUCTURE
Any paid crew member who works more than 40 hours over the duration of rehearsals and shows is eligible for being included in the show bonus pool.
IF the show makes a profit, all net profits from tickets sales only will be divided equally amongst the participants in the pool (estimated to be 20 people).
For illustrative purposes only:
- Gross Profits: $42,000
- Expenses: $34,000
- Net Profits: $8,000
- 50% of Net: $4,000
- 50% of Net Divided by 20 participants: $200 each
Total compensation is therefore dependent on ticket sales, but paid crew members will receive their base pay even if the show loses money.