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Franklin Simpson Community Arts Council a true community theatre.
"Community" is literally our middle name. Without the involvement of the citizens of Simpson County there is no arts council. Please consider becoming involved in the Arts Council on a regular basis. Our actors, directors, musicians, dancers our entire cast come from the community. We are fortunate to have an executive director who attends to the daily operations of the Arts Council. However the executive director does not do it alone, we need community volunteers. Volunteers paint, shop, sew, build, and create our excellent sets and costumes. We need hair and makeup specialists, we need people to help sell tickets, help with publicity and promotions, work the front of house as ushers and ticket takers. And perhaps just as importantly, we need dedicated individuals to serve on our board and committees.
If you would like to be more involved in the Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council, email us or call the office at 270-586-6799
A list of some of the things you can do as part of the Franklin Simpson Community Arts Council. In many productions a volunteer may serve in multiple roles:
Director
Every ship has it's captain and in the theatre it's the Director who is captain of the ship. To direct a play you need to have several past plays under your belt, have served on stage crew positions and shown an aptitude to keep your head while all others around you are in a panic. It's a big job, but also a very rewarding one. We need experienced directors to run a community theatre. If this is an area of interest to you, let us know. All directors are voted on by the Arts Council board. You must submit a resume of your past work and be prepared to interview for the position. We hope that many people will aspire to this roll, it's truly critical to the success of a production.
Producer
The often unsung hero of the show is the Producer. If there is a question, problem, crisis, issue, disaster or emergency, it's the producer who responds. If it's praise or a pat on the back, that goes to the director. The director and producer work closely together from the start of a production to plan the rest of the team, the audition process and all other logistics of the production. It's the producer who puts all that into motion. Producing a few shows is a great way to get ready to direct a show. The producer also works closely with the Arts Council executive director, who serves as the Executive Producer for all Arts Council Shows.
Assistant Director
Helping the Director and Producer, keeping things running smoothly falls to the Assistant Director or AD. This position allows for very close work with the director and is a great training ground for those that want to direct a future production.
Stage Manager
As the name implies the Stage Manager is responsible for all things backstage.
Stage Crew
The stage crew works with the stage manager. The crew moves the scenery, helps tend the props and help handle all the back stage chores. If you have never worked on a show before the stage crew is a great place to start.
Hair and Makeup
Help prepare the actors preshow with their hair and makeup needs.
Set Design and Construction
The setting for a show is one of the most critical early planning operations to be undertaken. Often working with ideas from the play's original production and the director, the set designer has to tap into their creativity to create a stunning and original setting for a show. After the design part comes the hard work of building the stage elements, risers and flats. This work often starts early and works through the entire rehearsal process. We needed skilled carpenters, but we also just need regular folks who can lend a hand.
Set Painting
Painting and "dressing" the set takes the basic scenic elements and transforms them into the finished set. Once again we need both skilled artists as well as the average person who just might be good with a brush.
Costumes
The Arts Council has a very extensive costume collection which allows us to stage a broad range of shows. With the huge inventory we need help to keep everything organized and under control. Getting help with costumes is an immediate need for the Arts Council. We have recently arranged for new costume storage. We now need volunteers to help move everything and get it cataloged.
Props
All the little things that go on stage to fill out the set, the things that the actors use during the production are the props, short for "properties" These items can be quite diverse, lamps, table, furniture pretty much anything on stage that is not bolted to the set is a prop. Props people get all those items together and manage them through out the production
Lighting Design, Lighting Direction, Lighting Crew
Lighting the show adds the dramatic effect that pulls the stage together. The Arts Council is fortunate to have a very complete lighting system that offers the chance to create visually beautiful productions.
Sound
Great sound brings the show to the audience, we always need people who can run sound or would like to learn.
Publicity/Promotion/Programs
Getting the word out about a play is critical, you can have the greatest show on earth but if no knows about the show you have no audience. The promotions team starts work early getting posters out, puts together the program and sells the ads that help support the show. This is a very critical roll and is a great place for outgoing and energetic people.
Ushers
Many people enjoy the opportunity to usher a show. Welcoming your community to a community theatre endeavor is a great roll to play.
Board Member
The Arts Council is a non-profit organization. As such the responsibility to run the Council falls to a board of directors. Board members are involved in all phases of the Arts Councils operation including fund raising. Board members are elected to the board by the current board. Each member's term is 4 years. Board members are eligible to become officers in the Arts Council including Council President. To submit your name in consideration of a board position contact the Arts Council office.
If you would like to be more involved in the Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council, email us or call the office at 270-586-6799
"Community" is literally our middle name. Without the involvement of the citizens of Simpson County there is no arts council. Please consider becoming involved in the Arts Council on a regular basis. Our actors, directors, musicians, dancers our entire cast come from the community. We are fortunate to have an executive director who attends to the daily operations of the Arts Council. However the executive director does not do it alone, we need community volunteers. Volunteers paint, shop, sew, build, and create our excellent sets and costumes. We need hair and makeup specialists, we need people to help sell tickets, help with publicity and promotions, work the front of house as ushers and ticket takers. And perhaps just as importantly, we need dedicated individuals to serve on our board and committees.
If you would like to be more involved in the Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council, email us or call the office at 270-586-6799
A list of some of the things you can do as part of the Franklin Simpson Community Arts Council. In many productions a volunteer may serve in multiple roles:
Director
Every ship has it's captain and in the theatre it's the Director who is captain of the ship. To direct a play you need to have several past plays under your belt, have served on stage crew positions and shown an aptitude to keep your head while all others around you are in a panic. It's a big job, but also a very rewarding one. We need experienced directors to run a community theatre. If this is an area of interest to you, let us know. All directors are voted on by the Arts Council board. You must submit a resume of your past work and be prepared to interview for the position. We hope that many people will aspire to this roll, it's truly critical to the success of a production.
Producer
The often unsung hero of the show is the Producer. If there is a question, problem, crisis, issue, disaster or emergency, it's the producer who responds. If it's praise or a pat on the back, that goes to the director. The director and producer work closely together from the start of a production to plan the rest of the team, the audition process and all other logistics of the production. It's the producer who puts all that into motion. Producing a few shows is a great way to get ready to direct a show. The producer also works closely with the Arts Council executive director, who serves as the Executive Producer for all Arts Council Shows.
Assistant Director
Helping the Director and Producer, keeping things running smoothly falls to the Assistant Director or AD. This position allows for very close work with the director and is a great training ground for those that want to direct a future production.
Stage Manager
As the name implies the Stage Manager is responsible for all things backstage.
Stage Crew
The stage crew works with the stage manager. The crew moves the scenery, helps tend the props and help handle all the back stage chores. If you have never worked on a show before the stage crew is a great place to start.
Hair and Makeup
Help prepare the actors preshow with their hair and makeup needs.
Set Design and Construction
The setting for a show is one of the most critical early planning operations to be undertaken. Often working with ideas from the play's original production and the director, the set designer has to tap into their creativity to create a stunning and original setting for a show. After the design part comes the hard work of building the stage elements, risers and flats. This work often starts early and works through the entire rehearsal process. We needed skilled carpenters, but we also just need regular folks who can lend a hand.
Set Painting
Painting and "dressing" the set takes the basic scenic elements and transforms them into the finished set. Once again we need both skilled artists as well as the average person who just might be good with a brush.
Costumes
The Arts Council has a very extensive costume collection which allows us to stage a broad range of shows. With the huge inventory we need help to keep everything organized and under control. Getting help with costumes is an immediate need for the Arts Council. We have recently arranged for new costume storage. We now need volunteers to help move everything and get it cataloged.
Props
All the little things that go on stage to fill out the set, the things that the actors use during the production are the props, short for "properties" These items can be quite diverse, lamps, table, furniture pretty much anything on stage that is not bolted to the set is a prop. Props people get all those items together and manage them through out the production
Lighting Design, Lighting Direction, Lighting Crew
Lighting the show adds the dramatic effect that pulls the stage together. The Arts Council is fortunate to have a very complete lighting system that offers the chance to create visually beautiful productions.
Sound
Great sound brings the show to the audience, we always need people who can run sound or would like to learn.
Publicity/Promotion/Programs
Getting the word out about a play is critical, you can have the greatest show on earth but if no knows about the show you have no audience. The promotions team starts work early getting posters out, puts together the program and sells the ads that help support the show. This is a very critical roll and is a great place for outgoing and energetic people.
Ushers
Many people enjoy the opportunity to usher a show. Welcoming your community to a community theatre endeavor is a great roll to play.
Board Member
The Arts Council is a non-profit organization. As such the responsibility to run the Council falls to a board of directors. Board members are involved in all phases of the Arts Councils operation including fund raising. Board members are elected to the board by the current board. Each member's term is 4 years. Board members are eligible to become officers in the Arts Council including Council President. To submit your name in consideration of a board position contact the Arts Council office.
If you would like to be more involved in the Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council, email us or call the office at 270-586-6799
201 S. Main St.
(Chamber of Commerce building)
Franklin, KY
270.586.6799
