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donate

As a non profit organization, Shotgun Players relies on individual donations to make this theatre run. If you would like to make a 100% tax-deductible donation to the Shotgun Players, please click here to learn how.

We can't do what we do without you. Thanks.

We also keep an updated list of Wishlist items on our site that we invite you to check out. If you have any of these things that you would like to donate please contact us.

volunteer

Call the office for upcoming volunteer opportunities! (510) 841-6500 or email Liz at liz-at-shotgunplayers-dot-org. From helping sew to database input to nailing wood together for a set, we can always use help.

Shotgun is looking for volunteers who are interested in ushering at the Ashby Stage. The duties include coming an hour and ten minutes prior to the performance, help set up, distribute programs, answer questions and check tickets, assist the House Manager at intermission and help clean up after the show. Volunteers get a seat saved for the performance! Please contact boxoffice-at-shotgunplayers-dot-org if you are interested. Thanks!

intern

We love our interns! If you are interested in learning more about non-profit theatre and what's involved in getting a show on its feet, please send a cover letter and resume our way to take part in our internship program. Please include your areas of interest and your dates of availability in your cover letter.

Cover letters and resumes can be emailed to liz-at-shotgunplayers-dot-org, or can be mailed to:

Internship Program
1901 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703

Internship areas
We have a variety of different internships focuses at Shotgun. Some of them are listed below. If you are interested in a specific area or project, please let us know in your application.

Design
The Shotgun Players offer a variety of rewarding internship opportunities for theatre artists looking for practical, hands-on experience in the fields of set, lighting, costume design and construction. Interns in these fields will be expected to attend production meetings, submit drawings and participate in the installation, execution and strike of the project. Additionally, interns will be expected to set a schedule with the director and/or lead designer and be prepared to give and receive feedback on their progress.

Production
Shotgun Players also offers internships for people interested in Directing and Stage Management. Directing interns are expected to attend and participate in all production meetings and rehearsals. Directing interns should consider themselves Assistant Directors and submit notes and observations to the director in written form. Stage management interns should also expect to attend all production meetings, rehearsals and performances of their assigned project. They should assume that they will have specific responsibilities and they should be prepared to give and receive feedback on their experience.

Administrative
If you are interested in an internship that explores the administrative side of non-profit theatre, Shotgun has opportunities for you. Areas of focus include Fundraising, Marketing, and General Operations.

act

The Shotgun Players' 2012 Season General Auditions will be held August 23, 24, and 27.

Timeslots will be allotted by appointment only.

Candidates will be seen for 3 minutes, during which time they are asked to present two contrasting pieces that employ creative physicality.

Please send headshots and resumes to us at: casting[at]shotgunplayers[dot]org. Attach headshots as .jpg or .pdf files and resumes as .pdf or .doc formats only. Please include your contact information (e-mail and phone) in the body of the message.

Deadline for submissions is August 1st, 2011.