Volunteering in Sarnia-Lambton

ACT II provides supportive services for youth through various performing, visual, expressive, and musical arts-based programming. It provides youth with the opportunity to develop an increased sense of self-worth and belonging through a youth-engaged expressive arts model.

ACT II is of no cost and incorporates skill building using Rebound’s child & youth professionals, in conjunction with trained adult allies from the arts community. ACT II succeeds in helping youth develop emotional and social strengths, with a focus on youth facing barriers, including those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, and those facing mental health challenges.

ACT II hold rehearsals in June, July, August, and September, held three times a week in the summer before show week. It is open to youth aged 8-17 for the cast and open for ages 8-24 for production crew roles. Whether a youth would like work backstage or perform in front of a crowd, there a place for them in Act II.

Director Mentee (1 Position ages 12-24)

• • Work alongside Director Mentor the block the show
• • Work alongside the Director Mentor with establishing the vision of the production and ensure the integrity of the story.
• • Facilitate a variety of meaningful group activities with the help of acting consultant
• • Communicate with props design for properties needed to be created for the show/mock properties

Acting Consultant (1 Position ages 12-24)

• • Assist actors with character development and emotion and purpose of the lines.
• • Work alongside the Director Mentee in teaching acting techniques to the cast.
• • Facilitate a variety of meaningful group activities with the Director Mentee Producer (2 Positions age 17+)
• • Establish and organize a list of events for marketing the show for the Production team.
• • Responsible for creating a front of house vision for the production.
• • Ensure everything is running smoothly and ensure that the production team is meeting their deadlines
• • Promoting the show within the community

Stage Manager Mentee (1 Position ages 12-24)

• • Working alongside side the Stage Manager Mentor to ensure all stage cues for the Production are being managed
• • To provide the show “cues” to the Assistant Stage Managers.
• • To make sure that all rules are followed, and that the director’s vision is maintained.
• • To keep notes re: blocking, tech, props, and set during rehearsals.

Assistant Stage Managers (2 Positions)

The Assistant Stage Managers will work in collaboration with the Stage Manager Mentor and Mentee for the following:

• • Assist in the management of the actors and crew. • Provide the show “cues” to the actors on their side of the stage.
• • To make sure that all rules are being followed and that the director’s vision is maintained.
• • Ensure the safety of the actors and crew
• • Assistant Stage Managers work alongside the Stage Manager Mentee to collect notes on cues for their respective side of the stage.

Act II Leader Positions Available –

• • During show week, Assistant Stage managers are responsible for managing their respective side of the stage.

Back Stage Captains (2 positions ages 12-18)

The Backstage Captains will work in collaboration with the Assistant Stage Managers for the following:

• • Responsible for all backstage help i.e. props, “show runner” for the youth.
• • Any assistance required by the Assistant Stage Managers
• • Opportunity to learn the role of the Assistant Stage Managers.

Choreographer (2 Positions)

• • The job of the choreographer is to create all dance movements used throughout the show.
• • To teach dance moves to the actors in groups or individually.
• • To work one-on-one with the actors to develop dance skills.
• • Ensure communication with director for blocking purposes
• • The Choreographer is a member of the creative team and therefore attends creative team meetings to understand and discuss the vision.

Hair and Make-up (2 positions)

• • Work alongside the Director to create a vision for hair & makeup.
• • Leads in purchasing materials required.
• • Responsible for all hair and makeup during tech week and show nights.
• • Collaborate with the creative team to ensure a cohesive vision.
• • Communicate and plan with Rebound staff regarding the budget.

Set Designer & Décor (2 Positions)

• • Paint and decorate set pieces, paint backdrops and refinish furniture
• • Leads in purchasing materials required.
• • Is responsible for designing the set, in collaboration with the creative team.
• • Assist in communicating with volunteers who are helping to build/paint the set.
• • Communicate and plan with Rebound staff regarding the budget.

Prop Design (1 position)

• • Assist in creation of property (props)
• • Leads in purchasing materials required.
• • Manage inventory of property.
• • Ensure that properties/mock properties are available for actors.
• • Work alongside the Director Mentee for all inquiries regarding properties
• • Communicate and plan with Rebound staff regarding the budget.

We welcome applications from racialized groups, First Nation Inuit or Métis persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. For accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application interview, or selection processes, please contact Tara Anderson at 519-344-2841 or tara@reboundonline.com and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that is considerate of your accessibility needs. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.