Backstage At The Beach
Welcome!
This page is designed to help guide you through the backstage crew process here at CSULB as well as keep everyone in the loop on what's happening in and around the Theatre Arts Department.
CURRENT CREW OPPORTUNITIES & SIGN UPS!!! Click here!
For those who need to fill out a Spring 2024 activity unit form - please follow the link here: https://forms.gle/rNwbobdMvUwB4MxK7
Important Dates for Fall Mainstage Productions (Full schedules are posted on the callboard):
BEACH COMEDY HOUR:
Rehearsals: August 19th - September 6th (Before School Begins)
Tech/Dress: September 9th - 11th
Preview Performance: Thursday, September 12th
Performances: September 13th - 14th & September 18th - 20th
URINETOWN:
Rehearsals: August 19th - September 26th (Before School Begins)
Tech: September 27th - 28th & September 30th - October 1st
Preview Performances: October 2nd & 3rd
Performances: October 4th - 5th & October 9th - 12th
SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS:
Rehearsals: Maybe August 19th - 23rd (Before School Begins) & September 16th - October 17th
Tech: October 18th - 19th & October 21st - 23rd
Preview Performance: October 24th
Performances: October 25th - 26th & October 30th - November 1st
CLYDE'S
Rehearsals: Maybe August 19th - 23rd (Before School Begins) & October 7th - November 7th
Tech: November 8th - November 12th
Preview Performances: November 13th - 14th
Performances: November 15th - 16th & November 20th - 23rd
Audition information for Fall 2024 Mainstage Shows:
1) Wednesday, May 1st at 1:00pm, sign-ups will go live (links below!)
There are 2 separate sign ups:
1st is for the group improv audition on Wednesday, May 8th https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B48AFA923A1F85-49390233-beach
2nd is for monologues/vocal auditions for Urinetown, Small Mouth Sounds & Clyde’s on Thursday, May 9th. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B48AFA923A1F85-49391434-fall
2) Those signing up for Thursday evening will need to sign up for a specific timeslot to present your 1-minute monologue. If you are interested in being considered for the musical, you will sing 16 bars of music after you do your one-minute monologue. Please bring sheet music to sing with the accompanist.
3) There is an audition form linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/7T1XRWiPUa You'll need to complete one before you arrive to audition. You'll only fill out the form once, it's good for all 4 shows.
There will also be QR codes for you to access throughout the week. We will be taking photos of everyone after you check into the lobby and receive your audition number. There is a place on the form where you can upload a resume as well.
Other Production Opportunities available too! Theatre Threshold will be producing the entire semester so there are numerous opportunities to get involved this semester.
Crew sign-ups will be available on Wednesday, August 14th at 12:00pm
Basic Crewing Information for here at CSULB
Being a part of a crew on one of the productions here at CSULB is a huge learning experience. You'll learn basic skills in your area as well as how to support your peers on the stage from behind the curtain as a team! Below is information to help answer your questions, feel free to contact a member of the production team if you have further questions.
1) Sign-up sheets are located electronically through Sign Up Genius. Links will be available on the crew opportunities page.
2) Next, you must enroll in an Activity Unit from the list of Theatre Arts classes. Activity Unit classes are listed as 140, 240, 340, 440. Our backstage crews should enroll in a _40 course, we try and keep the cast members in the _10A/B courses. Once you have officially enrolled in the activity unit course, please proceed to the next step.
3) Once you sign up for a specific crew and you have officially enrolled in an Activity Unit course, you will need to fill out the activity form. Click the button at the top of this section to take you there.
4) From here, your contact information will be added to the show's contact sheet and a stage manager will contact you before you are called in for the production's Crew Watch. You can find the performance calendar for each show on the Current Season page of this website as a reference in case of work conflicts.
Please note - you will be graded on your performance as a crew member for our productions. Breakdown of credit earned, and specifics will be provided once officially enrolled in the activity unit.
