Before the Show

Costumes — ❉ Create and repair costumes for cast members. You do not need to have your own sewing machine — we have several at the church for use. There are projects which can be taken home. You do not have to know how to sew — there are projects for non-sewers.

Set Fabrication — ❉ Make sets and/or props for the presentations. Two teams will come from this — making props/sets. Volunteer should have their own set of tools. This could also involve painting.

❉ College age or older.

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Behind the Scenes

Production — ❉ ❖ Assist with backstage production needs, including flying assisting, stage loading and unloading and much more during presentations. Requires advanced training.

Stage Crew — ✧ ❖ Move props and sets on stage during presentations.

Makeup — ✧ Apply cast member make-up for dress rehearsals and presentations. Should have basic skills in make–up application, but specific theatrical techniques will be taught.

Animals — ✧ Assist professional animal handlers with animals used in Live Nativity. Involves feeding, gathering, walking with cleaning up after animals as needed.

❉ Must be college age or older.
✧ Must be college age or older, OR in High School Elevate program with approval from Nikki Moss, Elevate Student Worship Director: Nikki.Moss@HoustonsFirst.org
❖ Must be willing to attend most rehearsals and all performances.

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On Stage

Acting / Cast — ❖ Be on stage in various roles (mostly non–speaking) and choreographed dance numbers (if desired).

Choir — ❉ ❖ Sing in the Choir by attending regular Choir rehearsals at The Loop every Wednesday from 7–8:30p. Must be college age or above. No audition required.

Orchestra — ✧ ❖ Audition to play in the Orchestra. Audition required: Contact Tim Cates, Minister of Instrumental Worship: Tim.Cates@HoustonsFirst.org

Students (6th–12th Grades) — Elevate provides a way for students to participate in The Story – Wonder. Meets Sunday afternoons beginning Sep 11 from 1–2p at The Loop. Requires a meeting with Nikki Moss and her approval prior to being added to The Story – Wonder.

Children (1st–5th Grades) — Children can participate in through Uplift Kidsʼ Choir. Wednesday evening rehearsals from 6–6:50p begin Wed, Aug 24 at the Loop. Parents may sign up their child online, and will be contacted by Brittany Reeves, Uplift Kidsʼ Choir Director

❉ Must be college age or older.
✧ Must be college age or above, OR in High School Elevate program with approval from Nikki Moss, Elevate Student Worship Director: Nikki.Moss@HoustonsFirst.org.
❖ Must be willing to attend most rehearsals and all performances.

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During the Show

Box Office — ❉ Assist patrons purchasing tickets in person beginning one hour before each presentation. Training will be provided.

Guest Experience — ❉ Welcome patrons to and assist them throughout their time on campus. Must attend a training session prior to the performance.

Wonderland — # Welcome guests and operate stations at a fun-filled festival taking place at The Loop just prior to each performance.

❉ Must be college age or older.
# Must be at least 11 years old and CYSNA-certified.

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