JOIN US AND DISCOVER YOUR TALENT

Anyone can join and find an enjoyable and fulfilling niche in our amateur drama company, The Chipstead Players. Acting is only a part of what is involved in getting a show together. There are many practical backstage roles related to our productions and to theatre management, plus we own and maintain our theatre building in rural Chipstead at the same time.

HOW TO JOIN

Here are some of the ways in which you can become involved:

Acting

Acting

Tread the boards by auditioning and being cast in a play!

Costumes

Dress cast members for their parts, design and create costumes, head-dresses and so on for the stage; look after and add to the incredible wardrobe we have stored at the theatre.

Properties

Source or make props and manage them for use by the actors on stage – we have a well-stocked props store!

Set Design

Use your creative talents to help design our stunning stage sets.

Management

Theatre Management

There is a large group of members who run things behind the scenes. You could assist our PR team, help run the website, direct a play or maybe join the team of people who read plays before they are selected for production.

Lighting

Design and operate the stage lighting which enhances all our productions.

Sound

Assist play directors in choosing music and sound effects, create them if necessary and operate the computer-based control board.

Set Dressing

Add furniture and decorative touches to give the sets an authentic and interesting look.

Set Building

Help construct our sets in our own scenery workshop.

Maintenance

Assist with keeping our theatre building in tip-top order – a whole range of skills is needed, and you could help in whatever way you can!

Box Office

Help to run the Box Office at the theatre: it’s open during every performance. Show off or improve your computer skills!

Front of House

Get involved whenever there’s a show on: meet and greet our audiences, sell programmes and ice creams, run the bar or be in charge!

Membership Benefits

1

As a member, you’ll be able to get involved in all our activities. New productions start on a regular basis, and you can apply to join in with any production. From rehearsing to set designing, creation of costumes and a lot more.

2

All adult members are entitled to exclusive discounts on tickets for all our shows. We also offer regular social events for all members to attend.

3

You’ll get to meet friendly members who will make you feel very welcome and who are more than willing to offer the benefit of their experience if required!

You’ll be kept fully-informed with our regular members’ mailshots and the members’ section of this website.

If you’re interested in acting or crewing, check our auditions page to see details of our upcoming plays.

AUDITIONS
Acting

Acting

Tread the boards by auditioning and being cast in a play!

Costumes

Design and create costumes, head-dresses and so on; look after and add to our incredible wardrobe.

Properties

Find or make props for use on stage.

Set design

Design our magnificent sets.

Set building

Help construct our sets, using our range of power tools.

Set Dressing

Add touches to the set to give an authentic look.

Lighting

Set up stage lighting and operate our amazing computerised lighting board.

Sound

Choose or create sound effects and music, or operate the computer-based control board.

Management

Theatre Management

There is a large group of members who run things behind the scenes. You could assist our PR team, help run the website, direct a play or maybe join the team of people who read plays before they are selected for production.

Maintenance

Help to keep our building in tip-top order – a whole range of skills is required.

Box Office

Run the Box Office at the theatre: it’s open at every performance, and 10:00 -11:00 every Saturday throughout the year.

Front of House

Get involved whenever there’s a show on: be in charge of the site, sell programmes and ice creams, or run the bar.

READ ABOUT OUR YOUTH THEATRE
AUDITIONS
READ ABOUT OUR YOUTH THEATRE
APPLY TO JOIN US
APPLY TO JOIN US

HOW TO JOIN

1

Purchase the membership(s) you require and register for an account in your name when checking out.

2

You will receive an acknowledgment email with information on how to reach our online membership application form. (A form must be completed for each joining member.)

3

After completion of your form(s), we'll be in touch to get you involved!

4

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO JOIN ONLINE:

You can download a membership form HERE.
Or please contact us on
01737 555680 or email enquiries@chipsteadplayers.org
to obtain a membership form.

 

SELECT YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND GET STARTED WITH US.

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PLEASE NOTE: When your order for membership is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email containing a request to complete/confirm your membership details.
Thank you for replying to this promptly.
Regular Membership
£ 30.00 per year
If you are over 18 and not a student, this is the right membership for you.
Receive a discounted price on two tickets per production.
Receive regular news about The Players' activities.
Join in our activities and make new friends.
Youth Membership
£ 10.00 per year
Are you aged 7-24 and a full-time student? This is the right membership for you.
Join our activities and the Youth Theatre Forum.
Receive regular news about The Players' activities.
Learn new skills and make new friends.
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