First summer melodrama volunteer sign-up and orientation May 2 at the Atlas Theatre

From the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players web site:

The Cheyenne Little Theatre Players Melodrama Committee invites you to this season's first volunteer sign-up night and orientation. It will be on Monday, May 2, 7 p.m., at the Atlas Theatre. 

This session is for front-of-house volunteers: box office ticket sellers, house managers, wait staff, bartenders, concessions staff and raffle ticket sellers. There will be signup sheets at the meeting for the melodrama's 19 performance days: July 14-17 (one show); July 21-30 (two shows during CFD); July 31 and Aug. 4-7 (one show). Come on out and sign up early for your favorite job on your favorite night. 

New volunteers are always welcome. Committee members will be there to conduct a short orientation and tour of the historic theatre. 

Reminder: Bartenders must have TIPS training, and it is also recommended for waitstaff. The next session is on Tuesday, May 3, 5 p.m., at the American Legion. We will have info on upcoming TIPS training sessions at Monday's meeting.

Melodrama auditions for "Dirty Deeds at the Depot" will be the week of May 23. Check out the CLTP web site at http://www.cheyennelittletheatre.org for more info.

See you on Monday. Feel free to bring your volunteer-minded friends and family members!

"Rocky Rhoades' Rodeo Ride" debuts July 15

Melodrama poster designed by Cheyenne Central High School students and graphic artist Travis Rolf

Melodrama Discount Nights

(Tickets Must Be Booked Through the Cheyenne Little Theatre Box Office Either on the Phone or In-Person)

Thursday, July 15, 2010 ½ PRICE TICKETS

Friday, July 16, 2010 FAMILY NIGHT – BUY 1 ADULT GET 1 CHILD FREE (AGE 18 AND UNDER)

Saturday, July 17, 2010 MILITARY NIGHT – (ACTIVE DUTY & VETERAN PERSONNEL ONLY -- DOES NOT INCLUDE DEPENDENTS) ½ PRICE WITH MILITARY ID

Sunday, July 18, 2010 ½ PRICE SENIORS ONLY, AGES 60 AND OVER

Thursday, August 5, 2010 CFD VOLUNTEER NIGHT –  ½ PRICE WITH A CFD VOLUNTEER ID BADGE

Friday, August 6, 2010 LCSD NIGHT –  ½ PRICE WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT ID
Saturday, August 7, 2010 CITY AND STATE EMPLOYEES - ½ PRICE WITH CITY OR STATE ID

Sunday, August 8, 2010 ½ PRICE STUDENTS ONLY ** ½ PRICE WITH STUDENT ID

Cheyenne Old-Fashioned Melodrama volunteers invited to June 14 training session

The Cheyenne Little Theatre Players is holding an informational and training session for those interested in volunteering for the Old-Fashioned Summer Melodrama at the Atlas Theatre. The session will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14, at the Historic Atlas Theatre in downtown Cheyenne.

You're invited whether you've already volunteered or have a hankering to do so.

Volunteer slots to be filled include house managers, box office help, table servers, bar servers and raffle ticket sellers.

Be a part of a Cheyenne tradition -- and have fun in the process.

To volunteer, go to www.cheyennelittletheatre.org/volunteer.asp. Fill out a volunteer form online or print one out and send it to the CLTP.

Or you can just show up Monday evening and sign up in person.

This year's show is:

Rocky Rhoades’ Rodeo Ride
or
The Bigger the Dastards, the Harder They Fall
or
Who Noosed the Moose?

Script by Jim Rolf

Performance dates are July 15-18, July 22-August 1, & August 5-8, at the Atlas Theatre.

CLTP Melodrama Auditions May 25-26

Auditions for the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players' Old Fashioned Melodrama, directed by Andy Dennis, will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25 and 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Atlas Theatre in downtown Cheyenne.

Performance datesa are July 15 through Aug. 8

Melodrama and Olio auditions are taking place simultaneously. If you have performed as Card Girl or Emcee before, you do not need to audition, but please stop by and fill out a form so we know your availability.

FMI: www.cheyennelittletheatre.org

Summer Melodrama looking for volunteers

Photo from last summer's CLTP melodrama production


This e-mail bulletin was sent out by the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players. You may note some familiar names taking the helm of melodrama volunteers. Read on...

It's Melodrama Time!

Mike and Chris Shay have agreed to Co-Chair the 54th Melodrama, and they are in need of people to chair the Marketing/PR and Front-Of-House(Front of House consists of Box Office, Concessions, Bar & Wait Staff) Sub-Committees. If you are interested, please email them at melodrama@cheyennelittletheatre.org

We will also be seeking volunteers to staff our bar area during the run of the show. Anyone interested in pouring our refreshments must be 21 or over and TIPS trained. Free TIPS training sessions will be offered from 5-9:30 p.m. on:
Tuesday May 4
Tuesday June 1
Tuesday July 6

Location -- at The American Legion Post 6, 2001 East Lincolnway, Cheyenne

No need to register, just show up and they'll fit you in!

TIPS training is valid for 3 years. If you have been previously trained remember to check your TIPS card or online for the expiration date!

Information to follow soon on our annual Volunteer Round Up and Atlas Clean Up Day to be held at the Atlas Theatre in June. We will provide all of the needed information regarding our other Melodrama Volunteer Opportunities available to those age 16 and up at that time.