Look through the questions and asnwers about our theatre, our membership, productions, thespians and more!

Membership How do I become a Member? Patrons Patrons benefits Auditions How do I audition? Backstage Crew Backstage Crew- what do they do? How we choose Plays How do we choose plays? Community Programs Community Events

Membership How do I become a Member? We invite you to become a member of Troy Civic Theatre. Individual memberships are $10/year, and family memberships are $15/year. Membership is open to all adults aged 18 and over. Non-members who are cast in a production receive a complimentary one-year membership. Membership earns you a discount on show tickets, and you will also receive our newsletter, The Stagecoach. For more information about becoming a TCT member, Click on QUESTIONS? at left and send us an inquiry. Patrons Patrons benefits Ticket sales cover only 75% of our expenses. So we rely on patrons and advertisers/sponsors. Patrons can get 2 season tickets and enjoy special benefits. The Directors' level  - just $50.00 a year, gets 2 tickets and a poster from our shows. The Producers level -just $100.00 a year,  gets 2 season tickets, and 3 posters signed by the Director. The benefactor level - $250.00 and up, gets Special recognition before each performance, and name on a brass plaque of special friends. All Patrons get their name in our playbill for each show.     Auditions How do I audition? Try-out for a play or join us backstage for the excitement of producing live theatre! Auditions for our plays are always open to the public and are advertised in the local media. You do not need to be a member of TCT to try out for a play. If being in front of an audience is not your bag, backstage crews are always needed ... and appreciated. Backstage Crew Backstage Crew- what do they do? We welcome anyone to learn more about trhe backstage aspect of theatre. If you have skills and a love for theatre, come on down. Stage Hands: Help with props, scenery and sets. Set Design & Construction: Carpentry skills help, painting is fun. Create evocative sets to make our plays come alive. Lighting: Help set and operate lights from our new 32 channel light control board Sound: Help setup and operate mic's, background sounds, sound effects and more. Props: Help gather costumes, sets and props. Work on making the stage come alive. Make sure the play runs smoothly and everything is on-stage or at the entrances when needed. Tickets and Refreshments: Work the lobby before the show and during intermission. Want to join? send us an email to info@troycivictheatre.com or call 937-339-7700 How we choose Plays How do we choose plays? The Board assigns a play reading committee to look at ideas and fun projects for next year. The group visits other theatres, reads scripts, looks at old and new material, and debates whether our troupe can do it, who would direct, and will the play excite our audiences and be part of a great season. We are always looking for people with ideas and thoughts to participate. Interested?  send an email to Info@troycivictheatre.com or click on QUESTIONS link on left.   Community Programs Community Events The Theatre has a repertoiry company that performs for Senior citizens, schools and at community events. We bring short selections, snippets, and special material. We have done Valentines Day Dinner Theatre, Christmas Shows, Summer stock, children's performances and more. We welcome ideas, people to participate, and invitations for events. Just click on QUESTIONS? at left.