Omaha Community Playhouse

These skilled volunteers assist in the construction of set pieces. Projects vary in size from small wooden rivets to computer-controlled moving scenery weighing thousands of pounds.

Set Construction

Set construction encompasses a wide variety of construction techniques and materials. Some of the materials used in scenery are wood, metal, foam, plastic and fabric. Projects in the scene shop depend on the degree of experience of the volunteer. The scene shop is a well-stocked and well-equipped facility and is responsible for building a wide variety of projects from small wooden rivets to computer-controlled moving scenery weighing thousands of pounds.

Lighting/Electrics

Volunteers interested in the lighting area can learn to hang, focus, patch and color the lighting instruments. The Playhouse uses a computerized lighting system to control all the instruments used in a production. Some other devices used in the electrics area are strobe lights, star curtains, rope light, black light, mirror balls, effects and slide projectors, pyrotechnics and electronically controlled effects and machinery. It is not necessary to have an electronics background to work in this area.

Properties

Props are anything that is used to dress up the set from furniture and curtains to books and food. Many of our props are pulled from our extensive stock or bought or borrowed from local businesses and antique stores. Some props are made from scratch at the Playhouse while others must be searched for. If you are interested in building, finding, gathering and returning props, we have a place for you in the properties department.