Volunteer

Be Part of the Magic at STAAR Theatre

STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall is powered by people who believe in the arts, in community and in the joy of creating something meaningful together. Every production, class, concert, event and audience experience depends on volunteers who share their time, talent, ideas and enthusiasm.

Whether you love being on stage, working behind the scenes, greeting guests, teaching young performers, building sets, organizing projects, serving on a committee or helping guide the future of the organization, there is a place for you at STAAR.

You do not have to be an experienced performer or theatre professional to volunteer. Some of our most valuable volunteers are people who simply show up ready to help. If you are dependable, creative, organized, friendly, curious or willing to learn, you can make a real difference.

Volunteer On Stage

If you have ever dreamed of performing, STAAR Theatre offers opportunities for actors, singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, storytellers and entertainers of many kinds. Community theatre is a place to grow, take creative risks and be part of a shared experience that connects performers with audiences.

Volunteers may participate in plays, musicals, staged readings, concerts, special events, children’s productions, educational showcases and other performance opportunities throughout the year.

Help Behind the Scenes

Every show needs a team working beyond the spotlight. Behind-the-scenes volunteers help bring productions to life through practical work, creative problem-solving and careful attention to detail.

Opportunities may include stage management, assistant stage management, props, set building, set painting, scene changes, backstage crew, rehearsal assistance, production organization and general show support. These roles are ideal for people who enjoy teamwork, hands-on projects and the excitement of live theatre.

Support Sound, Lighting and Technical Production

Technical volunteers help create the atmosphere, timing and polish that make a production feel complete. STAAR welcomes volunteers who have experience with sound, lighting, video, projection or stage technology, as well as those who want to learn.

Technical roles may include sound board operation, microphone assistance, lighting design, light board operation, spotlight operation, cue support, setup, troubleshooting and production tech crew. Training may be available for volunteers who are dependable and interested in learning these skills.

Create Costumes, Hair and Makeup

Costumes, hair and makeup help define characters, time periods and the visual world of a production. Volunteers with sewing, styling, design, crafting, organizing or creative skills can be a tremendous help.

Costume and makeup opportunities may include costume design, sewing, alterations, wardrobe organization, costume changes, hair styling, stage makeup, character makeup, laundry, labeling and helping performers get ready before shows.

Welcome Guests Front of House

Front-of-house volunteers are often the first people guests meet when they come to STAAR Theatre. These volunteers help create a warm, welcoming experience for audience members, families, visitors and patrons.

Front-of-house opportunities may include greeting guests, ushering, ticket scanning, box office support, concessions, merchandise sales, program distribution, seating assistance, hospitality and helping guests feel comfortable before, during and after events.

Help With Publicity and Community Outreach

A strong theatre needs strong communication. Volunteers can help spread the word about shows, classes, auditions, fundraisers and special events.

Publicity and outreach opportunities may include distributing posters, sharing social media posts, taking photos, writing short features, helping with email lists, contacting community calendars, supporting press outreach, inviting groups to attend, helping with sponsor recognition and connecting STAAR with schools, businesses, churches, civic clubs and community organizations.

Teach, Coach or Mentor

STAAR Theatre is also a place for learning. Volunteers with experience in theatre, dance, voice, music, writing, design, costuming, directing, improv, stage combat, public speaking or other creative fields may be able to teach classes, coach performers or mentor students.

Teaching and coaching can support children, teens, adults and multigenerational groups. These roles help build confidence, strengthen skills and encourage the next generation of artists and audiences.

Direct, Produce or Lead Creative Projects

Experienced theatre volunteers may be interested in directing, assistant directing, music directing, choreography, production management or developing special creative projects. These roles require time, planning, leadership and collaboration, but they are essential to a thriving community theatre.

STAAR welcomes people who want to help create meaningful productions and programs that serve both performers and audiences.

Serve on a Committee

Committee volunteers help STAAR Theatre plan, organize and grow. Committees are a good fit for people who may not want to perform but do want to contribute skills in leadership, planning, communication, fundraising, facilities, education, events or community engagement.

Committee service may include helping with marketing, fundraising, sponsorships, hospitality, volunteer coordination, education, building needs, events, historic preservation, audience development and long-term planning. Some volunteers serve as committee members, while others may help lead or chair committees.

Consider Board Service

Nonprofit community theatre depends on thoughtful leadership. Board members help guide the mission, stability and future of STAAR Theatre. Serving on the board is a meaningful commitment for people who care deeply about the arts, community service, historic preservation and responsible nonprofit leadership.

Board service may involve planning, fundraising, policy, financial oversight, committee leadership, advocacy, donor development and helping ensure STAAR remains strong for future generations.

Help With Fundraising and Sponsorships

Fundraising volunteers help make the work of STAAR Theatre possible. Donations, sponsorships and special campaigns support productions, classes, facility needs, technical improvements and grant match funding.

Volunteers can help identify potential sponsors, assist with fundraising events, thank donors, organize campaigns, support grant-related projects or help connect STAAR with individuals and businesses that value the arts.

Lend Your Everyday Skills

You may have skills STAAR needs even if you have never thought of them as theatre skills. Community theatre needs organizers, builders, painters, decorators, writers, photographers, musicians, teachers, accountants, planners, reception helpers, hospitality volunteers, cleaners, drivers, designers, technology helpers and people who are simply willing to pitch in.

Every helpful skill has value. Every reliable volunteer matters.

Executive Director

Operations and financial management for STAAR are managed by Executive Director Tammy Pierchoski, whose office is within the STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall complex.

Tammy has been affiliated with the non-profit, Lynnville Area Arts Association, DBA-STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall since 2005.  She originally joined as a set designer/performer and has been the Executive Director for 15 years.  Since 2006 she has been the producer of over 50 productions. In 2015 she shifted her focus to grant writing and has worked to constantly improve the facility for the cast and volunteers as well as for patrons.

Among her accomplishments, she served the Pulaski Rotary Club for eight years as well as host/content producer/sales for the local cable network,  Pulaski TV Today – Channel 3, showcasing all of Giles County and focusing on positive impact topics. She served on the advisory board for Columbia State College Commercial Entertainment Department, Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Pulaski, Giles County Tourism and Chamber of Commerce and was as co-chairman of CACIRA (Community Advisory Council on Inclusive Recognition and Acknowledgement) that brought to Giles County, using a local sculptor, the monument dedicated to the United States Colored Troops (USCT), blending art and local history.

With a sense of the importance of history, she, along with valued partners within the region, is currently spearheading the 1868 Antoinette Hall Opera House restoration project vowing to make sure this space is not forgotten and is brought back into the spotlight.  She strives to make her community strong and diverse in arts education and performance for children, teens and adults as well as being an advocate for economic growth/quality of life in Giles County supporting a vibrant, engaging downtown. Working alongside hundreds of volunteers, she understands that each person who contributes their time and talent has ownership in this beautiful place and strives to widen the reach with the offerings at STAAR.

Tammy has lived in Giles County since July 1990.  She has been a professional baker for 45 years and was a ballet/tap dance instructor for 15 years with the Art of Dance in Lawrenceburg and Pulaski, from which she is retired.  She is married to local estate planning attorney Stan Pierchoski. Together they raised and home-schooled their three children, who are now grown.  She is a graduate of Calhoun College in Alabama with a Bacherlor’s Degree in Technical Drafting/Engineering.

Theatre Manager

Rosalyn Craft, though many of you know her as Ms. Rosie,  is new to Giles County, having moved here at the beginning of 2022. Even still, she already has a growing list of credits at STAAR Theatre including Makeup Design for “Little Mermaid,” Music Director for “The Wizard of Oz,” and Technical Director for several other productions.

Growing up, her mother was a music teacher and thus, music was always a part of her life. Choir, band, musical theater, and all the small ensembles in between. She solidified her love of music by studying Music Education at the Herb Alpert School of Music at University of California Los Angles (UCLA).

Upon graduation, she moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana with her new husband and took a Production Coordinator position at the College of Music & Dramatic Arts at Louisiana State University (LSU). After several years as a production manager and stage manager for touring ensembles and LSU Opera, Rosalyn was thrilled to be offered the Director role for the LSU Performing Arts Academy.

While working in such high profile establishments at UCLA and LSU was thrilling, nothing could be more rewarding than having children. After her first child was born, Rosalyn decided not to return to work full-time, and instead renewed her interest in teaching music, this time to young children. She started teaching at Gymboree Play & Music as a play leader and music leader, and eventually a manager and trainer for all the arts, education, play and music classes.

Rosalyn is excited to be part of STAAR’s new venture into classes, and hopes to hear lots of new voices on stage in the coming years.