Artistic Director - Volunteer

VLOC is seeking an experienced individual to help shape the company's artistic direction in the coming years. Please read the description below.
To apply, please e-mail a copy of your resume and a statement outlining your vision for the
company to victorianlyricopera@gmail.com, subject Artistic Director. The position will remain open until filled. 

Position Description

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Production Staff - Paid

Victorian Lyric Opera Company welcomes submissions from stage directors, designers (set, costume, props, make-up), and stage managers for any season. VLOC is seeking diverse candidates to fill these roles in the coming seasons. 

Designers - Lighting, costume, set, and props designers are paid positions at VLOC. Paid positions with variable time commitment. VLOC has a full costume and prop collection from which to source materials for costume and props designers. We also have a storage bay/construction space with building material and tools. To be considered, please send interest and portfolio to victorianlyricopera@gmail.com. 

Stage Managers - One for each show. Paid position. Looking for organized, detail oriented types. Expected to work from directly after a production is cast until strike of show. Fully staged productions are approximately a three month rehearsal period with rehearsals three to four times a week (non-business hours). To be considered, please write to victorianlyricopera@gmail.com with resume and two references. 

Choreographers - Depending on the production, VLOC does hire choreographers. Experience in various styles of dance - from ballet to contra dancing - is preferred. To be on our list, please write to victorianlyricopera@gmail.com and include resume. 

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Board Membership - Volunteer

The Board of Directors is responsible for establishing and executing the VLOC strategic plan, which is reviewed and adjusted biannually, and evaluated for progress and results.

According to the VLOC by-laws, the membership of VLOC elects members of the Board of Directors for each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) and the Board subsequently elects the executive leadership (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary). 

​Board members serve a three-year term. Meetings are held the second Sunday evening of each month, 7-9pm.

All members of the board lead or serve on various standing committees. All committees are overseen by the Executive Committee, comprised of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. As committee members, the Board is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization. Please see the document below for a complete committee listing. 
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Interested? Email victorianlyricopera@gmail.com 

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Other Volunteer Roles

Each show can always use help with ... 

• Performance ushers
• Set construction & painting
• Sewing/building costumes
• Educational programming (leading backstage tours, lectures, or demonstrations)

Our volunteers are thanked with complimentary tickets for the production on which they have worked.  
​Email victorianlyricopera@gmail.com to get involved!