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Join May Drama

Explore acting, backstage and club operations. Find where you would like to take part.

01 / YOUR PATH

Find your place.

Actors

Lead, supporting and ensemble roles. Bring the story to life on stage. Intake not announced

Fall 2026 · Go Back for Murder

The production has been announced. Audition details will follow in later posts; applications are not open yet.

About this production →

How to take part

  1. Read the role and audition notice
  2. Prepare the requested material and apply for an audition
  3. Confirm the role and rehearsal schedule together

Backstage

Sets, lights, costumes, props and sound. Help shape a production. Intake not announced

Fall 2026 · Go Back for Murder

The production has been announced. Backstage recruitment details will follow in later posts; applications are not open yet.

About this production →

How to take part

  1. Share your role interests and availability
  2. Discuss responsibilities, skills and rehearsal support
  3. Confirm the role and production schedule together
B·01 / SET DESIGNSet Designersketch to buildTranslate the script into a space — sketches, dimensions, materials, build.
B·02 / LIGHTSLightingcue list · operationRig, focus, cue, and run lights on show nights.
B·03 / COSTUMECostumesource · alter · maintainSource, alter and maintain costumes; run quick changes during the run.
B·04 / PROPSPropsbuild · set · packBuild or source items from the prop list, set them, retrieve and store.
B·05 / STAGE ASSTStage Assistantscene shifts · runningSupport the director and stage manager — scene shifts, running cues, relays.
B·06 / STAGE CREWStage Crewload-in · strike · floorLoad-in, strike, dress-rehearsal flow, backstage on show nights.
B·07 / SOUNDSoundfx · music · liveSound design, music selection, live mixing on show nights.
B·08 / MAKE-UPMake-upcharacter · touch-upsCharacter looks, touch-ups during the run.
B·09 / OTHEROtherproject-dependentEvery show has a few special roles — projection, surtitles, effects. Bring it up at the chat.

Operations

Partnerships, production, events, finance, publicity, media and tech. Keep the club running. Intake not announced

Next intake not announced

How to take part

  1. Choose an operations department
  2. Discuss responsibilities and availability with the department
  3. Confirm the role together; no acting audition required
C·01 / EXTERNALExternal Relationssponsors · partners · venuesPartnerships and sponsorship proposals, sponsor negotiations — the club's outward-facing liaison desk.
C·02 / PRODUCTIONProductioncoordination · schedule · logisticsDay-to-day with the School of Drama, venue booking, production timelines, and cross-club delivery. Not the same as a single show's backstage role.
C·03 / EVENTSEvent Planningnon-show eventsPlans and runs events and workshops; supports people-ops and member coordination.
C·04 / FINANCEFinancebudget · expense · ticketsBudgets and cashflow, spend tracking, receipts and reimbursements, and school activity funding applications.
C·05 / PUBLICITYPublicitysocial · poster · copyOfficial account operations, show copy and announcements, and friendly outreach to peer clubs.
C·06 / MEDIAMediaimage · record · archiveWeChat Video, RED, Douyin, IG, and more — plus posters, key visuals, and stills.
C·07 / TECHTechsound · lights · run crewShow tech coordination — sound, lighting, and on-site equipment — alongside each show's tech team.

Recruitment and audition notices are shared on our WeChat account.

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Eligibility & language

Our work centers on Chinese-language theatre. Student eligibility, participation from outside UW and Mandarin requirements depend on the role. Check the intake notice or ask us by email.

Time commitment & auditions

The production team announces rehearsal schedules, show-week commitments and audition material. Actors follow the audition notice; backstage and operations roles do not require an acting audition.