Working behind-the-scenes at a cinema is a fun job, and of all the backstage jobs here at the Regal, the projectionist is the one we get asked questions about the most.
Thankfully, projection today is not the difficult or dangerous job that it was back in the days of 35mm projectors and carbon-arc lamps. Modern digital projectors are operated with computers, and can be easily learnt by anyone with an interest in doing so.
Our projectionists arrive half an hour before the film starts. They turn on the equipment, which includes the projector and the sound system, and then wait for showtime!
Once they've started the film, the projectionist will watch the film to make sure the sound levels are right, and the picture quality is good. If there are any problems, they'll be on hand to fix them - though so far, we've thankfully not had any problems! Once the last member of the audience has left, the projectionist will shut down all of the equipment.
If you're good with computers and would like to learn a new type of technology, then projection is a perfect volunteer role for you. We'd especially love to hear from you if you're available to help us with weekend and weekday matinee performances, but we've also got openings for evening projectionists too. Just get in touch!
Showing posts with label Volunteering at the Regal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Volunteering at the Regal. Show all posts
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Volunteer Profiles: Usher
Welcome to the first of our volunteer profile spotlights! Today we'll be telling you a bit about what it's like to be one of our volunteers. As it's the first spotlight, we wanted to choose a position that is iconic of the cinema; the usher.
Our ushers are responsible for showing people to their seats, both before the show starts and once the film is running. If you need a hand, they're there with their torches!
An usher's working shift starts three quarters of an hour before the film begins. They help the house manager to set up for the performance, and open up the sweet counter. Once the doors open, they'll check tickets of the audience and help them find their seats. They're also the ones selling you sweets and ice cream.
Some of our ushers will leave once the film has started, but don't worry; if you've got any questions during the film, then the rest of our ushers will be there to help you. They'll stay until the very last member of the audience is gone, before they help pack up, and then go home.
We've got a fabulous dedicated and talented team of ushers at the Regal, but there's always room for more. So, if you fancy being one of the smiling faces we get so many good comments about - get in touch! We'd love to hear from you.
Our ushers are responsible for showing people to their seats, both before the show starts and once the film is running. If you need a hand, they're there with their torches!
An usher's working shift starts three quarters of an hour before the film begins. They help the house manager to set up for the performance, and open up the sweet counter. Once the doors open, they'll check tickets of the audience and help them find their seats. They're also the ones selling you sweets and ice cream.
Some of our ushers will leave once the film has started, but don't worry; if you've got any questions during the film, then the rest of our ushers will be there to help you. They'll stay until the very last member of the audience is gone, before they help pack up, and then go home.
We've got a fabulous dedicated and talented team of ushers at the Regal, but there's always room for more. So, if you fancy being one of the smiling faces we get so many good comments about - get in touch! We'd love to hear from you.
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Volunteering Profiles
We're going to be starting a new series on the blog, featuring some of our fantastic volunteer opporunities here at the Regal. From front of house to behind the scenes, there's so much to do to keep a place like the Regal running smoothly and we'd love to tell you all about it!
So, is there a job you'd like to know more about?
Ushers, projectionist, lighting technicians... whatever it is you'd like to know more about, let us know, and we'll track down one of our volunteers and get them to tell us about what it's like to do it here at the Regal.
So, is there a job you'd like to know more about?
Ushers, projectionist, lighting technicians... whatever it is you'd like to know more about, let us know, and we'll track down one of our volunteers and get them to tell us about what it's like to do it here at the Regal.
Thursday, 2 August 2012
And We're Open!
It's been a very busy week. Ten months of restoration work, hundreds of hours of volunteer time and huge support from all of you brought us to Saturday night at 6.30pm when the doors opened to some very stylishly dressed characters waiting at the bottom of the red carpet.
Our 1930s evening was a fantastic success, and we had so many lovely comments from you all about what fun you had. The Regal looked amazing all lit up for the ocassion.
Our full house danced the night away to the fantastic music of Naomi Payne's Hotsy-Totsy band, with some very impressive swing dancing going on, and we were delighted to see those who'd worked so hard on the Regal to be so pleased with their Oscar awards in our awards ceremony.
On Sunday, over a hundred adults and children joined us to celebrate the Regal's 75th birthday. Everyone really got into the swing of things with the party games, with much cheering from the winners, and the rendition of 'Happy Birthday' was sung with gusto. Local baker Sue Field provided us with a delicious birthday cake which was admired in looks and taste by all.
Our film, Bugsy Malone, was much enjoyed by all, and we were very impressed by how many children and adults got dressed up for the ocassion! There were some excellent outfits.
We also launched our CineMonkeys and MiniCineMonkeys this week, with Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone and a magical themed under 7s craft session. We'll bring you some photographs next week of craft-in-action.
So all in all, a busy and successful week! Guided tours begin next Thursday, so if you're interested in having a look around and learning about the restoration please get in touch to book your place.
Finally, we just want to thank everyone who has helped us get this far; from construction workers and contractors to our fabulous volunteers to all of you who have supported the project.
We'll be continuing to bring you information about the cinema's history for some time here on the blog and over on our twitter and facebook pages, so we hope you'll keep following us.
See you at the cinema soon!
Our 1930s evening was a fantastic success, and we had so many lovely comments from you all about what fun you had. The Regal looked amazing all lit up for the ocassion.
Our full house danced the night away to the fantastic music of Naomi Payne's Hotsy-Totsy band, with some very impressive swing dancing going on, and we were delighted to see those who'd worked so hard on the Regal to be so pleased with their Oscar awards in our awards ceremony.
Jenni Ord from the Heritage Lottery Fund, accepting the award
for 'Best Picture' from Tenbury's Mayor Sue Corfield
On Sunday, over a hundred adults and children joined us to celebrate the Regal's 75th birthday. Everyone really got into the swing of things with the party games, with much cheering from the winners, and the rendition of 'Happy Birthday' was sung with gusto. Local baker Sue Field provided us with a delicious birthday cake which was admired in looks and taste by all.
Sarah Fellows, Heritage Access Officer, cutting the cake
Our film, Bugsy Malone, was much enjoyed by all, and we were very impressed by how many children and adults got dressed up for the ocassion! There were some excellent outfits.
Usher Stephen Butler welcomes the party-goers at the door
We also launched our CineMonkeys and MiniCineMonkeys this week, with Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone and a magical themed under 7s craft session. We'll bring you some photographs next week of craft-in-action.
So all in all, a busy and successful week! Guided tours begin next Thursday, so if you're interested in having a look around and learning about the restoration please get in touch to book your place.
Finally, we just want to thank everyone who has helped us get this far; from construction workers and contractors to our fabulous volunteers to all of you who have supported the project.
We'll be continuing to bring you information about the cinema's history for some time here on the blog and over on our twitter and facebook pages, so we hope you'll keep following us.
See you at the cinema soon!
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Who wants to be a volunteer?
The work continues on schedule at the cinema, and the time is fast approaching for the behind-the-scenes event that we've been planning to give you a chance to actually get inside the cinema during the construction works. The date for this will be revealed soon so that you can put it in your diaries and secure your (free!) tickets, but in the meantime we're looking for volunteers who'd like to be involved in the day; people to be tour guides and people who'd like to help out with the other jobs, such as staffing the welcome desk, putting together information packs ahead of time and the like.
We're looking for enthusiastic, outgoing people who like to talk to the public. You'll need to be free for a couple of hours or more in the daytime, either at the weekend or in the week, whichever suits you best. Don't worry if you don't know a lot about the cinema already, we'll give you full training on everything you need to know (though reading through this blog is an excellent start!).
In return for your help we provide you with as much tea and coffee as you can drink whilst you're here (and probably some biscuits). And if you're a tour guide, you'll even get to wear a hard hat!
If you're interested, get in touch. You can contact us by email on hao@tenburytown.org.uk or through twitter if that suits you better, and we'll send you out a volunteer information pack.
We had such a fantastic response to our Open Days before the construction work began, so our Behind the Scenes events are set to be very popular. It's a great time to get involved!
We're looking for enthusiastic, outgoing people who like to talk to the public. You'll need to be free for a couple of hours or more in the daytime, either at the weekend or in the week, whichever suits you best. Don't worry if you don't know a lot about the cinema already, we'll give you full training on everything you need to know (though reading through this blog is an excellent start!).
In return for your help we provide you with as much tea and coffee as you can drink whilst you're here (and probably some biscuits). And if you're a tour guide, you'll even get to wear a hard hat!
If you're interested, get in touch. You can contact us by email on hao@tenburytown.org.uk or through twitter if that suits you better, and we'll send you out a volunteer information pack.
We had such a fantastic response to our Open Days before the construction work began, so our Behind the Scenes events are set to be very popular. It's a great time to get involved!
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