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students in their union: clubs and societies handbook 2002/3Here is an example: Opportunity Profile: Theatre Club What is Showstoppers?Showstoppers is Fibchesters theatre club at Fibchester University. All plays and shows are produced and performedby students. The society meets once a month to plan for the coming production and puts on at least sixshows a year. At present there are five people on the committee. Depending on the size of the show we canhave from 20 – 200 members at any one time. Who can join Showstoppers?Any student with an interest in performing or producing theatre at Fibchester University can join and getinvolved. What time commitment will I have to make?This depends on how many productions you audition for and what role you play. Normally a show will rehearsefor two months, twice a week and you may have to give up a weekend before the performance for dressrehearsals. Productions can run from 1 night to 4 nights. What will I get out of it?Absolutely loads! Confidence, the chance to meet tons of different people. Whatever your skills – dancing, acting,singing – there will be a production for you. We also offer opportunities for those who want to stay behind thescenes in the form of directing, producing, stage management, writing, front of house and publicity. What support is available?The committee runs performing arts workshops throughout the year to improve acting, singing or dancing skills. Wealso train all our members in theatre health and safety procedures. We are also part of the Midlands Drama Network. Further opportunities…Whatever role you play at Showstoppers, each year we enter into the regional drama festival, which involves everyonein the society. Who should I contact?Visit our website www.showstopper.fib.ac.uk or email us at showstoppers@fib.ac.uk. Or leave a message in ourpigeonholes in the students’ union office and we will get back to you.53