Welcome to The 
Pittsfield Players Website

Let me start by introducing myself. My name is John Chinn, and I have been with the
Pittsfield Players since about 2014 and have been on the Board of Directors for the past
3 years. I have participated in nearly every show since joining in some capacity, from
set designer/builder, stage manager, actor, to a volunteer to help clean the theater and
take out the trash. I have enjoyed all my time spent here working with the community
and making new friends along the way. It is an honor to be elected President, and I
hope to have as great an impact as my predecessors.

I have many plans that I would like to see through over the next few years that I will
need the help and support from not only the Players and members, but the community
as well. Some, including a new sound system, construction projects, such as a new box
office/concession stand, a lighted marquee, garage door access from backstage to the
woodshed, new stairs to the 3 rd floor, and a stair climber to the second floor. I would also
like to participate in community events such as the Balloon Rally, Old Home Day, the
Tree Lighting, just to name a few as well as show our support to other community efforts
that may benefit from advertising, volunteer, or monetary donations. There are so many
projects and events, too many to list them all here, so keep an eye out on social media
as we roll them out.

We have all heard the expression “It takes a village.” This I feel applies to our theater
as well. After all, we are a family, full of diversity, that comes together when called upon
to get something done. There are so many jobs that people fill to produce any given
show that are “unsung” parts, and I would like to thank all those that have filled those
roles in the past and encourage those that may not feel that being “on stage” is their
thing, to help out. We have all seen the extensive list of credits at the end of any given
program or movie, well theater is no different. Besides the “well known” credits of
Producer, Director, and the Actors, we have set designers, set builders, set decorators,
house managers, stage managers, lighting designers, sound engineers, costumers,
backstage helpers, ushers, fund raisers, concessions people, box office people, pre
and post cleaning people, prop makers, just to name a few! Little known fact, the Stage
Manager’s role once the show has made it through to opening night is to make all
directorial decisions and run or modify the show on the fly. This is quite a responsibility,
since this is “live.” Even though we spend a lot of time rehearsing, things do not always
go as planned! My point is that EVERY job that may seem insignificant is important to
every production. There are many opportunities that you may fill and get fulfillment from
without actually being on stage, I would encourage anyone to check these out. We are
working on filling in next season which will be released soon. I hope to see you all, as
well as some fresh faces.

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Please feel free to message me with any questions or comments concerning the
Players or the Scenic Theater. I am looking forward to a fruitful and enjoyable term as
your President.

Again, thank you all, John Chinn