Bergen County Players welcomes new members who are interested in acting on our stage, as well as helping behind the scenes.  We are always looking for members to build and decorate sets, work on stage crews; run the lighting and sound boards; and create costumes, makeup and hairstyles for our seven annual main-stage productions.  We also produce two second-stage (two performances only) productions and workshops before our monthly meetings.  

   You say you don't know a thing about any of these theater skills?  Not to worry, we can teach you everything you need to know to become a skilled "theater person."

Benefits of Membership

As a member, you receive a number of benefits which include:

• Free admittance to our special Player's Night performances of every production and one half price ticket for your guest.  These performances are usually held the night before the public opening of the production. (Tickets are first come, first served, members who participate in workdays receive priority seating).

• Invitations to attend special, members-only events, including VIP events, a spring dinner/dance, and a family summer picnic.

• A subscription to the Spotlight, our monthly newsletter which keeps you informed of all the important dates, auditions, and goings-on at BCP and latest news about our members. 

• Special consideration when auditioning for a show

Membership Requirements

What do you have to do to become a member?  For the first year of your membership, you will become an "Associate Member", during which time you will have a chance to "learn the ropes".  During this period, you will be required to: 

•  Usher when assigned (usually 2-3 dates per season).

• Participate in a minimum of three work sessions during the season (i.e.: set strikes, general cleanup days or set-building workdays)

• Do ONE backstage job for a main-stage production.  Examples of these jobs include but are not limited to: running lights and/or sound, props, publicity, write bios for the program, work on costumes, makeup and hair, photography, etc. (choose one)
             OR
  Do the same for two second stage productions, two workshop productions, or one second stage and one workshop production.

• Pay initial dues of $48.

After the Associate Membership period is over, if you have completed all your requirements, the membership will vote you into full membership status.  If you do not complete the requirements, you have the option of re-associating for another year and starting the assignments from scratch, or dropping your membership. 

Once you become a full member, the only annual requirements are ushering 2-3 times per season, and payment of dues ($36 per member annually).  Of course, we hope that like most our members, you will continue to stay active with BCP onstage and off for many years.

Ready to Join Us?

The easiest way to join is to come on down to the theater for the next New Member Orientation.  These meetings are scheduled once a month.  You can have all your questions about membership answered, start your Associate Membership, and get a tour of the theater.

To find out the date of the next New Member Orientation, you can check our calendar by clicking here or email Larissa Symbouras, our Membership Vice President, and she will let you know when the next one is scheduled if you leave her a message.  You may also call her at  (201) 261-4200, voice mail box #7.