The Mac-Haydn Theatre Wish List

From time to time the theatre has need of items ranging from ordinary to unusual, for shows, for the theatre building, and for our cast houses, where those talented people who perform and create the shows live while they are in Chatham.

If you can help out, remember that anything you donate is tax deductible, and we'll be more than glad to give you a receipt to file.

We are currently in search of items for:

Cast Houses

Small dressers, end tables, bedside tables, and coffee tables.

Backstage Coffee House

Our volunteer bakers keep busy all summer making those yummy things, but they could use your help with furnishing the ingredients:

Vanilla, shredded coconut, semi-sweet baking chocolate, all purpose flour, walnuts, unsweetened baking chocolate, granulates sugar, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, peanut butter, cocoa, chocolate chips, sour cream, eggs, butter or margarine, heavy cream, fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, apples, bananas, etc.), flavored decaf coffee, regular coffee, Chai tea, small plates, spoons and forks, and coffee mugs and cups.

Bakers

If you have a special dessert and would like to share it, please leave your name and number for the Coffee House Manager and she will be in touch with you.

Props

Things must be in good repair, please, and period pieces: 20's, 30's, 40's rather than modern (60's and newer).

Small side or upholstered chairs -- must be low backed.

Small tables, canes and walking sticks, parasols, any "odd" antique pieces: birdcage, Victrola, candlestick telephones, beer mugs/steins, etc.

Costumes

At this time our costume and fabric storage spaces are jam-packed, between your generous donations and things being made new for each season's shows. While we don't want to turn away things that might be of use, we do need to be very selective about what we can take -- there just is no more room! We would be interested in looking at any women's period clothing from the 1960's and older, especially larger size women's things and beaded or sequined dresses, and larger size men's formal wear and uniforms.

Help is always needed!

Ushers, food booth, and coffee house workers are often needed. If you call 518-392-2245, we will pass your name on to the proper volunteer coordinator.

Gardeners: The flower beds in front of the theatre suffer from neglect! We love them but no one has the time to do the proper weeding, thinning, planting, and so on. If you like to play with plants, just stop by or call to let us know.

Cast house maintenance: Five houses -- lots of actors and crew. It seems like there's always something that needs repair or touch-up. If you're handy with a hammer or paintbrush or like projects, we would be delighted to talk to you about what needs to be done.

List updated June 24, 2008