Mayfair Mansions Community Fashion Show
Audio Team Info
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
”For the Community, By the Community”
Mayfair Mansions Community Center
3744 1/2 Hayes St NE
Washington DC 20019
Rules
Professional conduct: Be respectful, on time, and prepared. Harassment, discrimination, and unsafe behavior are prohibited.
Compliance: Follow venue rules, DC fire/egress codes, ADA access, and staff directions.
Attendance: Show up for all required dates on your role’s schedule. Confirm conflicts 48 hours in advance.
Registration & agreements: Complete registration, releases, and agreements before participating.
Media package due: Fri, Mar 13, 2026 (bio, headshot/logo, social handles, credits).
Final due date: Fri, Mar 20, 2026 (all department needs and payments).
Promotion: Share official posts and invite guests when able.
Backstage rules: Closed area; water only near garments; no food in fitting areas; obey dressing room captains.
Substances: Drug-free and smoke-free facility. Alcohol only if the Center authorizes it in writing (not expected).
Minors: Must have a parent/guardian or approved chaperone at all times; minor release required.
Media consent: Photo/video may occur throughout; by participating you agree to promotional use.
Music Director
Requirements
Volunteer department lead for music; partners with Producer, Fashion Director, Stage Manager, DJ, and Lighting Manager.
Owns the show playlist, track edits, timecodes, and cue sheet; ensures redundancies and clean handoffs to DJ and tech.
Maintains alignment with runway pacing, look order, commentary, and lighting transitions.
Dates
- Interviews/Casting: Mon, Nov 17 & Mon, Nov 24, 2025 · 6:30–8 PM
- Kickoff (Mandatory): Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 6:30–8:00 PM
- Fittings (as needed for pacing/styling insight):
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 · 12–2 PM & 6:30–8 PM
- Model Practice & Alterations Due (observe timing): Tue Mar 31, 2026 · 6:30–8:00 PM
- Production Meeting / Cue Review (mandatory): Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 6–8 PM
- Rehearsal (blocking/timing): Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 6–7 PM
- Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory): Fri Apr 10, 2026 · 6–9 PM
- SHOW DAY (Mandatory): Sat Apr 11, 2026
Deliverables & Deadlines
- Fri, Mar 13, 2026 — Media Package (ALL participants): bio, headshot, social handles, credits
- Fri, Mar 20, 2026 — FINAL DUE
- Music Cue Sheet (draft)
- Tue, Mar 31, 2026 — Music Pack (final timings)
MC/Host
Requirements
Volunteer on-mic lead; partners with Producer, Commentator, Stage Manager, Fashion Director, and Guest Services/FOH.
Owns the show script (opens/closes, transitions, sponsor reads, housekeeping) and pacing cues.Volunteer role; reports to Producer, Stage Manager, and Creative Director.
Dates
- Interviews/Casting: Mon, Nov 17 & Mon, Nov 24, 2025 · 6:30–8 PM
- Kickoff (mandatory): Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 6:30–8:00 PM
- Production Meeting / Cue Review (Mandatory): Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 6–8 PM
- Rehearsal (blocking/timing): Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 6–7 PM
- Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory): Fri Apr 10, 2026 · 6–9 PM (mic checks & pacing)
- SHOW DAY (Mandatory): Sat Apr 11, 2026
Deliverables & Deadlines
- Fri, Mar 13, 2026 — Media Package.
- Fri, Mar 20, 2026 — Script Draft (FINAL DUE):
- Apr 6, 2026— Revisions; print marked script
DJ
Requirements
Volunteer technical operator for music playback; partners with Music Director, Producer, Stage Manager, and Lighting.
Ensures file organization, gain staging, routing, backups, and emergency recovery.
Dates
- Interviews/Casting: Mon, Nov 17 & Mon, Nov 24, 2025 · 6:30–8 PM
- Cue Review (Mandatory): Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 6–8 PM
- Rehearsal: Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 6–7 PM (Optional)
- Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory): Fri Apr 10, 2026 · 6–9 PM
- SHOW DAY (Mandatory): Sat Apr 11, 2026
Deliverables & Deadlines
- Fri, Mar 13, 2026 — Media Package.
- Fri, Mar 20, 2026 — Final Show Pack Loaded (per Music Director):
- Equipment list
- Tue, Mar 31, 2026 — Playback Readiness
Commentator
Requirements
Volunteer on-mic content specialist; partners with MC/Host, Fashion Director, Producer, and Stage Manager.
Owns the commentary script aligned to final look order and runway timing.
Dates
- Interviews/Casting: Mon, Nov 17 & Mon, Nov 24, 2025 · 6:30–8 PM
- Kickoff (Mandatory): Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 6:30–8:00 PM
- Fittings (as needed for accuracy): Feb 27
- Production Meeting / Cue Review : Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 6–8 PM (Optional)
- Rehearsal (blocking/timing): Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 6–7 PM (Optional)
- Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory): Fri Apr 10, 2026 · 6–9 PM (mic checks & pacing)
- SHOW DAY (Mandatory): Sat Apr 11, 2026
Deliverables & Deadlines
- Fri, Mar 13, 2026 — Media Package.
- Fri, Mar 20, 2026 — Commentary Script (FINAL DUE):
Contact Info
Questions and Concerns?
Producer – TaLeshea
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