Frequently Asked Questions - Entertainment

This Captain will work closely with the Overall to keep every Entertainment Captain informed and organized. Responsibilities include taking meeting notes, maintaining the ANGEL group, sending out reminders, coordinating set-up and teardown of events, while also being the main contact to Special Events and Supply Logistics. This position also will work closely with the Local Entertainment Captains to organize Entertainment’s aspects of the THON Family Carnival and THON 5K. Strong organization skills and attention to detail are necessary for this position.

This position has the responsibility of handling all media and footage associated with THON 2010 as well as creating digital backups. This Captain is in charge of archiving all THON memorabilia from all THON events throughout the year to ensure that the history and legacy of THON is preserved for generations to come. They also will have the opportunity to research THON as they organize and maintain the THON documents and media both from the campus and from the local media. They will also work with the Public Relations Committee to create graphics, flyers, and posters to promote Entertainment specific events. This Captain will also serve as the main contact to the Technology Committee. Knowledge of servers, Final Cut, and data backup are preferred.

** This Captain is selected in the spring.

These Captains are responsible for recruiting and managing the contracts of bands that will perform throughout the THON season and during THON Weekend. They also will be in charge of booking and running the annual THON Band Bash. Good communication skills, organization, and knowledge of the local and regional music scene are preferred.

These Captains act as the main line of communication between Entertainment and the Family Relations Committee. Their main projects will include coordinating the Penn State Family Fashion Show, the “Wish Program” video, and the "Where are They Now?" video featured THON Weekend along with various other family-related projects. These Captains should be creative and organized and have good communication skills.

These Captains are responsible for recruiting and organizing events on the floor during THON Weekend as well as thinking of new and innovative ways to involve the thousands of crowd members who are in attendance during THON weekend. This position is responsible for making sure the entire Committee gets the best interaction with the dancers and audience as possible. Creativity, big ideas, and practicality are a must.

This Captain is responsible for maintaining the bond and energy within the Entertainment Committee. They will plan and coordinate all retreats, design and order all gear, and develop bonding activities throughout the year. They also will be responsible for making sure everyone on the Entertainment Committee is appreciated and has the best experience possible. This Captain will also be in charge of Birthday Celebrations during THON Weekend Creativity and event planning skills are a must.

These two Captains work closely together to recruit and organize local entertainment acts involved in THON Weekend and all events leading up to THON Weekend. They will be responsible for finding a variety of performance acts that provide high energy and excitement. Communication and organization skills are a must. Knowledge of local entertainment is preferred.

This position has the prestigious task of creating and maintaining the timeline for THON Weekend. The Timeline Captain, along with the Overall, will help coordinate and manage every act, performance, and event that will take place THON Weekend. This Captain will work closely with Entertainment, along with every other Committee, group, and organization to ensure the Timeline will run smoothly THON Weekend. In addition to being extremely well organized, this person must have a working knowledge of Excel and be familiar with all THON Weekend events.

This Captain serves as the liaison between SAAB, THON, and the student athletes who perform at the Pep Rally and participate in Athlete Hour. This Captain also has the duty of planning Athlete Hour and working closely with the Pep Rally Captains to coordinate student athlete performances. Very strong communication skills, organization, and creativity are a must.

** This Captain is selected in the spring.

These two Captains have the duty of planning one of THON Weekend's biggest events: the Pep Rally. They will work together to bring new ideas to THON's Pep Rally and manage student athlete performances with the help of the SAAB Liaison. Strong organization, creativity, and dedication are a must.

These Captains are in charge of the first event to take place THON Weekend, the Pre-THON Show, which will set the tone for the rest of the 46 hours. They will be responsible for creating all of the details for the Pre-THON Show including the Pre-THON Video as well as organizing acts to perform in the show. These Captains also plan and host the 100 Days ‘Til THON Celebration in conjunction with Public Relations. These Captains must be creative, innovative, and organized.

The Production Captains are responsible for consulting and producing all videos created and shown both during THON Weekend and throughout the year. This list includes but is not limited to the THON Promotional Video, Line Dance Video, and the Where Are They Now? video. These Captains are in charge of producing a new THON souvenir DVD to capture THON events throughout the year. These Captains will also work with other Committees to ensure the highest quality of entertainment in all videos produced. Creativity, passion, and dedication are a must. Captains in this position should be very experienced in Final Cut and have a working knowledge of all aspects of production.

** These Captains are selected in the spring.

This Captain will serve as the main contact to the THON Committees that Entertainment works the closest with during THON weekend: Rules and Regulations, Morale and OPP. This Captain will coordinate ENT's efforts with RYB, setting up meetings and making sure THON weekend runs as smoothly as possible. Very strong communication and organization are preferred, as well as experience on R&R, Morale or OPP.

This Captain will be responsible for coordinating a variety of events and projects throughout the THON season including THON Skate, THON Bowling, and THON Band Bash. This Captain will be in charge of set-up, publicity, organization and coordination of these pre-THON events. Strong communication, organization and creativity are preferred.

The DJ Captains are responsible for providing the energy of THON weekend throughout the entire year. They will be in constant communication with all THON committees in charge of internal pre-THON events as they will DJ those events while helping them in planning and running each event. These captains will work extremely closely with their co-captain along with the co-captains in their respective positions on Morale. Good communication and experience in DJing is highly encouraged for this position.