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, and organizing fundraising efforts. 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 Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

AThis 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.

**Captain positions selected in Spring 2010 are no longer available at this time.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

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.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

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 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.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

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 attend THON. 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 not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

This Captain is responsible for maintaining the bond and energy in 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. Creativity and event planning skills are a must.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

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 Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

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 is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

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.

**Captain positions selected in Spring 2010 are no longer available at this time.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend

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.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

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. These Captains 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 must be creative, innovative, and organized.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

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.

**Captain positions selected in Spring 2010 are no longer available at this time.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

These captains will serve as the main contact to the THON Committees Entertainment works the closest with during THON weekend: Rules and Regulations, Morale and OPP. These captains will coordinate ENT's efforts with RYB, setting up meetings and making sure THON weekend runs as smoothly as possible. These captains will also be responsible for coordinating a variety of events throughout the year including THON Skate. Very strong communication, organization and creative skills are preferred, as well as experience on R&R, Morale or OPP.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.

These Captains are responsible for coordinating a variety of events and projects throughout the THON season including the THON Auction, THON Skate, THON Trivia, THON Night Outs and more. They are in charge of set up, publicity, organization and coordination of these pre-THON events. They also have the unique and exciting experience of organizing THON's spirit points. Organization and creativity are a must.

**This Captain is not eligible to dance THON Weekend.