You need three things in the theater - the play, the actors and the audience, - and each must give something. - Kenneth Haigh
House Manager
Works with the Stage Manager and the Box Office before opening the theatre and makes sure that patrons do not enter the theatre before the doors are opened. Checks the colour of tickets for that day's performance. Sees that programs are available at the doors. Closes and opens the doors at the start and end of performance and intermission. Acts as an Usher and seats late-comers. Prepares concessions for intermission. Lets patrons know that intermission is ending. Previous experience as an Usher and Ticket taker is necessary. Once the show is running and everyone is settled, you are welcome to sit and watch the performance.
Commitment: 3-4 hours per performance
Ticket Takers
Takes tickets at the door, checks that each ticket is for that day's performance. May give out programs. Once the show is running and everyone is settled, you are welcome to sit and watch the performance.
Commitment: 1 hour before the performance
Ushers
Know the seating in the theatre, takes patrons to their seats and may give out programs. Once the show is running and everyone is settled, you are welcome to sit and watch the performance.
Commitment: 1 hour before the performance
Night time Box Office
From 7 p.m. on a performance night (1 p.m. Sundays) volunteers pull pre-paid / pick up tickets, take phone calls and sell tickets to walk up patrons. This requires handling cash, checks and credit cards.
Commitment: 7-8 p.m., or 1-2 p.m. performance days
Concessions
Volunteers sell concessions at intermission. They are set out before the show starts and cleared away after intermission. You are welcome to sit and watch the performance before and after intermission.
Commitment: 1 hour before performance and intermission
Green Room Assistance
During our larger productions or children's shows we ask parents to do “Green Room duty”. This means staying throughout the show, keeping the noise levels down and assisting wherever needed with costumes and make up. They also make sure our kids stay safely where they should be at all times.
Commitment: 3-4 hours per performance