Theatre Usher for the Comedic Thriller Sleuth, Until August 27!
Volunteer Types: Arts, Crafts and Photography, Communications and Marketing, Event planning and participation, Special events and festivals
Organization types: Arts, Community and Social Services, LGBTQIA2+, Libraries, Senior Citizens, Service Clubs, Women
Short term (less than 6 months)
Application Deadline: August 20, 2023
Description
As a Front of House volunteer usher, you will be the front face of the professional Classic Theatre Festival, which produces hits from the golden age of Broadway and the London Stage every summer at downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court Theatre. You will welcome theatre guests, check tickets, hand out programs, answer questions about the show and related attractions, assist at intermission with our loonie-toonie book sale and concessions, assist guests entering and exiting the theatre, and sit-in on our award-winning entertainment. Our current show, the comedic thriller Sleuth,runs until August 27, 8 times a week
How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
It's a great position for people who like people as well as people who love live, professional theatre. Our audiences are engaged and engaging, so each new shift is an opportunity to hear great stories, meet fascinating people, and assist in the daily functioning of a professional theatre.
How will the organization benefit?
We love being connected to the community in which we live and work, and having community members come forth to join us enriches the environment where we stage our shows and also makes for a welcoming afternoon or evening for theatre guests.
Volunteer location:
Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave. (across from Rideau Centre)
Contact
Matthew Behrens
@Burning Passions Theatre/Classic Theatre Festival
613-421-1808
Time it will take to contact applicants:
1-6-days
1-6-days
Details
This position would be great for: Adults, High School Students (14-18), Seniors (65+), Young Adults (19-24)
Number of Positions Available: 4
Good for people interested in: Arts, Crafts and Photography, Communications and Marketing, Event planning and participation, Special events and festivals
You will be helping with: LGBTQI2+, Persons new to Canada, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, Seniors, Women, Youth (19-24 years)
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