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Volunteers

Usher Volunteers

 

Thank you for volunteering to usher for the Shawnee Playhouse.
 

  • Please arrive approximately 40 minutes before show time. House opens 30 minutes before curtain.

  • Attire: Black Bottoms, White Top and "Usher" Nametag (provided).

  • Each usher gets 2 complimentary tickets for the performance they are working; one for themselves and one for a guest.  These comps cannot be used for future performances.

  • The Box Office Staff will assign the usher comp seats which will be towards the back of the theatre or in the balcony.

  • Ushers are to be at least 16 years old.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  • Please greet the customers and walk them to their seats. Hand customer tickets and playbills.

  • Check e-tickets and seat customers in their assigned seats.

  • If asked, please help with concessions at intermission.

  • Check the house for garbage and left over playbills after the show.

  • If you are unable to usher on a day you signed up for, please contact us ASAP so that we may find a replacement for you.

  • Please do not go behind the ticket/concession counter unless asked to help and please do not put your personal items there while you are ushering. Space is very limited.

  • We ask that you NEVER re-seat customers! Always send them out to the Box Office Staff if there is a seating problem (double booking, etc).

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Other Volunteers Needed:

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  • Builders & Painters

  • Backstage Assistants

  • Costume Repairs

  • Prop Scavengers

  • Lifters, Luggers, Haulers, Movers

  • Delivery of posters to approved businesses (may receive comp tickets to a show)

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Please email Request@TheShawneePlayhouse.com for more information on volunteering.
 

Shawnee Playhouse could not produce a season of high quality productions and innovative programs without the generous support of our donors & sponsors or the enthusiastic help of our volunteers.


Donations are always appreciated!  If you wish to contribute to the continued excellence and growth of Shawnee Playhouse you may send your gifts to:


Shawnee Playhouse
River Road
P.O. Box 159
Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania 18356


For more information, please e-mail us at request@TheShawneePlayhouse.com 

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