Here's a partial list of what our awesome volunteers do:
Box Office
This person will play a key role in managing ticketing operations for Summer Place Theatre’s performances. This individual will handle customer inquiries, oversee ticket sales at performances, manage the cash drawer, and coordinate additional box office volunteers as needed. This position is ideal for someone organized, customer-focused, and interested in supporting local theatre.
Responsibilities:
Customer Service: Respond to customer calls and emails related to ticket purchases and performance inquiries, using our electronic ticketing system on Tix.com.
Event Ticket Sales: Attend each performance to manage on-site ticket sales, starting an hour before the show. Ensure a smooth and friendly check-in experience for patrons.
Cash Management: Count the cash drawer after each performance, accurately tracking ticket sales and handling funds responsibly.
Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and schedule additional box office volunteers to assist with ticketing and customer service as needed.
Usher
Ushers greet audience members at the door of the theatre and pass out programs, point out bathrooms, assist people with the elevator, and help people to their seats as needed. They open the doors at intermission, monitor the bringing of concessions into the theatre (politely remind them to finish their concessions in the lobby), and assist the House Manager as requested. Ushers may watch the show in the theatre once the audience is seated. This is a one-time commitment.
Concessions
The volunteers who sell concessions during intermission will collect cash and return correct change, replenish concessions as needed from the provided supply, and report any food or drink items that need to be replenished to the House Manager.
Commitment:
These volunteer roles offer flexibility. Whether you prefer a one-time commitment or want to be involved in multiple performances, we welcome your support.
Stage Crew
Stage Crew fills in behind the scenes as requested by the Stage Manager. They may help with loading in to the theatre, move set pieces, run the light board, relay instructions from the Stage Manager, and perform other tasks as needed to ensure the show runs smoothly. They often work in very low light and lift heavy objects. The stage crew is committed for tech week and each performance, including assisting with load in and set strike. They may be asked to attend a rehearsal prior to tech week. We are currently looking for crews for both "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Legally Blonde".
Set Building
Tech Week: Volunteers who help to build the set will work under the Technical Director and/or Master Carpenter to construct, paint, and dress the set. They use power tools, paint set pieces and furniture, and perform other tasks as requested to prepare the stage for the opening of the show. This is a short-term commitment of one or two weeks.
Strike: At the end of the run of the show, the the crew, cast and any volunteers wishing to help will dismantle the set and assist the staff with cleanup so we can vacate the theatre or prepare for the next show. These tasks could include
- Helping the Lighting Designer unplug and remove or reposition lights
- Helping the Sound Designer collect and inventory microphones and cables
- Helping the Props Master collect and inventory props
- Helping the Stage Manager collect and erase scripts
- Helping the Costume Designer collect and inventory costumes
- Helping the Technical Director or Master Carpenter take down the set and set dressings
- Helping the Music Director dismantle the pit by moving instruments or chairs and music stands
- Taking set pieces, furniture, props, and costumes to storage
Production Team Volunteers
We need plenty of help to get the show from rehearsal to final curtain. Our production team needs help with costume design, props, operating the sound or light board, assisting the director or the stage manager, and acting or playing in the pit. These volunteers are committed for the run of the show.
Publicity
Publicity volunteers help spread the word about Summer Place Events. They create and post flyers, brainstorm marketing campaigns, post on social media, and perform other tasks as requested by the Publicity Chair. Some other tasks may include:
- Collecting cast and crew bios and headshots
- Taking cast and crew headshots
- Photographing rehearsals, shows, and other events
- Updating the website with news articles
- Visiting retirement communities to distribute publicity materials to their program director
- Posting information about upcoming events on online calendars
- Sending press releases to local newspapers
Fiduciary Committee
Volunteers on the Fiduciary Committee help to keep Summer Place running throughout the year. They research and write grants, brainstorm and plan fundraisers, balance our accounts, sell ads and solicit donations, and act in the best interests of Summer Place Theatre. These positions can be long-term, or you can join us for a single grant-writing night.
Can you do one of these tasks?
Send us an email:
Email Volunteer@SummerPlaceTheatre.org