Volunteer

These jobs are essential to the safety and enjoyment of our patrons. Ushers scan tickets, graciously seat patrons, welcome guests at the outside lobby door and offer efficient instructions in the case of an emergency. Most show take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons, though exceptions do occur.

Educational children's shows are scheduled during the school day. Making first-timers and regulars feel welcome, safe and comfortable is of the greatest importance. Ushers may sign-up to work as often as they wish, though "prime" jobs may be rotated by the Usher Coordinator, Lisa Susa. Time commitment ranges from 1-3 hours, depending on the assignment.

Ushers should:

• Keep their calendar clear of any other obligation that would interfere with an event to which they've committed to work;
• Arrive on time to pre-show usher meeting 45 minutes before curtain time;
• Dress in prescribed professional attire;
• Be approachable, friendly and helpful to everyone;
• Be flexible and agreeable to any last minute changes in position or responsibilities;
• Accept direction from the House Manager and Executive Director
• Represent the LTCA in an appropriate and professional manner at all times;
• Put comfort and safety of LTCA patrons ahead of any personal issues;
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Have a fun and positive attitude.

Special Front-of-House Tasks:

• Greeter: Welcome patrons with a smile and “Hello!” and hold the door as they enter the circle drive foyer entrance.
• Ticket Scanner: Greet patron; examine ticket for correct show, date, time and door; direct patron to appropriate door, if they arrive at the less convenient theatre entrance; scan ticket.
• Usher: Greet patron with a smile; examine their ticket for their seat location and ask if you can help them find their seat; offer them a program.
• Inside Door Monitor: If so assigned, you will be seated near the door during the performance to monitor the audience, assisting with doors and safety, as needed.

For more information, or to apply, click here. You can also contact the Executive Director Daniel Worsham.

Tack Stagehand Volunteers report to the Executive Director, or his representative.

Responsibilities include:

• Load-In/Set-up/ Strike/ Load-Out: Arrive at appointed load-in time, be capable of safely lifting heavy object with assistance; unload performer's equipment; set up per stage plot as directed by the Executive Director/ Stage manager; strike set-up following performance; loadout performer's equipment; return LTCA equipment to proper storage space.
• Focusing lights
• Repairing and painting stage floor
• Organization/small projects in the Tack
• Lightboard operation (training required)
• Soundboard operation (training required)

Some backstage/technical opportunities are ongoing throughout the season (lighting/stagecraft) and help is sometimes needed evenings and/or weekends. Others are show specific (load in/ set-up/ load-out).

Time commitment varies with task, but is flexible. For more information, or to apply click HERE to email the Executive Director Daniel Worsham.

Do you LOVE the visual arts? October through April this group of creatives hangs artistic work in the gallery; assists the arts who are featured in the gallery; and hosts a monthly opening recep on. Theresa Schauer and Carmen Schweiger organize this fun bunch. Time commitment varies with task and is flexible. For further information, or to apply, please click HERE.

These kind folk work in small groups to care for the LTCA performers by greeting them the day of the LTCA show; feeding them and helping them get ready for their performance; also selling merchandise, as requested. Someone working in this capacity typically works one or two shows a season. Depending on the performer's needs and the volunteer's tasks, the time commitment could range from a couple of hours to all day. Daniel Worsham is the contact person for this committee. For more info or to apply click HERE!

Are you a detail-oriented, friendly person with free time during normal business hours?

Ticket office volunteers answer the phone; sell tickets using online software; and do office tasks, as directed. The ticket office is open on Wednesdays from 11am to 2pm from September 1 through May 1, as well as one hour before show time on the day of an event. Ticket office personnel are under the direction of Daniel Worsham. For information, or to apply please click HERE.

Do you have a useful skill or talent you'd like to share? Videography? Writing? We'd LOVE to hear from you! Click HERE to describe what you'd like to do and how it could help the LTCA fulfill its mission. Thank you!