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Front-of-House Volunteers

Volunteers work one-on-one with the public — NEEDED NOW!

Our next group House Manager and Usher training is August 22 and 23.  If you have questions or would like more information, email Admin@TheatreintheRound.org.

For information about about volunteer opportunities backstage, see our Design and Tech page.

House Managers

House managers are responsible for front-of-house operations during performances: supervising ushers; overseeing concessions; resolving patron issues. We will train.

PREREQUISITES

  • enjoy working with/helping the public
  • able to supervise others
  • must be well-organized
  • able to manage several jobs at the same time
  • be able to walk up and down stairs repeatedly
  • must be at least 21 years old

TIME COMMITMENT

  • Usually 4+ hours per performance, approx. nine performances a year on weekends

PERKS

  • Complimentary season ticket
  • Free parking when volunteering

Ushers

Ushers greet and seat audience members; assemble programs; help with concessions; straighten up after the performance. You must attend a training session.

PREREQUISITES

  • must be at least 16 years old
  • have an email address
  • be able to walk up and down stairs repeatedly

TIME COMMITMENT

  • usually 4+ hours per performance.

PERKS

  • Watch the performance
  • Free parking when volunteering

Concessions Cashier

Concessions Cashiers run our credit card reader before the show and during intermission. 

PREREQUISITES

  • must be at least 16 years old
  • have an email address
  • be able to learn and troubleshoot technology

TIME COMMITMENT

  • usually 3+ hours per performance, preferred commitment to 5-6 shows/year

PERKS

  • Watch the performance
  • Free parking when volunteering

Bartenders

Our specially-trained servers will sell wine and beer at our performances. As with other jobs at the theatre, it is a volunteer position (and servers cannot accept tips.)

Ideally, servers work at least once per show during our 9-show season (September-July).

DUTIES

  • arrive an hour before curtain time; put on your name badge
  • prepare area by checking inventory, money, etc.
  • before the show and during intermission, sell beer and wine and handle credit card sales
  • reconcile accounts, restock, clean area, return name badge, and lock up

 REQUIRED

  • be at least 21 years of age
  • complete an online certification course (no cost to you)
  • attend a short training session at the theatre prior to working
  • enjoy working with people
  • able to work and make change quickly
  • willing to card possible underage patrons
  • have an email address
  • no heavy lifting required
  • able to stand with frequent bending for more than 30 minutes
  • fluent in English

PERKS

  • server can attend the performance
  • parking is free/reimbursed
  • you choose the shows you want to work by signing up online
  • and, with your certificate, you’ll be able to work as a server (not a bartender) elsewhere in Minneapolis

    Box Office Leads

    Box Office staff are responsible for checking in patrons; selling tickets at the door; reconciling cash sales; running credit cards. We will train.

    PREREQUISITES

    • enjoy working with/helping the public
    • must be well-organized
    • must be at least 18 years old
    • must be comfortable using a computer
    • must be able to make change
    • attend a short training session at the theatre prior to working
    • no heavy lifting required

    TIME COMMITMENT

    • Usually 3+ hours per performance, approx. eight performances a year on weekends

    PERKS

    • Complimentary tickets
    • Free parking when volunteering
      • parking is free/reimbursed
      • you choose the shows you want to work by signing up online

    Box Office Will Call

    Box Office Will Call staff are scheduled when houses are anticipated to be over 175.  They hand out will-call tickets to patrons.

    PREREQUISITES

    • enjoy working with/helping the public
    • must be at least 16 years old.

    TIME COMMITMENT

    • Usually 1+ hours per performance, approx. six performances a year on weekends

    PERKS

    • Complimentary tickets
    • Free parking when volunteering
      • parking is free/reimbursed
      • you choose the shows you want to work by signing up online

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