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

APPLY

Email Admin@TheatreintheRound.org