Volunteer Opportunities

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Ushers for School Performances

Remember the excitement of a school field trip? You can be an integral part of facilitating that experience for lucky kids joining us at The Rose Tuesday through Friday for shows during the school year!

As an usher, you will assist students and teachers as they unload from school buses and come in to The Rose. Using a “map” of the theater, you will direct each school group to their designated seats. Throughout the show, you will be available to answer any questions that audience members may have, ranging from inquiries about bathroom locations to emergency procedures.

For more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Niki Mulkey at nikim@rosetheater.org. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, or accompanied by an adult.

Ushers for Public Performances

You can help family after family enjoy productions at The Rose with excitement, efficiency and ease!

As an usher, you will greet patrons as they arrive at The Rose, open doors, tear tickets, hand out programs, help disabled or elderly guests to their seats, assist at Will Call and more. During shows, ushers will be available to field any questions, ranging from inquiries about bathroom locations to emergency procedures.

The Rose also offers reserved seating at its holiday show and summer musical. As an usher for these shows, you may also be asked to escort patrons to their seats.

For more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Niki Mulkey at nikim@rosetheater.org. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, or accompanied by an adult.

Concessions

When the curtain goes down, the light goes up, and anticipation for the Second Act builds at The Rose, you can help provide refreshments for hundreds of families!

The Rose offers cookies, soda and water to patrons during the intermission of some of our longer productions. As a concessions volunteer, you will help set up and sell these items.

For more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Niki Mulkey at nikim@rosetheater.org. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, or accompanied by an adult.

Light Board Operator

You, too, can light up the stage! As a light board operator-- an essential member of the technical production staff-- you will control the computerized stage lighting system during technical rehearsals and show performances, and make sure that the lighting equipment is in order before each show.

This position is perfect for those interested in learning more about technical theater! No prior experience is required.

For more information, please contact Lighting Designer Mike Arch at mikea@rosetheater.org. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Spotlight Operators

Be the one who makes the dramatic flair of the theater a reality! What great production would be complete without spotlights on the lead characters?

As a spotlight operator, you will direct spots on the principals as they perform on stage. You may also be asked to attend rehearsals the week before each performance to practice. This position requires comfort with heights, as you will be on the catwalk above the main stage auditorium during each show. No prior experience is required.

For more information, please contact Lighting Designer Mike Arch at mikea@rosetheater.org. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Administration

You can have an inside look at operations at The Rose!

Our marketing, finance and box office departments are looking for volunteer assistance with preparing materials for distribution and working on team projects.

For more information, please contact Member Service Manager Mandy Aleksiak at mandya@rosetheater.org.

Costume Design/Rental

Help characters hit the stage with style!

As a volunteer in The Rose costume shop, you will help with a number of tasks including changing hangers, laundering and re-boxing costumes and assisting customers with rentals. Costume rental is especially popular at Halloween!

If you know how to sew, you may also help with costume repairs.

For more information, please contact Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes at sherrig@rosetheater.org.

Computer Operations Assistants

If you have technical computer experience, you could be just what The Rose needs! We need someone to help keep our technology up to speed.

For more information, please contact Chief Technology Officer Kevin Ehrhart at kevine@rosetheater.org.

Teen Volunteer Program

Have fun giving back to the community! When you join the teen volunteer program, you will learn the ins and outs of the theater. Not to mention, you will earn community service hours, free show tickets and discounts on drama classes.

If you are 13 to 18-years-old and want to help out at The Rose, please contact Teen Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne Withem at suzannew@rosetheater.org.

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT

The Rose relies on its volunteers!  Once you have agreed to work a shift, we ask that you please fulfill that commitment.  If you cannot attend due to illness or other circumstances, please contact Amy Kavan at 502-4650 or The Rose Box Office at 345-4849.  If you could send a replacement in your place, it would be greatly appreciated.