We’re going to break down the different ways to help for each of our mainstage shows.
A few weeks before show weekend, we will share the volunteer signup through BoosterHub. There are many jobs listed, and each has a different time and energy commitment. The jobs are all really low stakes. We make it fun to help, and we don’t expect anyone to be stressed about volunteering. Many hands make light work, and we’ll set you up for success!
** Before we get into the nitty-gritty, please note that it is really helpful and really appreciated when family members sign up for shows that their thespian isn’t involved in! It spreads out the work and helps those with kids in the show focus on the show and their child’s participation in it.
What does each job entail?
Concessions help: We ask five people to sell concessions for each performance. You’ll need to arrive about an hour before showtime for setup and instructions. Concessions are open before the show and during intermission. You’ll be able to watch the show, perhaps sneaking in a few minutes after curtain and sneaking out quickly at intermission. We ask one person to sit in the commons during the first act to keep an eye on things, but we always try to choose a person who has already seen or will get to see the whole show. Prices for each item are posted in several places, and we have made the pricing very straightforward to make the mental math a bit easier. Concessions are a fun way to see all the people coming to the show, and the time goes quickly because there’s always something to do.
Box office helper/scanner: We ask five people to help with this as well, and we also ask that you arrive an hour before showtime. We encourage people to buy tickets in advance, so there are a lot of tickets to scan. We’ll set you up with the tech and the instructions on how to do that. Scanning is a great job if you want to avoid handling money. A few of the box office helpers will sell tickets, following the seating chart for what’s available. Again, this job is a fun way to get to see friends and family coming to the show. You’ll be done with your duties a few minutes after curtain, and you are then done for the night! No work at intermission.
50/50 raffle: Boosters sell 50/50 raffle tickets. We will station one helper in the commons, and the other will roam the auditorium, shaming people into buying tickets. (Who is still reading? This is a test.) You’ll receive instructions before you get started. We sell before the show and at intermission.
