VOLUNTEERING AS AN USHER is a great way for theatre lovers of all ages (and all budgets) to go behind the scenes and see a Steppenwolf play for FREE – we're always looking for responsible and friendly people to help us welcome our audience to productions in all three of our theatres: Upstairs, Downstairs and Garage.
Duties and Attire
Ushers are typically called to the theatre 75 minutes prior to the curtain time of a production (though this may vary according to the needs of the play), and are expected (unless otherwise noted) to wear clean, pressed, black and white semi-formal attire.
Duties include inserting marketing materials into programs; learning about the seating chart and theatre protocol through a brief orientation; tearing tickets and helping guests find their seats; picking up the theatre space following the performance; and, most importantly, helping make each patron's stay as pleasant as possible.
How to Sign Up
When e-mailing a request to usher, please make it easy to schedule you (we receive hundreds of e-mails) by always including:
- desired performance dates
- number and names of all people in your party
- a phone number at which you can be reached
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