Volunteer for the Center

Our volunteer ushers are valued members of the Center for Performing Arts. They assist with Mainstage productions, Arts in Education, and Rental events.

The Center Ushers Are Expected to:

• Arrive at least one hour prior to the performance to allow time to sign in, receive assignments, and pertinent information about the day's performance. Some performances require an earlier arrival time.
• Dress in a professional manner. Black & White formal attire, ideally.
• Have a flashlight and a name badge.
• Stuff programs with inserts.
• Usher, take and scan tickets, greet and direct patrons.
• Watch for patrons entering the house with prohibited drink, food or electronics.
• Watch the house for disruptive behavior or emergencies and notify house management.
• Remain at their assigned location. Close their assigned door(s) when house lights go down, open their assigned door(s) when house lights go up.
• Pick up programs, tickets, and inserts from floor after the performance.
• Check for lost items and give them to house management.
• Assist disabled patrons with accessible seating.
• Volunteer for a minimum of one Arts in Education show per season and one four-hour shift of a Dance Competition per season.