CSC is currently looking for enthusiastic and welcoming individuals to assist as Ushers within our season. 

 

Volunteers are such an important part of what we do, and of course, our ushers see the show for FREE! All volunteers must be 16 years of age and come with a willingness to lend a hand. 

But you can do more than usher! Some of the volunteer opportunities we offer are:

PERFORMANCE USHER: This is the most common volunteer option. Help us welcome in our patrons to both our Downtown Theatre on Calvert Street, and our summer outdoor venue at the PFI Historic Park in Ellicott City, MD. Duties for the downtown location include but are not limited to scanning tickets, checking vaccination or health records, showing patrons to their seats, handing out parking vouchers and wine slips, and greeting our patrons as they arrive. At our outdoor location, we also ask volunteers that are able to help set up and take down folding chairs for each performance. 

EDUCATION EVENTS: Assist the education team as they usher in Baltimore area students for our 10am student matinees. These events are not ticketed and are set up in accordance with school curriculum to introduce young audiences to the magic of Shakespeare. Performances are often only 90 minutes and include a Q & A session following. Other Educational opportunities may include events located in our Studio space around the corner from the theatre on Redwood street. This space plays host to the Black Classical Acting Ensemble as well as CSC Summer Camps and Classes.

GENERAL OFFICE HELP: A few times a season we may need help folding, stuffing, and sealing envelopes for large business or development mailings. This is a fun way to get to know the staff and help us grow our reach in Baltimore and beyond!

DISTRIBUTING POSTERS/FLYERS: Occasionally we will want to place a poster of our show or stacks of postcards within various neighborhoods to reach an audience that may not know us yet. Often, you might live or work in that area and can ask local businesses to place these posters or postcards in an approved location where patrons can access them. This opportunity is arranged with the consent of our marketing department to targeted neighborhoods decided on a show-by-show basis. 

If you are interested in any of the above-mentioned opportunities, please email volunteer@chesapeakeshakespeare.com. We’d love to have you support our team.