Theater Ushers - Be an Arts Ambassador!

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palo alto playerspeninsula center stagePalo Alto (CA)

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters

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Volunteer ushers for THE ADDAMS FAMILY begin with show-specific training 75 minutes before the performance and stay through the end of the show. Duties include greeting patrons, assisting with ticket scanning, line management, show program distribution, general patron assistance, concessions sales, and tidying the auditorium after the performance.

Location: This show is at the Lucie Stern Theater in Palo Alto CA.

Physical Requirements: Good mobility & balance, including carrying up to 20 pounds, unassisted walking up and down sloped aisles, stooping and reaching under chairs, and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to read small lettering in low light, and operate scanning devices. Minimum Age: Teens age 14 & 15 if accompanied by a parent/guardian who volunteers for the same shift. With appreciation from Palo Alto Players, volunteers may watch that day's show for free! Volunteers must read our training manual before arriving, and sign 2 forms before their first shift of the season. Dress code: solid black business-appropriate clothing, including comfortable, black, closed-toe dress shoes. Visit paplayers.org/volunteer/ to sign up for future usher shift availability notifications. Your volunteer hours may qualify for donation match programs! See https://doublethedonation.com/paplayers to check whether your place of business or school offers any donation match programs for volunteering, because your time could be doubly valuable! Sign Up Details: You must sign up for an open shift by visiting a Sign Up Genius page at bit.lyADDAMSusher | Access Code: REMOVE 11 performance dates available: Friday October 30, 2026 - 18:15 to 22:00 PST Saturday October 31, 2026 - 18:15 to 22:00 PST Sunday November 1, 2026 - 12:45 to 16:30 PST Friday November 6, 2026 - 18:15 to 22:00 PST Saturday November 7, 2026 - 12:45 to 16:305 PST Saturday November 7, 2026 - 18:45 to 22:00 PST Sunday November 8, 2026 - 12:45 to 16:305 PST Friday November 13, 2026 - 18:15 to 22:00 PST Saturday November 14, 2026 - 18:15 to 22:00 PST Sunday November 15, 2026 - 12:45 to 16:30 PST

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