*It is time for another season at ENSEMBLE THEATRE!* *Our third production of the 2018-2019 season is opening soon!* *Join us as an usher!* * A RAISIN IN THE SUN* *Ensemble Theatre Premiere!* By *Lorraine Hansberry* Directed by *Celeste Cosentino* *Jan* 25 - *Feb *17, 2019 | *MainStage*Theatre *Fri & Sat* @8pm. *Sun* @2pm. Run Time: 2 1/2hrs A Raisin in the Sun was the first play written by a black woman to be produced on Broadway, as well as the first with a black director, Mr. Lloyd Richards. Set on Chicago’s South Side, the plot revolves around the divergent dreams and conflicts within three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. The Younger family’s heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration. **THERE WILL BE AN OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION AFTER THE SHOW ON FRIDAY, January 25th!!* *A little about the production can be found our website <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/2016-2017mainstage/>. Also, follow Ensemble on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/EnsembleTheatreCleveland> and Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/ensembletheatrecle/>!* *If you would like to volunteer as an usher, please send back the following information.* *Name: * *Performance you wish to usher for: * *Best form of contact (phone number/email): * ****Usher dates are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis and most performances fill up quickly! *Questions? Please contact * volunteer@ensemble-theatre.org **** *Usher Guidelines for Ensemble Theatre* Responsibilities Ushers are a critical part of our audience services team! Ushers are responsible for assisting the House Manager to create a safe and pleasant experience for all Ensemble patrons. - Ushers arrive ONE HOUR before showtime and remain throughout the entire performance. - BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE, ushers will attend mandatory orientation with the House Manager on duty, prepare show programs, welcome patrons to the theater, tear tickets, distribute play programs, and assist patrons with any seating issues. - DURING INTERMISSION, ushers direct audience members to the lobby and/or restrooms and keep patrons off the stage. - AFTER THE PERFORMANCE, ushers straighten the house, including collection of show programs and trash left behind by patrons. Personality/Attire Requirements Ushers must be able to professionally and cheerfully represent the Ensemble to the public. The attire requested for your ushering duties is business casual. Ushers should also have a passion for theater and be at least 16 years of age. When To Arrive Ushers are scheduled to arrive one hour before showtime. You are providing a critical service to our patrons and staff, so please arrive on time, which at Ensemble is one hour before the curtain of the performance you are ushering for. You will receive a complimentary ticket for one reserved seat at the performance you usher. *You can use this complimentary ticket for another show date if needed. Please email us to let us know! -- *Volunteer* volunteer@ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 www.ensembletheatrecle.org