*nsemble Theatre is looking for ushers for our upcoming production!* *Ushers still needed on January 31st, and February 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th. * *Next up on the Ensemble Stage!* *Intimate Apparel * *By: Lynn Nottage* *Directed by: Sarah May* DNew York circa 1905 is a time and place where rigid social divides along the lines of race, religion, and class exist alongside a burgeoning population of immigrants from abroad and people from all over the U.S., who have moved to the city to seek their fortunes, bringing diversity, excitement,and change. Esther Mills, a skilled African-American seamstress, is able to navigate this changing, dangerous world with her needle and thread, as her talents are much in demand. *Please Note: *The *Sunday February 9th* Performance has been purchased. *Approximate Run Time: 2hrs 30min. * *" 'Intimate Apparel is, by turns, beautiful and tragic, hopeful and heartbreaking.' " -DC Metro* *Intimate Apparel* *By: Lynn Nottage* *DIRECTED BY SARAH MAY* *ENSEMBLE'S MAINSTAGE THEATRE* *January 24th- Feb 16th* *FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 8PM* *SUNDAYS AT 2PM* *RUN TIME: APPROXIMATELY 2 hrs and 30 minutes* *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. -- *Volunteer* volunteer@ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 www.ensembletheatrecle.org