*VOLUNTEER USHERS NEEDED THIS WEEKEND!* *For one weekend only, December 20th-23rd (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun) Ensemble Theatre is hosting a * *SPECIAL PRODUCTION!* *"I AM NOT RAPPAPORT"* Starring: *Noah Budin* & *Bobby Williams* Directed by *Jacqi Loewy.* *SHOWS ARE:* *7pm Thursday* *8pm Friday* *8pm Saturday* *2pm Sunday* The author of A Thousand Clowns brings us another set of the particular creatures that are New Yorkers. I’m Not Rappaport takes place under a bridge in Central Park, where two octogenarians – one white, one black – meet regularly, determined to fight off all attempts to put them out to pasture. Nat is a cantankerous Communist whose daughter is urging him into the old folks’ home. Midge, an apartment superintendent spends his days in the park hiding in the past, and hiding from his disgruntled tenants. *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