USHER for our upcoming production: * The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail * *Directed by: Celeste CosentinoNovember 18th-December 11th. * *Fridays & Saturdays @8pm. Sundays @2pm. Run Time: Act One: 1hr 15min. Act Two: 35min (with a 10 minute intermission).* *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/>!* *Check out the Cast and Crew <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/thoreau-cast-crew> of this amazing production!* 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. -- *Volunteer* volunteer@ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 www.ensembletheatrecle.org