Attention: We are looking for you to volunteer as apart of our fantastic usher crew! Slow Dance at the Killing Ground & Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues both run February 5th- 28th. *Fridays & Saturdays* @ 8pm. *Sundays* @2pm. (Slow Dance at the Killing Ground being the Mainstage production and Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues being the Playground production.) *A little about each production can be found our website <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/2015-16season/> if you would like to see a little more about each show coming up. 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. -- *Volunteer* volunteer@ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 www.ensembletheatrecle.org