Front-of-House Volunteers

Volunteers work one-on-one with the public, we are actively recruiting Box Office Volunteers, Bartenders/Cashiers, and Ushers for the 2024-2025 Season.

If you have questions or would like more information, email Admin@TheatreintheRound.org.

For information about about volunteer opportunities backstage, see our Design and Tech page.

Ushers

Ushers greet and seat audience members; assemble programs; help with concessions; straighten up after the performance. You must attend a training session.

PREREQUISITES

must be at least 16 years old
have an email address
be able to walk up and down stairs repeatedly

TIME COMMITMENT

~4 hours per performance.
We ask for a commitment of 4 performances per season
Training: 60 minute session (held at the start of the year) and/or shadowing an experienced usher.

PERKS

Watch the performance
Free parking when volunteering

Concessions Cashier

Concessions Cashiers run our credit card reader before the show and during intermission.

PREREQUISITES

must be at least 16 years old
have an email address
be able to learn and troubleshoot technology

TIME COMMITMENT

~3+ hours per performance
Commitment to 5-6 shows/year
Training: 60 minute in-person training

PERKS

Watch the performance
Free parking when volunteering

Bartenders

Our specially-trained servers will sell and serve wine and beer, operate a credit card reader, check inventory, & reconcile accounts. As with other jobs at the theatre, it is a volunteer position (and servers cannot accept tips.). Can also serve as Concessions Cashiers.

COMMITMENT

~3+ hours per performance
We ask for a commitment of 8 performances a season
TRAINING: 75 minute in-person training + 2 hour online certification

REQUIRED

be at least 21 years of age
complete an online certification course (no cost to you)
willing to card possible underage patrons
have an email address
able to stand with frequent bending for more than 30 minutes
fluent in English

PERKS

Watch the performance
parking is free/reimbursed
you choose the shows you want to work by signing up online
and, with your certificate, you’ll be able to work as a server (not a bartender) elsewhere in Minneapolis

Box Office Leads

Box Office staff are responsible for checking in patrons; selling tickets at the door; reconciling cash sales; running credit cards; answering phone messages; and . We will train.

PREREQUISITES

enjoy working with/helping the public
must be well-organized
must be at least 18 years old
must be comfortable using a computer
must be able to make change
no heavy lifting required

TIME COMMITMENT

Usually 3+ hours per performance
Commitment of 7-8 performances a year on weekends

PERKS

Complimentary flex package (you are unable to watch the show the night of volunteer shift)
Parking is free/reimbursed
Training on our Ticketing System (Audience View) will allow you to work Box Office at other theatres that use the system as well.

Box Office Will Call

Box Office Will Call staff are scheduled when houses are anticipated to be over 175. They hand out will-call tickets to patrons.

PREREQUISITES

enjoy working with/helping the public
must be at least 16 years old.

TIME COMMITMENT

Usually 1+ hours per performance, approx. six performances a year on weekends

PERKS

Watch the performance
Parking is free/reimbursed

APPLY

Email Admin@TheatreintheRound.org

House Managers

House managers are responsible for front-of-house operations during performances: supervising ushers; overseeing concessions; resolving patron issues. We will train.

PREREQUISITES

enjoy working with/helping the public
able to supervise others
must be well-organized
able to manage several jobs at the same time
be able to walk up and down stairs repeatedly
must be at least 21 years old

TIME COMMITMENT

Usually 4+ hours per performance, approx. nine performances a year on weekends

PERKS

Complimentary season ticket
Free parking when volunteering