USHERING – Ushers are needed for every performance of East West Players mainstage shows. Responsibilities include stuffing inserts into programs, helping patrons to their seats, and cleaning up after the show, among others. Volunteers get to see the show the day they usher. The production schedule varies but performance times are Wed-Sat @ 8 pm, Sun @ 2 pm. Ushers are expected at the theater one hour before show time.

SPECIAL EVENTS – Volunteers are needed for the special fundraising events that East West Players holds throughout the year. The two main events are the One Night Only held at East West Players in the Fall and the Anniversary Dinner held at a hotel in the Spring. During these events, volunteers will be assigned to specific areas of responsibility including, but not limited to, the silent auction, raffle, ushering, check-in, set-up, clean-up, table monitoring and VIP escorts.

ADMINISTRATION – Volunteers are needed on a regular basis in the East West Players administrative office. Tasks include data entry, filing and organizing, answering the phone, and research for marketing, grants and arts education departments. People interested in volunteering in the office should have an interest in arts administration and have experience working in an administrative environment.

PRODUCTION – Volunteers are needed to help with various aspects of mounting a production. Tasks include set construction, hanging lights, costume repair and alterations, and other backstage work. People interested in volunteering with the productions should have an interest in theater arts and experience in carpentry, electrics, sewing, etc.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE – Volunteers are needed to help with the general maintenance of East West Players’ theater and warehouse. Tasks include making minor repairs, cleaning, and organizing props, furniture and costumes.

For more information, please contact Alden at avillaverde@eastwestplayers.org or (213)625-7000 x16