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Volunteer Ushers Needed at the Folly Theater
ORGANIZATION: PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION OF KANSAS CITY
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This is a wonderful time to begin volunteering at the Folly! We need roughly 16 volunteers per show for roughly 10-12 shows per month. Most volunteers work as ushers at the theater, but we also need ticket takers, theater greeters, and concession workers.
Most of our performances are in the evening, but we also have matinee performances, school-day children's theater performances, and daytime arts and business conferences and meetings for which we need volunteers. If you're interested in volunteering, we'll do our best to find a position that works for you.
We follow city, county and performer COVID-19 directives for every show at the Folly Theater. The safety of patrons, volunteers, staff and performers are vitally important to all of us.
2 Shifts
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morning /
08:30 AM to 11:30 AM CST
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FULL
We present six Kids Series school-day performances for elementary school students each season. We also have other daytime events.
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evening /
06:00 PM to 10:00 PM CST
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FULL
Most of our shows are at night, although we do have children's shows and conferences during the day. (The start and finish times vary slightly.)
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About PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION OF KANSAS CITY
Location:
PO BOX 26505, KANSAS CITY, MO 64196, US
Mission Statement
To preserve Kansas City’s oldest historic theater as a premier performance venue, we commit to maintain our building’s heritage, diversify our program and entertainment offerings, and be an enthusiastic participant in the continuing revitalization of downtown Kansas City.
Description
The Folly Theater is the oldest continuously-operating theater in Kansas City. It opened in 1900, and after being rescued from the wrecking ball in 1981, the Folly has been the home of many music series, including their own Jazz Series and Americana Series, the Harriman-Jewell Series, the Friends of Chamber Music Series, and the Heartland Men's Chorus of Kansas City, among many others.
In the summer of 2022, the Folly is undergoing a $4.2 million renovation to update the theater's seats, provide new curtains, renovate the mezzanine bar and restrooms, update and improve the dressing and add many additional improvements to improve our patron's experience.
We are looking for ushers to work our shows, beginning in mid-October 2022. We're looking for dedicated volunteers to be part of our grand re-opening as we head into our 122nd year as part of Kansas City's nightlife.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts
WHERE
Folly Theater300 West 12th StreetKansas City, MO 64105
(39.10025 ,-94.58721 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Food & Beverage Services
- Music Arts
- Ushering
- Dance
- Theater Arts
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Our shifts typically last three to five hours, although we do occasionally offer shorter or longer shifts.
- We'll work with volunteers to find a position that matches their abilities.