Holiday Volunteer Usher at The Cowles Center, Nutcracker (not so) Suite

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Come join us for our holiday production, Nutcracker (not so) Suite!! See the show for free!! We are looking for volunteers every Thur, Fri, and Sat evening to work during performances as an usher.

Dec 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22, 6:30pm-10:00pm.

Get invested in the arts community! Volunteer your time, give back, and connect with fellow artists in the Twin Cities! Resume builder! Gain customer service experience! See the show for free! Get the chance to see Nutcracker (not so) Suite however many times you’d like for free!

About Nutcracker (not so) Suite
Think you know the Nutcracker? Think again! Spice up the most wonderful time of the year with this cheeky take on a classic tale!

Nutcracker (not so) Suite careens through 1960s New York City as Marie and her egomaniac mother, Mama Flo, prepare to put on the holiday soirée of the season. When the party goes off the rails, Marie’s sassy Barbie and hunky Ken doll spring to life and escort her through an off-kilter dream world. Skewering everything from classical ballet to pop culture personalities, Nutcracker (not so) Suite is the naughty holiday entertainment you didn’t know you needed.

Starring Bradley Greenwald, Steven Epp, and the dancers of James Sewell Ballet!

About the Role
Cowles center volunteer usher’s primary responsibility is to ensure that patrons at The Cowles Center have a positive, enriching experience in our facilities. Volunteer ushers work as representatives of The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts by greeting, admitting, and directing patrons. Ushers serve as the primary face of the organization while providing safety, comfort, and convenience for our audience members.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive image of The Cowles Center through contact with guests and patrons
• Provide positive enforcement of The Cowles Center policies and procedures
• Give accurate and concise directions to patrons regarding facilities and seating
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the House Manager
• Pick up trash and programs from seating areas after event

Tasks can include: Scanning tickets, greeting patrons, passing out programs, checking coats, and guiding patrons through the theatre.

We are looking for people who have

• Strong communication skills
• Friendly and polite manners
• Ability to stand for a time, and to climb stairs, lift, carry and bend

Uniform: Clean, plain white tops, modest-lengthed black bottoms, keeping overall appearances professional to boost credibility of The Cowles Center.

Each shift, the volunteer will report to the House Manager for the event, who will lead a meeting to equip each volunteer with the training and information to serve the patrons at the event. During the week, the Audience Services Manager assumes volunteer communications.

To start the volunteer process, email volunteers@thecowlescenter.org to receive an online application. Please reach out if you have any other questions.

About The Cowles Center:

The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts serves as the Twin Cities flagship for dance, presenting a wide array of productions each season in the Goodale Theater in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis. The Center’s campus includes performance spaces, education studios and administrative offices for more than 20 arts and nonprofit organizations - making it a dynamic and vibrant hub for the Twin Cities’ performing arts community and a place where dance can grow and thrive.