Front-of-House Volunteer: Help Run a Youth Theater Show
ORGANIZATION: The Possibility Project
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Join The Possibility Project as a Front-of-House Volunteer and help make our youth-led theater shows shine! We're seeking friendly, reliable folks to:
- Greet guests at the door
- Hand out programs
- Usher guests to seats
- Distribute audience evaluations
- Manage the merchandise table
Shows take place in theaters across NYC and feature original musicals created by teens about their lives and visions for change.
✔️ Weeknight & weekend options (shows run Wed to Sat)
✔️ Short shifts (3-4 hours)
✔️ Perfect for theater lovers or people who enjoy live events
Help us create a welcoming space where young people’s stories can take center stage. Volunteers are also able to watch the show on the same night or another night.
Past theaters have included:
- Theatre Row
- Pregones/PRTT
- The Riverside Theatre
- and more!
1 Shift
- Wed Dec 10, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM EST - Spots available: 9
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About The Possibility Project
Location:
377 Fifth Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016, US
Mission Statement
The Possibility Project empowers young people to transform the negative forces in their lives and communities into opportunities for personal and social growth. Through a dynamic learning process combining performing arts, leadership training, and community engagement, we help youth address challenges, build meaningful relationships across differences, and become agents of change. Our mission is rooted in the belief that young people--especially those from marginalized backgrounds--have the creativity, insight, and power to shape a more just and compassionate world. We provide a platform for their voices and leadership through collaborative storytelling and real-world community action.
Description
The Possibility Project began in 1994 as City at Peace in Washington, D.C., in response to youth violence. A group of teens, parents, artists, and community leaders, led by Founding Director Paul Griffin, came together to create a program that was long-term, intensive, and relevant to youth. The first show, performed by 64 teens, premiered at the Warner Theater and received rave reviews and national media attention.
Demand quickly grew. By 1997, a second program launched; by 1999, requests from across the country led to a national expansion plan. The HBO documentary city at peace helped launch The Possibility Project as a national nonprofit in 2000, with programs in several U.S. cities and abroad.
In 2007, TPP focused on NYC, expanding locally with the After-School Program (2007), Foster Care Program (2009), Youth Justice Program (2015), and six virtual podcast musicals (2020-22).
To date, TPP has worked with 1,900+ NYC youth to create 48 original musicals, 90+ community action projects, six podcast musicals, one feature film, and one music video. Live audiences exceed 80,000; recorded works have reached over one million.
Our Values: Cross-cultural understanding, youth leadership, integrity, and excellence in all we do.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Children & Youth
WHEN
Wed Dec 10, 2025 - Sat Dec 13, 2025
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
10016
(40.74727 ,-73.98006 )
DATE POSTED
June 30, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- 3–4 hours