DCPA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

You can get even closer to the magic of theatre by volunteering to help us in important areas. By donating your time, you’re helping our non-profit organization fill staffing needs with true believers. Thank you.

Volunteer Ushers

The DCPA is actively recruiting volunteer ushers to assist with its locally-produced Theatre Company, Cabaret and Off-Center productions. We rely on our volunteer ushers to provide legendary service to all of our patrons. We are looking for individuals who are able to work in teams to provide invaluable services to our patrons. These people are dedicated to patron service.

What are the duties of an usher? Ushers must:

Arrive 90 minutes before Theatre Company curtain or 60 minutes before Cabaret curtain. Off-Center arrival times vary by show.
Sign in and sort programs
Interact with and proactively approach patrons
Follow the direction of the Manager including duties in cases of emergency
Utilize email and the internet to manage your schedule
The minimum age to volunteer at the DCPA is 18

Please note that the DCPA does not currently have volunteer opportunities and is not accepting applications at this time. We appreciate your interest and hope that you will reach out in the future when these opportunities become available again.

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER

What are the requirements to apply? Applicants must be able to:

Commit to one shift every other week September-May
Stand for a minimum of one hour
Navigate stairs
Lift a box of programs
Read tickets
Provide and wear a long sleeved, white button up, collared shirt; black socks; black full back vest; black slacks; black shoes (no open front or back)

Who is the DCPA looking for?

A Volunteer Usher should be comfortable interacting with the public, including proactively approaching patrons, and be able to follow the direction of the Manager. An usher must participate fully in all usher activities pre-show, during the performance and during intermission. An usher should be prepared to assist the House Manager in cases of emergency.

We are seeking a person who can make a commitment to at least one spot every other week during the Theatre season.

All communication with Ushers is done via email. Familiarity with and access to a computer, with the ability to consistently access the internet, navigate web pages and forms, read and response to emails sent to your unique email address. Ushers must be willing to manage their schedule through our online tool. A direct phone number is also required in case of schedule changes or cancellations.

Behind-the-scenes tour ambassadors

Guide patrons through a Behind-the-Scenes walking through our studios and venues for an exclusive look at the secrets of producing professional theatre. You’ll learn theatre crafts, local history, industry folklore and more.

BECOME AN AMBASSADOR

Denver Center Alliance

Help us plan, raise money and attend Denver’s most prominent benefits and events, all in support of the fantastic shows, programs and classes at the DCPA.

JOIN THE ALLIANCE

Library Assistants

Help file, shelve, catalog and circulate our specialized library of scripts, periodicals, theatre anthologies and musical librettos. Assistants work several hours at least one day a week.

VOLUNTEER IN LIBRARY

Give a one-time gift today.

If you can’t spare the time to volunteer right now, you can also help with a small donation. Ticket sales only cover a portion of our costs and any amount can help bring a bold new play or intricate new costume vividly to life.

GIVE NOW

“Because I volunteer as a Tour Ambassador, I see the skill and pride the DCPA craftspeople bring to our productions. As a long-time subscriber, I know the quality of the onstage productions, so to keep our theatre at the top, I am happy to add a little to my ticket prices as a donor.”

Barbara Thorngren