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Volunteer Opportunities

East West Players welcomes the help of volunteers for its everyday administrative business, production-related operations and special events. Volunteers should be able to work well with others, take direction from staff supervisors, and be willing to provide friendly assistance to East West Players patrons and supporters. There are also volunteer opportunities that require specific stagecraft experience.

East West Players has depended on the help of volunteers throughout its 40-year history. Many volunteers have been with the organization for more than 15 years and we invite new volunteers to join the East West Players family.

USHERING – Volunteer 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 Thursday-Saturday @ 8 pm, Saturday & Sunday @ 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 August and the Anniversary Dinner held at a hotel in April. 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 could 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 could 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 could include making minor repairs, cleaning, and organizing props, furniture and costumes.

For more information about East West Players volunteer opportunities or to sign-up to become a volunteer contact at info@eastwestplayers.org or (213) 625-7000 x10.

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