The Center for the Performing Arts (Orientation for Ushers)

Event Details

About the Event

The Center for the Performing Arts is the home of the Palladium, the Tarkington and Studio Theatre. We have performances all year round, therefore if you are interested in joining our Volunteer Usher Team, we ask that you please first go to our website and fill out the registration form.

Date + Time

Aug 21, 2018, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Location

The Palladium, Studio Theatre and Tarkington, home of the Civic Theatre
One Center Green
Carmel, IN 46032

Volunteer Details

The primary duties for a Center Usher are to greet our patrons and assist with seating at performances. At times, you will be asked to stuff programs or participate in a rental event, such as Galas, weddings, etc. You will not be guaranteed a seat but at most performances at the Studio and Tarkington, you will usually get to see the entire performance. At the Palladium, our ushers graciously take turns. You will be required to learn each venue and the seating, but always at your own pace. We are there to help you and we have a wonderful mentoring program to assist you as well.

Shifts vary depending on the venue where you are serving, but most performances are in the evening. This will be discussed at orientation. Shifts are usually 3-4 hours depending on the venue.

If you are interested in joining our Volunteer Usher Team, we ask that you please first go to our website and fill out the registration form, http://www.thecenterpresents.org.

• At the top of the page, click on “About Us”, then click on “Volunteer Information Center”.
• On the next page, click on “here” to fill out the form and submit electronically.

Our next orientation is August 21st. You will receive more information regarding this after filling out the form. Email is required for correspondence and scheduling purposes. We hope you can join us!

Please contact Sharon Holyoak, sholyoak@thecenterpresents.org, 317-819-3524, if you have questions and to let her know you will be attending.

After signing up with The Center for the Performing Arts, please also sign up on the Indianapolis Ambassadors’ website.

What’s provided?

• Parking is free in the garage attached  to the back of the James building which houses the Tarkington and Studio Theatre. There is often parking in other areas, which we will make you aware.
• We often have surprise snacks and occasionally meals if you are working longer shifts.
• At the end of our fiscal year, we have a very elegant reception for our active ushers.
• There may also be pop-up events to have fellowship with our volunteer team.

Volunteer Attire

Our attire consists of black dress pants and a white, tailored, button-down shirt for men and women. You will want to wear comfortable, black shoes with no open toes. Men are asked to wear a tie.