The Department of Drama and the Virginia Theatre Festival at the University of Virginia need volunteer ushers to assist patrons find their seats, distribute playbills, and answer general questions. Ushers also assist during intermission and post-performance. Training is provided and all volunteer ushers see the show for free!
Performances of UVA Drama productions are generally evening performances during Fall and Spring semesters. Generally 2-3 productions per semester and each production has 3-6 performances. These productions would include plays or musicals, and dance concerts.
The Virginia Theatre Festival is the summer professional theatre at UVA. Performances of VTF productions are both evening and matinees running late June through early August. Generally 2-3 productions per summer season and each production has 5-12 performances. These productions would include plays, musicals, and staged readings.