One of the best ways to support Unity Theatre is to become a volunteer – it’s a great opportunity to be part of the Unity Community. We welcome new faces and all levels of talent and experience. Our theatre staff provides a rewarding and educational experience for all volunteers.

Unity Theatre welcomes and encourages community involvement. Volunteers participate in almost all aspects of our operation, so there are many opportunities to be a part of live theatre.

Whatever your interests and talents, there is sure to be a position you could fill, either behind the scenes or during our productions. You will work side by side with our theatre staff and other professionals and receive clear guidance and training as needed.

Some volunteer jobs require only an occasional hour or two and others require a specific time commitment.

The following is a list of some of our volunteer opportunities and Pre-Production Positions:
Begins six to eight weeks before a play opens. These positions require a variable amount of time and allow flexible schedules.
• Costume Shop: shopper, crafts person, construction, alterations, assist our Costume Shop Manager and Designers – flexible schedule
• Set Construction: carpentry, set painting, moving backdrops and furniture–must have weekday/daytime availability
• Props: shopper, construction, locator of unique items – flexible schedule
• Electric: assist with light installation/ focus and sound installation – usually one week before each show opens

Office/Ongoing Helpers:
Administrative positions assist theatre staff with day-to-day operations.
• Receptionist: greet visitors, answer questions, transfer calls, stuff envelopes, stamp bulk mailings, copying, general office help once a week or every other week from 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm, weekdays only
• Recycler: picks up and delivers material to local recycling center – once a week commitment, flexible schedule
• Publicity: distribution of posters, postcards and other materials – needed once prior to each play opening, flexible schedule
• Facility Maintenance: installations, repairs, custodial, landscaping – flexible schedule

Showtime!
Front-of-house positions: share the excitement of Unity Theatre with our patrons as they enter our doors. For this important area, volunteers must be engaging, friendly, courteous and good at trouble-shooting.
• Concessionaires: operate concession area before performances and during intermission
• Ushers: welcome attendees, check tickets, stuff and distribute playbills and help to seat patrons

Ushers and concessionaires are invited to watch the performance that they are working. Volunteer and see the show for free!

If you have volunteered on a play in any capacity, you will be invited to be our guest at the Invited Dress Rehearsal the Wednesday evening before each opening as a small ‘Thank you’ from us for your valuable time.

We would love for you to play a role in the Unity Community – please complete the Volunteer Application Form and return it to us and we will contact you about current opportunities!

For more information, or to volunteer your services, please call 979-830-1460 ext.10 or email tickets@UnityBrenham.org.