Volunteer Opportunities at NJTA Theatres

as of May 4, 2007

Cape May Stage
Cape May
Ushers
Performance nights Wednesday through Sunday from May through December.  Office administration support, including poster and flyer distribution and ad solicitations. 
    Contact: Joe Pannullo
    Number: (609) 884-1341
    Website: www.capemaystage.com

The Garage Theatre Group
Teaneck
Bookkeeper
The Garage Theatre Group is in need of a volunteer to help with billing/bookkeeping. 
Qualifications: computer literate (we currently use a 12-year old MAC in the office, but if someone is literate they can easily pick up on it); able to work in tight quarters; easy to get along with.  It isn't a set day every week right now, but might end up being that.
    Contact: Tippi Ullman or Michael Bias
    Number: (201) 569-7710
    Website: www.garagetheatre.org  

McCarter Theatre
Princeton
Ushers
Volunteers for ushering are needed at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey for all series including Theater, Music, Dance, World, Passport, and Jazz.  Duties include assembling playbills, collecting tickets, and guiding patrons to their seats.  In an atmosphere of congeniality, volunteers are offered complimentary refreshments and when available, seats for the performances.
    Contact: Bill Duncan
    Number: (609) 258-6520
    Link: www.mccarter.org

New Jersey Repertory Company
Long Branch
Volunteer Corp
New Jersey Repertory is looking for volunteers to wok in all capacities with their fun and informal theatre staff.  Specifically looking for:  Administrative support for clerical work, data entry, answering phones, special fundraising projects, marketing projects, and more.  Also needed are Committee Members for the annual Wine Tasting event- enthusiastic people to help with logistics, silent auction, decorations, ticket sales and much more. 
    Contact: Teresa Staub
    Number: (732) 229-3166, ext. 104
    Link: www.njrep.org

New Jersey Theatre Alliance
Morristown
Special Event Volunteers
The New Jersey Theatre Alliance is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out with their 25th Anniversary fundraising event: The Ovation Gala: 25 Years of Standing Up for Theatre.  This event will take place on October 19, 2006 at the Pleasantdale Chateau.  Duties may include: checking in registered guests,  passing out mystery envelopes, and assisting the special guest speakers for the evening.  Volunteers will experience an inside knowledge of running a black-tie event, as well as gaining work experience with an award-winning statewide nonprofit arts organization.   Transportation needed.
    Contact: Maris Smith
    Number: (973) 540-0515, ext.12
    Link: www.njtheatrealliance.org

Premiere Stages
Union
Volunteer Corp
Volunteer Corp needed to assist the staff with Front of House and Ushering duties.  In return, volunteers will receive free admission to productions.
   Contact: John Wooten
   Number: (908) 737-4360
   Link: www.kean.edu/premierestages

Playwrights Theatre
Madison
Volunteer Corp
Get involved with Madison's award-winning, professional theatre company.  Our volunteers make it happen.  Flexible hours are available during the day, evening and weekends.
    Contact: Norma Mortimer
    Number: (973) 514-1787, ext. 19
    Link: www.ptnj.org

The Theater Project
Cranford
Volunteer Corp
The Theater Project has volunteer opportunities for stage crew, front of house and administrative assistants.
    Contact: Mark Anthony Spina
    Number: (908) 659-5189 or E-mail: TheaterProject@aol.com
    Link: www.TheTheaterProject.com

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Madison
Volunteer Corp
The Shakespeare Theatre, located on the Drew University campus, offers opportunities to assist with ushering, concessions, taking tickets, and running our gift shop!  Volunteers will receive a voucher for each commitment that will allow them to come back and see a show of their choice, free of charge.  Volunteers work in a fun, fast paced environment while serving as a liaison between the theatre and our patrons.  This opportunity is perfect for those who want to build their resume, fulfill a community service requirement, or just want to be a part of the theatre arts!  Scheduling is flexible.  No minimum commitment. Opportunities are available May through December!
   Contact: House Manager
   Number: 973-408-3694
   Link: www.shakespearenj.org

Surflight Theatre
Beach Haven
Various Volunteers
There are many opportunities available for the 2005 season.  Like other nonprofit organizations, we depend on our volunteers to perform important duties.  We will do our best to match your interests with our needs.  Examples of volunteer positions are: Ushers/Ticket Takers, Concessions Stand Staff, Costume Stitchers, Set Construction, Assistance with Fundraisers and Special Events.  If you are interested in becoming part of the Surflight family, please call the theatre.
    Contact: Gail Steiner
    Number: (609) 492-9477 or E-mail: surflight@surflight.org
    Link: www.surflight.org

Women's Theater Company
Parsippany
Volunteer Corp
The Women's Theater Company is in need of volunteers to assist with Front of House operations including ushering, concession stand, etc. 
    Contact: Barbara Krajkowski
    Number: (973) 316-3033
    Link: www.womenstheatercompany.org