WANT TO GET INVOLVED? BECOME AN USHER TODAY!
Our No. 1 goal at Paramount Theatre is to ensure our patrons have a fabulous night of entertainment. From the moment they arrive, to the final curtain, we want everything to be perfect. Our ushers play a key role in making that happen. Ushers support a wide range of events, including our Broadway Series, Classic Movie Mondays, concerts, comedy shows, rentals, and more. If there’s something happening here, we need people like you to make sure everything runs smoothly. As the face of our theatre, it’s up to our ushers to answer questions, guide people to their seats and have a general knowledge of the theatre, just to name a few duties. We’re looking for enthusiastic people that have a passion for the arts and growing the community. Sound like you? Great! Click on the tabs for everything you need to know.
Next Usher Info Session Dates:
- Tuesday, November 17 at 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 5 at 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 16 at 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m.
Interested in Volunteering?
Contact info@paramountarts.com to learn more.
Expectations
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before each performance
- Knowledge of theatre layout (seats, emergency exits, ATMs, bathrooms, bars, box office, merchandise counter, etc.)
- General knowledge of show (runtimes, intermission, subject matter, rating, etc.)
- Greet patrons
- Stuff and pass out programs
- Guide patrons to the correct row and seat number
- Direct bathroom lines
- Enforce and demonstrate theatre etiquette
- Ensure positive patron experience
- Enforce policies (photo, video, food, late seating, etc.)
- Manage coat check, hearing devices and booster seats
- Keep theater tidy
- Respect patrons, staff and fellow ushers
- Follow and respect usher program guidelines set by management
USHER DRESS CODE
- Long sleeved white collared dress shirt/blouse – tucked in
- Paramount vest (buttoned, supplied)
- Black skirt/dress pants
- Black or tan socks/hose
- Black closed toe shoes
- Hand-held flashlight (supplied)
- Volunteer badge (supplied)
And remember, in the immortal words of Annie:“You’re never fully dressed without a SMILE.”
USHER PARKING
Free street parking is available with no time limit at the following times:
- Monday through Friday after 8 p.m.
- Saturday after 2 p.m.
- No time limit on Sundays.
- Parking garages and parking lots are located within walking distance of Paramount, but please make yourself aware of the time limits associated with each lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, volunteer position only.
16 years or older.
We’re willing to work around your schedule, but the more you can serve as an usher, the better! We don’t have a required time commitment, but we recommend ushering a minimum of four performances per Broadway production. You are also encouraged to work the various one-off shows held throughout the season.
Free street parking is available with no time limit at the following times: Monday through Friday after 8 p.m. and Saturday after 2 p.m. There is no time limit on Sundays.
Parking garages and parking lots are located within walking distance of Paramount, but please make yourself aware of the time limits associated with each lot.
General duties include greeting patrons, scanning tickets, hosting coat check, seating patrons, stuffing and handing out programs, and assisting with patron needs. Click on the Expectations tab for complete details.
Ushers typically stay around 30 minutes after each performance to tidy up the theatre and put the coat room back in order.
Any item you might need from coat check is complementary, but we accept donations that help fund the theatre.
