Volunteer
Quincy Community Theatre is able to offer and perpetuate quality theatre entertainment and education BECAUSE of the participation of our volunteers. QCT offers numerous opportunities to volunteer time and talent to our efforts, both on stage and off, during a performance, in promotion of a production, and once the show has ended.
Volunteer Areas
ACTING | on stage
COSTUMES | alterations, construction, crafting, dressing room set up, laundry, organization
FRONT OF HOUSE | box office, merchandise sales, ticket scanning, usher
STUDENT THEATRE | on stage, classroom assistants
GENERAL SUPPORT | audition table, season ticket sales, show poster distribution, special events
TECHNICAL | crew, light or sound board operator, painting, props, set construction, set strike, stage management
QCT is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all volunteers have the opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization and where all are valued for their skills, experiences, and perspectives.
We have an organized and easily navigated volunteer management system to enhance the volunteer experience for you, our volunteer. This system is the “go-to” for all things QCT Volunteer. All of our volunteer information including programs, benefits, and opportunities – from auditions to poster distribution to scenic build days – live here.
HOW TO CREATE YOUR VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT
- Click on the Current Volunteer Opportunities button below these instructions (you will be directed to a new webpage)
- Click on “Sign up”
- Fill in steps 1-4 which ask for basic contact information, password creation, areas of interest, and preferred pronouns
- Review and confirm that you have read our volunteer policies
- You are ready to volunteer!!!
Benefits
Punch Card:
- 10 hrs = 1 ticket (Play, Musical or Student Theatre Production)
- 20 hrs = 2 tickets or 1 class tuition (Includes Basic Training and 50% off Triple Threat Boot Camp)
Punch cards expire 12 months from the date your first hour is logged and need to be used in that 12-month time.
Actors, Crew, Volunteer Production Team Members
- 2 comp tickets before public sales for the show you are currently volunteering for
- Limit of 10 discounted tickets per cast or crew member
Front of House (Ushers, Box Office, Will Call, Scanners, and Merch)
- 1 comp ticket to sit and watch the show you volunteer for if seats are available (additional volunteering duties requested)
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Alison Shafer at alison.shafer@1qct.org with any questions!
cove club
The Cove Club program has been developed for our top-performing student theatre volunteers. The objective of Cove Club is to expose students to all areas of theatre at QCT including but not limited to set construction, stage management, education, crew, front of house, and auditions. Completion of a Cove Club Passport Tracker = 50% off Triple Threat Boot Camp!
We offer a Junior Cove Club for students ages 10-14, and Senior Cove Club for students ages 15-18. Cove Club Passport cards can be picked up at the QCT Box Office.
(Scholarships are also available for ANY student regardless of age or ability to pay.)