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Post by robertb213 on Apr 14, 2018 13:10:41 GMT
So I've decided to start volunteering at a local theatre (Northampton), to try and get even more stageyness into my life 😁 I went to an information session with tour this morning, then back in a couple of weeks for a proper induction and then I'll start shadowing a proper person from May.
Any tips or advice from anyone who has done it, or currently doing it? Or any horror stories? 😁
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Post by Tibidabo on Apr 14, 2018 13:52:05 GMT
Any tips or advice from anyone who has done it, or currently doing it? Or any horror stories? 😁 🤔Never work with children, animals or Rex Harrison. Sorry - that's not so helpful. Good luck with it and do keep us informed - I'd love to hear how you get on. |
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Post by robertb213 on Apr 14, 2018 14:22:56 GMT
Any tips or advice from anyone who has done it, or currently doing it? Or any horror stories? 😁 🤔Never work with children, animals or Rex Harrison Noted! Good job I only like one of those things! Thank you, I will 😁 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 15:46:11 GMT
Buy a cattle prod.
Oh enjoy and break a leg. No, I mean it. If the audience plays up, break their legs.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 14, 2018 16:49:09 GMT
I did it for 10 years and absolutely loved it. Just be polite, smile and be confident and you will walk it.
Plus you will have plenty of stories to tell your friends as the general public are very unpredictable.
Enjoy.
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Post by robertb213 on Apr 14, 2018 18:14:48 GMT
I did it for 10 years and absolutely loved it. Just be polite, smile and be confident and you will walk it. Plus you will have plenty of stories to tell your friends as the general public are very unpredictable. Enjoy. Great advice, thank you 😁 |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 14, 2018 18:34:16 GMT
Master the art of holding a bottle of water and a bottle of cola in the same hand, aloft, whilst at the same time selling programmes.
Learn all the new ice cream flavours and be ready to offer advice
“Yes the ginger and honey is very nice...
We do a large one in the raspberry ripple for just five pounds..... sorry? yes, that’s just for one”
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Post by alece10 on Apr 14, 2018 18:49:52 GMT
Master the art of holding a bottle of water and a bottle of cola in the same hand, aloft, whilst at the same time selling programmes. Learn all the new ice cream flavours and be ready to offer advice “Yes the ginger and honey is very nice... We do a large one in the raspberry ripple for just five pounds..... sorry? yes, that’s just for one” And no we don't do a free cast list. |
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 15, 2018 9:20:45 GMT
Make friends with the theatre ghost. All theatres have one and it's best to have them on your side.
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Post by richey on Apr 15, 2018 9:24:58 GMT
“Yes the ginger and honey is very nice... We do a large one in the raspberry ripple for just five pounds..... sorry? yes, that’s just for one” For some reason I imagined this being said in a Victoria Wood-esque way |
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Post by Jane Parfitt on Apr 15, 2018 21:21:15 GMT
I have been volunteer FOH at my local theatre for about three years now. Most people are lovely and it's great seeing all the shows. The worst thing is trying to enforce the bag policy. Some people become abusive and totally unreasonable, the best was when I was told by someone being particularly obnoxious that they paid my wages...err no!!!!
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Post by bimse on Apr 16, 2018 8:39:00 GMT
It may not be relevant, but from my experience of volunteering (admittedly not at a theatre) it’s essential to set boundaries , if they’re not already in place . I would imagine theatres have a set contract for volunteer workers , mine was (still is) for a charity , and I found myself often working 6 days a week .... the more you do, because you have a work ethic and you know things need doing , the more you are allowed to do, and the less other volunteers do. My fault, I should have set boundaries earlier, which I now do , and I no longer neglect my own family in the process of trying to do some good.
Like I say, may not be relevant in theatre volunteering, but worth a thought.
One of my fellow volunteers has a volunteer usher job at a local theatre and loves it , now that she no longer just gets Shakespeare all the time .... her words!
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