Thank you for your interest in volunteering at TCR. There are many fun and important ways you can support Theatre Cedar Rapids during a performance season.

SET BUILDERS & PAINTERS

The TCR Production Studio, located at 407 9th Ave SE, is always a-buzz with activity. Our skilled technical staff supervises volunteers in building and painting TCR’s elaborate sets and props. Join the TCR Technical Theatre Facebook group HERE for information on current opportunities. You may also reach out to ben.lauer@theatrecr.org

Stage Managers, ASMs & BACkSTAGE CREW

Work the fly lines, move scenery, pull curtains, and even operate special effects! Or, become a deck chief or ASM and help plan and manage crew. If you like hunting for unusual items like a London newspaper or a Victorian chair, this may be perfect for you! There can be just as much action backstage as there is in front of the curtain during a big show. Contact madi.knaack@theatrecr.org for opportunities and information.

COSTUME Construction and Crew

Whether you are a beginner or highly-skilled, we can find a costume project that’s perfectly suited for you. Building and maintaining costume pieces uses both sewing and non-sewing skills.  Or you can work backstage on the costume crew to assist with costume changes and lots of other things!  Email jess.helberg@theatrecr.org for more information.

PERFORMERS

Actors, singers, dancers…there are plenty of performance opportunities for all!  With a variety of comedies, musicals, and dramas, performers of all ages and levels of experience are welcome to perform on stage at TCR. Open auditions are held throughout the year, usually about four months prior to each production. Audition information will be posted on TCR’s Facebook page and here on our website. Check both often for new opportunities. You may also email Artistic Director Angie Toomsen at angie.toomsen@theatrecr.org for more information.

USHERS

Our largest single group of active volunteers (more than 250) are TCR ushers. They take tickets, hand out programs, and/or assist our patrons to their seats. It’s a great way to see TCR shows at no cost! To sign up, click here and enter tickets@theatrecr.org in the search bar. You may also call the box office at 319-366-8591 or email tickets@theatrecr.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TCR’s annual fundraising event “Fundraising is a Drag” is a fabulously-fun brunch featuring the best local drag performers and delicious food and drinks. This is our largest fundraising event of the year and happens late spring or early summer. Be part of the planning committee or volunteer at this fun event by contacting Development Associate Jacob Kilburg at jacob.kilburg@theatrecr.org.

To express your interest in volunteering, please email tickets@theatrecr.org or call the TCR Box Office at 319-366-8591.