SCS 2026 Volunteer Opportunities

Welcome back to Santa Cruz Shakespeare, and thank you for volunteering with us! Currently, ushering slots are open for the winter show, A Christmas Carol!

What to Know Before Signing Up

Ushers are required to arrive 1 hour before the show. Please plan accordingly so that you leave time for traffic and parking. 

The winter show, "A Christmas Carol," is hosted at the Veteran's Memorial Building (846 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060). 

All summer and fall shows are hosted at the Audrey Stanley Grove in Delaveaga Park (501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065).

Parking Directions:

• Veteran's Memorial Building (Winter Show): There is no designated parking lot at this location. The nearest parking is the River Front Parking Garage or metered parking along side streets.
• Audrey Stanley Grove (Summer/Fall Shows): Let the parking attendants know you are an usher and they will direct you on where to park. Expect a short walk (less than 1/4 mile).

What to Wear:

Please wear plain, professional clothing - the standard is a white blouse or dress shirt, and black pants with comfortable shoes for standing. NOTE: The Audrey Stanley Grove is outdoors, so we recommend bringing a blanket and warm layers to those shows.

Please meet the House Manager for your orientation in the Front-of-House at the start of your shift.
All ushers need to be present for orientation, even if you have ushered before.

NOTE: If you have an emergency and are not able to meet your commitment, please change your time slot through this website. If it is the day of the scheduled performance, please email foh@santacruzshakespeare.org OR call the SCS Box Office at 831-460-6399.