VOLUNTEER USHERS NEEDED

Calliope Stage Company is seeking friendly, reliable volunteer ushers to help welcome audiences for our upcoming production of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

Our Front of House team plays a vital role in shaping the audience experience. From the moment patrons walk through the door, ushers help create the warmth, care, and sense of community that Calliope is known for.

  • As a volunteer usher, you may:

    • Greet and welcome patrons as they arrive

    • Assist with seating and help manage audience flow

    • Support concessions and merchandise sales

    • Answer basic questions and help orient guests in the space

    • Help ensure a smooth and positive experience before, during, and after the performance

    • Volunteers are asked to sign up for one or more performance shifts

    • Please plan to arrive 45 minutes before curtain

    • Stay through the end of the performance and assist with light post-show reset

    Performance Dates

    • May 22 – May 31, 2026
      (Various evening and matinee performances available)

    • Anyone who enjoys working with people and being part of live theatre

    • Students, community members, and supporters of the arts

    • No prior experience required—just a welcoming attitude and a willingness to help

    • Be part of a vibrant, community-centered arts experience

    • Support local artists and storytelling

    • Get a behind-the-scenes look at live performance

    • Enjoy the show while you volunteer

Get Involved

Interested in joining the Front of House team? Have questions?

Email us at hello@calliopestage.com

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Submit your Volunteer Interest

Stage Crew (Stipend Position) 

Compensation: stipend

We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic Stage Crew members to support Calliope Stage’s upcoming production of the ‘Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’. This is a great opportunity for students, emerging artists, or community members interested in gaining hands-on experience working behind the scenes in a collaborative and supportive environment.

To apply: Please fill out the google form HERE

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to hello@calliopestage.com

    • Assisting with set, prop, and furniture moves during rehearsals and performances

    • Supporting load-in, strike, and technical rehearsals

    • Running backstage crew tracks during performances

    • Assisting with prop organization and maintenance

    • Helping maintain a safe, organized backstage space

    • Following cues and instructions from the Stage Manager

    • Interest in backstage or technical theatre work

    • No prior experience required; training provided

    • Willingness to learn, take direction, and work as part of a team

    • Dependability and punctuality

    • Availability for the full production period

    This stipend-based position is ideal for students building practical theatre experience, community members looking to get involved, or anyone curious about backstage production work.

    • Tech Rehearsal: May 15th-May 21st.

    • Performances: May 22nd-25th and May 29th-31st

Calliope Stage Company is expanding our education programming and inviting artists, creators, and teaching artists to join us in building a vibrant, community-centered arts hub in downtown Sylva. Rooted in accessibility, collaboration, and artist support, our programming is designed to create meaningful opportunities for people of all ages and experience levels to engage with the arts.

We are seeking artists and educators interested in developing and leading classes, workshops, pop-ups, and creative experiences across a wide range of disciplines. Whether you’re an experienced teaching artist or someone with a unique skill to share, we invite you to submit an idea and join us in shaping a dynamic, accessible arts ecosystem in our community.

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Be a part of calliope…

  • as an artist.

    We welcome submissions from artists who believe their work aligns with our mission and values. Due to the number of submissions we may recieve, we regret we may not always be able to respond indiviudally. However, we are eager to meet new artists and welcome your follow-ups. Click below to email us your materials and let us know a little about yourself.

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  • as a supporter.

    As a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization, we are humbled by the financial support we receive from our community and beyond. We have grand visions for our future as we continue to grow our platform in rural North Carolina and the region for professional storytelling and theatre-making. Help us “build our bridge” to the wider theatrical world by supporting our artists and community arts programming with your shared treasure. We’d love to talk more, so please consider reaching out to our Board of Directors Fundraising Committee Chair, Kara Addy, by clicking the button below.

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  • as a volunteer.

    Consider joining us as a community volunteer. We would love to expand our network of arts-engaged community members of all ages and have a variety of volunteer opportunities that can be catered to your skills, experiences, and interests. Click the button below to send us an email with how you may be interested in getting involved with our arts nonprofit in Jackson County. You’re a hero!

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Say Hello.

hello@calliopestage.com

PO Box 235
Sylva, NC 28779

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