This time of year Revels is especially grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who gift us with their time and talent in order to make Midwinter Revels happen. We couldn’t do it without you!! Perhaps you might help Revels by filling a volunteer shift or two. And you can enjoy the 2023 Midwinter Revels for free!
If you have questions about this, please contact volunteers@revels.org
Job: This is a very important job, helping to keep everyone safe and things running smoothly backstage. We really appreciate any help you can give in covering the shifts.
Please be aware that all Security and Costume Volunteers need to have a criminal background check completed as part of Revels’ Youth Protection Policy. This will be completed separately by email with Revels staff. We appreciate your help with this. Please arrive 2.5 hours before the performance and plan to stay 1/2 hour after the show ends. The show runs about 2.5 hours. You should expect to have to test and mask for this position.
Once you sign up, we’ll send you more details about the free parking, what to do at the theater, etc.
Dates include: December 12-28
Time: Various shifts. Volunteers arrive 2.5 hours before the performance and plan to stay 1/2 hour after the show ends.
Security volunteers will receive tickets for themselves and one guest to attend the Midwinter Revels dress rehearsal performance on Thursday, Dec. 14th, 7:30pm.
Job: Help load props, set pieces, etc. into Sanders Theatre.
Load In: Sunday, December 10
Time: 9am – 1pm
Load In volunteers can receive tickets for themselves and one guest to attend Midwinter Revels dress rehearsal performance on Thursday, December 14th, at 7:30pm
Job: Help load props, set pieces, etc. out of Sanders Theatre and into the truck.
Days: Thursday, December 28
Time: 2pm – 7pm
Location: Sanders Theatre
Load Out volunteers can receive tickets for themselves and one guest to attend the Midwinter Revels dress rehearsal performance on Thursday, December 14th, at 7:30pm.
Job: Check in cast and volunteers. Backstage volunteers (excludes raffle and product sales volunteers), cast, and crew will need to show a negative Covid test. Cast and crew will check in at the start of a double show day. Volunteers will check in with each shift.
Please be aware that all Backstage Screeners need to have a criminal background check completed as part of Revels’ Youth Protection Policy. This will be completed separately by email with Revels staff. We appreciate your help with this. You should expect to have to mask and test for this position.
Once you sign up, we’ll send you more details about the free parking, what to do at the theater, etc.
Dates : December 11-28
Time: Various shifts. Volunteers arrive 2.5 hours before the performance and work throughout the performance
We will do our best to find you a seat in the theater to watch the show when you complete your shift. If a seat is not available, you may stand in the back.
Job: Help with costume repairs, sewing and ironing during the Midwinter Revels performances. ***Experience with hand sewing and ironing is required!*** Please arrive 2.5 hours before the performance and be prepared to stay until after the performance ends. The show runs about 2.5 hours.
Please be aware that all Security and Costume Volunteers need to have a criminal background check completed as part of Revels’ Youth Protection Policy. This will be completed separately by email with Revels staff. We appreciate your help with this. You should expect to have to test and mask for this position.
Once you sign up, we’ll send you more details about the free parking, what to do at the theater, etc.
Dates : December 16-27
Time: Various shifts. Volunteers arrive 2.5 hours before the performance and work throughout the performance
Costume volunteers will receive tickets for themselves and one guest to attend the Midwinter Revels dress rehearsal performance on Thursday, Dec. 15th at 7:30pm
Job: Help feed the cast! On double show days, we serve a meal to the cast and crew. We need help with setup, serving, and cleaning up. There is a bit of heavy lifting moving folding tables. Expect to stand or walk most of the shift. You will spend most of the time organizing orders and distributing meals.
Company Meal Helpers will have a criminal background check completed as part of our Youth Protection Policy. Revels Staff will contact you by email to complete this paperwork. You should expect to have to test and mask for this position.
Once you sign up, we’ll send you more details about the free parking, what to do at the theater, etc.
Dates : December 17, 22, 23, 26
Time: Various. Call times listed on the sign-up sheet
Company Meal volunteers will receive tickets for themselves and one guest to attend the Midwinter Revels dress rehearsal performance on Thursday, Dec. 14th at 7:30pm
Job:
Support the MidWinter Revels cast and crew by contributing homemade or bought dessert items for their meal on double show days. Please prepare 2 dozen (or more!) individually wrapped servings. Keep in mind, we are not set up to store items that require refrigeration or must be kept frozen.
2023 Drop Off Schedule
Get in touch with me if you would like to donate items, but cannot make it during one of the scheduled drop off times listed below. We will try to work out an alternative.
Dates and Times:
Sunday Dec. 17th, anytime between 11:00 and 1:30
Friday Dec. 22nd, anytime between 1:00 and 3:30
Saturday Dec. 23rd, anytime between 1:00 and 3:30
Tuesday Dec. 26th, anytime between 11:00 and 1:30
Once you sign up, we’ll send you more details about the free parking, what to do at the theater, etc.
Dessert Donation volunteers will receive tickets for themselves and one guest to attend the Midwinter Revels dress rehearsal performance on Thursday, Dec. 14th at 7:30pm
This Position is Full
Job: Help sell books and recordings in the lobby before and after Midwinter Revels performances. Volunteers MUST arrive 1½ hours before the performance to allow enough time to arrive, park, check in, go to the restroom, etc. so that you can be at the sales tables, ready to train one hour before showtime.
Sales occur before the show and at the end of the show. We’ll do our best to find you a seat, but if none are available you can stand in the back to watch the show. (There is a lot of standing during this job).
Once you sign up, we’ll send you more details about the free parking, what to do at the theater, etc.
Dates: 14 performances December 14 to December 28
Time: 1.5 hours before performance start time.
All product sales volunteer slots are full! Thank you to everyone who signed up to help – if you are interested in volunteering for Midwinter Revels, please explore one of our other opportunities.
Job: Sell raffle tickets before and at the end of the Midwinter Revels performance. The show runs about 2.5 hours minutes. An outgoing and friendly personality is helpful! Thank you for helping with this important fundraiser to support Revels!
Volunteers MUST arrive 1.5 hours before the performance to allow to allow enough time to arrive, park, check in, go to the restroom, etc. so that you can be at the sales tables, ready to train one hour before showtime.
Sales occur before the show and at the end of the show. We’ll do our best to find you a seat, but if none are available you can stand in to watch the show.
Once you sign up, we’ll send you more details about the free parking, what to do at the theater, etc.
Dates: 13 performances December 14 to December 28
Time: 1.5 hours before performance start time.
Job: Be willing to take any of the following jobs if there is a late cancellation: Security Desk, Product Sales, Raffle Sales. Also, if floating on a double show day, assist with the cast meal.
Floaters will have a criminal background check completed as part of our Youth Protection Policy. Revels Staff will contact you by email to complete this paperwork. You should expect to have to test and mask for this position.
Once you sign up, we’ll send you more details about the free parking, what to do at the theater, etc.
Dates : December 12-28
Time: Depending on the position you are filling, you should arrive 1.5 to 2.5 hours before the performance and work throughout the performance
Floaters will receive tickets for themselves and one guest to attend the Midwinter Revels dress rehearsal performance on Thursday, Dec. 14th at 7:30pm
Job: May we contact you if we need help at Sanders Theatre on short notice? If so, then add your name to this list. Please know, adding your name does not mean you accept a shift, just that we may call or text if we are in a bind.
You should expect to have to test and mask if the job we’re calling you for requires you to be in contact with the cast (backstage).
Short Notice volunteers will have a criminal background check completed as part of our Youth Protection Policy. Revels Staff will contact you by email to complete this paperwork. You should expect to have to mask and test for this position.
Dates: Dec 12-28
Time: Various – depending on the daily needs
