Volunteer
Volunteers make Venice Theatre happen!
In 1950, a group of 41 volunteers joined together to form what was then known as Venice Little Theatre. Ever since, volunteers have been the backbone, the heartbeat, and the lifeblood of this organization,
That small band of theatre lovers has grown to become the largest arts organization in South Sarasota County, as well as the largest community theatre per capita in the USA! Today, a staff of professional theatricians lead a team of 1300 volunteers who donate 165,000 hours each season.
Volunteers build scenery, greet patrons, sew costumes, hang posters around town, run spotlights, quick change actors (also volunteers!) in and out of costumes, and much more.
Join us!
Even with all of our fabulous volunteers, we can use more help. Join us! Our needs this season include:
- actors, singers and dancers of all ages and types (CLICK HERE to visit the audition page.)
- running crew (working behind the scenes during the run of a show)
- painters
- stage managers (Training is provided.)
- and more!
Interested in joining our volunteer force? Please fill out the form below.
Arts environments require risk, courage, vulnerability, and investment of our physical, emotional and intellectual selves.
Venice Theatre seeks to nurture spaces with strong safety nets that support that ethos without compromising a visceral and authentic experience for artists and audiences.
We believe that even in the absence of high-risk material, having pathways for response to unsafe conditions and harassment help to maintain the integrity of the work, its participants, and the organization.
House Rules will be provided to all volunteers and must be read and signed. Full Venice Theatre Operating Standards will also be available.