YOU HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY AT THE CENTER
Stage Volunteers
Volunteering
in theatre and music can become a lifelong activity for the entire
family. There is a niche to fill every area of interest, whether
you want something to do only occasionally or you want the "full
impact" experience!
Ushers greet audiences, distribute
programs and guide people to seats (and see the show for free!)
Technical Crews and Stagehands assist with lighting, sound, set construction and painting, moving
scenery and other fun activities. Have a carpentry skill? Or you’d
like to learn how to run a light board? Join Theatre Guild’s
"Geezers" and have a regular commitment, or crew an occasional
show.
Makeup and Costume Assistants design and sew costumes and apply makeup. Sewing skills are deeply
appreciated, but there is handwork to do, too.
Actors audition and participate
in comedies, musical theatre, dramas and children’s theatre.
Musicians play in orchestras, bands and recitals for kids’ musicals, adult musical theatre or adult choral events. We even
have a
community
orchestra – check it out!
Singers – Over 100 youth
and adults are involved in choral groups and musical theatre each
year. Music Society sponsors choirs for third grade through adult.
Check us out!
Make-a-Lot Sessions are a great way to be involved in a production if your schedule is too busy to work backstage or onstage. They are focused on prop finishing, painting, and costumes. We will train all experience levels. Wear appropriate painting clothes and closed-toed shoes. Nothing compares to seeing your work onstage on opening night! These sessions are free and open to the public and cast.
Audition opportunities
at Midland Center for the Arts
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Museum Volunteers
If
you love a quality museum experience, then you understand the importance
of dedicated volunteer docents and tour guides who can help inspire
similar appreciation in our guests.
Museum Docents lead tour groups
through the Museum or Historic Sites in Heritage Park and help others
develop an interest in the gallery exhibits and hands-on science museum
offerings.
Gallery Sitters serve as attendants
to insure that the artwork is not disturbed, answer questions and/or refer inquires.
Exhibition Assistants – Be among the first to see incoming regional exhibits by helping
assemble, hang and strike exhibitions.
Library and Archive Maintenance Assistants - Help keep records, file, preserve artifacts and help prepare exhibitions.
Tour Guides, School Program Presenters,
Docents and Lecturers provide information an a particular
exhibition or arts program to the public.
Informal Science Educators give demonstrations to school groups and help kids and teachers
fully explore the hands-on science museum experience.
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Symphony Volunteers
Support the Midland Symphony Orchestra through a wide range of opportunities, depending
on your area of interest and availability, including:
• Concert usher or ticket taker
• Office assistance
• Audition assistance
• Lecture and rehearsal hospitality
• Receptions and luncheons
• Educational programs such as Tunes for Tots
• Special events and fundraisers
Call (989) 631-5930, ext. 1600 for further information. Let us know your
interests and we'll add your name to our contact list. Learn more
about our official service organization, the
Symphony
League...
Administration Volunteers
Office Assistants help with
mailing, telephones, reception, filing, data input, general secretarial
work, research and other administrative areas. Are you a "scrapper"?
Several groups would like their programs and photos archived in
scrapbooks! Do you love people? Office helpers and admissions assistants
are in the middle of all the activity.
Membership Assistants determine
and develop new membership prospects, assist with membership records
and coordinate membership events.
Program Coordinators, Committee Chairs
and Committee Members help staff members create, develop
and present special events. Are you a "‘party person"?
Help us set up special events, take care of artists’ needs
for our fairs, or "wrangle" children during group activities.
VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Email us or call (989) 631-5930 for more information.
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At Midland Center for the Arts, volunteers support theatre both
onstage and behind the scenes, sing in our choirs and play in our
community orchestra, take science programs offsite, introduce school
children to the fascinating side of history and the delights of
visual art, host art fairs, and more. Volunteers are involved in
visual arts, music, drama, science, history, lectures; many of our
volunteers choose to be involved in multiple areas. If you are interested
in being more connected with your community, supporting important
non-profit art and science ventures, learning new skills and meeting
other interesting people, then volunteering for the Center may be
the perfect answer. 
