VOLUNTEER USHER PROGRAM

We are proud to serve the needs of our patrons with our staff of over 2,500 volunteer ushers.

Thank you for your interest in our volunteer program however currently all positions have been filled for the 2011/2012 season.

Who Can Be a Fox usher?
Anyone 18 years of age or older with a neat appearance, good communication skills, and without any physical limitations.

What are the requirements?
It is required that each participant completes the Volunteer Usher Orientation Class prior to ushering. This is a privilege, so you are expected to understand the seating arrangements, wear the appropriate attire, be able to take patrons to their seats, stand and do steps, understand the running times of the shows, be able to direct people to the lounges and concessions and stuff the playbills before we open the doors.

It is also important that you show up by your call time which is generally one hour and forty-five minutes before the show actually starts. (Note: Ushers coming in later than the assigned call time could be sent home at the discretion of the management.) Each volunteer should be capable of standing until each show begins and for sold out shows will be required to stand until released from duty.

Ushers are not allowed to use cell phones while on duty.

How many shows must an usher work?
Once you complete the orientation program we ask that you maintain active status by working at least one show per month to remain active If you become inactive after a six month period, you will be dropped from the program and you may be asked to pay a reactivation fee to be put back into the system

How long do ushers stay for each performance?
Most ushers stay through the duration of the performance but are usually released from duty ten minutes after the intermission ends.

Are ushers allowed to bring in food to eat before the show begins?
All food and drinks must be consumed before you check in for your assignments. If you bring food with you, you will be asked to remain in the main arcade until you finish eating.

The required dress code is as follows:

Women:

• Solid WHITE shirt/blouse, button down with a collar. (a solid white sweater or blazer is acceptable when worn over a white shirt. No Turtlenecks or Sleeveless Blouses.)
• Solid black skirt, knee length or longer or solid black dress pants (No Jeans)
• Tan, natural, or black hose (No white, patterned or textured hose)
• Black shoes (No sport shoes or shoes with opened toes or heels)
• Working hand-held flashlight
• No Cell phones
  

Men:

• White long-sleeved or short sleeve button down dress shirt with collar (a white cardigan sweater or blazer may be worn over the white shirt)
• Solid black tie (regular long or bow tie)
• Black dress trousers (No Jeans)
• Black shoes (No Sport Shoes)
• Dark socks
• Working hand-held flashlight
• No Cell phones
  

Where do ushers park?
The Fox does not own a parking lot but there are many lots available in the vicinity of the Fox. Once you have gone through orientation you will be given information on where to receive discounted parking when available.

Does Marta drop off near the Fox?
If you would like to take Marta you get off at the North Avenue Station and the Fox Theatre is one block North on Ponce deLeon. www.itsmarta.com