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Auburn Area Community Theatre

There's a place for you here.

Whether you have an afternoon or a year to give, we're so glad you're looking. Every single person who shows up makes what we do possible.

🎭 No theater experience required πŸ’› All commitment levels welcome πŸ“ Serving the Auburn/Opelika area & beyond

Open Shifts & Show Tasks

These are the hands-on, one-time (or once-per-show) ways to pitch in. Browse what's open and grab a slot β€” it's that easy. Tasks are organized by show and general theater needs.

Spring Production
Every Brilliant Thing

Help us bring this moving, funny, and deeply human story to life. Front of house, backstage, event support β€” there's something for everyone.

Front of House Backstage Setup & Strike
Upcoming Production
Farce of Nature

A delightfully chaotic comedy that needs an equally wonderful crew. See what tasks are open and claim your spot in the madness.

Front of House Backstage Setup & Strike
Anytime
General Volunteer Jobs

Not show-specific, but just as essential. Office help, event support, outreach tasks, and more β€” a good list to bookmark and check back on.

Admin Events Outreach Ongoing

Join a Team Behind the Scenes

These dedicated crews make every production happen. No theater experience needed β€” just a willingness to show up, learn, and get your hands a little dirty (sometimes literally).

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Tech Crew

Lighting, sound, and the technical magic that transforms a stage. Learn as you go β€” our tech leads love teaching curious people.

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Set Construction

Build the world the actors live in. From framing walls to finish painting β€” if you like working with your hands, this crew is your home.

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Audience Risers

Join our team that will be called on when risers need to be moved, set up etc, throughout the season. Not obligated each time, but you'll be one of our "experts"

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Front of House

The warm welcome every audience member gets starts with you. Ushering, ticketing, concessions, and making people feel at home.

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Roles That Shape What AACT Becomes

These aren't just volunteer slots β€” they're the sustained, behind-the-scenes work that makes the whole thing run. Each role is unpaid and asks for roughly 1–2 years of involvement. You'll become a real part of the AACT family.

βœ‰οΈ E-Newsletter Editor
οΉ€ ~4–6 hrs/month Β· 1–2 yr commitment
What You'll Do
  • Send AACT's monthly e-newsletter using an established template β€” content and dates are supplied by the team
  • Pull together show announcements, volunteer spotlights, and community stories from what's already been gathered
  • Make light edits for tone and readability, then hit send
  • Maintain the subscriber list and keep the newsletter platform running smoothly
Your Impact

You are the voice that keeps our community connected between curtain calls. When patrons open their inbox and feel excited about what's coming next at AACT β€” that's you.

πŸ’» Website Manager
οΉ€ ~2–4 hrs/month Β· 1–2 yr commitment
What You'll Do
  • Respond to time-sensitive update requests when new shows are announced or ticketing goes live β€” turnaround windows can be short
  • Keep show info, cast lists, and ticketing links current throughout the season
  • Upload photos, bios, and content provided by the production team
  • Flag broken links or outdated content β€” fixes are always welcome but not always urgent
  • Suggest small improvements to navigation and user experience over time
Your Impact

Our website is often the very first impression someone gets of AACT. When it's current and easy to use β€” more people buy tickets, more people volunteer, more people fall in love with what we do.

The schedule is irregular β€” some weeks nothing at all, others a quick burst of updates. Comfort with WordPress is helpful; we'll orient you on our Elementor-based setup.

πŸ“ Grant Support
οΉ€ ~1–3 hrs/month Β· twice-yearly workday
What You'll Do
  • Support AACT's grant writer by gathering and organizing content for grant applications
  • After each production, collect the key show data and documentation needed for grant reports
  • Assist with formatting, proofreading, and preparing grant materials for submission
  • Work directly with Andrea, AACT's grant writer, as a dedicated assistant
Your Impact

Grants directly fund the sets, costumes, and productions that bring our community together. Keeping that reporting accurate and on time is what makes the next round of funding possible.

πŸ’› Donor Relations Volunteer
οΉ€ ~1 hr/month Β· 1–2 yr commitment
What You'll Do
  • Help draft thank-you letters and acknowledgment communications for donors
  • Assist with AACT's annual fundraising campaign β€” outreach, follow-up, and stewardship
  • Maintain donor records and ensure contacts are current in our system
  • Support the board in cultivating relationships with community patrons
Your Impact

Donors are the quiet backbone of everything we produce. When they feel seen, thanked, and connected to AACT's mission β€” they give again. And that generosity shows up on stage.

🎨 Graphic Designer
οΉ€ ~1 show or event per year Β· flexible commitment
What You'll Do
  • Create all visual materials for one AACT production per year β€” poster, playbill cover, social graphics, and printed program
  • Design flyers or promotional materials for a fundraiser or special event as your schedule allows
  • Receive creative direction from the director and marketing team at the start of each project
  • Keep designs consistent with AACT's established brand and visual style
Your Impact

Theater is a visual art form β€” and the way we present ourselves before the curtain rises matters. Your designs are what make someone stop scrolling, pick up a flyer, or decide to buy a ticket.

🎬 Video & Slideshow Volunteer
οΉ€ ~3 hrs/show Β· flexible commitment
What You'll Do
  • Compile cast photos and show highlights into a post-show slideshow for social media and community sharing
  • Create one end-of-season recap slideshow celebrating the year's productions and the people who made them happen
  • Produce short video content for social media and website promotion
Your Impact

In a world of short-form video, this role is one of our most visible. The reels and slideshows you create reach people who have never set foot in our theater β€” and some of them walk through our doors because of exactly that.

πŸ“ Archivist
οΉ€ ~2–4 hrs/month Β· 1–2 yr commitment
What You'll Do
  • Follow a clear, established process to collect programs, photos, and records from each production
  • Build and maintain a digital archive accessible to the board and future volunteers
  • Coordinate with directors and photographers after each show to gather materials
  • Help tell AACT's history for grant applications and community outreach
Your Impact

AACT has been part of this community for over two decades. You make sure we never forget where we came from β€” and that future generations can look back and see how it all began.

Not ready to commit β€” but don't want to miss out?

Join our volunteer email list and we'll reach out when new needs pop up β€” show by show, season by season. No spam, no pressure. Just a friendly heads-up when there's a good fit for you.

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What you'll hear about:

We only email when we have something real to share.

  • New show shift openings on SignUpGenius
  • Ongoing roles that open up through the year
  • Special events and one-day volunteer opportunities
  • AACT news, show announcements, and behind-the-scenes updates
  • Audition notices and calls for specific skills
Sign Me Up β†’

Things people ask us

Do I need theater experience?

Not at all. Most of our volunteers come from professional backgrounds β€” writing, design, tech, nonprofit work, construction β€” and bring skills that are just as essential as anything you'd learn backstage. If you're curious, capable, and kind, you belong here.

Are these roles paid?

These are unpaid volunteer positions. What you get in return is harder to put a price on β€” a front-row seat to the work, a community that genuinely values your time, and the knowledge that what you're doing matters to this town. AACT is a nonprofit that runs entirely on the generosity of people like you.

What does a 1–2 year commitment actually mean?

It means we're asking you to stay for the long haul β€” ideally through at least one full production season. We invest real time in getting you oriented and connected, and in return we ask for consistency. That said, we're humans first. Life happens and we'll always talk through it.

Can I do more than one role?

Yes β€” and some of our best volunteers do. We just ask that you're honest with yourself about capacity. A fully present one-role volunteer means more to us than a stretched-thin two-role one.

What happens after I fill out the interest form?

Someone from our team will reach out within a week to set up a short, informal conversation. No audition, no interview β€” just a chance to get to know each other and make sure it's a great fit on both sides.

I don't see anything that fits me right now. Can I still help?

Absolutely. Join our volunteer list above and tell us what you're good at. We'll find a place for you β€” whether it's one show or something we haven't even thought of yet.

Still not sure where you fit?

Just reach out. We'd genuinely love to hear from you β€” no commitment required, just a conversation.

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