Volunteer at Bremerton Community Theatre
Be part of the magic!
Theatre doesn't happen onstage alone.
At Bremerton Community Theatre, volunteers are an essential part of every production. From welcoming patrons through our doors to building sets, running backstage, serving drinks, taking photographs, and creating the world our actors inhabit, our volunteers make the theatre experience possible.
Whether you've been volunteering for years or have never volunteered at a theatre before, there's a place for you at BCT.
You don't need to know everything about theatre. You don't need years of experience. What you bring—your time, enthusiasm, skills, curiosity, and willingness to help—is what matters.
And there's something in it for you, too. You'll meet people, learn new skills, become part of a creative community, and see theatre from a perspective most audience members never experience.
As a thank-you for completing a volunteer commitment for a production, you'll receive a complimentary ticket to see a performance.
New to volunteering at BCT? Start here.
We're delighted you're interested in volunteering!
If you have not volunteered with BCT before, please complete our Volunteer Application Form before signing up for a volunteer shift.
The application isn't an audition or a test. It simply helps us get to know you, learn about your interests and experience, and find volunteer opportunities that are a good fit.
Ready to get started?
Please complete and submit an Volunteer Application Form. Once we've received your application, we'll be in touch about next steps and available opportunities.
Join us in creating unforgettable theatre experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Bremerton Community Theatre family!
FRONT OF HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES
If you’re interested in helping us with one of our front-of-house positions, such as ushering, ticket-taking, hospitality, or sales, and have already submitted an Volunteer Application Form, please sign up using the sign-up button below. We are accepting volunteers for the remaining shows of the season.
Hospitality — Prepares and serves refreshments during intermission using established procedures. Having a valid Kitsap Public Health Food Handler’s Card is not required, but preferred.
House Manager — The House Manager oversees front-of-house operations to ensure a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable experience for patrons. Responsibilities include coordinating ushers and other front-of-house volunteers, greeting patrons, assisting with seating and accessibility needs, monitoring the audience area, and addressing patron questions or concerns. The House Manager also coordinates with the box office and production team to ensure the house is ready for each performance and opens and closes according to schedule. Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills are helpful. No theatre experience is necessary—just a friendly attitude and a willingness to help!
Day Box Office — Thurdays and/or Fridays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Performs sale of tickets at the window, answers the telephone, takes reservations, and answers questions from our patrons. Some computer skills and knowledge of web-based ticketing is required. Training is provided. References required. Background check may be required.
Showtime Box Office Manager — Responsible for preparing the box office for the scheduled performance. Prepares the banks for those stations that handle money. Resolves any ticketing issues and sales not handled by the shift box office staff. The box office manager reconciles the performance receipts. Some computer skills and knowledge of web-based ticketing is required. References required. Background check may be required.
Showtime Box Office — Performs sale of tickets at the window for the scheduled performance as well as completing reserved ticket sales. Training is provided. References required. Background check may be required.
Ticket Scanner/Will Call Desk — Scans tickets as the patrons arrive and handles the Will Call tickets for the performance.
Ushers — Assists patrons in locating their seats and such facilities as rest rooms and water fountains.
Raffle Desk — Performs the sale of raffle tickets.
Bartender — Readies the bar, prepares beverages and snacks from a limited selection, performs bar sales and end-of-shift paperwork. Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) is required by law for persons who serve, mix, sell, or supervise the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption. If interested, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator for information about the course and reimbursement of fees.
ON-STAGE and BACKSTAGE OPPORTUNITIES
We are always on the lookout for new creative talent. If you have experience in live theater we're most interested in hearing from you. If you have a yearning to learn about a particular aspect of live theater many of our seasoned players and creative talent are pleased to teach what they know to an eager student.
Actors — You know who you are; we present at least 7 productions each year in our venues with varying requirements for each. Our Audition page presents the latest available information. More information is available at AACT.
Director — The work of the director is central to the production of a play, since it is the director who sets the vision for the production for everyone involved. More information is available at AACT.
Backstage/Technical crew — We're always looking for people to work as stagehands moving props, help with the lights and sound, or run the curtains. If you’re interested in working backstage and are not afraid of the dark this is the job for you. We also need people with electrician and computer skills.
Set Building — BCT has many different productions it puts on every year and each show must have a set or props built. If you can operate power tools, hand tools, or can paint, this job is perfect for you.
Costumers/Prop Gatherers — Every BCT production must have costumes and props! If you can sew, by hand or with a sewing machine, can follow a pattern, or are just in love with sewing then this is the job for you! Or if you like browsing the local thrift stores and yard sales this is the spot for you.
Assorted Skills
Photographer — BCT needs people to take pictures of every production and all of our special events for publicity. If you have a camera, and a passion for photography, this is the job for you!
Grounds Maintenance — Do you like to garden? If so this may be the perfect job for you. BCT needs to maintain its gardens and grounds and needs your help.