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Volunteer with Playhouse 395

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to get involved in the community and connect with others who share a love for the arts? Join the incredible team of volunteers at Playhouse 395, the heart of community theater in the Owens Valley!

Becoming a volunteer is easy—just fill out the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch soon. Whether you’re interested in backstage work, front-of-house roles, or helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for everyone.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteers are the driving force behind everything we do. Since our founding, more than 1,000 individuals have contributed their time and talents to support our productions—averaging 90 hours per volunteer per show. That’s over 90,000 hours dedicated to bringing high-quality theater to the Eastern Sierra!

Our Volunteers Help With:

Costume Design & Fabrication

Set Design, Painting & Construction

Sound & Lighting Crew

Stage Crew & Cast Management

Hair & Makeup

Ushers & Box Office

Ticket & Refreshment Sales

Photography & Videography

Theater Decorating

Publicity & Fundraising

Explore Volunteer Opportunities at Playhouse 395

Discover how you can get involved and make a difference behind the scenes or in the spotlight. Learn more about our current volunteer roles in community theater and find the perfect way to share your talents with Playhouse 395 and the Owens Valley arts community.

  • Ushers & Box Office

    Be one of the friendly faces welcoming our guests! Box office and usher volunteers not only help create a great experience for patrons—they also get to watch the show for free on the night they work. Just choose your preferred performance night, then enjoy the show from seats reserved for our volunteers.

  • Our stunning productions wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our behind-the-scenes team. From building sets and crafting costumes to managing lighting, sound, and scene changes, these volunteers bring each show to life. No previous experience required—just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

  • Interested in learning how to direct? The newly formed Director’s Workshop, led by longtime Playhouse director Martha Reynolds, welcomes individuals from all backgrounds—no theater experience necessary!

    Participants will explore a curated list of plays (or bring their own suggestions) and learn the fundamentals of directing. Scripts discussed in the workshop may be considered for future productions. Whether you read a few scripts or dozens, your input is welcomed and valued. Workshops are open weekly during production seasons.