Ushers: Signing Up for the Fall and Winter Opera Season

As a heads-up for what to expect for signing up and the scheduling of the Fall and Winter opera performances, I wanted to offer a brief explanation.

We will be mailing AND emailing the sign-up packet out to the roster so that it arrives to you by July 15.  In that packet will be an explanation on the new approach we're taking, how to fill out the form, and when the deadline is for submitting the form back to the Opera.  Final schedules will not be mailed, but will be emailed and posted to the blog.  Those few ushers who do not receive email or use the Internet will be given their schedule over the phone.

I am trying to make the process as simple as possible.  I want to avoid all of the confusion of last season and give you a full schedule in August so that you can plan accordingly for the Fall and Winter.  I believe we have created a system that will be easy for you to work in and one that is laid out simply and efficiently.  There will be no small-print spreadsheets, no downloading of PDFs, no last minute release of schedules, and no time-sheets to submit.

To further explain about time-sheets: ushers will be credited the hours for the operas they work.  I will work closely with House Management to see who went home early and who did not show up so that an accurate accounting of your hours is taken.  You should keep your own accounting so that when I show you your hours, we can talk about any discrepancies that may show up.

Everyone was just fantastic last year considering all of the bumps in the road.  Please be assured that my primary goal this season is to make your experience easy and hassle free.

Here is the schedule for signing up:

July 15: Sign-up packets arrive via snail-mail and email
July 15-July 29: Sign-up period
July 30-August 9: Scheduling period
August 12: Fall and Winter opera schedules released

Ushers: July through November Rental Schedules

The schedules for rental events in the theater from July through November have been emailed and posted.

Here are the events which correspond to the dates on the schedule:

July 13 - Balalaika and Domra Association of America Concert
August 17 - Carreno Dance Festival
September 13 & 14 - Artist Series (These dates may change to 14 & 15.  In that case, those who are scheduled for the 13th will work the 15th as available.  I will keep you posted on this.)
September 21 - Fred Astaire Dance Studio (This date may change to October 6.  If you are not available for October 6, please let me know.)
October 12 - Sarasota Orchestra
November 22 & 23 - Sarasota Ballet

If you have any questions, please contact Scott.