Be a part of our story. Be a volunteer.
Volunteers provide the support that makes it possible to create innovative productions of Shakespeare's works in Greater Milwaukee. Join the fun and make friends with some of the most talented artists in classical theatre! CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO AND HOW YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS HELP MILWAUKEE SHAKESPEARE.Volunteer Opportunities
To sign up for any of these opportunities, please email Noel Henebury-Farmer, Company Manager with your interests or call her at 414.747.9662 x 303!
UPAF Miller Lite Ride for the Arts
UPAF is seeking Volunteers from Milwaukee Shakespeare for pre-Ride assembly work, for in-person registration May 27-31, as well as on the day of the Ride, June 1. All of the pre-Ride volunteer shifts can be found on UPAF’s website, www.millerliteride.com, by going to “Volunteer” and clicking on “Click here to sign up for Pre-Ride shifts” which takes you to their Calendar. Click on the date you'd like to volunteer and fill out the simple form.
Also, Artistic Director Paula Suozzi and her family will be doing the ride as Team Shakespeare. If you like to bike, we’d love to have you on our team! Contact Noel if you are interested in riding.
Database Maintenance
With our ever-growing database, we always need help with data entry. If you love computers and you love details, come help us stay up to date on our audience communications! Weekly database projects are available – even on Saturdays and Sundays!
Scrapbooking Shakespeare
Do you enjoy scrapbooking? If so, then we need your help! We have reviews, photos, and memories that we need your help to archive!
Other administrative tasks include preparing guest information, monitoring auditions, and much more!
A BIG THANK YOU to the volunteers that provided the Twelfth Night supper for our cast at the Milwaukee Shakespeare Offices
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Volunteer Benefits
Our volunteers play an essential role in every Milwaukee Shakespeare production. To thank our volunteers, we have established a Volunteer Appreciation Program
Brand New Volunteer Ticket Program:
Support and Experience Milwaukee Shakespeare Productions for FREE!
For every 7 volunteer hours, receive 1ticket* to a Milwaukee Shakespeare production. This benefit includes volunteer hours served since July 2007. To redeem hours, check hours acquired so far, or for any questions, contact Milwaukee Shakespeare Company Manager Noel Henebury-Farmer at 414.747.9662 x 303 or email her.
Other benefits include:
- Invitations to interact with the Milwaukee Shakespeare casts and artistic staff
- Shakespeak, the Milwaukee Shakespeare newsletter
But the best benefit is knowing that you have helped us produce Shakespeare's works on the Milwaukee stage.
*Tickets redeemed with volunteer hours are for week nights only and are subject to availability.
*Ushering hours are excluded.
Season Opportunities
Throughout the season, we have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
If you are interested in any of the following options, please email Noel Henebury-Farmer, Company Manager.
Keep checking back for updated dates and additional opportunities.
- First Rehearsal — To kick-off our first rehearsal, we host a small reception for cast, crew and staff where introductions are made and designs are presented. Volunteers prepare and serve light snacks while getting to meet the actors and welcome them to Milwaukee Shakespeare.
- Welcome Baskets — Milwaukee Shakespeare provides welcome baskets to our visiting artists. Volunteers provide the items to fill these baskets (examples include food or drink items, gift cards/tickets, and items that are unique to Milwaukee).
- Airport Transport — Help us pick up the actors and designers at the airport or train and transport them to their lodgings
- Shakespeare Suppers — On days we have both student matinees and evening performances, we provide a meal for our cast and crew between shows. Volunteers prepare and serve the meal - a great opportunity to interact with our enthusiastic casts.
- Mailings — Subscription tickets, annual reports, invitations of all kinds be to be carefully assembled and mailed. Help us get our correspondence out the door on time!
- Facilities — We love to welcome our cast and crew to the first rehearsal with a clean rehearsal space. Come sweep, mop, wash coffee mugs, and visit with us as we anticipate the arrival of our new artists!