Volunteer
Since 1975, the Goodspeed Guild has been the volunteer arm of Goodspeed Musicals, providing services to artists, patrons, and staff while offering its members the opportunity to become part of the behind-the-scenes activities at Goodspeed.
Volunteer opportunities for Guild members are listed below. We encourage you to peruse these opportunities and sign up for any that pique your interest and work with your schedule. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 860-873-8664 or at goodspeedguild@goodspeed.org.
Join The Goodspeed Guild
Goodspeed Guild annual membership is $25 for individuals, $35 for households, and $15 for students, and includes invitations to Guild events and the monthly newsletter.
Further information about membership and the Guild can be obtained by calling 860-873-8664 or by email at goodspeedguild@goodspeed.org.
Please click below to download a Goodspeed Guild application.
Volunteer Committees
The Guild's core responsibilities are listed below. Members are encouraged to sign up for committees that interest them and fit into their schedules.
Support House Management during matinee performances at The Goodspeed in East Haddam and The Terris in Chester. Goodspeed will provide a vest and name tag; we request that you wear a white top and black pants or skirt, so you are easily identified as Goodspeed personnel. When the performance starts, you are welcome to stop by the Box Office to request a complimentary ticket for that performance, if available; seating is not guaranteed.
- GREETERS: Welcome and assist patrons at the theatre entrance starting 1.25 hours before the performances; and at the front doors or at the Goodspeed by the River tent Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- USHERS: Stuff inserts in the programs before the audience arrives. Help patrons find their seats, hand out programs, and see to their comfort prior to the performance.
Commitment: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday matinee performances, based on the show’s performance schedule
- CHANGEOVER: Prepare and deliver baked goods to sustain the Goodspeed Opera House crew during the week of changeover between productions.
Commitment: goodies can be dropped off at any time during the change-over week. - COMPANY HOSPITALITY: Provide meals/snacks for the cast and staff at key points during the season. Commitment: varies
- GARDENING: Assist with seasonal gardening and floral projects, including selecting, planting, and maintaining annuals in planters and window boxes during the season.
Commitment: varies. - GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE TOURS: Docents are stationed throughout the Goodspeed Opera House for behind-the-scenes Saturday tours for the public; special tours for students and other private groups are also scheduled at other times.
Commitment: 11:00 am -1:00 pm on the first Saturday of the month, June through December; other tours scheduled as needed
- OFFICE ASSISTANCE: Assist Goodspeed’s administrative staff with the preparation of mass mailings and other office projects.
Commitment: As needed Monday-Friday between 10:00am and 3:00pm - LIBRARY: Assist with general library functions, including sorting, shelving, and retrieval of musical collections under the direction of a Goodspeed staff member.
Commitment: As needed Monday-Friday between 10:00am and 3:00pm
DRIVERS: Support Company Management by providing rides for actors and creative staff between the Old Saybrook train station and other destinations. Your proximity to East Haddam, Chester, or Old Saybrook is an asset. Your mileage can be submitted for reimbursement.
Commitment: as needed based on artists’ requests.
The Guild members receive a monthly newsletter to advise them of the upcoming activities which volunteers will be needed. The Guild schedules social events for the members which include luncheons and Opera House educational events.
We look forward to meeting you!