ATC IN YOUR COMMUNITY

BE A PART OF BRINGING GREAT THEATRE TO LIFE

Becoming a volunteer at Arizona Theatre Company connects you with many who share the same passion for the arts.  Arizona Theatre Company Associates (ATCA) is a volunteer organization both in Tucson and Phoenix which supports ATC’s productions, educational programs, fiscal stability, and helps raise awareness of ATC throughout the community.   Many of the volunteer opportunities include ushering (exclusively in Tucson), assisting in the gift shop, assisting in the administration office, helping welcome our guest artists at the Meet and Greets and, most importantly, helping with our lavish fundraising events such as Drama Queens on the Green and Dudes, Dolls, and Divas.  These events raise funds specifically for education and outreach programs.  Please join the Associates and share your experience and talents!

Volunteering in Phoenix
by Judith Brooks, Chair of Phoenix ATC Associates
As chair of the Phoenix ATC Associates, I would like to thank past chairs, Zelda Faigen and Paul Green, along with the many dedicated volunteers for making the Phoenix ATCA such a successful endeavor.  I especially want to thank everyone for their support of the gift shop and Drama Queens on the Green.

With much sadness, one of our Associates, Ann Zam Rachlin passed away this July.  She was an integral part of our team and we will miss her.  Ann always had a smile for everyone that came across her path.  Her contribution was significant and vital to ATC’s and the Associates’ mission and accomplishments.  She was willing to take on any challenges and task set before her, always with a smile.  She enriched the personal being of anyone she connected with. We will truly miss her.

The 2008 Drama Queens on the Green event, to be held at the Phoenician on Sunday, March 16, promises to be the best yet, and an afternoon which will be long remembered. Delicious afternoon culinary treats, coupled with the treats of fashion, fun and fine dancing will all be part of the afternoon event. The outstanding Drama Queens committee guarantees you won't want to miss an event filled with festive surprises....mark you calendars now for 2 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2008 at the Phoenician Resort. Watch for more details. For further information or volunteer opportunities, contact Zelda Faigen at 602-957-9489 or bzfaigen@cox.net

Over the years the gift shop has grown thanks to many suggestions from patrons. We encourage you to continue to make those suggestions!  On September 29, 2007 from noon to 2:00 PM at the Herberger, we will be hosting a volunteer orientation for gift shop volunteers. For further information and RSVP contact Mary Robinson, at 602-618-1596 or mary.e.robinson@cox.net

The holidays are right around the corner. Holiday gift wrapping at Borders is always fun.
For further information contact Sheno Scott at 602-978-8758 or shenonso@hotmail.com

Volunteers are always appreciated and welcomed. If you wish to be a part of this wonderful group please contact: KC Skinner, 602.395.0125 or email:
skinnerkc@aol.com or Megan Strange at 602.256.6899 ext. 6302 or email mstrange@ArizonaTheatre.org.

Volunteering in Tucson
by Mary Jo Ghory, M.D., Chair of Tucson ATC Associates
On Sunday, September 9, 2007 at the Temple of Music and Art, the Tucson ATC Associates will have their season kick-off event.  Light refreshments will begin at 3:00 pm and at 3:30 pm there will be an orientation for the ushers and a preview of volunteer opportunities for the 2007-2008 season.  Join us for the event and learn how to become a volunteer!

Activities for volunteers at the theatre include staffing the gift shop, helping with Meet and Greet events for the actors, preparing for the annual Gala and participating in the annual fashion show, Dudes, Dolls, and Divas.  Because ushering at the Temple of Music and Art is such a popular position, we have a waiting list, but would appreciate knowing of your interest in ushering.  Every summer, we invite those who are interested to participate in a training specially created for our ushers so you can be ready to fill any open spots.  In the past couple of years the volunteer group has grown impressively, and there are more and more chances now to support the theatre in many different ways. 

Last year’s Dudes, Dolls, and Divas was a huge success.  More information to come for the 2008 DDD! There is a lot of enthusiasm already in the planning of this year’s event in the spring.  Anyone interested in any of these volunteer opportunities should come to the kick-off event to get involved early.  For more information on how you can join Tucson ATC Associates, please contact us at 520.884.8210, ext. 8302 or by email: TucsonVolunteer@ArizonaTheatre.org

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