how do i become a usher at a broadway theatre?

[musicaltheatreman2]

I want a part-time job as a usher at a broadway theatre. what do i need to do to make this happen? thank you

[ljay889]

I don't believe it's something that you can just apply for.

[Patash]

Well, according to some posts here the first thing you must do is spend a lot of time studying at RUDE school, and you'd better be good at it.

[bwaylvsong]

You have to have an "in"- some sort of connection.

[SondheimFan5]

There's a union.

[uncageg]

Musicaltheatreman, tried to send you a PM regarding this but you don't accept them.

[dreamz]

What you have to do is send your resume to the three organizations Jujamcyn,
Shubert, and Nederlander. You can find the addresses online.

[DrMark]

Practice, practice, practice!

No, wait. That's how you get to Carnegie Hall. Nevermind.

Good luck on the job hunt! Remember to be nice and smile (but not before they hire you. They don't hire people who are nice and smile!)

[bobs3]

SondheimFan5 is correct. Broadway theatre ushers are union members. You basically have to know someone (or even better, be related to someone) in the union and get a referral for union membership.

Have you seen some of those theatre ushers? There are a good number of them who are in their 70s and 80s and have been around so long they have soured on the job. The younger ushers (under 40) seem to be much friendlier.

[Dollypop]

Contact Jane2. She ushers at a big Off Bwy house and might be able to help.

[dreamz]

I work at a Broadway house send your resume to the 3 companies first. You don't join the union until you've worked a number of shows.

[uncageg]

Dolly, I was going to suggest that house t the op also.

To the op, open your pm and I will give you the info. Not e-mailing your private account.

[MTVMANN]

Is it really THAT difficult to become an usher on Broadway?

[HeyMrMusic]

Just like any other gig on Broadway, you have to know someone, be in a union, have an "in"... If it were that easy to do it, don't you think more people would do it if only to see free theatre?

[ahhrealmonsters]

It's not *that* hard. I know several people who usher at Broadway houses. While you do have to join the union, it's not as hard as getting into AEA. Playbill.com occasionally posts usher job listings, so look out for those.

[Jane2]

Yes, all the advice you've gotten in this thread is correct. There's really nothing else to suggest. Of course, ushering in an off broadway house is different.

[MamasDoin'Fine]

Whats the money like?

[Jane2]

to the op-If you google the topic, you'll find several sites which will be helpful, including Playbill.com. I think you'll get all the info you need that way!

[dramamama611]

Isn't more like seeing free SHOW - over and over and over? Arent' ushers TYPICALLY in the same theater most of the time?

[broadwaydevil]

If you usher on Broadway you're probably not doing it to see a free show. If that's your whole purpose, you'll be quite bored seeing the same "free show" for years if it has a long run. I can't think of any show I'd ever want to see that many times.

[sephyr]

This would be a really fun job. I would love to do it in the future. And you know what? I don't think I would get tired of the show because it would be fun to see what changes during the run.

[HeyMrMusic]

I know some ushers who rotate shows based on the theatre company they work for.

[PopAria]

It's always fun to see mess ups on stage as an usher... Most fun when actors stumble over lines and dance moves... Those are great memories.
I used to dread going to Mary Poppins every single show. You memorize everything- the lines, the dancing, the vocal parts, the instrumentation... It can be fun, but it's still a job.
You just learn to tune everything out after a while.

Being part of broadway is special and it's a job I hope to keep for a while (as a second job, I don't recommend this as a first job to anyone) But go apply to those three companies mentioned above. Also, The new Amsterdam always needs ushers.

[dreamz]

Ushers make alittle under $50 per show. The money is good for the work you do. Nowadays you do not need to know someone to get it. Its not like years ago.

[finebydesign]

The best part of being an usher is the union. You become eligible for all types of great old-school benefits like pensions. I say go for it.

The best "in" I know is apply directly for a merchandising job.