{"id":92,"date":"2020-06-29T21:15:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T01:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/productionhandbook\/chapter\/usher\/"},"modified":"2020-09-14T21:40:54","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T01:40:54","slug":"usher","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/productionhandbook\/chapter\/usher\/","title":{"raw":"USHER","rendered":"USHER"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"usher\">\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt; margin-right: 7.1pt;\">All First Year Actor, Dance and Production students are required to be an <strong>USHER <\/strong>on School performances. The importance of being a responsible <strong>USHER <\/strong>should not be under-estimated: an <strong>USHER <\/strong>is usually the first person a patron sees when entering the theatre.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt;\">Good Front of House representation is crucial to the promotion of any venue or production.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt;\">The <strong>USHER <\/strong>carries out his or her duties under the direction of the <strong>FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER<\/strong>, and is scheduled by the <strong>HEAD OF AUDIENCE RELATIONS<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt;\">The responsibilities of the <strong>USHER <\/strong>may include, but not be limited to:<\/p>\r\n<strong>TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Checks the ushering schedule<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensures availability to usher for scheduled performances<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arranges for a replacement and reports the change to the <strong>HEAD <\/strong><strong>OF AUDIENCE RELATIONS<\/strong>, in the event of a conflict<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>ON THE NIGHT OF THE PERFORMANCE<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Dresses in appropriate clothing, generally white tops and dark pants or skirts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Brings a flashlight<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Arrives at the PR Office 90 minutes prior to curtain<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Checks in with the <strong>HEAD <\/strong><strong>OF AUDIENCE RELATIONS <\/strong>(or designated PR Supervisor) and the <strong>FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Receives job assignments, which may include ticket taking, program distribution, concession work, crowd control, backstage security or stage\/exit guarding<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Asks questions if unsure of job duties<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensures familiarity with the venue, including washrooms, wheelchair access, coat check, telephones, concession table and fire exits<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reports any disturbance or patron concern to the <strong>FRONT OF HOUSE<\/strong> <strong>MANAGER<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Understands specifically assigned emergency procedures; asks questions if unsure of role in emergency situations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is aware of who is designated as First Aid provider<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>AFTER THE PERFORMANCE<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Checks in with the <strong>FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER <\/strong>prior to leaving for the night<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Is responsible for prompt attendance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is responsible for ensuring a replacement is confirmed, if unable to be present<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt; margin-right: 29.4pt;\">This information is intended as a guideline only. It is not intended to replace the required reading or research in your area, or information gained in the classroom.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt;\">The demands of this position, and the hours worked, will vary with each production.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt;\">THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION MAY BE ALTERED WITHOUT NOTICE BY THE RESIDENT STAFF AND FACULTY<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"usher\">\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt; margin-right: 7.1pt;\">All First Year Actor, Dance and Production students are required to be an <strong>USHER <\/strong>on School performances. 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