Theatre is for everyone!
Our Volunteers are priceless -
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much!”
Meet great people
Be a part of a team
Fellowship and connectivity
Learn new skills
Explore creativity
Build self-confidence
Training and support
Sense of accomplishment by bringing a production to life
Make a positive impact on our Ashe County mountain community!
WHY VOLUNTEERS LOVE COMMUNITY THEATRE
Free or discounted tickets, based on seating availability
Social events & cast parties
A fun, supportive community!
Possible Perks
Some roles are build-only
Some are show-week only
Some are a few hours a week
Leadership roles and “show crunch times” - more often….it can be fast-paced and intense, but we love it!
We work around your availability when we can.
Time Commitment
HOW IT
ALL FITS
TOGETHER
Producer → Makes it possible.
Designers (Set, Light, Sound) → Shapes the world.
Builders & Painters → Brings it to life.
Backstage Crew → Keeps things moving.
Technicians → Create the look with costumes and makeup.
Front of the House → Makes every night run smoothly.
Directors → Brings the show to life.
Our Patrons and Mountain Community → Make it all happen!
Help us better understand how you would like to contribute your skills and talents. If you are interested in becoming an ACLT Volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Questionnaire and we will be in touch with you very soon!
Community Service Hours
Are you a high school or college student who needs to obtain Community Service Hours? Come Join Us! There are many volunteer opportunities to do so. Meet new people and learn new skills. Please complete the ACLT Volunteer Application and we will get back to you soon!
If you have specific questions about volunteering, please email info@ashecountylittletheatre.org.
Did you know that Ashe County has a county-wide volunteer opportunity website? Ashe County Little Theatre lists our volunteer shifts here and we invite you to create an account and sign up for volunteer shifts online!
Join the Cast
Click on a show below to learn more and submit your audition form.
There’s a moment, just before the lights go down, where everything feels like magic. The anticipation in the air, the hush over the crowd, the flicker of a spotlight—these things don’t just happen. They are built, piece by piece, by a small army of community theatre volunteers who give their time, talents, and entire hearts to make the show go on.Community theatre volunteers are driven by love. Love for theatre, yes. But also love for the people it brings together. There’s a unique kind of joy in giving your time to something bigger than yourself. A joy in knowing you helped create a space where stories are told, laughter is shared, and sometimes, lives are changed. To every community theatre volunteer reading this: you are not background. You are the story. You are the glue that holds the production together, the heartbeat of every play and musical. Your commitment, your kindness, your generosity—it matters. It uplifts. It transforms.”
-Chris Peterson