Join Our Volunteer Corps

The heart of every
great night at the GMA

Between the doors and the downbeat, our ushers set the tone. Thirty-plus neighbors who love live music, love this building, and love making folks feel at home from the moment they step inside.

30–35
Active Volunteers
Every
Show, All Year
1939
A Texas Tradition
Why We Need You

A warm welcome is part of the show.

The first person a guest meets at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium isn't the headliner — it's an usher. A friendly hello at the door, a program in the hand, a smile that says glad you're here. That's the memory folks carry home.

Our volunteer team of 30 to 35 makes every performance possible. They're retirees and teachers, longtime locals and brand-new neighbors, music lovers and history buffs — all sharing one Saturday night at a time in the room where Elvis once played.

On Show Nights

What our ushers do

One

Greet every guest

Meet folks at the door with a smile, hand out programs, and make first-timers feel like regulars.

Two

Take tickets

Scan and tear tickets at the entrance — the small ritual that turns a plan into a night out.

Three

Help find seats

Walk guests to their row, point out restrooms and the concession stand, keep the aisles calm before the lights dim.

the best part
Four

Watch the show — free

Once the house is settled, you slip into an open seat and enjoy the performance on us. Every show, every time.

Who Can Volunteer

If you love a good show,
you're already qualified.

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. No performing arts background needed — just a warm demeanor, a reliable calendar, and comfort on your feet for a few hours at a time.

Whether you can help at one show a month or one show a week, there's a spot for you on the crew.

  • i.
    Age 16 and up
    Younger volunteers welcome with a parent or guardian on the same shift.
  • ii.
    Friendly and dependable
    Show up on time, smile at strangers — that's really the whole handbook.
  • iii.
    Comfortable on your feet
    Shifts are typically 3–4 hours, mostly standing and walking the lobby.
  • iv.
    Weeknights and weekends
    Most shows run evenings; call times are usually about an hour before curtain.
What You Get In Return

More than a thank-you.

Free
Every Performance

Enjoy the show at no cost the nights you work.

Community
A Real Crew

Friendships forged in the lobby and the aisles, night after night.

Legacy
Since 1939

You're carrying on a Texas tradition that's over eighty years strong.

Ready to Join Us?

Come stand at our doors.

Send us a short note and we'll be in touch about next steps. Tell us a little about yourself, when you can help, and any questions on your mind. We'd love to meet you.

Volunteer Coordinator
Greenville Municipal Auditorium
boxoffice@greenvilletx.gov
(903) 457-3179
2821 Washington St., Greenville, TX 75401

See you at the door.