Become a Lyric Baltimore Volunteer

As a Lyric Baltimore volunteer, you must be a dedicated and committed individual who wants to enrich the lives of others in the community.  Volunteers are asked to serve as ambassadors of the Lyric Foundation, supporting the Lyrics mission, objectives and operations of our beautiful historic theater as well as a support role in our educational efforts.  

Volunteer Usher Responsibilities

  • Volunteer Ticket takers and Ushers enjoy interacting with the general public and must be willing to assist in an emergency and have a passion for live entertainment.   Ticket takers and Ushers join us before each performance begins and are asked to stay throughout the show to scan tickets, distribute programs, assist guests to their seats, and answer questions. We also ask Volunteers to greet and welcome patrons as they enter and thank customers for attending an event as they leave the facility.  We encourage our volunteers to commit to 2 shifts per month, or more, if willing.
  • You must arrive 90+ minutes before a performance to assist with pre-show preparation and attend the front of house pre-how meeting
  • Interact with and proactively approach patrons
  • Assist the Front of House Manager and/or Manager on Duty with various duties, including but not limited to rare emergencies
  • Utilize email to manage scheduling and communicate with Front of House Manager/Volunteer Coordinator

 

* Please note: All communication is done via email. Familiarity with and access to a computer to manage schedules is essential. A direct phone number is also required in case of schedule changes or cancellations.

Volunteer Usher Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Navigate and climb stairs
  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Read and scan tickets
  • Be courteous, friendly and
  • Work in semi-darkness

Interested In Volunteering?

To get to know you a bit better and to see where in our organization you would benefit, we ask you to answer the following questions and send to Info@mdlyric.org:

Name__________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________

Birthdate_______________ Are you currently employed? ______  

If so, where do you work, and how long have you been employed there?

Do you have an educational background?  If so, in what role________________

_________________________________________________________________

Have you ever volunteered_____ If yes, where and how long?

  1. Location_______________________________   How Long _______
  2. Location_______________________________   How Long _______
  3. Location ______________________________   How Long _______

How often do you volunteer now?  _______________________________

What are your hobbies? __________________________________________

Upcoming Events

Tuesday | Mar 24, 2026

Lyric Baltimore's Dream Big Celebration

Event Starts 7:00 PM
Mar 28 - 29, 2026

Gary Owen

No Hard Feelings Tour - Low Ticket Alert!

Apr 11 - 12, 2026

Floetry Presents Say Yes The Tour

ft. Raheem DeVaughn with special guest Teedra Moses - Low Ticket Alert!

Saturday | Apr 18, 2026

Orchestra Noir

The Culture 2000 Tour

Event Starts 8:00 PM
Apr 24 - 25, 2026

Stavros Halkias

The Dreamboat Tour - Low Ticket Alert!

May 28 - 29, 2026

John Mulaney

Mister Whatever - Low Ticket Alert!

Friday | June 5, 2026

Planet K-Pop

The Ultimate K-Pop Tribute Concert

Event Starts 7:00 PM
Saturday | June 6, 2026

SOLD OUT: The Kevin Langue Show Live

Event Starts 7:30 PM
Tuesday | June 9, 2026

Indigo Girls

Event Starts 7:30 PM
Wednesday | June 10, 2026

DEVO

Mutate Don’t Stagnate

Event Starts 8:00 PM
Thursday | July 16, 2026

The Princess Concert

Event Starts 3:30 PM
Thursday | Sep 24, 2026

Anne Wilson

The Stars Tour

Event Starts 7:00 PM
Friday | Oct 9, 2026

Derrick Stroup

Running Hot Tour!

Event Starts 7:00 PM
Tuesday | Dec 1, 2026

Professor Brian Cox

Emergence World Tour

Event Starts 7:30 PM
Sunday | May 2, 2027

Swan Lake

Event Starts 7:00 PM