PALACE THEATER SEEKS TOUR GUIDES

The Palace Theater in Waterbury is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to volunteer as tour guides as part of the theater’s Ambassadors program. The venue’s historical backstage tours have grown in popularity over the past year and more tour guides are needed to meet the demand. Recruitment meetings for the program will be held at the theater, 100 East Main Street in Waterbury, on Tuesday, Aug. 24 and Monday, Aug. 31, at 5:30p.m.

The Palace Theater Ambassadors are a specially trained group of engaging volunteers well versed in the theater’s history, architectural design and entertaining anecdotal information. On the first Friday of every month and on select weekend and weekdays throughout the year, the theater’s tour guides work as a team to facilitate guided tours of the historic venue to members of the public. Tours are conducted at various times throughout the week, but primarily in the daytime and afternoon hours.

Volunteers interested in participating in the program must be at least 18 years of age and have good public speaking and people skills, in addition to being physically able to move with ease on a walking tour that includes stairs. In addition to speaking in front of large groups, the ability to thinking on one’s feet is also a valuable asset. Volunteer hours are flexible based on tour schedules and the individual’s availability, but each shift requires a minimum two-hour time commitment on average.

Individuals interested in joining the Ambassadors program are asked to sign-up for one of the informational meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 24 or Monday, Aug. 31, by contacting Palace Marketing Associate Brian Kimmey at 203.346.2012 or kimmey@palacetheaterct.org. After the initial meeting, those interested in becoming a tour guide will be required to attend subsequent training sessions prior to becoming an official Palace Ambassador.

ABOUT THE PALACE THEATER

The Palace’s primary purpose is to revitalize the Greater Waterbury community through the presentation of the performing arts and educational initiatives in collaboration with area cultural and educational institutions. Its mission is to To preserve and operate the historic Palace Theater as a performing arts center and community gathering place that provides a focal point of cultural activity and educational outreach for diverse audiences.

For more information, visit: www.palacetheaterct.org.

The Palace Theater gratefully acknowledges support by Comcast, Crystal Rock, Webster Bank, Bank of America, City of Waterbury, CT DECD Office of Tourism, ION Bank, Waterbury Hospital, Republican-American, and WATR Radio.

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