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Volunteer Opportunity HMH Shakespeare Festival 2024 – SHHH- if you volunteer you can attend for free

by | Jul 16, 2024 | General

Aloha Kakou,
I hope you are all having a wonderful and relaxing summer so far!
We have an exciting production coming up, Hawaii Shakespeare Festival once again partners with Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) to present Shakespeare’s sylvan comedy, “As You Like It” outdoors under the stars. Swaine Kaui, first time director with HSF, puts a Southern spin on Shakespeare’s cross-dressing rom-com, bringing the language and heightened manners to life in a fresh, exciting way. As You Like It stars Sorcha McCarrey as Rosalind,John D’aversa as Orlando, Christine Lamborn as Phoebe and Eden Lee Murray as Jacques.
The production will be held on multiple dates: August 9,10, 15, 16, and 17 onsite at Hawaiian Mission Houses. Grounds open at 5:30pm for Bring Your Own Picnic, Seating opens at 6:30pm, Performance begins at 7:30pm
We are looking to get volunteers to help with the following:
  • 4-5 Volunteers- Set Up -3:00pm
    Help with setting up chairs, tables, tents, etc. before the event
  • 2 Volunteers- Check-in and Registration -5:30pm-7:45pm
    Help with checking in guests, giving out wristbands, and programs.
  • 1 Volunteer- Usher – 5:30pm-7:45pm
    Make sure guests do not enter the seating area until 6:30pm and direct to other amenities such as bar, restrooms, gift shop etc.
  • 2 Volunteers-Bartenders -5:30pm-9:00pm
    Help with bar selling soda, wine, and beer (21+)
  • 4-5 Volunteers- Take Down -9:30pm
    Help with breaking down tents, tables, and chairs after the event
If you would like to help with this event, please email me the job and dates you would like to sign up for! We will be providing dinner and invite you to watch the program as well on the night you sign up to volunteer! 🙂
Please let me know if you have any questions about the event or volunteering! As always thank you so much for making events like these possible through your continued time and dedication to Hawaiian Mission Houses!
Mahalo nui loa!
Hokulani OfsthunSchool Programs and Volunteer Manager

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

553 S. King St.

Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone:  (808) 447-3918

Email: schoolprograms@missionhouses.org

Website:  www.missionhouses.org