Volunteer - The Naples Players

Become a Volunteer @ TNP

When you volunteer with The Naples Players, you become part of our family and integral in making our quality productions possible. We are committed to providing you with a volunteer experience in which you will have fun, learn something new, and know that your time and talent are appreciated.

We have over 30 volunteer positions available throughout the year. No experience necessary, just an eagerness to be involved. 718 volunteers accrued more than 65,000 hours in 2022/2023, and we are thankful for every individual that comes to participate.

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CURRENT SEASON BENEFITS

Volunteers Working on a Current Production

Volunteer’s working on a specific production receive two complimentary tickets for the show their working on’s Preview Night performance at Community School of Naples @ TheatreZone, and one complimentary ticket for McSpadden Hall and Beverly Hall Preview Night performances & post-show reception (2 weeks prior subject to availability)

Volunteers with a Minimum of 25 Hours (70th Season ONLY)

One complimentary ticket to The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Community School of Naples @ TheatreZone’s Preview Night performance & post-show reception, McSpadden Hall and Beverly Hall Preview Night performances & post-show receptions (1 week prior subject to availability)

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers from the 2022/2023 Season with 250+ and 500+ hours

Receive recognization of hours in 70th season playbills
Volunteers with 250+ current season hours get 10% off classes
Volunteers with 500+ current season hours get 15% off classes

PRIOR SEASON BENEFITS

Volunteers With 500+ Hours from the Prior Season

Two complimentary tickets for The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Community School of Naples @ TheatreZone’s Preview Night & post-show reception, and one complimentary ticket for McSpadden Hall Preview Night performances & post-show receptions (2 weeks prior subject to availability)
Name recognition on TNP website

Volunteers With 250 – 499 Hours from the Prior Season

Two complimentary tickets for The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Community School of Naples @ TheatreZone’s Preview Night & post-show reception, and one complimentary ticket for McSpadden Hall Preview Night performances & post-show receptions (2 weeks prior subject to availability)
Name recognition on TNP website

Volunteers With 100+ Hours from the Prior Season

Receive one complimentary ticket to The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Community School of Naples @ TheatreZone’s Preview Night performance & post-show party (1 week prior subject to availability)

Ways to Volunteer

Actors & Actresses

Come audition for a show! All of our performers are volunteers, with each cast being a mix of veterans, newcomers, and novices.

Click here to learn more, and sign up for auditions!

Backstage Crew

Audio assistant (A2), backstage and running crew, dressers, fly rail, light board operator, spotlight operator…the behind-the-scenes opportunities are endless!

Costume Shop

Assist with repairs, alterations, sewing, ironing, steaming, buttons, hems…you name it! All of our costumes for every performance are made on site!

Open Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Naples United Church of Christ

5200 Crayton Rd, Naples, FL 34103

Scene Shop

Lend a hand with set construction, demolition, painting and the occasional prop fabrication.. Get your hands dirty and have fun doing it!

Open Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Scene Shop Warehouse

1719 Trade Center Way, Naples, FL, 34109

Ushers

Greet patrons, take tickets, work concessions, hand out programs and point out seats. Be the first friendly face patrons see and experience!

Wednesday & Thursday – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Friday & Saturday – 6:30 – 10:30 pm

Sunday matinees – 12:30 – 4:30 pm

**Location varies on show

Volunteer Recognition

Lifetime Achievement Award recipients

The Lifetime Achievement Award is the most prestigious award TNP can bestow upon a volunteer. It is given to a volunteer who has served the organization for ten years or more, who has volunteered over 2000 hours and who has served consistently above and beyond the call of duty.

The award “is presented on the occasion an individual is recognized for such significant contributions that the organization will forever be grateful.”

Patrick Ashton
Jay Baker
Patty Baker
Joel Banow
Dorothy Bednar*
Theresa Bill
Janina Birtolo
Richard Blackburn*
Lois Blackburn*
Jeanne Boughner*
Alexandra Brown*
Ernest Burton*
Mrs. Ernest Burton*
Hildegard Carney
G.E. Carroll
Ralph Carrothers*
John Cashman*
Louise Totten Cashman*
Robert Coe
Mrs. Robert Coe
Jack Cole
Jim Corsica
Sid Davis
Ted DeGroot
Louise Eliot
Aaron Feder*
Edith Feder*
Carole Fenstermacher
William Flynn*
Nell Flynn*
Mrs. Frances Ford
Bob Garnett*
Debi Garnett*
Carla Grieve
Frances Pew Hayes*
Donald Helton
Bob Hill*
Ann Hoover
Denny Hoover*
Gloria Ingleman*
David C. Jones*
Irene C. Jones*
Leonard Latham*
Mrs. Leonard Latham*
Erin Laughlin
Joseph Loiacono
Frank Lualdi*
Jean Lualdi*
Harry McCartney
Charles R. McCool*
Michael McNees
Ira Mogul*
Connie Moser*
Paul Muenzer*
William G. Pace, Jr.
Benjamin G. Parks, Sr.*
Jane Jackson Parks*
Charles Pleasance*
Margaret Pleasance*
Carol Pulling*
Chris Rideoutte*
James Rideoutte
Wynne Ridgway
Annie Rosemond
Celia Scudder*
Jeff Smith
Winnie Smyth*
Delores Sorey
John Sorey, III
Edna F. Springer*
Herbert Sugden*
Margaret Sugden*
Ingar T. Tobye
Susan Tobye*
Michael Troop
Elsie D. Upham*
Mark Vanagas
David V. Veenschoten*
Jeanne D. Veenschoten (Boughner)*
Ray Waln, Jr.*
Virginia Waln*
Mary C. Watkins
Marguerite Watson-Beatty*
Mrs. Stanley White*

(* = deceased)

Edna Springer Unsung Award recipients

The Edna Springer Unsung Award was established in 1998 by the late Edna Springer, who wanted to recognize the individuals who volunteer countless hours of talent and originality to productions, aside from acting. She wanted to recognize those who inspire new volunteers to work and promote good will and camaraderie, and wanted this person to be worthy of being remembered for years.

1998: Ted Tobye, Pat Ashton, Bill Flynn
1999: Edith Feder, Aaron Feder
2000: Ellen B. Smith, Bernadette M. White, Ronald G. Bender
2001: Joan & Ray LeGrand, Viv & Brian Stuart, Reva Scott, Bob Garnett
2002: Theresa H. Bill, Ronald Cabana, Denny Hoover
2003: Erin Laughlin, Dave Truman, Mike McNees
2004: Dolores Fetters, Art Krieger, Michael Troop
2005: Lee Eiler, Robin Davis
2006: Gloria Ingleman
2007: Mary C. Jones, Greg Spina
2008: Mary Taylor, Rich Taylor
2009: Winnie Smyth
2011: Annie Rosemond
2012: Tom Fioretti
2013: Dee Betcher
2014: Danna Paglino, Jeff Smith
2015: Sidney Davis
2016: Louise Eliot, Suzanne Goudeau
2017: William Morrison
2018: Jack Cole
2019: Kevin Buja
2020: Ray Marasco
2021: Russ Loyet, Sue Rapanos
2022: Joseph Femia, Manda Smith
2023: Ulla Doose, Debron Keller McCartney, Jean Snyder

Front of House Award recipients

The Front of House Award, established in 2022, recognizes Front of House volunteers who excel at the important role and responsibility of setting the tone for the patron experience. They are often the first face and the last face a patron sees and serve as exceptional ambassadors for the organization.

2022: Kathy Rogers, Judy Scribner
2023: Richard & Betty Tienhaara, Dorothy Allard