Community Performance Series Seeks Volunteers to Help with Summer Musicals

POTSDAM, NY (06/24/2016)(readMedia)-- Potsdam Music Theatre, a program of the Community Performance Series, is seeking volunteers for its 2016 summer musical productions of "Mary Poppins" and "Ring of Fire" at SUNY Potsdam.

Opportunities are available for ushers and concessions staff, as well as help with preparing food for the cast and crew on matinee days.

"Mary Poppins" will run from Tuesday, July 12, to Tuesday, July 19, while "Ring of Fire" will run from Tuesday, July 26 to Tuesday, Aug. 2.

If you are interested in donating your time and talent to help create and support these live productions, please call volunteer coordinator Meghan Carey at (315) 705-5658 or email volunteerCPS@gmail.com.

Tickets are currently on sale for both shows, and can be purchased by calling (315) 267-2277 or visiting the CPS Box Office, located in the lobby of SUNY Potsdam's Performing Arts Center. Tickets can also be purchased online 24/7, at www.cpspotsdam.org.

CPS is a college-community partnership presenting world-class performing artists and arts education opportunities in Northern New York through 3 branches of programming: Potsdam Music Theatre, the Guest Artist Series and the Meet the Arts program for children. This rich mixture of programming links communities, classrooms and audiences of all ages. For more information, please visit www.cpspotsdam.org.

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of only three arts campuses in the entire SUNY system. SUNY Potsdam's arts curriculum offers the full palette: music, theatre, dance, fine arts and creative writing. No matter the discipline, people from all backgrounds can find their creative compass at Potsdam, with myriad arts immersion experiences available for both campus and community.

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