Support

Volunteer

Volunteering with Old Courthouse Theatre is a great way to meet people, have fun, and support your favorite local community theatre. We always need volunteers to help with ushering, concessions, box office, set building, sound and lighting, event planning, outreach and more.

Please email volunteer@octconcord.com for more information on how you can help! OCT runs on volunteers!

Volunteer Opportunities

Actor*

Must audition. Cast members are asked to accept a role only if they can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule.

Usher

Greet audience members, guide them to their seats, and provide assistance throughout a performance.

Box Office

Assist with ticket sales, answer questions about shows, and manage reservations.

Concessions

Sell snacks and beverages to our patrons.

Sound Design*

Works with the director on setting up sound effects, music, and more.

Sound Board Operator*

Runs the sound board during dress rehearsals and all performances.

Light Design*

Works with the director to design lighting requirements for the show.

Light Board Operator*

Runs the light board during dress rehearsals and all performances.

Spot Light Operator*

Runs the spotlight when used in a show.

Set Design*

Works with the director to plan and design sets and direct the set building team.

Set Building

Work with flats and wood tools (saws, drills) under the direction of the set designer.

Set Painting

Works with the director and set designer to paint flats and items needed for the show.

Costumer*

Make costumes / pull costumes / find costumes.

Dresser/Costumer

Assists with costume changes during shows when quick changes are needed.

Prop Master*

Pull props / sort props / acquire props.

Cleaning

Assist with cleaning the theatre: sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, windows, bathrooms, and taking out the trash.

Outdoor Maintenance

Clean gutters, power washing, weed eating, mulching, trimming.

Light Electrical Work

Change outlets and switches, repair light fixtures, change light bulbs.

Heavy Electrical Work

Change circuit breakers, install new circuits.

Grant Writing

Help OCT pursue grants that fund productions and facility improvements.

* Requires Director's / Production approval.

2026–2027 Annual Fund

A $35,000 goal for our second century

Since 1976, Old Courthouse Theatre has served Concord and our surrounding communities with quality theatre programming. In 2023, OCT developed a comprehensive capital plan to stabilize our 100-year-old theatre building and 60-year-old annex — a plan with a conservative cost estimate of $2.5 million. The 2026–2027 Annual Fund, with a goal of $35,000, addresses several of the next projects and adds to our reserve fund:

  • Add heating and air conditioning to the costume shop and work room so we can protect our extensive costume inventory.
  • Begin replacing our 25-year-old flats inventory with new lightweight Hollywood-style flats that are safer to use.
  • Add lobby signage to help patrons find restrooms, concessions, and the auditorium.
  • Supplement our new heat pumps with a traditional hot-air furnace for the coldest days.
  • Upgrade the electrical service in the scene shop.

Reserve Fund: during our 2025–2026 Annual Fund, we were able to purchase new chairs for the Wilson Family Black Box, new AED units, and improvements to our WiFi network and wireless microphones. OCT appreciates the support!

Give to the Annual Fund or mail to PO Box 1187, Concord, NC 28026

MyRegistry Wish List

OCT now has a wish list of needs and is using MyRegistry.com to organize those items — from basic building and technical needs to office, camp supplies, and decor. Please consider purchasing an item from the registry to help OCT. We will continue to update the registry as needs arise.

Visit the registry

Get Your OCT SWAG Today!

Our online merchandise store is live and ready to rock — comfy tees, stylish hats, cozy pullovers, warm sweatshirts, and unique gift items. A portion of the proceeds supports Old Courthouse Theatre.

Old Courthouse Theatre merchandise
Purchase your OCT SWAG here

Monthly Giving — The Founder's Circle

This is the most convenient way to support OCT! Pick a monthly giving amount that works for you, and we'll do the rest — including providing you with a summary of your prior year's generosity each January. Your monthly gift supports all areas of OCT: Main Stage Productions, Youth Theatre-Next Gen, Black Box special productions, facility improvements, and general support.

$10/mo or $120/yr

  • Recognition in digital and printed programs
  • Complimentary season poster or decal + concession coupon ($5 value)
Select this level

$25/mo or $300/yr

  • Recognition in digital and printed programs
  • Complimentary season poster or decal + concession coupon ($5 value)
  • In-season special event invitation
Select this level

$50/mo or $600/yr

  • Recognition in digital and printed programs
  • Complimentary season poster or decal + concession coupon ($5 value)
  • In-season special event invitation
  • Free OCT koozie
Select this level

$75/mo or $900/yr

  • Recognition in digital and printed programs
  • Complimentary season poster or decal + concession coupon ($5 value)
  • In-season special event invitation
  • Free OCT koozie and T-shirt
  • Early ticket ordering
Select this level

$125/mo or $1,500/yr

  • Recognition in digital and printed programs
  • Complimentary season poster or decal + concession coupon ($5 value)
  • In-season special event invitation
  • Free OCT koozie and T-shirt
  • Early ticket ordering
  • 2 free passes to any non-mainstage event
Select this level

$250/mo or $3,000/yr

  • Recognition in digital and printed programs
  • Complimentary season poster or decal + concession coupon ($5 value)
  • In-season special event invitation
  • Free OCT koozie and T-shirt
  • Early ticket ordering
  • 2 free passes to ALL non-mainstage events
Select this level

Individual Giving

Individual contributions are greatly appreciated, as ticket sales make up only 55% of our revenue. In addition to the benefits outlined in the Founder's Circle program, individual sponsors are recognized at the following giving levels:

Friend$100+
Supporter$300+
Actor$500+
Lead$1,000+
Director$2,000+
Producer$4,000+

Corporate Sponsorships

Old Courthouse Theatre is seeking corporate sponsorships throughout the Concord area which will help us underwrite the costs of Season 51 productions. We have several sponsorship levels. If you are interested, please contact our President at president@octconcord.com or Herchelle Smith, Office Coordinator, at info@octconcord.com.

Diamond

$10,000
  • Full page color inside cover program ad
  • 100 Flex Tickets
  • Private show
  • Website ad
  • Program listing
  • Designated Presenting Partner
  • Curtain speech
Become a sponsor

Platinum

$7,500
  • Full page color program ad
  • 75 Flex Tickets
  • Private show
  • Website ad
  • Program listing
Become a sponsor

Gold

$5,000
  • Full page B&W program ad
  • 50 Flex Tickets
  • 20 Sponsor Night tickets
  • Website ad
  • Program listing
Become a sponsor

Silver

$2,500
  • Half page B&W program ad
  • 25 Flex Tickets
  • 15 Sponsor Night tickets
  • Website ad
  • Program listing
Become a sponsor

Bronze

$1,000
  • Half page B&W program ad
  • 15 Flex Tickets
  • 10 Sponsor Night tickets
  • Website ad
  • Program listing
Become a sponsor