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Theatre Exile

A nonprofit theatre in South Philadelphia that stages new and provocative plays. Its education programs include school residencies and camps, and volunteers and ushers can help at the theatre.

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What they do

Volunteer as an usher or in the office, which also gives free entry to shows, or join the education programs (school residencies and camps). An open house on Sunday, October 11, 2026, 3 to 6 pm, is open to visitors, with an RSVP link on the site.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone

When and where

Productions run through a season each year (the 2026 to 27 season is called Season 30). Usher and volunteer shifts are set per show, and the page lists no shift dates.

Days
Sunday
Times
Daytime

Theatre (all performances)

Address
1340 S 13th St
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill in the online volunteer and usher form linked from the site, or RSVP for the open house on Sunday, October 11, 2026 (3 to 6 pm) and ask about ushering there..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Ushers help at productions and volunteers help in the office, and both see the shows for free. The page does not say how long a shift runs, whether there is training, or how often shifts come up, so ask when you apply. The open house on October 11 is a free stop by event with popcorn and pizza, a good chance to ask about ushering.

Tips for your first visit

  • Arrive at least 30 minutes early, since seating opens about 20 minutes before curtain.
  • Street parking nearby is free but some spots have a 2 hour limit; the municipal lot at 12th and Reed Streets is about a 2 minute walk and often fills up.
  • If you will be late, call the Box Office at 215-218-4022 so the House Manager can plan for you.
  • Turn off electronic devices before the show.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The usher and volunteer form is open to the public, ushers see shows for free, and the open house is a public stop by, but the site does not say it welcomes newcomers by name or describe training, so it is not rated higher..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Single show tickets are sold separately, and a 3-show Flex Pass starts at $45. Students and seniors 65 and up get $10 off single tickets with ID, and residents of ZIP codes 19145, 19146, 19147 or 19148 get $5 off with ID. Ushers and volunteers see shows for free.
How often
Seasonal

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Ask the Box Office in advance about special seating for an access need. Subscription series seating is general admission. Nearest SEPTA: the Broad Street Line (Orange) stop at Tasker-Morris, about two blocks away on foot. Access Card holders can get two $5 tickets for some Preview dates of subscription shows; the company is not part of the LiveArts ACCESS program.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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