Nonprofit
Tiny Dynamite
A Philadelphia theatre company that stages one-hour plays for modest ticket prices in small Center City venues. Volunteers can usher at shows and see them for free.
- Low cost
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What they do
Fill in the volunteer form on the site to join the usher list. Ushers see the show for free and get pizza and a drink. You can also buy a ticket to a show or come to a special party.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Shows are announced one at a time on the events page. Ushers are called when a spot opens.
Mailing address (P.O. Box)
- Address
- PO Box 15129
- Part of the city
- Central
Show venue: Good Karma Cafe
- Address
- 265 Broad Street
- Part of the city
- Central
Show venue: The Drake Theatre lobby
- Address
- 302 S Hicks Street
- Part of the city
- Central
Show venue: The Racquet Club of Philadelphia
- Address
- 215 S 16th Street
- 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 volunteer form at tinydynamite.org/volunteer, choosing Ushering, to join the usher list. Then buy a ticket to the next show you want to see..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Ushers see the show free and get pizza and a drink. The company describes its plays as about an hour long, and the page does not say how long a shift lasts or whether ushers get training. The theater contacts you when a spot opens, so you may wait.
Tips for your first visit
- The volunteer form asks for a name, email, and phone, and you hear back only when a usher spot opens.
- Check the Venues page for where each show is staged, since the site lists no parking or transit notes.
- For ticket questions, call the box office at 215-399-0088 or write to boxoffice@tinydynamite.org.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The volunteer form and ticket sales are open to anyone. The volunteer page describes no orientation, and the site does not say how often shows run..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Low cost. The company describes its ticket prices as modest, but exact prices are not shown on the pages read. Ushers see the show 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.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: tinydynamite.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@tinydynamite.org Source: tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-399-0088 Source: tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Philip H Hawkins Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026
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
- February 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Contacts, Location, Cost, What to expect
- tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, Cost, First visit tips, Requirements
- tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Status, Last sign of life
- tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Contacts
- tinydynamite.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, Summary
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