Patron Services

Patron Services takes care of the ticketing needs for MN Opera patrons.  In addition to ticketing we also sell merchandise at the Ordway when MN Opera performs.

Volunteers staff the Opera Gift Shop in Ordway’s lobby during each performance. For each performance a MN Opera staff member and 1-2 volunteers are scheduled.  On-the-job training for any new volunteer happens at the Ordway on your first volunteer shift.  A typical evening shift begins at 5:30 PM and ends after the first intermission (a Sunday matinee shift begins at 12 PM.)  As an additional benefit, Gift Shop volunteers are usually allowed to attend the performance. Periodically, there are Opera Gift Shop shifts available for special events at the Opera Center or at other locations.