Membership

Introduction

Maitland Repertory is an unfunded amateur group run by volunteers. It aims to entertain audiences by producing plays performed by adults, young adults and children while at the same time providing members with skills for life. The group has a policy of active membership - because without active members we cannot meet our aims.

As well as using and learning acting skills, many members use their talents backstage to help us produce entertaining plays or to help administer the Society for everyone to enjoy. In addition to our regular program, the Maitland Repertory also has three training groups. Junior Repertory is for kids, Reamus for young adults and Romulus for adults. Click on the menu links to the left for further information.

Joining

A membership and information form can be downloaded here. Membership Form

If you would like to join, please post your completed form and cheque for subscription to:

Maitland Repertory Society Inc
P O Box 111
MAITLAND NSW 2320

Or you can contact our Membership Officer, see details under 'Contact Us'

What do members do?

The talents and skills of members are used in many areas, such as the background work needed to put on a show - make-up, set construction, backstage work, publicity, wardrobe, newsletter production, casting, ushering and management. We also need actors, and auditions are held regularly. If you are not an actor but still wish to be involved, there are numerous areas where you can help and have fun.

Help is always needed to dismantle a set at the end of the season. Regular Working Bees are held to change the set from one production to the next.

All actors and workers must be members of the Maitland Repertory Society for insurance purposes.

Front of House, Usher and Catering Roster

Please advise Heidi Bush, 0407 306 004 to have your name placed on the roster for Front of House, Ushering and Catering duties. Members are usually only required to volunteer once per show.

Can Members Watch Performances?

Members who are not rostered on for duty are welcome to watch any show and may take a seat once all patrons are seated.

After offering any assistance, members are welcome to stay and watch the show but are asked to remain at the back of the theatre until all patrons have been seated, sitting in any vacant seats, if available. Members receive regular newsletters and any requests for help will be found in the newsletter. Contact the appropriate number and offer any assistance you can. It will be very much appreciated.

Cast Parties

All members are welcome to attend the cast parties (usually on the last night of a play season). Members are invited to bring a plate and drinks to share.

Meetings During the Year

Committee Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Playhouse, commencing at 7.30pm. All members are welcome to come along.

Annual General Meetings

The Annual General Meeting is usually held in February each year. Please arrive early to register you attendance before the meeting begins. All members are welcome to attend and nominate for available positions.

Duties of Elected Positions

Below is a summary of the duties of some of the elected positions at Maitland Repertory Society. This list is not meant as a definitive guide, but to give those interested in standing for election a brief idea of the requirements of the positions.