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 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.

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.

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

Can Members Watch Performances?

If you are a member, but are not involved in putting on the current show, you can show your support by ushering and helping with refreshments. You are welcome to watch the show and you can take your seat once all patrons are seated. Members are asked to contact Kellie Shaunessy, 02 4934 2494 to have their name included in the roster for ushering.

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.

'Dialogue'

The 'Dialogue' is the Society's Newsletter and is sent regularly to all members. It contains information about the Society, upcoming events, auditions, plays and performances, the end of year show, what help is needed and how you can be involved. Leave a voicemail on 02 4933 2766 or email playhouse@maitlandrepertory.com, to have your name added to the mailing list.

Click on the links below to view recent Dialogue Newsletters:

August 2008 Ed 1 Dialogue Newsletter

August 2008 Ed 2 Dialogue Newsletter

September 2008 Dialogue Newsletter

October 2008 Dialogue Newsletter

November 2008 Dialogue Newsletter

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Subscription Payments

Please telephone Ron Hindmarsh, Membership Director, on 02 4937 2140 and post your cheque to Maitland Repertory Society Membership, P O Box 111, Maitland NSW 2320. You will need to include a completed membership form. The form is available for download here. Please indicate any ways you are able to assist, such as ushering, set building and construction, directing, etc.

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.

Front of House and Usher Roster

Please advise Kellie Shaunessy, 02 4934 2494 to have your name placed on the roster for Front of House and Ushering Duties. Remember, members are welcome to stay and watch the show, if seats are available.

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.

Position	Summary of Duties
President	Attend meetings, lead and chair meetings
Vice President	Attend meetings, support and stand in for President, when necessary
Secretary	Attend meetings, take minutes, deal with correspondence
Treasurer	Attend meetings, keep financial records in order, report to meetings
Committee Member	Attend meetings, deal with matters at committee meetings
Casting Director	Lead and coordinate casting committee at auditions
Roster	Organise volunteers, prepare and distribute roster for scheduled performances
Wardrobe Officer	Co-opt volunteers, co-ordinate, source, prepare costumes and maintain costume storage
Makeup	Maintain supplies of make up and organise application of make up
Stage Manager Overseeing	Work with directors and stage managers
Properties	Organise and take charge of properties
Publicity	Head and Direct Publicity, Promotions and Marketing Team. Organise production and erection of large banners, organise newspaper and media promotions, organise poster and flyer production and distribution. Communicate with Management Committee
Season Tickets Information	Organise, arrange and sell season tickets
Melodrama Catering	Organise caterers and helpers for Melodrama Dinner
Musical Director	Play or organise music for shows
Catering Officer	Co-ordinate the staffing, organisation, purchase of supplies and preparation of suppers for shows
Newsletter Editor	Attend meetings, source information, type and format newsletter, address, print, post and email The Dialogue and maintain address database currency
Membership	Collect membership fees, forms and information, maintain membership database currency
Social Organiser	Organise events for the enjoyment of members, such as Christmas Parties, Big Nights Out, Trivia Nights, Club Nights
Reamus Leader	Lead Reamus activities and events, organise workshops, events and productions in conjunction with Reamus Artistic Director and in consultation with Management Committee
Junior Repertory	Run drama classes (normally Saturday afternoons), prepare junior members for annual production, organise rehearsals, organise and direct Junior Repertory production once per year. Communicate with Management Committee
Website Admin	Source information, attend committee meetings, maintain currency of website