September 14 & 15 Auditions for the COMEDY: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare(ABRIDGED)(revised)(again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield, new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield.
For all the info go to gplt.ca/auditions.
Don’t Miss: OPENING NIGHT of the 62nd Season Opener: The award winning MUSICAL, The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown. Info @ gplt.ca. Runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until October 5 at GPLT.
Sunday Sept. 15 @ 2 pm is the Grande Prairie Live Theatre Annual General Meeting. At GPLT, 10130-98 Avenue Grande Prairie Alberta. Election of President Elect, Vice President, Treasurer for a two year term, Secretary for a one year term, Youth Board Member, and 2 Members at Large for 2 years terms. Nominations are open to any GPLT Member. For more information on the AGM and the nomination/election process contact Manager Wayne Ayling at manager@gplt.ca.
Descriptions of the Board Member Duties:
Every Board Member is expected to attend 11 Board meetings, sit on at least one working committee and participate in Board initiatives. Preparing for meetings by reading documents sent out in advance of each meeting. Contributing new ideas to move GPLT forward.
All those elected to the board will be asked to attend a board orientation and introduction get together within two weeks after the AGM
President Elect: a 2 year commitment. The President Elect automatically becomes the President in the following year,
Vice President: A 3 year commitment. The new Vice President automatically becomes the President Elect and President in the following years.
The Treasurer provides oversight of GPLT’s financial matters, budgets and accounts. Focus on contributing to Board initiatives and providing new ideas.
Secretary: A 1 year commitment. Focus on GPLT taking and preparation of Meeting Minutes. Focus on contributing to Board initiatives and providing new ideas.
Member at Large: A 2 year commitment. Required to sit on at least one working committee. Focus on contributing to Board initiatives and providing new ideas.
Youth Board Member: Must be 16-20. A 1 year commitment. Required to sit on at least one working committee. Focus on contributing to Board initiatives and providing new ideas.
The GPLT Working Committees are:
Equality and Inclusion
Marketing and Media
Next Season Play Selection
Current Season Support
Governance and Policy
The current President, Rick Svendsen will provide a review of the 61st season. Questions from all in attendance are welcomed.
A social time in the Encores Lounge will follow the AGM. Snacks. Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. Cash Bar.
The First Round of Audition Dates/ Info for The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
By John Glore, based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Description
There will be two rounds of auditions.
First Round is open to everyone on August 24 and 25 from 1-4 pm and August 27 from 7-9 pm and Sept 10 from 7-9 pm. These will be held at the Wellington Resource Centre attached to the Clairmont Community School.
Second Round is for call backs only. You will be notified if you are being asked to come to a call back audition.
For all audition information including the GPLT policies go to: gplt.ca/auditions.
Here is the audition information package:
Audition package for Stinky Cheeseman
There are specific instructions on what is required for the auditions. Auditioners will have to prepare for these auditions.
Everyone who wants to be part of a GPLT production must agree to follow these policies:
GPLT Violence Harassment Reporting and Resolution Procedures 2024
GPLT Safety and Inclusion Policy January 16, 2024
