Notice of GPLT Annual General Meeting Sunday September 10, 2023 at 2 pm. Celebrating 61 years of Community Theatre!

Posted by Wayne Ayling on July 12, 2023

Notice of the Grande Prairie Live Theatre Annual General Meeting 2 pm September 10, 2023 at GPLT, 10130-98 Avenue Grande Prairie Alberta. Election of Vice President, Secretary, 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
Vice President: A 3 year commitment. The new Vice President automatically becomes the President Elect and President in the following years.
Secretary: A 2 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:
Marketing and Media
Next Season Play Selection
Current Season Support
Governance and Policy

Open Auditions June 26@7-9 for the Comedy Sandy Toes, Salty Kisses

Posted by Wayne Ayling on June 21, 2023

It is time to immerse yourself in the “destination wedding” vibe so you and the audience can escape winter in GP for a few hours. It is time to audition for Sandy Toes, Salty Kisses!
Go to the Auditions page for the audition information, character descriptions and audition scenes to read.

Auditions: June 26 @7-9
Call the GPLT Box Office 780 538 1616 or email: Box.Office@gplt.ca to book an audition time.
Come and audition even if you have not pre-booked an audition time. We will fit you in.
Perusal copies of the script are available from the GPLT Box Office for a $5 refundable deposit.

2023 GPLT Volunteer Awards and Bursaries Deadline August 11 and Forms

Posted by Wayne Ayling on June 14, 2023

August 11 is the deadline for GPLT Volunteer Award nominations
Nominate a deserving GPLT Volunteer for one of our three awards. Download the nomination form with a full description of the award criteria at:
60th-Season-2022-23-GRANDE-PRAIRIE-LIVE-THEATRE-Awards-and-Nomination-form

Submit nominations and applications in confidence to manager@gplt.ca or drop off nominations and applications at the GPLT Box Office. The successful award recipients are chosen by the GPLT Board. All nominations are kept confidential.
Awards will be presented at the GPLT AGM on September 10, 2023 at 2 pm.
The awards are:
THE JENNIE TETREAU AWARD for consistent long-term contribution.
THE SHORT BUT SWEET AWARD for consistent short term contribution by a person age 18 or over.
THE RISING STAR AWARD for consistent short term contribution by a person less than 18 years of age.

August 11 is the deadline to apply for these GPLT Bursaries.
The $1000 Sukumar Nayar Bursary awarded to a deserving Student enrolled in a post secondary theatre related program
Two Theatre Alberta Workshop or Course Bursaries of $600 each to two Adults who want to travel out of our region to take a short course or workshop on a live theatre related subject.
Arts Trek Bursary to reimburse a student for part of their 2023 Arts Trek expenses.
Download the Bursary criteria and application form at:
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