Annual General Meeting

“We Are Walterdale” - This catchy title for our 51st season is completely accurate – we members are the substance and essence of Walterdale.  You, too, are Walterdale! The Firehall is a wonderful home, but without our hearts, souls and minds it would be nothing but a shell.

For those of us who sit on the Board of Directors this is apparent every year as we watch those who have worked with us leave to pursue other paths. We wonder who will replace them, and hope that new members will step forward. For just as the theatre would not be alive without all the creative, technical, production and front-of-house volunteers who craft the magic of each show, so it will not be alive without board members who devote their time to the theatre itself. The Board conducts the ongoing business of the theatre – budgets, grants, policy – and, we get to be involved in the choice of the season for the playhouse, which is perhaps the most fun part of our task.

During the discussion panels which were held as part of our 50th Anniversary Footlight Festival, we heard that members appreciated personal contact if they were going to be asked to volunteer. We will endeavour to do this as we ask people to step forward and stand for vacant board positions this year. If, however, we miss you, and you are interested in any of the board positions, please do contact our Past-President, Tim Marriott, at danieltimothymarriott@gmail.com.

Some Little Known Facts about the Board of Directors and how you become a Board Member:

  1. Every position, with the exception of the Artistic Director, is based on a one-year term. Sitting Board Members can put their names forward for a second or succeeding term if they wish to continue in the post, and if there is no other nomination for that position they will win by acclamation and continue for another year. However, if there is more than one person nominated for a position, it is the responsibility of the members at the AGM to vote, and determine which person will hold that position.
  2. Nominations for positions must be directed to the Past-President or Nominating Committee before the AGM. No nominations from the floor are allowed during the AGM.
  3. You should ensure that you have somebody’s permission before you nominate them.
  4. The Board Member’s names and contact information are all available from the Administrator at walterph@telus.net. If you are interested in any post, the incumbent will be more than happy to meet with you or discuss the duties and roles of that post over the phone or by e-mail.
The Formal Part
Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting of Walterdale Theatre Associates will be held at the theatre on September 18, 2010, and will commence at 6 p.m..

An Informal Part

We will be holding an Open House on September 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of Alberta Arts Days.  Tables with presentations by the directors of the 2010-2011 season will be upstairs in the rehearsal hall. Tours will be given to the general public, and we would love to have you come out and help.

After the AGM, please stay to mingle and enjoy refreshments and snacks.

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2010-2011 Season – Made in CANADA

Walterdale Playhouse’s Artistic Director, Kristen M. Finlay, has announced the 52nd Season of outstanding community theatre in Edmonton entitled Made in CANADA.  Click here for more details.  Season Subscriptions, single tickets and the Flex Pass are available from TIX on the Square (780.420.1757).

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Walterdale Playhouse is on EdmontonStories.ca

Check out the video AND our Artistic Director, Kristen Finlay’s story about moving to Edmonton at http://www.edmontonstories.ca/story/spring-2005.

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Community Spirit Program

Walterdale Theatre Associates would like to thank the Government of Alberta for its support through the Community Spirit Donation Grant Program.  Funds received through this program were used to help with some repairs to our building (Walterdale Playhouse) as well as some equipment.  Funds received also helped to offset the costs of purchasing a new sound board for the booth and new sewing machines for our volunteers in the costume department.

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Walterdale Playhouse

walterdalehomeWelcome to Walterdale Playhouse.
Walterdale Playhouse, at 51 years old, is one of Western Canada’s oldest amateur theatre groups. With the exception of a paid part-time Administrator, Waltedale Playhouse is operated entirely by volunteers with a love of theatre; members of any age and background have the unique opportunity to participate in all aspects of live theatre.

During its 50th anniversary, Walterdale Theatre Associates launched a major fundraising initiative, 50 years of Footlights, to fund both a permanent record of Walterdale’s history and major renovations to preserve the current location of Walterdale Playhouse.

Walterdale Playhouse is raising significant funds to enable needed renovations and enhancements to allow us to provide an outstanding and entertaining environment for volunteers and patrons. We have recently set up online donations through CanadaHelps.org. If you would like to make a payment using a credit card or PayPal, you may use this service. We still take donations through TIX on the Square, by mail, and through our donation box located next to the concession in the theatre. Thank you to everyone who has made a contribution by volunteer hours, support and monetary means.

We have set up online donations through CanadaHelps.org. If you would like to make a payment using a credit card or PayPal, you may use this service. We still take donations through Tix on the Square, by mail, and through our donation box located next to the concession in the theatre. Thank you to everyone who has made a contribution by volunteer hours, support and monetary means.
Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!

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