Walterdale Playhouse

Kites. Baseball. Little redheaded girls. Sources of such pleasure and frustration.

Lifted from the pages of Charles M. Schulz’ world-renowned comic strip, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown has all your favourite “Peanuts®” characters dealing with the wild optimism and utter despair of Valentine’s Day, lunchtime, essays and the Red Baron.

Enjoy a family friendly musical with Charlie, Sally, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder and Snoopy.

Tickets are $14 - $18 and are available fromTIX on the Square.

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The 2009-2010 Season for Walterdale Playhouse is entitled We are Walterdale - Welcome to the next fifty years… and will be under the direction of incoming Artistic Director Kristen M. Finlay.  Shows for the 2009-2010 Season are as follows:

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean by Ed Graczyk and running October 14-24, 2009.  Directed by Wendi Pope.

Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor running December 2-12, 2009.  Directed by Elizabeth Day.  (Audition Dates: September 8 & 9, 2009)

Beautiful Thing by Jonathan Harvey running February 10-20, 2010.  Directed by Justen Bennett.  (Audition Dates: October 18 & 19, 2009)

The Mail Order Bride by Robert Clinton running April 7-17, 2010.  Directed by Alex Hawkins.  (Audition Dates: December 6 & 7, 2009)

From Cradle to Stage - Walterdale’s One-Acts running May 19-29, 2010.  Submission deadline: September 15, 2009.  (Auditions Dates: February 14 & 15, 2010)

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall - running July 7-17, 2010.  Directed by Kristen M. Finlay.  (Audition Dates: April 11 & 12, 2010)

Stay tuned for more details following our “official” launch.

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Job Title:  Front-of-House Managers during 2009 Fringe

Org/Company:  Walterdale Theatre Associates (WTA)

Location:  Edmonton, Alberta

Application Deadline:  July 2, 2009

Position Description
Walterdale Playhouse is a premier venue for Edmonton’s annual International Fringe Festival. During the 11 day run of the festival, the theatre – a converted fire hall in the heart of the historic Old Strathcona District – stages some 90 productions by a variety of organizations.

Walterdale Theatre Associates requires 2 Front-of-House Managers to represent the theatre and to look after the Theatre’s interests for the duration of the festival – August 13 to August 23, 2009.

Details
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Attend the theatre during the specified hours to ensure that the facility is functioning as required to meet Walterdale Thetre Associates’ obligations under the contract with the Fringe. Notify the Building Director and/or other Board member of problems with the building which might affect the operations, patron comfort and safety.
• Establish and maintain contact with on-site Fringe personnel and performing groups to ensure that their needs are met and to provide assistance, if required.
• As an ambassador for Walterdale Theatre Associates, promote Walterdale to fringe patrons by providing information on its history, operation, programs and opportunities.

Two Managers are required; one for the day shift (approximately 11:30 AM to 6:30PM) and one for the evening shift (approximately 6:00PM to 1:00AM). Each Manager will be retained under a separate contract with WTA.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidates will:
• have had considerable recent Front-of-House experience in a small theatre.
• have a basic knowledge of theatre production as demonstrated by related experience.
• be able to demonstrate knowledge of Walterdale Playhouse’s operations and history.
• be enthusiastic and outgoing, able to effectively represent WTA to Fringe patrons.

Remuneration
A fixed fee of $790 will be paid to each successful candidate upon completion of the contract.

Contact
Only applications submitted by email will be accepted. Submit applications to walterph@telus.net

Applications must indicate the candidates’ ability to fill either the day or evening shift.

We thank all applicants, but advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidates will be contacted no later than July 7, 2009.

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Welcome to Walterdale Playhouse
Walterdale Playhouse, at 50 years old, is one of Western Canada’s oldest amateur theatre groups. Operated 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.

Heading in to our 50th anniversary, the Walterdale Playhouse has launched a major fundraising initiative, 50 years of Footlights, to fund both a permanent record of the Walterdale’s history and major renovations to preserve the current location of the 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.

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