KWMP’s Mini Annual General Meeting

KWMP members are invited to our Annual General Meeting.

We have adjusted our fiscal year to align more appropriately with our performance season, which means we have scheduled another Annual General Meeting for November 19th, 2019 from 7 to 8 pm at the KWMP Rehearsal Hall.

DETAILS

Kitchener-Waterloo Musical Productions Mini AGM
Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

Time: 7 PM

Location: 14 Shaftsbury Ave, Kitchener, ON

Members may vote either in person or by proxy by one of the following:

Mail: 14 Shaftsbury Ave, Kitchener, ON
Scan & Email: info@kwmp.ca

Join the KWMP Board of Directors

Being a member of the Board of Directors of Kitchener-Waterloo Musical Productions (KWMP) is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about KWMP, community theatre and the community at large to contribute their knowledge, energy, expertise and good judgement to shaping the future of KWMP.

Your involvement will give you skills and experience and an appreciation of the unique benefits of a community-focused volunteer organization. KWMP will benefit from your time, energy, expertise, skills and knowledge, while you will benefit from the skills, experience and knowledge you will gain as a result of serving on the board and immersing yourself in the strategic direction and leadership of the organization. Oh, and we usually splash a little fun in there too!

ABOUT THE KWMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors consists of volunteers who are elected by the members of KWMP. The Board is entrusted to manage the affairs of the organization. It meets roughly once per month, typically on a weekday evening. Directors are elected to serve for a two-year term, and may ordinarily serve for up to 8 consecutive years.

Directors must be eighteen years of age or over. They are expected to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of KWMP, and not to use their position on the board for personal gain.

DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Directors must be able to attend regular meetings of KWMP. Within a one-year period, these normally consist of up to one board meeting every month, plus the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Directors are also encouraged to attend as many member events as possible during the year, including show kick-off meetings, performances of KWMP productions, the annual gala and other social events.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES BEING SOUGHT

In considering the skill sets and abilities that would best complement or augment the current board and serve the organization well as we go forward, the following would be considered helpful:

• Marketing (including graphic design, web design, social media and IT)
• Development and fundraising
• Financial skills (accounting, bookkeeping)
• Theatre production (backstage, producing)

Join a KWMP committee

KWMP is actively seeking volunteers to join various committees for 2019–2020.

We also endeavour to be an organization that mentors our members in areas of interest. So whether you are fully skilled or willing to learn, we welcome you!

The following are specific opportunities.

1) Finance Committee

The Finance Committee ensures that all financial matters for KWMP are taken care of to ensure the success of the organization. It is responsible for setting and tracking budgets, managing revenue and expenses, and for financial reporting.

The Finance Committee is looking for volunteers with accounting, bookkeeping or general financial management skills and experience to join the committee to assist and to learn.

2) Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations, maintenance and rental of the building as well as the inventory of costumes, props, set pieces and other materials.

The Operations Committee is looking for general volunteers to assist with various projects in and around the building. These might include cleaning, sorting, lifting, moving, gardening, hauling and light construction or trade work.

3) Events Committee

The Events Committee is responsible for the planning and organizing of all KWMP events and social activities as well as building and managing a database of all members. Its goal is to keep the membership engaged and active with KWMP, as well as reach out to the broader community.

The Events Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with all aspects of events including planning, organizing, preparing/setting up, attending/helping out at the events, and/or cleaning up after events.

4) Marketing and Communications Committee

The Marketing and Communications Committee oversees all aspects of the organization’s marketing and communications.

This committee is looking to add two or three volunteers who can commit to meeting at least once every 6 weeks. Specific skills and experience being sought include:

• Marketing Strategies
• Graphic Design
• General Marketing
• Social Media

5) Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee is responsible for fundraising for KWMP. This includes grant applications, corporate sponsorships and charitable donations.

The Fundraising Committee is looking for people with skills and experience in any of the specified aspects of fundraising.

7) Performance Committee

The Performance Committee is responsible for recommending show choices, based on available venues, the scale of productions, available rights to shows, and budget. The Performance Committee helps put out the call out for the cast and creative team of a given production and works with the Board of Directors to produce the show.

8) Show-Related Volunteers

In addition to committees, there are a number of show-related volunteer opportunities. These include:

• Set Construction
• Painting
• Sewing and Costume Design
• Props
• Backstage Crew
• Ushering

AGM Meeting materials:

• AGM Agenda
• KWMP By-laws
• Proxy Form
• Minutes from 2018 AGM

Fill out the Jesus Christ Superstar – The Concert Event Audience Survey

Auditions now open for The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy

Join us for the KWMP’s Awards Night and AGM

KWMP members are invited to join us on June 9th for our Awards Night and Annual General Meeting.

We will be celebrating our past year’s success, giving away some awards and updating the members what has been happening behind the scenes at KWMP as well as elect Directors to the board. We will finish the night off by watching the Tony Awards together.

DETAILS

Kitchener Waterloo Musical Productions Awards Night and AGM
Date: Sunday, June 9th, 2019

• Mix and Mingle: 6:00 pm
• Annual General Meeting: 6:30 pm
• Tribute to Fen Watkin: 7:30 pm
• KWMP Awards and Tony Viewing Party: 8:00 p.m. onwards

Location: 14 Shaftsbury Ave, Kitchener, ON

KWMP Awards:

• Lloydi: Named after Lloyd Nyland: Presented to a cast member who best-exemplified community theatre principles by putting in extra effort during the creation of the show (set building, painting, costumes, props, marketing, etc).
• Orval: Named after Orval Dustow: Presented to a crew member who best-exemplified community theatre principles by putting in extra effort during the creation of the show (set building, painting, costumes, props, marketing, etc).
• Genie: Named for Genie Kraatz: Presented to a cast or crew member who best exemplified Genie’s welcoming personality, friendliness and dedication by creating a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment in rehearsals and during the run of the show.
• Barnie: Named for Al & Marline Barna: Presented to a cast or crew member who “just always seemed to be there when you needed them”, and went above and beyond to make sure the production was a fun-filled success.

RSVP for KWMP’s Awards Night and AGM

Members may vote either in person or by proxy by one of the following:

Mail: 14 Shaftsbury Ave, Kitchener, ON
Scan & Email: info@kwmp.ca

Join the KWMP Board of Directors

Being a member of the Board of Directors of Kitchener Waterloo Musical Productions (KWMP) is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about KWMP, community theatre and the community at large to contribute their knowledge, energy, expertise and good judgement to shaping the future of KWMP. Your involvement will give you skills and experience and an appreciation of the unique benefits of a community-focused volunteer organization. KWMP will benefit from your time, energy, expertise, skills and knowledge, while you will benefit from the skills, experience and knowledge you will gain as a result of serving on the board and immersing yourself in the strategic direction and leadership of the organization. Oh, and we usually splash a little fun in there too!

ABOUT THE KWMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The board of directors consists of volunteer directors who are elected by the members of KWMP. The board is entrusted to manage the affairs of the organization. It meets roughly once per month, typically on a weekday evening. Directors are elected to serve for a two-year term, and may ordinarily serve for up to 8 consecutive years.

Directors must be eighteen years of age or over. They are expected to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of KWMP, and not to use their position on the board for personal gain.

DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Directors must be able to attend regular meetings of KWMP. Within a one-year period, these normally consist of up to one board meeting every month, plus the annual general meeting (AGM). Directors are also encouraged to attend as many member events as possible during the year, including show kick-off meetings, performances of KWMP productions, the annual gala and other social events.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES BEING SOUGHT

In considering the skill sets and abilities that would best complement or augment the current board and serve the organization well as we go forward, the following would be considered helpful:

• Marketing (including graphic design, web design, social media and IT)
• Development and fundraising
• Financial skills (accounting, bookkeeping)
• Theatre production (backstage, producing)

Apply to be on the KWMP Board of Directors

Join a KWMP committee

KWMP is actively seeking volunteers to join various committees for 2019–2020.

We also endeavour to be an organization that mentors our members in areas of interest. So whether you are fully skilled or willing to learn, we welcome you!

The following are specific opportunities.

1)Finance Committee

The Finance Committee ensures that all financial matters for KWMP are taken care of to ensure the success of the organization. It is responsible for setting and tracking budgets, managing revenue and expenses, and for financial reporting.

The Finance Committee is looking for volunteers with accounting, bookkeeping or general financial management skills and experience to join the committee to assist and to learn.

2) Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations, maintenance and rental of the building as well as the inventory of costumes, props, set pieces and other materials.

The Operations Committee is looking for general volunteers to assist with various projects in and around the building. These might include cleaning, sorting, lifting, moving, gardening, hauling and light construction or trade work.

3) Events Committee

The Events Committee is responsible for the planning and organizing of all KWMP events and social activities as well as building and managing a database of all members. Its goal is to keep the membership engaged and active with KWMP, as well as reach out to the broader community.

The Events Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with all aspects of events including planning, organizing, preparing/setting up, attending/helping out at the events, and/or cleaning up after events.

4) Marketing and Communications Committee

The Marketing and Communications Committee oversees all aspects of the organization’s marketing and communications.

This committee is looking to add two or three volunteers who can commit to meeting at least once every 6 weeks. Specific skills and experience being sought include:

• Marketing strategies
• Graphic design
• General marketing
• Social media

5) Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee is responsible for fundraising for KWMP. This includes grant applications, corporate sponsorships and charitable donations.

The Fundraising Committee is looking for people with skills and experience in any of the specified aspects of fundraising.

7) Performance Committee

The Performance Committee is responsible for recommending show choices, based on available venues, the scale of productions, available rights to shows, and budget. The Performance Committee helps put out the call out for the cast and creative team of a given production and works with the Board of Directors to produce the show.

8) Show-Related Volunteers

In addition to committees, there are a number of show-related volunteer opportunities. These include:

• Set Construction
• Painting
• Sewing and Costume Design
• Props
• Backstage crew
• Ushering

Join a committee

AGM Meeting materials:

• AGM Agenda
• KWMP By-laws
• Proxy Form
• Minutes from 2018 AGM

Urinetown Update

After careful consideration, KWMP has decided to cancel our production of Urinetown scheduled for May/June 2019. Although the excitement and enthusiasm for the show was high, the board felt that the time and energy required to mount the production in the planned timeframe to the level we desire for a KWMP show were beyond the organization’s current capacity.

Thank you to the many talented and enthusiastic people who applied to be part of the creative team for this production, and to those members and volunteers who continue to support us.

Additional information about KWMP’s 2019 season will be shared via the newsletter in the near future.

Titanic Tickets On Sale Now

You don’t want to miss this great show, which highlights the lives and aspirations of real people on the Titanic! Tickets are now on sale HERE .

Tickets are $36 for adults and $31 for Youth (under 15)

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Join the Urinetown Creative Team

KWMP is Proud to present

Urinetown

The Registry Theatre

May 23–June 1, 2019

Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is an hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms.

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!

Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.

For more information: https://www.mtishows.com/urinetown

Applications for Creative Team:

Applications for Creative Team:

Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Production Manager, Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Assistant Director, Music Assistant, Rehearsal Pianist, Props Designer, Props Assistant, Set Designer, Head Carpenter, Scenic Painter, Costume Designer, Costume Assistant, Hair & Make-Up Coordinator, Tech Director, Lighting Designer.

In addition to these positions, KWMP is also looking for volunteers to help out with props, sewing, painting, set construction, and other jobs that help create the show. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer.

• Please apply via Google Form:  Additional documentation may be sent via auditions@kwmp.ca. Deadline: October 12, 2018

• Outlines of positions, requirements and expectations are posted as links on kwmp.ca
• The selection process will be made within 14 days of deadline. Director will be selected and contacted first with all other decisions and offers made in collaboration with the director.
• Position of Director, Music Director, Choreographer, and Rehearsal Pianist are to be present at cast auditions/callbacks.
• Auditions proposed to take place a weekend in late November, early December. Callbacks to follow. Cast to be determined by Director, Musical Director and Choreographer: successful candidates to be notified by Production Manager within two days.
• Costumes, props, and sets will begin in intervening months.

• Rehearsals begin in March 2019 (date to be confirmed) for vocals and large group choreography moving into intense rehearsal in April and run every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening until load-in at the theatre.

Pertinent Dates:

• Auditions: Late November / Early December (Subject to availability of production team)
• Rehearsals begin: March 2019 with vocals and large group choreography. Intensive begins April, 2019 (To be confirmed by production team)
• Rehearsals: Thursdays from 6:30pm to 10pm, Sundays from 1pm to 10pm
• Load in/ set-up at The Registry Theatre: May 20, 2019
• Tech/dress: May 22, 2019
• Performances: May 23–June 1, 2019

Urinetown Creative Team Job Descriptions

Apply for the Urinetown Creative Team

Auditions for Titanic the Musical

K-W Musical Productions is proud to present

Titanic the Musical

Directed by Alexander Galant, Music Direction by Deva Neely and Choreography by Mistyna Wilcock

In the final hours of April 14 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives.

Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever.

Titanic The Musical is the winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical and an outstanding ensemble production.

Call for Auditions

UPDATE:

Open Auditions for Men on Friday, Sept 14th

Auditions will be open (drop in) from 8:30 to 9:30 at the KWMP Hall at 14 Shaftsbury Dr, Kitchener. Please come prepared to sing a short song that shows off your musical range. Bring a short music track or some sheet music.

Alternatively, you can submit a video audition if you are not able to make it (at the bottom).

Dance Auditions

We will be holding dance auditions for those 14+ who would like to be considered for a feature dancer role on Friday, September 14th from 7:30-9:30 pm at the KWMP Hall. Please arrive at the hall ready to dance for 7:30 pm. The building will be open by 7:00 PM.

Dancers should still fill out an audition form below, but do not need to submit a video unless they would like to be considered for a character.

Callbacks

Callbacks will occur on Saturday, September 15th. If we wish to see you at the callbacks, we will be in touch about dates and times, and we will provide you with material that we would like you to learn for your callback.

Cast breakdown

Titanic is a large ensemble show which features a diverse cast with many featured soloists, however, there are a few roles for children under 16.

This show features 14 men and 7 women. But the cast of 40+ will spotlight many of the 2,229 souls who boarded that ill-fated ship.

You can find more information about the show, including a character breakdown here.

KWMP is a community theatre group, with a cast made of talented amateur performers, auditions are open to non-equity members only.

Rehearsal Schedule and Commitment

Weekly Rehearsals

• Regular rehearsals will be Sundays from 1–10pm and Thursdays from 6–10pm, starting October 28th
• Not all cast members will be required for every rehearsal, but please let us know about any conflicts you may have to help us schedule appropriately.
• Technical rehearsals and performances are listed below. All cast members will be required for all of these dates.

Technical Rehearsals

• Sunday, Feb 3: All day
• Monday, Feb 4: 5pm–11pm
• Tuesday, Feb 5: Dress Rehearsal, 5pm–11pm

Performances

• Wed Feb 6, 2019, 10:30am – Student Matinee
• Thu Feb 7, 2019, 10:30am – Student Matinee
• Thu Feb 7, 2019, 7:30pm
• Fri Feb 8, 2019, 7:30pm
• Sat Feb 9, 2019,  2:00pm
• Sat Feb 9, 2019, 7:30pm
• Sun Feb 10, 2019, 2:00pm – TBD
• Wed Feb 13, 2019, 7:30pm
• Thu Feb 14, 2019, 10:30am – Student Matinee – TBD
• Thu Feb 14, 2019, 7:30pm
• Fri Feb 15, 2019, 7:30pm
• Sat Feb 16, 2019, 2:00pm
• Sat Feb 16, 2019, 7:30pm

Volunteering and Fees

KWMP is a community theatre organization and it takes thousands of hours to put one of our productions on stage. Cast members are expected to volunteer at least 10 hours of time outside of rehearsal to help with set building, sewing, painting, marketing and other tasks. We ask that the cast provide a $100 deposit that is refunded at the end of the run of the show if they complete all their hours.

All cast members will be required to become a member of KWMP ($25) and pay a script rental fee ($10).

About K-W Musical Productions

K-W Musical Productions is celebrating our 70th anniversary this season. We give members of Waterloo Region a chance to experience high-quality community theatre, both on and off stage. We endeavour to make our shows, affordable, entertaining and inclusive while providing training for the next generation.

Meet the Creative team

Director: Alexander Galant

Alexander Galant has established himself as a historical-based director who always strives for something special. Staged productions of Les Misérables, The War Show and The Diary of Anne Frank have benefited from his attention to historical detail, while Singin’ in the Rain, A Christmas Carol: The Musical and The Wizard of Oz also had added spectacle such as real rain, snow, and projected magic, respectively. Also a writer, Alexander has already amassed a great deal of research about the Titanic, which he used in his novel Depth of Deception (A Titanic Murder Mystery). He is looking forward to bringing this well-known historical event to life on stage, and is up to the challenge of sinking the Titanic!

Music Director: Deva Neely

Deva is an honours graduate from Ryerson Theatre School’s Acting Program.  She works as a professional voice and performance coach at her studio, Rising Star Performance Academy with students in Elora and Toronto.  Many of Deva’s students work professionally on stage and screen.  Deva is an actor herself, most recently in the TV show Scariest Night of My Life in the episode called ‘The Witch’ and in the feature film Valentina’s Wedding/La boda di Valentina.  Along with starring in her own concert cabaret, a few favourite roles in Deva’s repertoire include: Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Meg Boyd in Damn Yankees, Saraghina inNine, Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret, Paulette in Legally Blonde and the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet.  You can also find Deva adjudicating various music and drama festivals throughout the province and keynote speaking.  One of the highlights of Deva’s career took her to New York City where she was a finalist for the part of Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray on Broadway.

Choreographer Mistyna Wilcock

Mistyna Wilcock is a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer.  Originally from Waterloo, Mistyna trained at Morée School of Dance completing her RAD Advanced 1 exam.  She then went to graduate with honours BA in dance from San Francisco State University, where she also earned the top performance award for her graduating class.  While in San Francisco, Mistyna was a part of University Dance Theatre, where she was selected to perform as a soloist at the American College Dance Festival.  She was also chosen to apprentice along side Oberlin Dance Company in performing Brenda Way’s repertoire piece ‘Investigating Grace’.  She has performed for two seasons in the Guelph Contemporary Festival, performing her own work through Hidden Heart Collective.  She is currently teaching and choreographing in the Waterloo area.

And hundreds of other people that help put this show together

Book Your Audition Now!

Complete the Audition form below once you have uploaded your video audition. You will need your completed video audition in order to fill out this form.

All auditions are due by September 14, 2018

Audition form for Titanic the Musical

If you have any questions, please contact auditions@kwmp.ca

Join the KMWP Costume Team

Many hands make light work! KWMP is looking for a creative and collaborative group of people who are interested in costuming to join our costume team for our next production Titanic the Musical on stage February 2019 at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

The team of 6 to 8 will work together to set out a vision for the costumes in the show including style, colour choice and creation of costumes, then turn that vision into a reality. KWMP has access to a well-stocked sewing room, a large inventory of costumes and connections with other theatre groups to borrow costumes as needed.

KWMP is looking for 6 to 8 Team Members to join the team:

• Contribute to discussion of style, colour and details with team and director
• Accept the responsibility for 10 to 12 assigned cast costumes
• Work within a set timeline
• Make use of Sewing room on site at KWMP rehearsal hall or sew at home

The following skills are required:

• Intermediate to advanced sewing skills
• Knowledge of fabric behaviour, types and appropriate uses/types to suit costume
• Knowledge of pattern layout, cutting and assembly
• Courage to cannibalize thrift store items/costume storage to create period costumes
• Independent work ethic
• Availability for monthly team meetings with the director for progress show and tell and discussion

Costume assistants also needed for details, buttons, trim, ironing and labelling. Hand sewing skills. Simple sewing skills required.

Join the KWMP Costume Team

A small sample of some of the costumes from our past productions!

Anne of Green Gables

Drowsy Chaperone

Bye Bye Birdie

Grease

Seussical

Seussical

Shrek

Spring Awakening

Join the KWMP Costume Team

KWMP’s Picnic and AGM

KWMP members are invited to join us on June 16th for a Picnic and our Annual General Meeting. This year we will be hosting a picnic right out front of our rehearsal hall on Shaftsbury Dr. With classic games like egg on a spoon, 3 legged race and water balloon toss.

Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns and drinks, provided but please feel free to bring your favourite side dish, appetizer or a dessert. Following the Picnic we will host our AGM where members will get an update on what has been happening behind the scenes at KWMP and elect Directors to the board.

DETAILS

Kitchener Waterloo Musical Productions Picnic and AGM
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Picnic: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
BBQ and AGM: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: 14 Shaftsbury Ave, Kitchener, ON

RSVP for KWMP’s AGM

Members may vote either in person or by proxy by one of the following:

Mail: 14 Shaftsbury Ave, Kitchener, ON
Scan & Email: info@kwmp.ca

Join the KWMP Board of Directors

Being a member of the Board of Directors of Kitchener Waterloo Musical Productions (KWMP) is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about KWMP, community theatre and the community at large to contribute their knowledge, energy, expertise and good judgement to shaping the future of KWMP. Your involvement will give you skills and experience and an appreciation of the unique benefits of a community-focused volunteer organization. KWMP will benefit from your time, energy, expertise, skills and knowledge, while you will benefit from the skills, experience and knowledge you will gain as a result of serving on the board and immersing yourself in the strategic direction and leadership of the organization. Oh, and we usually splash a little fun in there too!

ABOUT THE KWMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The board of directors consists of volunteer directors who are elected by the members of KWMP. The board is entrusted to manage the affairs of the organization. It meets roughly once per month, typically on a weekday evening. Directors are elected to serve for a two-year term, and may ordinarily serve for up to 8 consecutive years.

Directors must be eighteen years of age or over. They are expected to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of KWMP, and not to use their position on the board for personal gain.

DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Directors must be able to attend regular meetings of KWMP. Within a one-year period, these normally consist of up to one board meeting every month, plus the annual general meeting (AGM). Directors are also encouraged to attend as many member events as possible during the year, including show kick-off meetings, performances of KWMP productions, the annual gala and other social events.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES BEING SOUGHT

In considering the skill sets and abilities that would best complement or augment the current board and serve the organization well as we go forward, the following would be considered helpful:

• Marketing (including graphic design, web design, social media and IT)
• Development and fundraising
• Financial skills (accounting, bookkeeping)
• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database, file sharing, etc.)

Apply to be on the KWMP Board of Directors

Join a KWMP committee

KWMP is actively seeking volunteers to join various committees for 2018–2019.

We also endeavour to be an organization that mentors our members in areas of interest. So whether you are fully skilled or willing to learn, we welcome you!

The following are the specific opportunities.

1)Finance Committee

The Finance Committee ensures that all financial matters for KWMP are taken care of to ensure the success of the organization. It is responsible for setting and tracking budgets, managing revenue and expenses, and for financial reporting.

The Finance Committee is looking for volunteers with accounting, bookkeeping or general financial management skills and experience to join the committee to assist and to learn.

2) Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations, maintenance and rental of the building as well as the inventory of costumes, props, set pieces and other materials.

The Operations Committee is looking for general volunteers to assist with various projects in and around the building. These might include cleaning, sorting, lifting, moving, gardening, hauling and light construction or trade work.

3) Events Committee

The Events Committee is responsible for the planning and organizing of all KWMP events and social activities as well as building and managing a database of all members. Its goal is to keep the membership engaged and active with KWMP, as well as reach out to the broader community.

The Events Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with all aspects of events including planning, organizing, preparing/setting up, attending/helping out at the events, and/or cleaning up after events.

4) Marketing and Communications Committee

The Marketing and Communications Committee oversees all aspects of the organization’s marketing and communications.

This committee is looking to add one or two volunteers who can commit to meeting at least once every 6 weeks. Specific skills and experience being sought include:

• Graphic design
• General marketing
• Social media

5) Fundraising Committee

The Fundraising Committee is responsible for fundraising for KWMP. This includes grant applications, corporate sponsorships and charitable donations.

The Fundraising Committee is looking for people with skills and experience in any of the specified aspects of fundraising.

6) Show-Related Volunteers

In addition to committees, there are a number of show-related volunteer opportunities. These include:

• Set Construction
• Painting
• Sewing and Costume Design
• Props
• Backstage crew
• Ushering

Join a committee

AGM Meeting materials:

• KWMP AGM Agenda 2018
• KWMP By-laws
• Proxy Form