Dear MTGV Members, It’s been a while since our last update, but rest assured that things have been incredibly busy behind the scenes here, and there are a couple of key items I want to bring to your attention; MTGV Strategy Firstly, I’m so excited to share with you the new MTGV Strategy – the...
Into the Woods. One of my favorite shows of all time. When our theatre decided to do it, I knew I would audition, but before that I said I would be the properties designer. I knew the props would be a challenge, with Rapunzel’s wig and the harp and the million other things necessary for...
Many of us work full-time jobs, what I refer to as a vocation to support our avocations. I can’t tell you how many times people ask me after seeing a show or hearing I am in a show, “How much do you get paid for doing this?” Of course, in community theatre, the answer is...
The annual CHASS Australia Prizes are a great opportunity for the sector to showcase the excellent work being done in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) in Australia. Nominations are currently open for four categories, including the Distinctive Work and Future Leader categories may be of most interest to our members; Distinctive Work: an artistic performance, exhibition, film, television show, play, composition, research project or practical...
Did you know that National Volunteer Week is coming up in May? This year we celebrate 30 years of National Volunteer Week, and the theme is “ Making a World of Difference”. May 20 – 26 is a great opportunity to recognise all the amazing volunteers that help make our theatre community tick. Whether it’s...
Dear Members Please find below links to the meeting minutes of the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria’s Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 16th March 2019 as well as the 2018 Member Survey Results. 2019 AGM Minutes 2018 Member Survey Results Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best...
Dear MTGV Members, As I’m sure you are aware, the MTGV held its AGM this past Saturday, March 16th in the beautiful council chambers at the Williamstown Town Hall. It was certainly one of the most well-attended AGMs of recent years, and it was fantastic to see so many members present – a sure sign of...
Dear Members Please find below notice of the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria’s Annual General Meeting to be held on Saturday 16th March 2019. The following documents are as follows: Agenda 2018 AGM Minutes Company or individual proxy form Committee / office bearer nomination form Proposed changes to constitution All executive and committee positions are...
Dear Community Theatre, Before I had become acquainted with you, I was a young child. A young, introverted, homeschooled, shy-as-hell child. My mother had said before then we should get to know each other, but I didn’t budge. I didn’t want a spotlight. I didn’t want a line. I wanted to stay in my room...
After acting in my community theatre for almost 10 years, I had always been interested in everything done behind the scenes and what it takes to make a show happen. I had been involved in the scenic design, been a prop master, ran sound, performed a stage manager role, and other odd responsibilities (not all...
