The Mission of the Prince George Theatre Workshop Society is to foster and promote community theatre participation in Prince George and to provide an authentic community theatre experience to the public.
Community theatre welcomes all people who want to participate in the world of theatre. When you are a member of our Society you quickly learn that you are part of a community that stretches beyond Prince George and beyond British Columbia. You will be part of a community that stretches across the country and around the world.
The Prince George Theatre Workshop Society is a non-profit Society registered with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. This means that when you make a donation to the Society we can issue an income tax receipt.
The members of our Society learn to build the sets, hang the lights, make the costumes, perform and work on every aspect of the play’s production and presentation. We are community members. Be with us when the lights go down. You can find out more about joining the Society on the Membership page.
Here are some basic facts about the Society and how it works:
Our season
- The annual General Meeting takes place in June.
- Anyone is welcome to attend the General Meeting.
- Our season runs year-round.
- We usually put on three Mainstage shows.
- We usually produce an evening of one act plays.
- We usually put on a Christmas show for children.
- We sometimes produce a musical or other large cast show.
- We usually have a summer show.
- One or more of our productions is entered in the Central Interior Zone drama festival.
- Mainstage shows generally run for two weeks; Wednesday to Saturday the each week.
Casting for productions
- Directors announce casting dates weeks or even months ahead of start of rehearsals.
- Casting is open to any member of the community.
- It is club policy that all people cast for a production must be or must become paid-up members of PGTWS.
Who can be cast in a play?
- Anyone. Club policy is that everyone has an equal chance to be cast in a play.
- Casting is open to all comers.
- You do not have to be a club member to audition. You must, however, become a member if you are cast in the play.
- The director of the play has the final say in who gets what part.
- The director’s choice of actors is often the hardest part of preparing a play.
- Members (including yourself?) are often involved in some of the other activities before they decide to get on stage.
What kinds of activities are available?
- What Kinds of Activities Are Available?
- Acting
- Producing
- Directing
- Assistant Directing
- Set Design
- Set Construction
- Set Decoration
- Costumes
- Stage manager or assistant stage manager
- Publicity
- Stage crew
- Front of House
- Lighting design and/or operating
- Sound design and/or operating
- Fundraising
After I join, how will I get information?
There are many ways to receive information about Society activities and projects. The easiest way to is bookmark our website and check it often for updates and events listings. In addition, each member receives a copy of The Prompt, our newsletter.
How do I get involved?
Each member of PGTW is welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors (usually the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30). Members are encouraged to participate in the running of the club by joining committees chaired by members of the board.
If you are interested in committee work you should check the Contact page for information about contacting the appropriate board member.
Audition ads are published in local newspapers and made available on the website.
Why is it important for members to get invoved?
The number of hours required to produce a season for our patrons is immense. The members of our board put in many long hours. Every bit of help is needed.
How does the PGTWS operate?
- Most day-to-day decisions are handled by the elected Board of Directors.
- The Board generally meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
- The Annual General Meeting is held in June. The Board of Directors is elected at the Annual General Meeting.
- Any adult general member who was a member in good standing on March 31st preceding the Annual General Meeting is eligible to vote.
- Any adult general member who was a member in good standing on March 31st preceding the Annual General Meeting is eligible to stand for election to the board.
- The Board of Directors, at its first meeting, elects the Executive Officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer).
- The heads of various committees are appointed as soon as is feasible.
- All members are governed by the policies of the society.
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