Volunteer Opportunity
Executive Board – Member at Large
Join Thorold Theatre and help shape the future of local performing arts!
About Us
Thorold Theatre has been at the heart of Niagara’s arts and culture since 1986. Our mission is to entertain, connect, and inspire through the performing arts, creating vibrant and memorable experiences for audiences of all ages. As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on ticket sales, sponsorships, and the dedication of our volunteers to bring each production to life.
Our team embraces creativity, flexibility, and community engagement to deliver unforgettable productions, from traditional stage performances to innovative artistic endeavors.
We Are Looking For You!
We have up to 3 Volunteer Board Member positions open for the 2025–2026 theatre seasons.
Your Role as a Board Member:
- Attend all board meetings.
- Actively participate in and/or chair assigned committees to advance the theatre’s goals.
- Serve as a liaison between members and the board, addressing concerns and fostering open communication.
- Oversee assigned theatre events and performances, managing them from planning to execution.
- Assist in fundraising, sponsorships, and audience engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to decision-making for the protection, maintenance, and growth of the theatre.
- Represent the theatre at community events and provide leadership during productions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Location: Reside in the Niagara Region.
- Passion: Enthusiastic about the performing arts and its impact on the community.
- Skills: Strong organizational abilities, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
- Commitment: Dedicated to building positive relationships with patrons, members, and volunteers.
Why Join Us?
- Help shape the artistic vision of a long-standing community theatre.
- Build meaningful connections with a passionate and talented team.
- Be a vital part of bringing high-quality theatre productions to Niagara audiences.
How to Apply:
If this opportunity excites you, we want to hear from you! Email us at volunteers@thoroldtheatre.ca with:
- A cover letter detailing your passion for theatre and your commitment to community engagement.
- A brief resume highlighting your relevant leadership experience.
For more information about Thorold Theatre, visit thoroldtheatre.ca.
Be a leader in the arts—join us and make a difference in Niagara’s theatre community!
Wonder What ElseYou Can Do to Help Out Behind the Scenes?
There are numerous areas you can get involved with. Just keep reading!
Some require lots of time and effort and others; not so much. It all depends on how much time you have to commit.
It’s all up to YOU! No experience necessary (unless noted below).
“Just Get Your Feet Wet”
Duties include what we call “Front of House”. These require minimal time and only during the performance dates. You’d be asked to work at as many of the performance dates as you’d like. It’s all up to you. It gives you a chance to meet some of the members and find out what a great group of people we are. It also gets you in to see the show for FREE!
Positions:
- Ushering people into the auditorium
- Taking / selling tickets at the door
- Help to set up / put away the chairs in the auditorium
- Handing out programs and welcoming audience members
- Working in our concession booth
- Manning our door prize table
Remember: YOU decide how many performance dates you’d like to work.
“Hmm, I like This”
Duties include things that require a little more time and effort, but still lots of fun.
Positions:
- Assisting in building the Set (one or two days per performance working with our Master Set Builder)
- Set Painting
- Artistic Painting (if you’re the really talented type)
- Being part of the Props TEam
- Make-up and Hair for the Cast members
- Assisting with the lighting or sound boards (training available)
- Helping to place lights, speakers, microphones and such on and around the stage
- Costumes – finding, sewing, begging, borrowing or stealing (well, not really stealing)
“I’m Hooked”
Duties include things that require a commitment of time and effort. You’d be part of the production team and have a time-line to deal with. You’d be required to attend evening production meetings and devote spare time during the day to get things accomplished. This is where the fun stuff really happens. It gives you a peek into the inner workings of putting on a production and helps to get your feet wet so you can graduate to the “I’m in Deep” category.
Positions:
- Props Manager – Finding or creating all the items needed for the actors to use. This is usually done with a team of folks.
- Stage Dresser – Creating the setting of the stage (i.e.: living room, kitchen . . .). This is usually done with a team of folks.
- Assistant Producer – Assists the producer in all aspects of putting on a production.
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Publicity
- Website design / maintenance
“I’m In Deep”
Duties include things that require a huge commitment of time and effort during a production. Heading up parts of the production team, see “I’m Hooked” above. These duties require previous experience and/or technical training. Some of them require you to be at every rehearsal and/or every performance (see **).
Positions:
- Producer **
- Director **
- Stage Manager **
- Master Lighting Guru
- Master Sound Guru
- Master Set Builder / Designer
- Actors **
“Ready For the Tattoo”
Duties include being part of the Executive Team. Requires attendance at monthly meetings and a true commitment to the theatre group we all know and love as Thorold Community Theatre (TCT)!
Positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Membership
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- Member at Large
Contact us for further information or if you’d like to get involved!
WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU!
