VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Opportunities

FRONT OF HOUSE

The Memorial Centre hosts concerts, dance recitals, children’s shows, theatre, comedians, and many other public events. Our volunteers act as ushers, ticket takers, concession workers, and sometimes merchandise sellers for these various events. Our Front of House Manager works closely with all of these volunteers to ensure that everyone has a position that complements their skills and interest.

We also provide Front of House staff for Central Alberta Theatre productions in Studio Theatre next door. The theatre requires ushers, ticket takers and a concession volunteer.

Volunteers are very important at CAT. CAT will:

  • Provide you with training and support

  • Address your concerns, problems and issues

  • Keep you informed

  • Treat you with courtesy and respect

  • Provide you with a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in which to volunteer

  • Acknowledge, appreciate and reward you

One of the benefits of being a front of House Volunteer in the Memorial Centre or at the concession at CAT’s live theatre productions is that you get to see the concerts and shows that you work – at no charge.

Also, like all other CAT volunteers, active Memorial Centre and Concession active volunteers have the opportunity to qualify to attend one of two Preview Nights (dress rehearsal, if okayed by the director, and preview) of each CAT production, first come first served.  You’ll learn more about that during your orientation.

OTHER PERKS

  • Volunteer recognition, parties and awards

  • Enjoying creative and fun opportunities

  • An opportunity to gain new skills

  • An opportunity to make new friends and acquaintances

  • Being an active part of performing arts in Central Alberta

  • An opportunity to support your community and community growth via the performing arts

  • Being a part of showcasing local talent and abilities

MEMBERSHIP

Volunteers are required to be members of Central Alberta Theatre.

Membership is Free!

Email us at frontofhousecat@gmail.com to volunteer.

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OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:   

THEATRE PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE WITH CENTRAL ALBERTA THEATRE

In 1994, in a mutually beneficial lease agreement with the City of Red Deer, Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) took over the operation of the 700-seat Memorial Centre. CAT started as a community theatre company in 1970, making it now one of the oldest non-profit, volunteer-based community theatre companies in Canada.

The CAT Studios addition to the east of the Memorial Centre was completed in 2002 and consists of an intimate performance space with fully-licensed concession called Studio Theatre (a.k.a. Nickle Studio), rehearsal spaces, a workshop and many other areas.

Our production crews for CAT shows are also volunteers. This can include designing, building and painting sets, designing posters and programs, finding or creating props, stage management, acting, directing, hair and make-up, costume design and construction, working as backstage crew, and much more.