Friends of the Theatre
The Friends of the Theatre is an organisation with two main functions.
One is to support the Walkington Theatre in a practical way by providing
volunteers and to raise money for projects within the theatre.
The second is to provide a membership data base of regular theatre
goers and to reward these loyal people with discounted tickets,
special offers and a monthly newsletter. So in effect we have Active
members and Non-active members.
The Walkington Theatre is run by a full-time staff of three and
the help of the FOTT volunteers is extremely important for our
day to day operations. FOTT volunteers work as ushers, bar staff
and projectionists and occasionally as technical support. The
Friends of the Theatre bar fundraises for improvements in equipment
and facilities for the benefit of all the community. In 2002
FOTT’s contributed $20,000 to the creation of the Telstra Country
Wide Moonrise Cinema (now the Woodside Moonrise Cinema), a significant portion of the overall cost.
Benefits of FOTT membership:
- You will receive a monthly newsletter along with the What’s On Guide detailing all the Theatre’s activities.
- You will receive discounts on tickets to all shows, with the possible exception of shows that have hired the venue (one or two a year). However we endeavour to negotiate a discount for you with the hirer.
- You will receive a movie card. Every time you buy a movie ticket we stamp the card and your 10th ticket is free.
- During the year FOTT members are invited to social events.
- All members can receive FOTT discounts at other Circuitwest venues (Matt Dann Performing Arts Centre, Camel Lane Theatre, Queens Park Theatre, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Goldfields Arts Centre, Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Albany Town Hall, Margaret River Arts Centre, Merredin Theatre) so next time you are holidaying take your card!
- You will receive discount cards from participating local businesses offering 10% discount in their stores.
- Please present your FOTT card at the box office to ensure you receive your discount.
What can you do for FOTT’s?
- Have fun volunteering with a great bunch of people
- Learn new skills
- Enjoy the entertainment
A FOTT volunteer is entitled to free admission for the show they
are working on and may invite a guest for movie screenings.
FOTT’s who work 5 or more shows per year receive the next year’s
membership free. Social functions are held throughout the year culminating
in an end of the year party for the volunteers.
If you are interested in learning some new skills and helping
the theatre then FOTT’s is for you. Training for most duties
is done on an individual basis with a required amount of supervised
experience before you can become an active volunteer. A volunteer
is required from 1/2hour before the show until about 15 minutes
after – and you can choose which shows you work and how often
you work. We would love to see you here.
FOTT membership is affordable and is done on a calendar year.
Full Year Membership February to July
Family: $45.00 (A family consists of 2 parents and 2 children)
Couple: $35.00
Single: $20.00
Student: $15.00
Social Club: $150.00
Half Year Membership August to December
Family: $22.50 (A family consists of 2 parents and 2 children)
Couple: $17.50
Single: $10.00
Student: $7.50
Social Club: $75.00
To join call Davina Duffy or Leonie Palmer on 9159 6860 or call into the theatre box office between 9.30am
and 4pm
Monday
to Friday or e-mail davina.duffy@pilbaratafe.wa.edu.au or leonie.palmer@pilbaratafe.wa.edu.au
