Menomonie Theater Guild

*Please note that currently August camp registration is not available online but you may still call or stop in to the box office to register for that camp.*

Thank you to everyone who came out to audition. We are pleased to announce the cast of The Glass Menagerie:

Amanda Wingfield …… Kate Brophy

Tom Wingfield …………. Jeffrey Peterson

Laura Wingfield ……….. Katie Bovee

Jim O’Connor …………….. Kory Stuemke

The Menomonie Theater Guild seeks a dynamic, highly organized person to serve as their Executive Director, managing the daily operations of the Menomonie Theater Guild and the MTG Box Office.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Director  will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the Menomonie Theater Guild and the MTG Box Office. These duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Board of Directors
• Communicating with patrons, donors, directors, volunteers, and other partners via phone, email, letters, and social media
• Oversight of the schedule & maintenance of the MTG studio building and communicating with its renters
• Maintaining databases of patrons and donors and generating reports and mailing lists as required
• Paying of bills and assisting the MTG treasurer
• Setting up and maintaining online sales in our online ticketing system
• Selling tickets in the MTG Box office, both at the studio box office and the Mabel Tainter as scheduled
• Oversight and training of additional volunteer or employee box office help as needed
• Pursuing corporate sponsorships and grants
• Other duties as appropriate

Minimum qualifications: Associate’s degree in a related field from a two-year college or technical school and/or two years of related experience working with a community arts organization

Preferred qualifications: College degree in a related field, experience with non-profit arts organization, and supervisory and customer service experience.

Skills required:

• Proficiency in basic math, balance sheets, and financial transactions
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• Basic proficiency with Google Drive, social media, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong personal commitment to the mission of MTG and to the community
• A professional orientation with a volunteer motivation

Salary and Work Schedule:

Average of 25-27 hours per week, 11am-3pm Tuesday through Friday at MTG Box Office

Additional hours pre-scheduled in advance, 8-10 weekends annually scheduled before MTG show openings.

Approximately 2 weeks vacation time to be scheduled with approval of supervising board member

$20,000-$24,000 salary, negotiable upon experience. Supplemental opportunities may be available with grant writing and corporate fundraising.

To apply:

Please email a letter of interest and resume to Dan Soler at mtg.dansoler@gmail.com. Review of applications will begin March 21, 2018. Interviews will be conducted on a first come/first available basis and the position will be closed once filled by a qualified applicant.

MENOMONIE THEATER GUILD ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR “THE GLASS MENAGERIE”

The Menomonie Theater Guild invites you to audition for “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams. The Glass Menagerie was Williams’s first successful play; he went on to become one of America’s most highly regarded playwrights. Seth Berrier will be directing MTG’s production.

Tom Wingfield has a story to tell; a story of sacrifice for his sickly sister Laura. A story of frustration with his controlling mother Amanda. A biographical story of Tennessee William’s own family filtered through Tom’s memory, if you trust how he remembers it. An instant classic that launched a career, The Glass Menagerie is woven around these flawed, relatable characters and their struggle to leave the past behind while it holds them to their impoverished life in St. Louis.

WHEN: Monday, March 5 from 6-8:00pm or Tuesday, March 6th, 2017 from 6pm-8pm. Choose one date to attend.

WHERE: Menomonie Theater Guild, 502 W 2nd St, Menomonie, WI 54751

ROLES:

Amanda Wingfield: A faded Southern belle, abandoned by her husband, who is trying to raise her two children under harsh financial conditions. Principle character. Adult to mature adult, female.

Tom Wingfield: Amanda’s son. Tom works at a shoe warehouse to support his family but is frustrated by his job and aspires to be a poet. Narrator and principle character. Young adult to adult male.

Laura Wingfield: Amanda’s daughter and Tom’s older sister. A childhood illness has left her with a limp, and she has a mental fragility and an inferiority complex that have isolated her from the outside world. Principle character. Young adult to adult female.

Jim O’Connor: An old high school acquaintance of Tom and Laura. Smaller character. Young adult to adult male.

Casting will be color-blind and persons of all body types and abilities are welcome to audition.

More information about the roles may be found at the Menomonie Public Library. Auditions will include readings from the script. Come prepared to try a mild southern/Missouri accent.

Callbacks are not anticipated at this time. Questions? Email the director Seth Berrier at Seth.berrier@gmail.com

Performance Dates:

Friday April 27, 2018 7:30 PM
Saturday April 28th, 2018 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday April 29, 2018 2:00 PM

Friday May 4, 2018 7:30 PM
Saturday May 5, 2018 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday May 6, 2018 2:00 PM

Tickets are available:
Online: menomonietheaterguild.org
By Phone: 715-231-PLAY (7529)
By Email: mtgtickets@gmail.com
In Person: Menomonie Theater Guild Box Office, 502 West 2nd St, Menomonie, WI

All performances are held at the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts located in downtown Menomonie.

Link to purchase tickets to the show:

https://www.ticketpeak.com/res/menomonietheaterguild

Thank you to everyone who came out to audition. We are pleased to announce the outstanding cast of COMPANY!

Robert- Seth Berrier
Sarah- Hannah Jones
Harry- Kory Stuemke
Susan- Karen Wiber
Peter- David Diaz
Jenny- Erin Kaspar-Frett
David- Michael Pershern
Amy- Sarah Wildes
Paul- Kevin Drzakowski
Joanne- Kate Brophy
Larry- Bob Friese
April- Kiara Carlson
Marta- Israel Fay-Hill
Kathy- Bethany Risler

The Menomonie Theater Guild invites you to audition for “Company” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. “Company” was originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince with orchestrations by Jonathon Tunick.

This landmark concept musical revolves around the institution of marriage and relationships, exploring the dynamics, challenges and benefits from many perspectives. MTG’s production will be staged by co-directors Melissa Smith-Tourville and Marianne Fieber-Dhara with musical direction by Mark Pruett.

WHEN:
Monday, December 11th and Tuesday,
December 12th from 6-8:30pm. Choose one date to attend.
Callbacks are scheduled for Thursday, December 14th from 6-7 pm.

WHERE:
Menomonie Theater Guild, 502 W 2nd St, Menomonie, WI 54751

ROLES: There are fourteen roles in this ensemble show.

Robert (30-35) Baritone
Harry (35-45) Baritone
Susan (30-40) Soprano
Sarah (30-40) Mezzo-Soprano/Alto
Peter (30-40) Baritone
Jenny (30-40) Soprano
David (30-40) Baritone
Amy (25-35) Mezzo-Soprano/Alto
Paul (30-40) Tenor
Joanne (40-65) Alto
Larry (45-65) Baritone
April (25-35) Mezzo-Soprano
Marta (20-30) Mezzo-Soprano
Kathy (25-35) Soprano

Auditions will include readings from the script.
Your prepared 16-32 bars of an upbeat tempo song from a musical. An accompanist will be provided.
Be prepared for a movement audition.

Questions? Email either director, melsmithtourville@gmail.com or marianne.fieber@yahoo.com.

Performance Dates:
Friday, Feb. 23 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 24| 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m
Sunday, Feb. 25 | 2 p.m.

Friday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m.
March 3 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 4 | 2 p.m.

COMPANY
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

All performances are held at the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts located in downtown Menomonie.