Morpheus Theatre is thrilled to announce the annual hosting of our completely obligatory, government mandated (via the Societies Act and our Bylaws) Annual General Meeting!

The AGM (for short) will be held Monday September 11, 7:00pm at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre

3512 – 5^th Avenue NW

Lower Level of the Parkdale Community Centre

We invite all interested parties, volunteers, artists, patrons, and curious onlookers to join us for this enthralling meeting where we summarize the activities of the past year (in 500 words or less), present the accounting of the financials, and elect the board of directors to another one year sentence.

Admission to all this comes at the unbelievably low price of only one Loonie.  (That is not a comment on anyone in particular.)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Morpheus Theatre’s Board of Directors

Morpheus Theatre is seeking a Theatre Administrator to join our office team.  This is a part-time employee position beginning in August 2017 (approximately 15 to 18 hours per week).

Morpheus Theatre
Morpheus Theatre is a proud member of Calgary’s community theatre scene and is about to embark on its 23rd season of shows worth seeing.  Morpheus Theatre performs out of the Pumphouse Theatre with offices and rehearsal space in the Parkdale Community Centre.  Our typical season of shows includes a farce or comedy, a family pantomime, a more intimate comedy or drama and a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta.  We also run an adult chorus, a junior theatre school, and one-day educational workshops.  With the exception of some part-time office staff, Morpheus Theatre is run exclusively by volunteer members.

Morpheus is Seeking a Part-Time Theatre Administrator
This position entails sharing general administrative duties relating to box office operation and marketing.  This includes; but is not limited to sharing tasks including, handling individual, group and subscriber ticket sales, updating the volunteer and patron databases, organizing and maintaining Morpheus’ rehearsal space, properties and costumes, handling some production-related duties and handling marketing and social media activities.

This is not a computer-only based job, but includes customer service, volunteer management, information distribution, facility management and creative problem solving.  It will require an open-minded, multi-faceted individual.  The Theatre Administrator will work closely with both the Operations Manager and Artistic Director.

As Theatre Administrator you will share responsibility for the day to day operations of the theatre.  This will include receiving phone calls and emails, processing ticket sales and responding to questions or forwarding the information on to the applicable party.

The Theatre Administrator will regularly update the website information about shows and post any relevant articles or notices.  The Theatre Administrator will also be responsible for sending any requested information to the membership via email or mail.

The Theatre Administrator will be seen as one of the public faces of the theatre and will facilitate good relations with the community at large.  In addition the Theatre Administrator ensures harmonious working relationships among the various groups that use the building. In that regard, the Theatre Administrator may be asked to help monitor the calendar of events and the rental/booking of various rooms.

Employment Details:

The Theatre Administrator will be expected to work approximately 15 to 18 hours/week. The times are flexible and negotiable; however, core hours would include three regular days a week from 11am to 4pm.  Ideally the candidate can work Tuesday, Thursday, and one other weekday.  Morpheus Theatre will offer an hourly wage based on experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• People-focused attitude, pleasant phone persona
• Comfortable with email, Microsoft Office and social media
• Experience with Theatre Manager and WordPress would be a bonus
• Strong self-discipline, initiative, ability to self-manage, and follow complex instructions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work to tight deadlines and sudden changes without getting flustered
• A desire to work with creative and collaborative teams
• Passion and Knowledge of Arts organizations or not-for profit groups

If you have any questions or are interested in applying please email the Artistic Director at the address below.  Applications should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and your wage expectations.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact:

Sean Anderson
Artistic Director
Email: info@morpheustheatre.ca

Deadline for Applications: August 18, 2017

Summer is nearly here, but we still have one more show, one more workshop & one more set of auditions to go!  

If you saw great work at our recent presentation of IOLANTHE (or any of our shows this season), we encourage you to nominate a performer, director or designer in recognition. Click HERE to honour our volunteers.

ANNOUNCING OUR 23rd SEASON OF SHOWS WORTH SEEING! (Details HERE)

Moon Over Buffalo – September 22 to 30, 2017, By Ken Ludwig, Directed by Mike Johnson
Beauty and the Beast – December 8 to 16, 2017, By Ben Crocker, Directed by Michelle Brandenburg
A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody – January 26 to February 10, 2018, By Ron Bernas, Directed by Dan Gibbins
HMS Pinafore – April 27 to May 12, 2018, By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, Directed by Sean Anderson

UPCOMING EVENTS!

June 25 – Annual Appreciation BBQ – More info coming soon!  

June 26, 27, 28 – Auditions for MOON OVER BUFFALO – More info & sign up coming soon!  

June 30 – Early Bird Deadline for Season Tickets – download the order form HERE

July 1 – G&S JR Open Registration Begins

July 31 – Early Bird Deadline for G&S JR Registration 

August 17 & 18 – CASINO FUNDRAISER- email the office for more details!

September 22 – 30 – MOON OVER BUFFALO

Bees are buzzing, snow is melting, flowers are coming up, and all the theatre companies are busy announcing their upcoming Seasons!  If you saw a great performance at our recent presentation of Skin Flick (or any of our shows this season), we encourage you to nominate a performer, director or designer to recognize their work. Click HERE to honour our volunteers.

ANNOUNCING OUR 23rd SEASON OF SHOWS WORTH SEEING!

We will be announcing our 23rd Season on April 28th – opening night of Iolanthe! Join us for the excitement of a new show opening and a new season!  Season tickets packages will be available for purchase at the theatre, and our Early Bird discount is available until June 30th!  Don’t miss out! 

*If you don’t recognize the Tzing Boom! Reference from the title, check out Iolanthe for an epic Male Chorus Number that no one can resist singing along with!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

April 22 – Dance for Theatre Crash Course – With Danielle Desmarais.  Danielle brings a background of Theatre and Dance for maximum insight into effective and appropriate expression.

April 28 – May 13 – IOLANTHE – (Pronounced eye-oh-Lanth-ee) Fairies & Parliament?  An unlikely combination that results in much hilarity, song and dance! Buy tickets HERE!

May 6 & 7 – Clown Intensive Weekend – With Alice Nelson.  MUCH More than just red noses!  Discover the bare humanity & truthfulness of clown.

May 8 & 9 – G&S JR’s present: IOLANTHE – The G&S JR Theatre School present their year end production of Iolanthe at the Pumphouse Theatre. Buy tickets HERE!  FOH Spots still available HERE.

June 3 – A Methodology toward Artistic Unity for Actors & Directors – With Richard Michelle-Pentlebury.  Learn strategies of how to work more effectively with your team!

June 14 – 24 – HARVEY: Reunion – Follow our Cast Announcements on Facebook! Discounts still available for Season Ticket Holders – call 403-246-2999 or email the office!

June 25 – Annual Appreciation BBQ – More info coming soon!  

August 17 & 18 – CASINO FUNDRAISER- email the office for more details!

WORKSHOPS – A full season of awesome workshops is continuing!  Check our WORKSHOP PAGE frequently for updates!

On behalf of everyone at Morpheus Theatre, we would like to wish Happy New Year to all of our patrons, volunteers and friends.  A big thank you to everyone who helped pack the Pumphouse Theatre last month to share in the holiday spirit!  If you saw a great performance at It’s a Wonderful Life, we encourage you to nominate a performer, director or designer to recognize their work. Click HERE to honour our volunteers.

WELCOME WIN!

If you haven’t heard, we have a new Musical Director for our G&S JR Program!

Winnifred Hume has been teaching voice lessons in Calgary since 2006, after graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Manitoba. She also works as an accompanist and organ scholar at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer. Win is passionate about the music of Gilbert and Sullivan, and has appeared in and music directed several Morpheus Theatre productions since 2013. She is excited for this opportunity to share the fun of G&S with a new generation of artists!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

January 14 – First class of G&S JR Theatre School in 2017!

January 15 – First meeting of G&S Singers – Now in Studio B!  Join our non-audition chorus for laughter, patter and music!  Click on the link for an update on the Singers!

January 22 – Mask Acting Workshop – With Dean Bareham, Artistic Director of Green Fools.  Uncover fearless expression through Mask!

February 3 – 18 – SKIN FLICK – What do you do when all the money is gone? Celebrate Canada’s 150th with this hilarious Canadian Farce from Norm Foster! Buy tickets HERE! Watch for details on a Special Valentine’s Day performance to be announced soon.

April 28 – May 13 – IOLANTHE – (Pronounced eye-oh-lanth-ee) Have a peek at the cast list HERE!

May 8 & 9 – G&S JR’s present: IOLANTHE – The G&S JR Theatre School presents their year end production of Iolanthe at the Pumphouse Theatre.

June 14 – 24 – HARVEY: Reunion – More info coming soon!  Discounts still available for Season Ticket Holders – call 403-246-2999 or email the office!

RECRUITING VOLUNTEER FOH MANAGERS – Join our FOH Team! If you are comfortable with computers, money and people, we want you!  Full post HERE.

WORKSHOPS – A full season of awesome workshops is in the works!  Check our WORKSHOP PAGE frequently for updates!