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“Friends of Castle Theatre” Seek Volunteers
Posted 24 August 2009
The Friends of Castle Theatre are looking
for
volunteers willing to
donate their time and services to keep the local theatre open to the
public.
The newly created non-profit organization will take over operations at
Manchester’s only movie theatre Sept. 1, 2009. “We need
volunteers to help with a variety of projects,” says Friends
President Al Remling.
The Castle Theatre will be closed for a few weeks in September to help
volunteers clean and prepare the theatre for their grand
re-opening. Volunteer crews are being sought to assist with the
cleaning and updating of the concession stand, lobby, restrooms and
auditorium. Be among the first residents to ‘sneak-a-peek’ at the
newly restored Castle Theatre in progress. Volunteers will be
scheduled on an individual or group basis. To volunteer contact Friends
Board Members Sue McCormac at 563-927-3125, Pat Becker at 563-927-6603
or Friends Secretary Deb Hamblin at 563-927-2490.
In addition to cleaning projects, volunteers will be sought to help
sell tickets and concessions this fall. Volunteers can sign-up to
work on a regular or as-needed basis and are encouraged to work shifts
with friends, family or co-workers as a fun activity…and then enjoy the
show together that evening. The group hopes to develop a database of
available volunteers with shifts rotating on a monthly basis.
“We are also interested in individuals or businesses wishing to
donate their time and talents to the project,” adds Remling. The
Friends of Castle Theatre welcome individuals with skills in carpentry
work, electrical, plumbing, painting, clerical, bookkeeping, cleaning
and more to join forces with them to help repair and sustain theatre
operations.
The Friends of Castle Theatre are in the middle of a fundraising
campaign to cover initial start-up costs, inventory and marketing
expenses, and repairs to the marquee and poster boxes. The group is
also raising funds for equipment needs – including new projection and
sound equipment – as well as new auditorium seats.
The Friends of Castle Theatre welcome new members and currently
encourage anyone interested to become involved with the project.
The group is also accepting financial donations as well. For more
information on how you can become involved or volunteer, please contact
Volunteer Coordinators Pat Becker at 563-927-6603, Sue McCormac at
563-927-3125, or Deb Hamblin at 563-927-2490.
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