Membership
Grosse Pointe Theatre members take pride in their productions and in the friendships they gain by working together for a common goalMembership in Grosse Pointe Theatre Has Its Benefits!
Grosse Pointe Theatre members take pride in their productions and in the friendships they gain by working together for a common goal. We all strive to fulfill our mission to connect, create and inspire communities through theatre. We are all volunteers from many surrounding communities and we welcome new members!
Our Member Benefits Include:
- Participate in Performances – All performers and backstage crew chiefs are required to be members of Grosse Pointe Theatre
- Ushering – Ushering performances is an exclusive benefit for Grosse Pointe Theatre members. This is your opportunity to see each show for FREE and to get involved and meet our patrons.
- Membership Meetings – Grosse Pointe Theatre members are invited to five membership meetings each year to keep up on everything that’s happening at GPT. These meetings are also a wonderful chance to meet and chat with other members.
- Voting – Members are able to vote in the annual election for officers and for Clarence Award winners once you have seen all shows each season.
- Workshops/Education – Workshops offer new directors, writers and performers, a voice and place to share their talents. Specific education classes are also offered throughout the year.
- Volunteer Roles – GPT depends on our members to help build sets, sew costumes, find props, design lights, coordinate make-up and hair, and much more! There are opportunities and jobs for all skill sets and levels from beginner to expert.
- Sock & Buskin – Our bi-weekly official newsletter is an electronic publication. Check out new information and stay up to date with what’s going on!
- Annual Dinner Dance – Members receive a reduced admission price to the annual dinner dance, held in the summer to celebrate the shows of the past season.
- Social Times – Beyond the spotlight of the stage, GPT is a “family” that offers a welcoming community. Special social events are available to all members and help us stay connected.
Grosse Pointe Theatre is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors, which meets monthly. Dues are $50.00 for the fiscal season. (July 1 – June 30). The value of FREE opportunities and subsidies is over $250!
If you have any questions prior to or after joining, please contact us at 313-881-4004 or at [email protected].
General Membership Meetings
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023
- Tuesday, February 27, 2024
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Dinner Dance: June 22, 2024