Photo Credit: (left to right) Kim Gebbie, Rick Mason, Joy Raya and Jeff Lindbloom from GPT's RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, 2004
ABOUT GROSSE POINTE THEATRE
In 1948, GPT's first show, Clarence, was produced in a local high school. Since 1962, our productions have been staged at the beautiful Fries Auditorium at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. We take great pride in the high degree of theatrical excellence that we achieve show after show, but above all, we always have fun onstage and backstage.
Our productions come to life at 315 Fisher Road, a turn-of-the-century boarding house completely rehabbed from top to bottom. You'll find ample rehearsal and meeting space, a fully equipped scenery workshop, costume shop, prop storage and kitchen. GPT volunteers can always be found here, putting the finishing touches on one of our many productions, workshops, social or charitable events.
Community involvement makes GPT volunteers special. Family picnics, children's holiday parties, participating in the Grosse Pointe Thanksgiving Parade, awarding college scholarships to local students, donating to charitable organizations and needy families throughout the area; in addition to providing affordable, live theatre, these are just a few of the good works we do for our community.
Grosse Pointe Theatre welcomes all theater lovers who are interested in becoming part of this dynamic and excellent Community Theatre family. Many opportunities exist for off-stage as well as on-stage. If you are interested please call GPT at (313) 886-8901 or email us.
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ALL SHOW AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
We need you to volunteer, no matter what your talent: design, carpentry, painting, electronics, sewing, crafts, cooking, making coffee, writing, organizing, and, of course, performing. Even if you feel you have no talent, but would like to learn, we'd be more than happy to show you the ropes!
Membership meetings are held in the Fries Building of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial on the second Monday of many months. A social hour precedes each meeting and is an excellent opportunity to meet new people. The meetings are brief, but informative, providing important tidbits of information about current and future events. Each meeting is followed by a workshop presentation, such as a one-act play. These meetings are perfect occasions for new and prospective members to get acquainted with GPT and become involved.
Barbara Elliott is Grosse Pointe Theatre's Volunteer Liaison. The Volunteer Liaison's function is to greet all new members and provide orientation for them. She also acts as a liaison between the show crews and committees needing volunteers, and provides the best possible skills and interest match. Contact Barb for more info or assistance at: barbsvpt1@sbcglobal.net