Your MTG Board of Directors Candidates
Please review the information for all three candidates, then proceed to the voting area!
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Kimberlee Talbott
What do you see as the Guild's role in the area community's future? I would like to see MTG continue to work on involving eager young talent in all areas such as stage work, lighting, acting, costuming, etc... Having a large pool of individuals to choose from make our work easier. Outdoor theatre with adults and children's short plays during summer and fall, whether on the square or in Twining Park is a good way to keep many people involved as long as time commitments are shorter than a regular production. Theatre is unfortunately not something people usually think of as a first choice on their list to do. Our job is to make people realize how much fun really goes into all of the drama! What do you feel are the responsibilities of an MTG board member? As a board member of MTG, volunteering is a key aspect. Whether this is seating people, selling concessions, stuffing envelopes, being at WILL CALL during shows, or a plethora of other things on the agenda. Attending meetings and being actively engaged, asking questions, seeking answers, and speaking your mind are vital to communication with other members. What aspects of MTG have you participated in? I have been a MTG board member for the last 6(+) years and have been the fundraising chairperson for the past 3, as well as being on the programming committee. Plays are mostly been what I’ve been involved with. Some hair and make-up have also been done when help was needed. |
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Gen Kundert
What do you see as the Guild's role in the area community's future? The arts bring us together. MTG plays an established role in the community as a respected provider of quality entertainment, from lighthearted comedies to thought-provoking dramas. I believe we can do even more to fulfill that calling as cultivators of the performing arts for additional groups of people. Whether it’s a script-reading club for seniors or summer drama workshops for students, MTG should always stand out in our community as a welcoming environment, open to all, with a collective wealth of talent and knowledge ready to impart to anyone interested in receiving it. What do you feel are the responsibilities of an MTG board member? Within the confines of the board room, a member’s obligation is to direct the decisions of the organization as they feel best serves the theatre. But their work cannot end there. We can hardly expect our volunteers to do what we ourselves will not. From directing to ushering, everyone gets in on the act. Beyond that, board members are ambassadors for the theatre in their day-to-day lives. Network marketing and community collaboration are crucial to our continued growth and long-term viability. What aspects of MTG have you participated in? Fundraising, Directing, Acting, Tech/Set, Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe |
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Suzann Holland
What do you see as the Guild's role in the area community's future? Hopefully, we can get back to our normal operations in the coming months. I’d like to see us focus on our core productions as they restart, before taking on anything new. The pandemic has been a time where some fabulous ideas have been voiced, and they’re just waiting until we’re ready. I would also like to see theatre education become more prevalent at MTG, as it will help us get more people involved and volunteering. We’ve got fifty glorious years under our belt, and I know we’ve got a bright and promising future. What do you feel are the responsibilities of an MTG board member? It’s critical that every member of the board participate on some level, through production and/or volunteering. The board works best when everyone contributes ideas, experience, connections, and time. What aspects of MTG have you participated in? I’ve directed, acted, served as stage manager, run sound, sold tickets, ushered, and served on the MTG Board. |
