On Saturday June 22, the Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT) held the second of this season’s semi-annual town halls where members, and the general public were updated on the activities of the theatre. It is important that those with a vested interest in our volunteer-run organization have an opportunity to be briefed first-hand, and that decisions affecting the OLT be made transparent and inclusive in their approach.
The President of the Board of Directors, Geoff Gruson, provided a current financial overview as well as reiterating that the goal of the OLT is to continue in its 106-year tradition as a community theatre run by volunteers. We had quite a slew of engaging presentations from the heads of each committee.
Nancy Hogan’s approach to reorganizing the costume room with her SWAG team was so successful that it will eagerly be adopted by and adapted for the reorganization of the props storage rooms by Bill Milner and Val Bogan of the POLT team.
One of the highlights was definitely Linda Webster’s report on this year’s OLT-Mission garden; not only does the vegetable patch add a decorative addition to the front of the building but all the harvested crops will be donated to the Ottawa Mission. It is one way in which the OLT is developing its community footprint with the residents of the Byward Market and Sandy Hill.
As always, a delicious selection of refreshments was served by Jeanne Gauthier and her hospitality team in the lobby where conversations and mingling continued post plenary.
A complete list of the presentations is included below. If you are interested in serving on any of the committees, please feel free to contact the indicated individuals directly or through the OLT website. All are welcome!
OLT Board of Directors – Geoff Gruson
Season Planning Committee – Jane Morris
Artistic Quality Committee – Chris Ralph
Volunteer Committee – Venetia Lawless
Archival Committee – Robin Riddihough
Learning and Special Events Committee – Bob Hicks (including One Act Playwriting Competition)
Eastern Ontario Drama League Representative – Linda Webster on behalf of for Val Bogan
EODL Brunch – Linda Webster
Marketing Team – Lianne Wand
SWAG – delegate for Nancy Hogan
Props Special Props Advisory Group (SPAG)- Bill Milner
Hospitality – Jeanne Gauthier
OLT – Mission Garden Team – Linda Webster
OLT Members Art Exhibit – Venetia Lawless