join the board
The Masque is a community performance space with a long history of supporting local artists and performers. It hosts community theatre, independant productions, as well as a range of live performance work including music and dance. It also runs the Youth Theatre Club (YTC), supporting young performers.
It is a non-profit organisation, guided by a voluntary Board that provide oversight and strategic direction. Read on for more information about the Board and how to get involved.
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Focus
To ensure sustainability and reduce pressure on our team, we are refining how we produce work.
We are moving towards fewer internal productions, with a stronger focus on quality over quantity.
Each year, the theatre will present a clear and consistent programme.
Annual Programme
* One One-Act Play Festival
* One Youth Theatre Club production
* One flagship mainstage production
This structure allows us to plan more sustainably, support our production teams better, and maintain consistency in what we offer audiences.
Venue for Hire
At the same time, the Masque Theatre continues to operate as a venue for hire.
We host a range of external productions, including community theatre, independent producers, music performances, and dance shows, and more.
This use of the space plays an important role in supporting the theatre’s sustainability, ensuring the building remains active and financially supported through a variety of events.
Whyjoin?
Being on the Board means helping guide the governance and long-term direction of the theatre.
This is not a day-to-day operational role. Instead, Board members contribute to strategic discussions and decisions in Board meetings, based on reports and input from the theatre's operational team.
Many members also find it to be a space where different skills and perspectives are shared, and where they gain insight into how a working theatre operates.
Board meetings take place once a quarter (every 3 months). Board members are elected for a two-year term at the AGM.
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We are looking for people who care about the future of community theatre, and are willing to contribute a little time by attending meetings and taking part in discussions.
Ideally, members will bring skills or experience in areas such as finance, law, governance, fundraising, HR, or theatre practice, and be comfortable working in a collaborative environment.
Previous board experience is helpful but not required. Nominations may be made by others, or individuals may nominate themselves.
howtoapply
Please email your expression of interest to:
Christine Kaye - Vice Chair - on operations@themasque.co.za
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Caz Thomas - Board Secretary - on secretary@themasque.co.za
Please include:
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A short introduction about yourself
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Why you are interested in joining the Board
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What skills or experience you could bring
Board members are elected at the AGM for a two-year term.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a conversation before elections.
If you’d like more detail before applying, you can download the full Board Information Pack below.