The Friends of the Burdekin Theatre is a volunteer association dedicated to the support of the Burdekin Theatre, by providing assistance through fund raising activities and a volunteer workforce.
The range of duties they perform include:
- providing ushering services for events in the Burdekin Theatre which includes seating patrons and checking patron tickets;
- running the patron coffee bar; and
- selling raffle tickets in the foyer.
The funds raised by the Friends of the Burdekin Theatre, are used to purchase equipment, which can be seen around the Theatre. These items include:
- the LED street sign;
- the plasma screen TV in the Foyer;
- lighting and sound equipment;
- kitchen equipment;
- a lectern; and
- and many other items.
Additionally, the Friends of the Burdekin Theatre provide a free morning tea from 10am for all our Morning Melodies events.
During the annual Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, Friends of the Burdekin Theatre offer bursaries to help the youth in the district to attend Summer School in their chosen fields in the arts.
The Friends of the Burdekin Theatre also sponsor buses to bring school children to the Theatre each year, to experience of the Theatre's live performances of children’s shows.
If you would like to become part of the volunteer Friends team by offering your services to work on shows, please phone 0407 752 452 or write to the Friends of the Burdekin Theatre at:
Friends of the Burdekin Theatre
PO Box 773
Ayr Qld 4807
