| What: Masque Volunteer Open Day When: Sunday May 25, 2-2025 from 2pm – 4pm Where: 37 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa Contribution fee: R30 per person Bookings: https://www.themasque.co.za/event-details/2025-volunteer-open-day Parking is available at the venue. Wheelchair Access and Facilities available |
The Masque Theatre in Muizenberg, Cape Town is a vibrant community theatre which hosts shows, presented and produced by thespians and creatives who work, without remuneration. I do not like the word โamateurโ so I will refrain from that term. The Masque is also a receiving house with professional productions staged at the venue. In between that lot, there are professionals who step onto the boards of community theatre from time to time and perform for the love of theatre. Students and new graduates from theatre institutions and academies hone their skills at the Masque. It is an incubator of activity. Volunteers are a key part of the success of the Masque – set builders, technical crew front of house, ushers etc. Read on about the Masqueโs Volunteer Day on Sunday May 25, 2025 from 2pm-4pm:
Be part of a wider world: join The Masque at their Volunteer Open Day
Want to expand your skills, see free shows, make new friends, be part of a bigger community or explore your creativity?
Then join The Masque at their third annual Volunteer Open Day, your backstage pass to all things The Masque. The fun takes place on Sunday May 25, 2-025 from 2pm – 4pm.
Whether you’re a regular at The Masque, returning after a break, or completely new – this is your cue to get involved.
โJoin us for an afternoon of theatre, connection, and discovery. We’re celebrating our amazing volunteers and inviting new faces to see what makes our theatre community so special,โ says Christine Kaye, Head of Community at The Masque.
โSome people donโt realise that The Masque is powered by volunteers, or that there are a myriad of roles you can play, itโs not just about performing on stage. You also donโt need to commit to every project or every show. We have a roster and a schedule which you can fit in with according to your other commitments,โ says Kaye.
The Volunteer Open Day offers a slightly different format this year, giving an entertaining insight into what goes in to being a volunteer at The Masque.
What to look forward to on the day:
โ โBehind the Masqueโ โ A Theatrical Farce
Directed by Kerith Coulson
A hilarious short play set in the chaos of opening night.
โ Meet the Team & Tour the Theatre
An introduction to the Masqueโs different sectorsโTech, Productions, FOH, and Backstageโplus a quick dive into The Masqueโs history and community impact.
โ Beyond the Stage
Explore volunteer opportunities in our Youth Theatre Club, wardrobe, workshops, and more.
โ Connect & Chat
Grab a cup of complimentary tea or coffee and meet like-minded theatre folk.
โ FOH Training
Stick around for a short, practical Front of House training session at the end of the day.
โ For the Open Day only: the chance tosign up for a Masque Theatre membership with its range of benefits, at a reduced volunteer rate of R50/year.
โOur Volunteer Open Day isnโt just about welcoming new and returning volunteersโitโs also a chance to hear from the passionate people who keep The Masque thriving. Chat to everyone from our head of programming to our technical whizzes, from our front of house powerhouses to our backstage team and from our volunteer coordinator to our youth club inspirations!โ says Kaye.
Whether youโre drawn to the stage, the tech booth, or the front lines of audience engagement, The Masque team is here to show you the many ways you can be part of the Masque Theatre community. Come for the laughs, stay for the communityโbecause theatre isnโt just about what happens on stage; itโs about the people who make it happen.
Date & Time: May 25, 2025 2pm – 4pm
Location: The Masque
Contribution Fee: R30 per person
To secure your ticket, visit:
https://www.themasque.co.za/event-details/2025-volunteer-open-day
The Masque is situated at 37 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa.
Parking is available at the venue. Wheelchair Access and Facilities available.
The Masque has a back-up generator so the show will go on, even when there is load shedding.
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The Masque
The Masque is an iconic cornerstone of Cape Townโs cultural landscape, celebrating over six decades of fostering creativity, inclusivity and community spirit. Founded by the visionary Bertie Stern, The Masque boldly stood as a beacon of inclusivity, one of only two theatres at the time that welcomed participants of all backgrounds through its doors.
Home to many amateur theatre societies over the years, it was forced to close in 1997 following a devastating fire. It reopened in 1999,largely thanks to the generosity of the late Joan St Leger-Lindberg. This enabled The Masque to carry on with its work as a vibrant and resilient community-driven venue, encouraging voluntary participation in all forms of theatre by all people.
Today, under the dedicated stewardship of the Stern Masque Theatre Trust, The Masque continues to thrive, curating high-quality amateur productions, promoting skills development, providing a service of artistic engagement with the community, celebrating diversity and building on the theatreโs reputation as a sought-after professional venue-for-hire.
Through innovation, growth and creativity, as well as the support of volunteers and members, The Masque remains an important part of the social fabric, welcoming audiences of all backgrounds to experience the magic of live theatre.
The Masque offers a wide range of projects and programmes, including:
*Annual productions such as its holiday season fairytale and Valentineโs Soiree;
*The Youth Theatre and Curtain Up Clubs running for 8 – 16 year olds in term time;
*Film masterclasses;
*The chance for people to learn about theatre with The Masque’s workshops, covering topics such as set design, sound and lighting and directing;
*A play reading series that provides the chance for writers to have their new scripts brought to life, as well as the opportunity for the public to be part of the development process.
Invest in the future of The Masque, donate here.
โณ Pic supplied – volunteers at work on a Masque Theatre production.
