Five volunteers with Drayton Entertainment are being recognized for their years of sustained service with Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, presented through the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.
“Volunteerism is a valued tradition at each of our theatres,” says Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “Each year hundreds of our volunteers clock in a combined 40,000 service hours, making them among our organization’s most valuable assets.”
The following Drayton Entertainment volunteers are being recognized at special ceremonies throughout the province for their exemplary service:
– Ron Ellis, 20 years, Drayton Festival Theatre;
– Brian Walser, 10 Years, King’s Wharf Theatre;
– Bill Brown, five years, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse;
– Carol Brown, five years, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse; and
– Ann Robertson, five years, Huron Country Playhouse.
“We are honoured to salute these incredible volunteers, and to have their dedication and commitment recognized by the Government of Ontario is a tribute to the vital contributions made by everyone in our organization, volunteer or otherwise – including our staff, company of artists, and Board of Directors,” says Mustakas.
Drayton Entertainment’s volunteer base is expected to continue to grow with the addition of the new Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, the seventh venue in the Drayton Entertainment family of theatres, which opened this past March with a sold-out run of Mary Poppins.
To date over 100 volunteer applications and expressions of interest have been received, setting a solid foundation for future recognition through programs such as the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.
Drayton Entertainment operates robust volunteer programs for both adults and youth at all of its live theatres across the province. Volunteers are accepted year-round.
More information on volunteering can be obtained through the box office at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866) or online at www.draytonentertainment.com.
