April 4, 2024

NOTICE

ASTOR THEATRE SOCIETY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

MAY 9, 2024 AT 7PM AT THE TOWN HALL ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTRE

**Time updated to 7pm (from 5pm)**

Please join us for the Astor Theatre Society AGM. The AGM provides an opportunity for members to hear about the successes and challenges of the Society and to provide feedback and suggestions to the Board of Directors moving forward.

In addition to the annual report, financial report and election of directors, members will be presented with an overview of the most current bylaws in effect at the Society. The 2016 Bylaws, which replaced the 2014 Bylaws, were unknowingly not followed after 2017. More details will be provided at the meeting.

The meeting package, including agenda, minutes, reports of the board of directors and the financial statements, will be distributed to all members on or before May 6, 2024.

Proxy voting is permitted under the 2016 bylaws. To vote by proxy please send an email with the following information to  boxoffice@astortheatre.ns.ca

I, _____________________, of ____________________, hereby appoint ___________________, of ___________________, as my proxy to vote for me and on my behalf at the annual general meeting of Astor Theatre Society on the ____ day of _____, 20__, and at any adjournment thereof.  Signed at ____________ this ______ day of ________, 20__.

A proxy must be received no fewer than 15 minutes before the time set for the start of a general meeting. A proxy is only valid for the meeting for which the proxy is given, and any adjournment of that meeting.

The Astor Theatre Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerri Southcott as its new Executive Director.

Jerri has decades of experience in radio and television, the arts, and government communications. She is the founder of South Shore Summer Theatre, a non-profit musical theatre program for youth which presented two highly acclaimed Broadway musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar and Pippin, at the Astor Theatre in 2022 and 2023. She is a professional actor providing voiceover talent for animated series, commercials, and documentaries. Recently, Jerri worked in a variety of leadership roles at Health Canada and several other federal departments. Prior to that, she worked for CBC Television as a lifestyle host, and a journalist at CBC in Ottawa and Nova Scotia.

“I’m honoured and grateful to have been chosen for this role,” said Southcott. “It’s not often that you get the opportunity to combine your skills with your passion, and I’m especially passionate about giving young people an opportunity to show off their acting, singing and dancing skills.”

She grew up in a theatrical family; her parents ran a renowned music theatre program for young people in North Bay, Ontario, that is still going strong after more than 40 years. Working with the Astor’s dedicated staff and volunteers, she will be overseeing the full range of cultural activities that the Astor offers for South Shore audiences. “From the first time I set foot in the Astor Theatre, I knew it was special, both a beautiful heritage building and a state-of-the-art production facility and gallery space,” added Southcott. “I’m really looking forward to meeting our current patrons and attracting new visitors to this jewel of the South Shore.”

John Simmonds, Board Chairperson said, “We welcome Jerri to the Astor and are excited to have her share her expertise and leadership with us, as we move forward as an organization and hub of arts and culture on the South Shore.”

Southcott assumes the role of full-time Executive Director on February 5, 2024.

Click here to see all our upcoming live events

Click here to see all our upcoming movies

Click here to see all our upcoming events in the Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre