Our structure

Mercury Theatre is a vibrant and well organised theatrical performance group. It's activities are steered through its artistic programme, strategy and constitution, with the bulk of operational decisions made by the Management Committee (MC).  It has successfully operated for the past seven decades through the generosity of its keen and committed community volunteers and it's six member Management Committee.​​ 

The process

The Rules of Association require MC members to retire at the end of each year. New members are voted in at the annual general meeting in the new year - normally in February. Retiring committee members are eligible to nominate again. Elections are achieved through a double nomination application process and formal vote by Mercury's membership.  Mercury Theatre encourages diversity in all its roles and activities.  ​​Nominations close 7 days prior to the AGM.

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What are the exciting roles?

• President

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Artistic Director 

• Production Manager

• Marketing Manager

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Current Committee

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Pre-requisites?

• 18 years and over

• A member of Mercury for 2026 (you can apply for 2026 membership on January 1)

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Can I apply for more than one role?

YES, but you can only hold one role.  For example Mandy would like to do either the Production Manager or Marketing Manager role.  The counted votes showed Mandy with the most votes for both roles.  Mandy must choose her preferred role with the other going to the person with the next highest vote count. 

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Can a married couple or partners have roles on the MC?

YES, but not generally in the roles of PRESIDENT and TREASURER or SECRETARY and TREASURER. This aims to avoid perceived conflict of interest. 

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How committed do I need to be?

Time commitment in your exciting role will vary depending on the artistic programme for the year.  Traditionally, we have two major productions with events or workshops in between.  You will be required to attend a MC meeting approximately once per month to discuss and vote on key decisions.  This can be done electronically or in person. Volunteering your time and talents is a wonderful contribution to the Bayside community, so you are encouraged to give it a go!!! Everyone will be there to help you out and cheer you on!

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How can I nominate?

Get two of your friends (financial members) of Mercury to support your application.  Complete the form below. That's it!

You must be a member to be nominated. If you are not one currently apply and pay for your new years membership from January 1.

Any party can complete the form (details may be verified by phone call)​
 

1. Who is nominating you (they must be a financial member of Mercury Theatre)​

2. Who is seconding  your nomination (must be a financial member of Mercury Theatre)

3. You can be nominated for more than one role but can only perform one role.

4. The Candidate (must be a financial member of Mercury Theatre)

If you require further information about the process or the roles reach out to the President or whoever is currently in the role. Current Committee