Limelight Theatre maintenance group volunteers
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Call out for handy volunteers to join theatre group

Lauren PedenWanneroo Times

"We had a sound system up there and I was working it one night and the (theatre's) resident sound engineer came to one of our shows," Mr Fry said.

�He saw what I was doing and asked if I would like to come and have a look at what they had, which interested me because I didn't know enough about it.

"When I got here, I was thrown in the deep end with the lighting and I�ve learned how to do it and I love it."

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He said the work was creative and not something he would have thought to try.

"It's not something that's frightening; it's something that's actually rewarding," he said.

"As soon as I got here (five years ago) I was made to feel welcome. In fact, they gave me my own cup."

In his diverse role, Mr Fry helps to build sets, paint and was once commissioned to make a washing machine dance across the stage.

The maintenance group, which meets each Wednesday from 9.30am to about 1pm, is in need of volunteers with DIY skills.

"We�ve lost a couple of (men) and we want to build our numbers up. We're looking for people that might be retired and looking for something to do," he said.

The Wanneroo Repertory put on four plays and six musicals each year.

"There's always plenty to do," he said.

"There's just a sense of achievement and it's very much appreciated."

Volunteer Lorretta Gibbs tried her hand at a minor role on stage before finding a love for helping backstage.

"I�ve been doing that for abut 15 years, working backstage and making props, which is my favourite thing," she said.

"It's very interesting for somebody who hasn't actually done anything in the theatre, just seeing all the stuff that goes on behind, even just seeing all of the lights."

Those interested in volunteering with the group can call Mr Fry on 0419 838 414 or 9404 6971.