Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium names new general manager
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This article was published 08/02/2023 (1149 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Brandon’s premiere entertainment venue is welcoming a new general manager this month.
Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium announced Monday that Kaitlyn Mitchell will take over the position from longtime general manager Tom Crook, who will retire after Mitchell’s transition into the role.
A role at the WMCA was Mitchell’s first job out of university, and she has since been involved with the facility for 10 years, working in various administrative positions. She served as bookkeeper and as an events staff member for a number of years.
Kaitlyn Mitchell will take over as general manager for the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium this month. (Submitted)
“I bring my passion and love for the arts, and I’m well aware of all the community organizations and role that they play,” she told the Sun.
The WMCA is a 700-plus seat theatre that hosts a myriad of travelling and local shows throughout the year.
Mitchell said she hopes to continue work on expanding the concert series in her new position, as well as make the auditorium play host to community service events, galleries, expos and speaker events.
“The historical grandeur, lasting legacy and performance potential of the WMCA are cornerstones of the Westman arts and culture community. I know the long-standing relationships will flourish for years to come alongside new and exciting possibilities. No stranger to the administration here, or the stage for that matter, I look forward to working with the community once again from a new perspective,” she said.
Mitchell’s previous work prepares her well to continue the facility’s pandemic recovery, said WMCA board chairperson Shaun Cameron.
“Kaitlyn was a valuable asset to our pandemic management in that she helped with the bookkeeping aspects of the auditorium during the pandemic, so she is very aware of some of the challenges that we faced during that time and also has some good ideas for how the auditorium can continue to be sustainable,” Cameron told the Sun.
While Cameron said the WMCA will miss the outgoing general manager, Crook has made a commitment to help Mitchell transition into the role.
“I’ve worked with Kaitlyn in a number of capacities over the years. I look forward to watching her career progress and the WMCA continue to grow their reach and impact in the community,” Crook said.
Although Mitchell wouldn’t give away details on upcoming plans for the auditorium, she hinted that Brandon residents have things to look forward to. “There are definitely some really awesome wheels in motion that I’m excited for.”
» gmortfield@brandonsun.com