Editorial
Happy New Year to one and all. We hope 2005 turns out to be everything you wish, or hope, for – and hope you haven’t already broken the same old resolutions you make every year, without fail.
We’re sure 2005 will end up being as busy and entertaining as 2004 was. We have some great shows lined up for 2005 – starting with The Odd Couple (Female Version) which is on stage at the Abbey in March. Following The Odd Couple is the classic Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, to be staged, again in the Abbey, in May. Details of auditions will be notified at a later date.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
If you didn’t see this show, you missed a goodie! It opened to rave reviews from all the critics. This show was a breakaway from our ‘normal’ Christmas entertainment, but it was received very well amongst the public of the Manawatu, and beyond.
The production team of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change wishes to extend their grateful thanks to those people who assisted in this production in any way. We’re sure you will all know that the end of 2004 was an extremely busy time in the Manawatu and its outer regions in terms of theatre, and manpower was extremely scarce. So thank you to everyone involved. You helped to make this production a success.
For Sale
4 x gas lift office chairs
New, used only on stage as props
In perfect condition
$40.00 each
Contact Carol, Abbey Administrator, between 10.30 am & 5.30 pm
Telephone 355 4165
Membership Subscriptions
Please note that your AMT membership expires on 31 January 2005 and is due for renewal. Therefore, invoices for subscriptions will be sent to AMT members before this date.
“Les Miserables” – Road Trip
Porirua Little Theatre are staging “Les Miserables” from 29 April to 28 May 2005. If anyone is interested in going to this production, please indicate your interest to Marie Spelman ASAP. The road trip is planned for Saturday, 7 May, and the cost is $25.00 if we book and pay before 31 March 2005. Marie can be contacted on 357 8822.
AGM 2005
Please note that this year’s AGM will be held on Monday, 7 March 2005 at the Abbey Theatre, and further details will be sent out to members soon.
“The Odd Couple (Female Version)”
Our next production is The Odd Couple (Female Version). Audition information can be found here.
If you would like to be involved in this production in some way, we are looking for the following:
Stage Manager
Front of House
Set Design
Wardrobe
Props
Make-up
Bar Manager
Bar staff
Trainee Production Manager/Secretary
Lighting Design (good opportunity for a newcomer as very simple)
For further information on any of the above, please contact Rachael Penman (Production Manager) - telephone 354 7380.
CATS
From the CATS Principal Tutor...
Our Children’s Theatre School is gearing up for a very promising year. I have opened up the classes to include a junior class for 6-7 year olds, and a senior class for 16-19 year olds. Enrolments for all ages are currently being taken so if you know anyone who may be interested in joining CATS, please contact me through the Abbey Administration Office. I would also like to welcome a new Tutor to our teaching staff. Her name is Karen Salvador and she comes to us from America where she has been teaching drama and music. Karen is full of life and is a talented performer and teacher and we are very excited to have her on board. Kathleen, who you all know, and I will continue in our roles as CATS Tutors this year. Together we aim to bring the level of teaching to an all time high. Plans are afoot for the CATS annual musical production in September. We would like to secure a building and technical crew as soon as possible, so if you can be of any assistance in these areas, please let me know (bear in mind that there will be some daytime performances). Children’s theatre is such an important asset and we need to give it our full support.
Happy New Year to you all!
Ingrid Park
Manawatu Theatre Awards 2005
The Globe Theatre Trust Board presents a night to honour outstanding achievement:
Globe Theatre – Saturday, 5 February 2005 – 7.30 p.m.
This is your invitation to the inaugural Manawatu Theatre Awards. This will be a wonderful night to celebrate the outstanding talent and the theatrical achievements of 2004, and an opportunity to get acquainted with all those who make local performing arts so exciting. With recognition for the past year and a platform to launch the shows of 2005, we look forward to seeing you at the Theatre Awards – an event that with your support will become a significant fixture on the local performing arts calendar.
$20 tickets include entertainment, a light supper, and your first drink, while a cash bar will operate at very reasonable prices. Your compere will be Radar with special guests Alison Quigan and Bruce Graham. Bookings can be made through the Manawatu Theatre Society Booking Office on 358 8699 (the Booking Office is moving to Princess Street, opposite UCOL during January – so please confirm where to pick up your tickets). It will be great to see you there.
Thought of the Month
Of all the things that you wear, the most important is your expression.
- (Anon)
