STG Oct 09 FINAL.Pub

Page . 1 . B A C K S T A G E The Newsletter of Sunnybank Theatre Group Inc www.stg.org.au October, 2009 “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again” . Max (Lindsay Fletcher) brings the Mrs. De Winter encounters Alison Pattinson as the formidable, Mrs. De Winter stands by her new Mrs. De Winter (Vicky the charm of the villain Jack obsessed and malicious husband, Max, during the Devon) to his Manderley mansion. Favell (Michael Lawrence) Mrs. Danvers tense final scenes. “It definitely seems like burning of Manderley for only yesterday we were the climax of the play auditioning and now it is and the excellent Sound all over. Judging from Effects and use of the our audience’s comments, original sound track of reactions & compliments, Rebecca, courtesy of Rebecca was very popular Andrew. and well received. I have been an unashamed Rebecca-holic for many I had the luxury of working with a cast and crew that years, and you all helped me fulfill my dream of was as committed, enthusiastic and passionate as Directing Rebecca at myself about Daphne du S.T.G. I am immensely Maurier’s beautifully proud to have worked written play. Kay, my with you all.” wonderful Assistant Director and I had an Anne Ross (Director) enormous amount of pleasure working with you and watching the resulting polished performances. A very big thank you to all the crew, Robin, Kay, Morris and Frank that built our beautiful Manderley set in record time, Linda who helped us with costumes, David, Brittany and Andrew with Lighting, Sound and Special effects, Courtney, Joanne and Kay backstage, Serena and Mary who helped with hair, make-up and costumes in the dressing rooms, Janet CAST AND CREW OF “REBECCA” and her hard working Front of House crew and last but not least Robin who kept us well supplied with coffee during rehearsals. The cast & I appreciate all your help for without you the show could not go on. A special mention must be made of the hours of thought and work that David put into the Page . 2 . From the President’s Computer. A big hello again to all our members and a warm welcome to our newcomers. Where has this year gone? As another Newsletter rolls out, another show came to an end. Who would have thought that a Daphne du Maurier’s classic would attract such a huge interest? ‘ Rebecca ’ was offered to the Artistic Committee by Anne Ross as a safety line when our much anticipated second musical for the year “Nunsenations” was unable to proceed. Congratulations to Anne, her wonderful cast and crew and on a personal note, I had a lot of fun working with you all as the Assistant Director. Rehearsals for ‘ Out of Order’ are in full swing with Director Chris Guyler and his assistant Colin Robinson. The show will run from 20 November to 5 December 2009. I am certain you will be in for a good laugh. Your continued support of our last raffle has already provided sufficient monies which will go to installing an air conditioner in the dressing rooms. For those who have experienced the heat in summer, in particular the matinees as the rooms face the west, will soon experience a cooool relief. As we near the end of our first year, it is a good time to look back and reflect on what has been achieved. A very big THANK YOU must go to all those who helped make the 2009 Season a success. My sincere gratitude to the Management and Artistic Committee members for your support, advice and most importantly your own wealth of knowledge which helped me to recognise the balance between business outcomes and artistic achievements. I look forward to 2010 knowing there is still so much more we can offer our loyal members and patrons. The challenge is to reach those goals and to further advance this wonderful community theatre. To you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy festive season. Until 2010 Kay Halford “Noises Off”… Audition Call for ……. a brief synopsis…. Michael Frayn uses the age old “ Noises Off ” concept of a ‘play within a play’ in this case a dreadful sex comedy by Michael Frayn entitled “Nothing On”! A typical farce where girls run around in their underwear and some men Director—Pam Cooper drop their trousers and many doors get opened and shut! Each AUDITION DATE: Sunday 13 December 2009 at 1.30pm of the three acts of “Noises Off” features a performance of the WHERE: At STG Theatre, 14 Mains Road, Sunnybank 4109 ‘first act’ of ‘Nothing On’, the first (Cnr Mains and Beenleigh Roads) of which is a final dress rehearsal the night before opening with cast SEASON RUNS: 5 to 20 March 2010 fumbling their way through their lines, cues and entrances and Characters Required : 4 Female and 5 Male…..approx ages shown exits! Act Two takes us through a • Dotty Otley (50’s) actress, forgetful. Dating Garry Wednesday Matinee performance a month later, but we see the Belinda Blair (40’s) cheerful & sensible, reliable actress ‘play’ from backstage this time, Poppy Norton-Taylor (30’s) Emotional, over sensitive A.S.M providing a view that reveals the Brooke Ashton (20’s) young inexperienced ‘London’ actress deteriorating personal • Lloyd Dallas (30-40’s) Director of the ‘play’ tempera- relationships among the cast! Finally in Act Three we see a mental performance near the end of the Garry Lejeune (late 20’s) stuttering actor, easily fired up ten week run when personal Frederick Fellows (40’s) Actor, a fear of violence & blood friction has mounted and Selsdon Mowbray (50+) Elderly, alcoholic-hides the bottle everyone is bored, anxious to be done with the play! The ‘actors’ Timothy Allgood (20/30’s)Stage Manager & “understudies” attempt to cover up the mishaps but only compound the problems Scripts : If you would like to read a script, please contact Pam and drawing attention to the bungling she will organise to get a copy to you. performance. Much of the comedy that Michael Frayn writes Call Pam on 0402145158 . emerges from the subtle varia- tions in each version as the off- Because of the fairly complex staging and nature of the play, we stage chaos affects on-stage per- will be having our first read through, all being well, Wednesday formances with a great deal of 16 th December. Thereafter the next rehearsal will be 5th January slapstick. Definitely a challenge 2010. I understand the holiday period may have complications for those in the cast performing the two characters of an ‘actor’ for some, but if you would like to discuss your situation, maybe and the ‘role’ of the actor in the ‘play within the play’! Page . 3 . 2010 Season Launch You’re all invited to attend the STG 2010 Season Launch on Thursday, November 12 at 7pm. Come along to find out more information about all of the shows being staged in 2010 and also about the great deals you can get as a theatre subscriber. Please RSVP to Fiona Tainton on 3255 5800, or 0402 454 729 by November 10. AUDITION NOTICE “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Music by Charles Griffen Sun 31 st January 2010 Season runs …. May 21 st - June 5 th Director: Anne Ross Musical Directors: June Gemmell & Robyn Ryan Principals required Vocal Ranges SYNOPSIS Seymour Low G to high G An insecure, nerdy florist’s assistant in a Skid Row flower shop discovers an exotic little plant that he calls Audrey Low A to high D Belt Audrey II with a bizarre craving for fresh blood. It grows Mr. Mushnik Low G to high E flat & grows into an alien singing creature hell-bent on taking over the world. We follow the hilarious exploits of Orin Low G to high F Seymour & his girlfriend as they try to deal with the Voice of Plant (AudreyII) Low B flat to high G Belt entertaining but ill-tempered carnivorous plant. The show was written as an affectionate spoof of the Crystal Low B flat to high F Belt 1950’s sci-fi movies. A cast of all ages for principal roles Ronnette Low B flat to high E Belt & small chorus needed to bring this delightfully-dark musical comedy to life. Chiffon Low B flat to high C Belt Choreographer: Serena Altea Assistant Director: Vicky Devon Page . 4 . The hugely successful, sidesplitting Comedy by a master of farce, Ray Cooney! Winner of the 1991 Olivier Award for Comedy of the Year! It’s time to book your seats! Season from 20 November --- 5 December 2009 Bookings openopenopen this Saturday 24 October Box Office lines will open 10.00am Tickets also available at the Theatre’s Box Office Set in the Westminster Hotel opposite the Houses of Parliamnet in London. Richard Willey, a Government Minister, plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the Opposition’s typists! Things go disastrously wrong when they discover a “body” trapped in the hotel’s only unreliable sash window! Desperately trying to get out of a sticky situation, Richard calls for his Parliamentary Private Secretary George Pigden who, through Richard’s lies sinks further and further into trouble with everybody and ends up going through an identity crisis! Things go from bad to worse with the arrival of Ronnie, Jane’s distraught young husband and with the addition of an unscrupulous waiter, Mrs. Willey and Nurse Foster, things really come to a head! Don’t miss this one, it’s a very funny script and a bit naughty, but it’s BBBrBrrriiiittttiiiisssshhhh FFFaFaaarrrrcccceeee aaatattt iiitittt’’’’ssss bbbebeeesssstttt dddidiiirrrreeeecccctttteeeedddd bbbybyyy CCChChhhrrrriiiissss GGGuGuuuyyyylllleeeerrrr...

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