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Dandenong Theatre Company Inc Dandenong, 3175.
Web: http://www.dandenongtheatre.org.au Email: info@dandenongtheatre.org.au |
Stage Chat Special edition January 2005 |
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From the President Hi, As this is the first Stage Chat since last year's AGM, I thought I would take the opportunity to say hello and let you know about the make up of the new committee. Firstly I would like to thank Stephen Oakes who has stepped down as President of the Company after two years at the helm, along with Noel Legg Treasurer and Sam Lee both of whom didn’t stand for re-election. I thank them all on your behalf for their contribution to the advancement of amateur theatre in the south eastern suburbs. The new committee is an eclectic mix that will, I’m sure, strive to further the goals of DTC. The committee consists of Michael Banks - Vice President, Victoria Zainal - Secretary; Anne McKay – Treasurer, along with Jason Bovaird, Owen Collier, Kym Davies, Steven Legg, and Stephen and Fiona Oakes who make up the ordinary members. The company
is in full swing at the moment with productions of COSI (21 -
29 Jan 2005) and BARNUM (22 Apr – In closing, on behalf of all here at DTC, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you, and those near to you, all the very best for the year to come. We look forward to seeing you in the near future at our productions of Cosi and Barnum, or just call in on any rehearsal night and say hello. Christopher T. Stock President January 2005
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DTC’s Stage Chat
Stage Chat is the official publication of Dandenong Theatre Company. ABN
DTC’s Calendar of Events 2005
Cosi by Louis Nowra January 21, 22, 28 & 29
Barnum April 22- 7 May
Please watch our website for upcoming news about these & other events! |
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Monash Secondary College Theatre, corner of
BOOK NOW! Cosi is a humorous story of a group of people living in a mental institution, trying to put on a theatrical production. Lewis is employed from outside the institution to direct the production. Fresh out of university, he is unprepared for what he is about to experience in the presence of the institution’s inmates. While trying to keep control of proceedings, he is continually frustrated and undermined by the cast members, particularly Roy. Along the way he loses the respect of his friends on the outside who deride his determination to make the production a success.
The main driving force behind the action is Roy, an inmate who is keen to perform his favourite Opera, Cosi Fan Tutte. Oblivious to logistical problems (such as the opera being in Italian and a lack of musical ability within the group), he maintains his enthusiasm and energy for Cosi, except for brief periods of depression. Roy and Lewis, along with inmates Doug, Julie, Ruth, Cherry, Henry and Zac, manage to put together some sort of a production, which is seen as a success, at least in the opinions of those within the institution.
It is the characters though, that the audience is drawn to and we are left wanting to share their success and learn more of their fate.
From the Director Putting together Cosi has been an enjoyable and rewarding process. It would be perhaps amusing to be to be able to say that I can understand the trials and tribulations that Lewis (the director in the play) experienced, but alas, it would not be accurate. The cast has been relatively easy to work with, has been in a relatively sane frame of mind, has been committed to the task and contains an exceptional talent and ability to portray its respective characters.
Cosi promises to be one of DTC’s best-presented plays to date. For the first time we are presenting it in the Monash Secondary College Theatre, instead of the Dandenong Community Arts Centre. The change of venue involves its own set of challenges, but it also has some substantial benefits, both for the production team and for the audience. In particular it opens us up to the possibility of performing before a larger audience than normal, in comfort and utilising the facilities expected in a fully equipped theatre.
The most important part of the show is the
actors and their representation of the characters involved. It has been
a pleasure to work with them all. Bill Irvine is a highly experienced
performer, and his performance as
This show is a lot of fun, and will be enjoyed for its diverse madness as much as it should be for its resemblance to reality. |
Cosi Cast Matt Caton - Lewis Bill Irvine - Rob Harvey - Justin Sebastian Moon - Doug Jayne Murphy – Cherry Taryn Chapman - Julie Chris Scanlon - Henry Fiona Oakes - Ruth Daniel O'Neil - Zac Dawn Caldwell - Lucy Steven Legg - Nick
Production Team Stephen Oakes - Director Victoria Zainal - Assistant Director Jason Bovaird - Lighting Design and Production Manager Kym Davies - Stage Manager and Production Manager Matt Caton - Public Relations Natalie Irvine – Ticket Secretary The Characters
Lewis - a young director who has recently completed a university degree
Lucy - Lewis’ girlfriend
Nick - Lewis’ friend and a radical anti-war campaigner
Justin - a social worker
Roy - a nervously enthusiastic Mozart fanatic
Doug - a pyromaniac with poor social skills
Julie - an attractive junkie
Cherry - a strong, amorous woman
Ruth - an obsessive character
Henry - an emotionally paralysed lawyer
Zac - a dysfunctional musician
FOR TICKETS CALL 9790 0149 $15 ADULT $12 CONCESSION |
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Dandenong Theatre Company Inc proudly
announces our April/ May Production of Barnum, a musical suggested by
the life of the famous showman. Set between 1835 through 1880 the action of
this amazing story takes place all over
So far we have put together an outstanding production team and highly talented cast lead by the likes of long term DTC favorite Victoria Zainal as Chairy Barnum, the amazing Richard Green as Bailey and the hugely talented Heath Harney as Barnum. As we are still finalising our cast list, this will be announced as soon as possible. Please keep an eye on our web site www.dandenongtheatre.org.au for updates. There are quite a few production roles still to be filled. If you are interested in helping out please contact the Production Manager on 0407 568 270. For ticket bookings please call 0416 165 993.
Production Team Paul Watson – Director Chris Stock – Musical Director Lyndall McGregor – Choreographer Michael Banks - Production Manager Victoria Zainal & Kym Davies - Costumes Anne Mc Kay - Ticket Secretary
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Lyrebird Theatre Awards Nominations
Best Production – Variety ’ There’s no Business like Show Business’
Best Director – Variety Scott Hili,’ There’s no Business like Show Business’
Set - Musical or Variety under 30000 Scott Hili,’ There’s no Business like Show Business’
Best Lighting in Musical or Variety under 30000 Jason Bovaird, ’ There’s no Business like Show Business’
Most entertaining item in a Musical or Variety ’ There’s no Business like Show Business’, ‘Alone in the Universe’
Sound - Musical or Variety under 30000 Phillip Ward, ’ There’s no Business like Show Business’
Editor: Kym Davies January 2005 |
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INVITATION TO BELOVED MEMBERS OF DTC The Dandenong Theatre Company committee invites
all past members and life members back into the fold. If you have been a
member before, we would like you to be a member again. Come on down and watch
one of our Barnum rehearsals at Dandenong Community Arts Centre. Cnr Walker and |
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