News Frame

Yes, once again Adele Mahan is in the director's chair bringing you another night of Glitz, Glamour and Song.
Auditions are coming up, phone 232 4753 to be part of this great show.
Performances will be 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 August 2008.

_______________________________

Well, the season may be over but we've plenty of photos to share (Click Here) from the World Premiere of Dave Smith's "See You Tommorrow". Thanks to everyone who was part of this fantastic production.

Click Here - For Photos

_______________________________

WORLD PREMIERE

"SEE YOU TOMORROW"

by Dave Smith,

Directed by Mary Collie-Holmes.

24 April - 3 May 2008

Performances are 8PM Thurs, Fri, Sat

Tickets: $20 Waged / $16 Unwaged

A rare opportunity to contribute to the development and first season of a brand new play by a seasoned Tawa playwright.

BOOK NOW! Ph. 232 3711

SEE YOU TOMMORROW is a bitter sweet almost-love story set in the Hutt Valley in the 1940's, 50's 60's and 80's. "the basic premise is vaguely autobiographical," Dave says. "we meet one of the characters when he's a long haired '60's lad with a guitar, fresh off the boat from Liverpool, getting to know a bright young girl at Victoria University ... That was me once. After that it's mainly fantasy."

Mary, Director, has an excellent cast, having an exciting time being involved in the development of the of this new play. It will be especially rewarding for the actors as most of them have to age 20 years between the act 1 & 2... a dramatic challenge for all involved.

ABOUT DAVE SMITH (Writer) Dave Smith's theatre career in New Zealand began in the 1960's with a late night review at downstage with Roger Hall. During the 70's he was a Victoria University with Roger himself, plus Cathy Downes, John Clarke and Helene Wong. In '74 -6 he worked with Brian Edwards on EDWARDS ON SATURDAY, a satirical talk show on TV1 - which amazingly, ended rather abruptly when the Prime Minister of the day sued for $50K. In 2003 Dave penned MELTDOWN - a satirical play based on NZ's nuclear nightmares. It was in the Beehive during the Xmas Break, and performed at Circa Theatre. Dave Smith’s last play was a biting satire set in Wellington in the near future and premiered at Circa Theatre. His next is a bitter-sweet almost-love story set in the Hutt Valley in the ‘40s, 60s and 80s, to be premiered at Tawa Community Theatre and auditioning on February . “Tawa’s a good place to try this play out,” Dave says, “because many of the Community Theatre’s regular patrons don’t go in to the professional theatres in town and I think “See You Tomorrow” will speak to them in a voice they’ll enjoy recognizing.” Dave has long been fascinated by the ways in which the lives of ordinary people are shaped by the times we live through, and “See You Tomorrow” explores some of these. “The basic premise is vaguely autobiographical,” he says. “We meet one of the characters when he’s a long-haired ‘60s lad with a guitar, fresh off the boat from Manchester and getting to know the bright young women at Vic Uni – that was me once. But after that it’s pure fantasy!” Tawa Community Theatre president Ross Pedder says the club is looking for an experienced cast for this play, which is to be directed by Mary Collie-Holmes, a well-known northern suburbs director. “It’s an exciting challenge, to be involved in the development of a new play,” he says, “and this will be especially rewarding for the actors because most of them have to age 20 years between the 2 acts.”
	There's Murder Afoot! - Now - Dec 1 Owen Moore has passed away ow'ng more than he could pay. The suave and charming Count-Me-inn offers to save the day but are his intentions purely honorable? And what the American Monica Toofriski to do with things? Find out at Melodramatic Murder & Mahem at Moore Manor. Includes Meal. $40.00 This show is selling fast! Call 04 232 3711 There are only a few tickets left
	ARE YOU FREE - 23 AUG - 8 SEPT? Yes, shoppers. Captain Peacock, Mrs Slocombe and her Feline Friend, Ms Brahms, Mr Rumbold, Mash, Mr Granger and of course, Mr Humphries are all back.. to serve you up a slice of the Seventies Straight off the peg, with a tuck here or there! This show Has Sold Out ! Read the DomPost Article

ALL THE LATEST! APRIL 2007

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

At the meeting on Sunday 25th March the Society's officers were returned unopposed.

Patron - Ray Henwood
President - Ross Pedder
Vice President - Brian Hudson
Secretary - Rose Hudson
Treasurer - Tim Gruar
with elected committee members Jan Pritchard, Barbara Smith, Adele Mahan, Beryl Leslie, and Con Stewart.

It was decided a General Meeting will be held to decide and approve the audited accounts and approve amendments to the Society's constitutions. Check this site for details of the time and date.

If you'd like to join the 2007 and you are a financial member please contact Ross Pedder (04 232 7147).

25 June '06 :
We're turnin' back time!

This time we're turnin' back to the 1920's. The age of Jazz, spats, dodgy violin cases and flapper dresses. Director Adele Mahan has put together a fantastic show of popular songs from the period. With help from Choreographer Tracey Odele BACK TO THE 20'S will be an all singing, all dancing colorful trip down memory lane. '

Remember "It had to be You", "Singin' in the Rain "' "Happy Days are Here Again" and Honey Suckle Rose" ?. Yep! They're all here - in this big extravaganza. All the Glitz and Glamour.

Rehearsals are going well and despite the cool weather things are hotting up on stage. This reporter snuck in to a couple of rehearsals and was amazed by some of the great dance routines.

With Musical Director John Wise at the keyboards, there are some great voices on stage and some pretty tricky steps to accompany them - get a load of them gams! (and the ladies are pretty good too!).

Bookings are open now. Don't miss out!

BOOKINGS 04 232 3711

(24 Hr Answerphone)

14 March '06 : Bazaar and Rummage by Sue Townsend

Best known for her novel – The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, which was also turned into a play (produced by Tawa Community Theatre a few years ago), Sue Townsend turns her attention to agoraphobia and the nature of ‘caring’ in Bazaar and Rummage.

Agoraphobics act in the most ridiculous and bazaar fashion and are often regarded as funny and comic by outsiders, but for the sufferer the phobia is real, dominating their lives totally. This is wonderfully portrayed by Townsend in Bazaar and Rummage, the characters in the play at times hilariously funny at others sad and pathetic. The play is also about ‘caring’ and the often parasitic way carers deal with those they are supposed to be caring for, and so we are confronted with the question of who needs whom.

Described as a play that is distinguished by sensitive characterization, touching, funny reminiscences and affectionate, sometimes sparkling repartee, Bazaar and Rummage tells the story of Gwenda, an ex-agoraphobic who has decided to "devote herself to the poor and ignorant" by leading a self help group of three agoraphobics - Margaret, Bell-Bell and Katrina who are confined to their homes: Margaret was raped at fourteen and hasn't left the house for fifteen years, Bell-Bell is a hygiene obsessed housewife who fights germs in the house all day, Katrina was a cabaret singer who was pelted with plastic pineapples during a big finale and hasn't left the house for years. She sees her salvation in listening to Barry Manilow records.

Enlisting the support of Fliss, a trainee social worker, Gwenda forces the three to help at a bazaar in the local hall. As they sort through the rummage, their individual fears erupt but calm is restored by the ever sensible Fliss who, with the others' help, manages to keep them all together until the bazaar is over.

As they leave the hall it is apparent their agoraphobia is not cured but they have made the effort.

BOOKINGS 04 232 3711

(24 Hr Answerphone)