Armidale Playhouse Prompt - February 2004

AUDITIONS: I Do! I Do!

This is an all singing two hander that charts the course of a marriage. The two actors age on stage (as well as get very tired). We're looking at putting this on in late April and anyone interested in being involved on stage, offstage, musically etc should contact Gordon on 6772 8449. Auditions will be on 24 and 25 February at the playhouse at 7:30pm.

Poetry and Passion at the Playhouse

Local poets group Poetzinc have provided the raw material for our first show this year. Kristin Adair and Benjamin Thorn are working on a short one week season of staged poetry (and prose) readings, performances and music that promises to be a fascinating and fun night in the theatre. We have about 30 short pieces by local writers (from 11 words to about 6 minutes in length) which range from the funny and whimsical through to dark and alarming.

Performances will be from 18–20 March, at 8pm with a matinee on Saturday 20 March at 2pm. We're still looking for people interested in working backstage, so if you're interested contact Kristin on 6771 4077 or Benjamin on 6772 5889.

The Big Armidale Playhouse Barbecue, Fire Safety Training and Working Bee

Sunday 15 February from 9am. Barbecue: The Playhouse will provide a sausage/shish kebab sizzle and soft drinks at 12:30pm. Bring whatever else you like (especially cake).

Fire Safety Training: A necessity for anyone doing Front of House duties. Two sessions 10-11am and 11am-12 noon run by Scot Norton. Note that times have changed from the last newsletter.

Working Bee Projects: Come prepared for any of the following: removing scenery etc and rationalising stock; refurbishing foyer ceiling and installing new lighting; installing handrails and doors; blocking holes that let in draughts, repairing rear stairs, weeding gardens, pruning and replanting.

RSVP to Gordon for catering and job preferences on 6772 8449 or gordoncope@tpg.com.au

Music Man Auditions

Auditions for the Musical Society's big show for the year will be at Armidale High on Sunday 15 (1pm) and Monday 16 (7pm) February. Contact Stuart Pavel 6772 1628.

Front of House for Hildegard

Hildegard is a 90 year old nun with attitude and a problem with powerful men. This production by Mabs Buck and Barbara Albury needs some voluteers to do front of house. Do one show or ten and get 2 free tickets as well. Dates 5–21 March at the Ursuline Chapel playing Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 4:30pm and Thursday 11 March at 11am. Contact Barbara Albury 6772 9529.

Playhouse members can obtain concession tickets to this show. Bookings: Top Shelf Books 6771 1079 and Armidale Visitors Centre 6772 4655.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the committee to which everyone is welcome will be on Monday 1 March at the Playhouse at 7:30pm. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.