Wollongong Workshop Theatre

WWT triumphed at the annual Illawarra theatre sports challenge on the 31st of July, to be named the winners of Playmates 2010; a title which has been dominated by Arcadians for the past three years. It was a tight battle, with just points separating Workshop, Arcadians and the Altogether Drama Group. However, winning was a cup of tea for the WWT team when a zombie invasion was on the cards. Jack Michel captained the Workshop team which also consisted of Luke Reeves, Dale Watts and Amylea Griffin.

A big congratulations to the local disability drama group, Altogether Drama, for competing for their first year in Playmates and for coming third! All proceeds of the evening go toward staging their 2011 production. The combined team of Roo Theatre and Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT), and the University of Wollongong team also put in a solid effort, and will be back next year in their bids for the coveted trophy.

Workshop Theatre's production of 'Same Time Next Year' is in full swing, after a sensational opening weekend. Feedback has been very positive, with many people commenting on the beauty of both the storyline and portrayal of the characters, performed by Susie and Lajos Hamers. The cast impressed audiences so much they even received a standing ovation; this is a show that should not be missed.

Remaining shows:
Friday: 20th (already sold out) and 27th August at 8pm
Saturday: 21st and 28th August at 8pm
Sunday: 22nd August at 4pm

Tickets:
$22 adults
$17 concession/ groups 10+
$12 student rush (with valid ID, 20 minutes before performance)
$12 seniors (Sunday matinees only)
To book, phone 4225 9407

`Murdered to Death' is a murder mystery spoof set in an English Mayor House in the 1930s. The play contains the usual suspects for a murder mystery, including an amateur lady sleuth, a bungling detective, a smooth talking Frenchman and high society lady, and of course an eccentric old English butler. The ten male and female characters in the play range in age from early 20s, through to middle age and beyond.

Auditions will be held at Wollongong Workshop Theatre in Gipps Road, Gwynneville,
behind the Senior Citizen's Hall and next to Gwynneville Central Shopping Centre;
On Thursday 19th August at 7.30pm-9pm,
and Saturday 21st August at 1 lam to 12.30pm.

The show will run from 5th to 21st November; Friday and Saturday Nights 8pm and Sunday Afternoons 4pm.
Rehearsals will be held during week nights for the most part, although some weekend rehearsals may be held towards production week.
Please contact Michael Connor on 4229 2600 to confirm your attendance. If you can not make these auditions but are still interested please contact Michael.

Our advertised production of Migratory V' has been postponed to early 2011, with a replacement rehearsed reading scheduled in its place.

The reading will be of popular playwright Simon Luckhurst's play, 'The Extraordinary Annual General Meeting', and will take place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th September.

Tickets are a flat rate of $10 so don't miss out on this exciting new work. For more information, or to be involved in the reading, contact Luke Berman on 0401976073.

Wollongong Worshop Theatre Documentary Screening

On Saturday the 18th of September, the theatre will be screening a documentary, which explores the history of the theatre over the past five decades. Made by Ivan Sumelj, the film interviews past and present members about their experiences in all aspects of the theatre. This will be followed by a theatre trivia contest, hosted by Tim Baker. This is a wonderful opportunity for WWT members, past and present, to get together for a fun evening.

We are in the process of constructing a gree area to promote a frriendly and peaceful atmosphere outside and around the theatre. We are asking people to donate any tables, chairs, pot plants etc. which you no longer need to the theatre. If you think yu can help with the green area or have anything to donate, please contact Kim on (02) 4226 2528.

Need to add experience to your CV? Do you want to become more involved in the theatre and meet lots of new people? We are looking for a front of house manager to be a part of the Wollongong Workshop Theatre committee. You will be required to allocate volunteers for each show and manage stock. For more information, call Kim Griffin on (02) 42 262528

Submissions must include:

1. Synopsis of play
2. Outline of characters and setting
3. Details of copyright and availability
4. Detailed budget
5. Production team where possible.
6. Two to three proposed dates for run.

Assistance with preparation of submission can be sought from Kim Griffin (02) 42 262528, and/or Tim Baker (02) 42 853969. Alternatively, you can post this information to: you can post this information to:
Wollongong Workshop Theatre.
P.O Box 14,
Keiraville 2500