Excerpts from Newsletter November 2011
What's on in 2012...
It's time to announce what's in store for next year! Drum roll please.... the 2012 season of productions will feature Robert Harling's "Steel Magnolias" (17th of February 3rd of March),an adaptation of the 1970's BBC sitcom "Dads army" (4th -26th of May), Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" (10th - 25th August) as well as a 'mystery' production which will be revealed at our official season launch! We look forward to moving into the New Year with these exciting plays!
Now running - "Stitch" - an original play by local
writer/director Brian McGinn
"Six women come together to form a sewing circle. But they gain something deeper than the art of needlework. They gain truth. The truth of friendship" The man: Brian McGinn is a veteran in the Illawarra theatre community having written and directed over twenty plays. After attracting a cult following over the years, with his comedies at the Black Diamond Players, Brian is bringing his talents to Workshop Theatre in his first full length production there. "Stich" is a dramatic piece which is sure to touch both the hearts and funny bones of its audience. The cast: Niki Robertson, Lesley Coombs, Tania Giustiniani, Jo Webb, Nerida Brown and Gabi Harding
Tickets and bookings:
- $22.00 Adult
- $12.00 Pensioners (Sundays only)
- $17.00 Group bookings (ten or more tickets)
Book by calling the theatre on 42259407, or visiting trybooking.com/XRP
Needed: producers!
If you?ve ever thought you'd make a star producer, or would love to add some skills and experience to your CV here is your opportunity! WWT is currently recruiting for producers and technical crews for productions in 2012. For more information, please contact Kim Griffin at hernandez8@optusnet.com.au or by calling 0423858407
Official season launch/volunteers thank you
The New Year will be kicked off at Workshop with the announcement of the 2012 season and volunteer thankyou gathering on the 28th of January at 4pm, and you are all invited! Over the past twelve months, WWT has relied on the assistance of all of the wonderful volunteers who have donated their time for their love of theatre. Help us usher in the new season by thanking the volunteers that made last one's such a success!
"Don't Panic! Don't Panic!"
A director has yet to be selected for next year’s adaptation of the classic BBC sitcom “Dad’s Army”. Anyone excited by the idea of putting their spin on this wartime romp should contact Workshop President Kim Griffin at hernandez8@optusnet.com.au or 0423858407
WORKING BEE
Come one and all on Saturday 14th of January between the hours of 11am - 4pm for a Wollongong Workshop Working Bee! Focus will be on painting the foyer and organising the outdoor green area. Further more, to take the sting oput of the working bee, a suasage sizzle will be provided for lunch.
Proposals for fringe productions
Do you have an idea for a play that could be performed over a weekend, or in a festival like Viva La Gong? In addition to our primary season for 2012, WWT is also taking expressions of interest for fringe shows as well as the heritage production, 'Workshorts', for next year! We are looking for fresh approaches and new ideas! Please contact Kim at hernandez8@optusnet.com.au or by calling 0423 858 407
Coming soon! "Steel Magnolias? by
Robert Harling
"Steel Magnolias" is a beautiful, bittersweet comedy set in America's Deep South in Truvy's Beauty Parlour as six very special friends are bonded together by their mutual triumphs and tragedies. Despite their differences, beautiful and impulsive Shelby, her strong-willed mother M'Lynn, beauty parlour owner Truvy, elegant widow Clairee, sharp-tongued Ouiser and mousy newcomer Annelle, enjoy a friendship that spans the boundaries of age and status. Sharing each other's' strengths and loyalty, these six remarkable women survive the cycles of life, birth and death to emerge stronger, closer and still laughing.
Coming to Wollongong Workshop Theatre from 17th February-3rd March 2012
