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Auditions- Males age 17-22

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:09:26 +0800

Interested males (17-22) are invited to audition for the Methodist Ladies College production.
This production cannot be named online at this stage, due to copyright, but the iconic roles would look great on any resume.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SEASON 2/2012 AT THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:18:09 +0800

The Blue Room Theatre Seasons

The Blue Room Theatre presents 16 Season productions annually, through a year round program, with applications called for twice a year. The Blue Room Theatre Seasons produce new work, discover and nurture new talent, and target and develop new audiences.
The Blue Room Theatre Seasons aim to support the artistic development of new performance, innovative ideas and exceptional performing artists in an affordable, accessible and creatively supportive environment. For Perth audiences, the Seasons provide a continuous, innovative and eclectic program of original, live performance.
Artists whose work is selected to be produced through the Seasons are offered four week's access to a fully equipped venue, with a three-week production season in either The Blue Room Main or Studio space. Both venues are intimate and flexible black box theatres (60 and 50 seats respectively). The small scale and intimacy of The Blue Room Theatre venues make them ideally suited for new and emerging producers to develop and showcase new work. Risk is minimised and artists are given the freedom to work with a high level of artistic autonomy.
Throughout their engagement with The Blue Room Theatre, artists will receive a high level of professional support including technical and production support and advice; marketing support including promotion as part of The Blue Room Theatre Season; front-of-house and booking service; support in business and project development; and a modest production fund. The Blue Room Theatre receives a 10% commission on all ticket sales.

Jesus Christ Superstar Information Night

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:39:05 +0800

At Port Theatre, Princess Royal Drive, Albany, WA

Information Night is TONIGHT - Thursday 2nd February - at 7.00pm.

This is our first production in our 50th year.

We have fought hard to be able to produce this very wonderful show once again.

copyright expired scripts

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:52:15 +0800

This is a mirror of a list posted at http://theatre.wikia.com/wiki/Royalty_free_plays_for_Australia
List of modern playwrights deceased before 1 Jan 1955 per [http://www.copyright.org.au/ Australian Copyright Council]

Call for Entries Serge Sharrinovsky Sundown Film Festival

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:19:47 +0800

We are now accepting both short and feature-length submissions for consideration.

Before you apply, please take a few moments to view our terms and conditions and guidelines for submitting your film @

Classes, courses and more for young theatre makers in Perth at WAYTCo

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:04:23 +0800

WAYTCo are gearing up for 2012 launching acting classes for 12-19 year olds from February 5th, Theatre Lab for emerging performers, writers and directors from February 8th, Theatre Club on February 13th and our first major production MINE by Jane Bodie with a cast of 16 mainly teenage characters auditions in March followed by production opening early June at the Subiaco Arts Centre.

Male lead required for Xanadu the Musical - playing in April at Chatswood Zenith Theatre

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:36:19 +0800

Young male tenor required for Lead role (Sonny) in Xanadu the Musical. Presented by Mosman Musical Society, playing in April at Zenith Theatre Chatswood.

Role requires strong tenor vocal, comedy acting, baisc dancing & some rollerskating! This role has several featured songs and significant dialogue.

Albany Light Opera's 50th Anniversary

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:52:14 +0800

This year Albany Light Opera & Theatre Co (Inc), established in 1962, celebrates our 50th anniversary.

We are planning a special weekend later in 2012 to gather together old friends and new to help celebrate this momentous occasion.

THEATRE STAIRS FOR SALE

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:57:52 +0800

FOR SALE!! I have available for sale 2 x set of stage stairs. $50 each.
Each set has 3 steps each
Welded steel frame with sturdy timber platforms.
wheels on one side for easy transport

Must be able to pick them up, Location- Chelsea, VIC!!

ACTORS REQUIRED FOR "ROOKERY NOOK"

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:02:37 +0800

"Rookery Nook", By Ben Travers, Directed by Lynne Devenish. Darlington Theatre Players, Performance Venue: Marloo Theatre, Greenmount. performance dates April 13th -29th.
The following roles still need to be filled.

The Chit Chat Club

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:09:24 +0800

Adhoc Musical Comedy Group will be putting on an originally written production which includes many 1920's favorite songs and dances in JUNE called THE CHIT CHAT CLUB. This production is 100% approved by APRA.

MACBETH THE UNEXPECTED - FARNDALE-STYLE

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:10:54 +0800

January 16, 2012
THE “legendary ladies” from The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate are gearing up to present Macbeth at Koorliny Arts Centre next month.

They are keen as mustard, but unfortunately their enthusiasm is not matched by their ability, and the results are disastrous albeit hilarious.

Seeking Artists

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:57:24 +0800

Seeking professional actors and a publicist, LX designer and stage manager for the production of two short plays at Holden Street Theatres in mid 2012. The plays are 'Duet' by Daniel Keene and 'Suicide in B Flat' by Sam Shepard. You will be working with Director L'hibou Hornung to bring these 'dark musical overtures' to life. Arts grant applications will be submitted for the project and the company will operate on a profit share basis.

New writing

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:08:09 +0800

I have three one act plays that I would like to have workshopped to see if they are fit for performance. I was hoping someone might know of a theatre group that would be interested in working with me to develop these scripts. Are there groups in Perth that do this? Is there a cost involved? I would really appreciate any information you can give me.

BP Commercial

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:56:32 +0800

My Parents say that I should be in a BP (The gas station or company that has to do with gas) commercial beause I was had a BP card on my forehead and taking goofy pictures. So i really thought about it and said "Hey! why not give it a shot!" So here I am now asking if any one knows if BP is holding any kind of commercial adutions? If you have any info on it, please please please tell me,and I would be so so so so so so so so thankful.