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There is no place like home. In the grand scheme of such an intricate world, this notion of home as comfort does seem appealing. But what if home is just merely a place? A place to sit amongst a white picket fence, enjoy the reassuring comp...any of loyal friends, and dream of what could be on the path to destiny.
Through dreams, fate and imagination, Dorothy is compelled to a distant world. A world in which one must ask questions, wear their hearts on their sleeves and face obstacles even though the consequences may not sell themselves as being appealing. She accepts that the end product is worth the wait, and the wait is worth getting lost on the way. And upon her return, the spirals of adolescence, yearning and shielding are gone. There is no place like home.
Heidelberg Youth Theatre presents “The Wizard of oz”, the play, with an all star cast and crew who are eager to showcase this timeless masterpiece. Directed by Elise Dorian, the show aims itself to the young at heart, and it is to these people we offer it to with pleasure. So come for the journey, who knows, you may just skip off home amid your own dreams.
Evening Performances: December 10, 11, 15 ,16 ,17 ,18 at 7:00 pm
Matinees: December 11, 18 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $10 for all ages. Pay at the door.
Venue: Heidelberg Theatre Company, Turnham Avenue, Rosanna.
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Big Brother heads Battle Royale and The Hunger Games in a sexy, tough and compelling new play by WAYTCo
The Western Australian Youth Theatre Company is putting 16 of Perth’s hottest young talent on stage in a remarkable play by Jane Bodie. Her play ‘This Years Ashes’ by Griffin Theatre Company won acclaim in 2011.
Set in a world of the near future these young people find themselves thrown together by forces beyond their control. Struggling to come to terms with their new situation, their captors encourage them to relax and socialise, but what are the reasons behind this most comfortable of prisons? Slowly they come to realise what they are meant to become – a revelation that tests them morally and ideologically.
WAYTCo welcomes back emerging director Renato Fabretti (DNA, October, Lord of the Flies) to work with the youth theatre ensemble and creative team to make this production unmissable. Fabretti, a WAAPA acting graduate and NIDA directing graduate has performed with many major theatre companies, and in Underbelly as the young gangster Chopper Read. His last production for WAYTCo, DNA, attracted big audiences and great reviews:
“Beautifully realised … with terrific direction and all-round excellent performances from the young cast”… The West Australian.
WAYTCo has produced remarkable talent in recent years – Tim Minchin and Clare Hooper stand out as success stories. The confidence and strength these actors achieve from involvement in WAYTCo productions help to prepare them for adult life, even if they don’t become celebrities.
MINE by Jane Bodie will be at the Subiaco Arts Centre from June 2nd previewing with a ‘pay-what-you-can’ night on June 5th before officially opening on June 6th. The production is on Wednesday to Saturday nights at 7:30pm until June 16th.
Tickets available from BOCS or donate $20 to our crowdfunding drive at http://mine.pozible.com and claim a ticket as a reward.