Under the Spotlight Arcadians Theatre Group Newsletter Feb 2016

We’ve  got  a  great  2016  show  season  ahead,  so  get  your  auditioning  and  /  or  audience  hats  ready  to  be  entertained.  A  big  congratulations  to  Patricia  Green  and  her  wonderful  cast  and  crew  of  Jerry’s  Girls  what  a  delightful  production  show-­‐casing  the  wonderful  talents  of  our  members  and  a  great  way  to  finish  our  2015  season.  AGM  –  It’s  that  time  again,  The  Arcadians  Theatre  Group’s  2016  Annual  General  Meeting  will  be  on  Mar  6  (it’s  a  Sunday  afternoon)  3.30pm  for  4pm  start.    If  you’re  thinking  of  getting  more  involved  this  is  your  opportunity  to  do  it.    Arcadians  will  provided  drinks  and  nibbles  after  the  meeting  so  come  along  and  catch  up  with  your  friends.  We  were  very  saddened  to  hear  that  Rhoda  Boyce’s  daughter  Christine  Bailey  passed  away  very  suddenly  just  after  Christmas;  also  Anne-­‐Marie  Fanning’s  mother.    Members,  Barry  Kershaw  and  Corel  Garling,  have  also  recently  passed  away  and  we  send  our  thoughts  to  all  these  families  at  this  time.  Remember  you  can  buy  tickets  to  our  shows  online  at    www.arcadians.org.au  or  call  Pauline  on  4284  8348  

Director: Peter Scrine Cast: Ben Verdon Gemma Parsons Darryl Bryant Colin Coakes Stage Manager: Tessa Parsons

The  39  Steps  opens  Feb  19th  for  3  weekends  The  39  Steps  is  a  very  funny  recreation  of  Alfred  Hitchcock’s  classic  thriller.  Handsome  hero  Richard  Hannay  meets  a  mysterious  woman,  who  reveals  a  plot  to  smuggle  military  secrets  out  of  the  country.  That  night,  she  is  found  murdered  in  his  apartment.  With  the  police  and  international  spies  hot  on  his  heels,  Hannay  races  to  solve  the  mystery  of  the  man  with  the  missing  finger.  His  heart-­‐racing  adventures  involve  death-­‐defying  escapes  from  planes,  trains  and  automobiles  with  the  beautiful  blonde  bombshell  Pamela  by  his  side.    For  this  comedy  thriller  think,  Alfred  Hitchcock  meets  Monty  Python!      The  production  opens  Friday  19th  February  for  three  weekends  and  closes  on  Saturday  5th  March.      

News  from    ACT   A  big  welcome  back  to  ACT  !    There’s  some  new  families  that  have  joined  this  year  we  do  hope  you  enjoy  your  time  with  The  Arcadians.  Fun  historical  note:    Arcadians  have  been  around  for  more  than  50  years  and  in  that  time  we’ve  had  many  generations  come  through  our  door  –  it’s  fun  to  note  that  ACT  have  4th  generation  Arcadians  in  their  midst,  Tom  and  Doreen  Pickard’s  Great  Grandchildren,  Annabelle  &  Samuel  Dyson  are  continuing  the  family  tradition  J    Arcadians  truly  put  the  family  in  Community  Theatre.    Have  fun  everyone  and  we  look  forward  to  seeing  your  two  productions  this  year. Cindy - May Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR - Sep

Hair’s – Production team Director/ Producer. Malcolm White Musical Director. Meryl Jackson - Kew. Musical Director. Vocal. Lisa Baraldi. Choreographer. Natalie Bazun-Coats. Choreographic Consultant. Greg Shand. . Set Design and construction Paul Greer. Malcolm White Lighting Sound. David Greer Costumes Nyla Collis Props. Marie Mitchell-Stanley We are looking for old LP’s for the set!!

Information session for Hair

Hair’s season will be July 22 – Aug 6

Information night March 29

Auditions: Mon 11th & Wed 13th of April

Forum Production Team

Director: Juran Jones Musical Director: Lisa Baraldi Choreographer: Danielle Linegar Producer: Melissa Jones

Forum cast:

PSEUDOLUS Damien Morley HYSTERIUM Nelson Bowler SENEX Chris Micallef DOMINA Kerrie Hartin HERO Michael Zelvis PHILIA Genevieve Sutton MARCUS LYCUS Robert Galanti MILES GLORIOSUS Jonathan Hurley ERRONIUS Chris McRobert

THE PROTEANS Dylan Wright, Chris Rutter, Lachlan Pearce THE COURTESANS Rhiannon Bateman, Primrose Gorringe, Abigail Leplaw, Sarah Thomason, Rebecca Virtu

For your diary Feb 19 – Mar 5 – The 39 Steps Mar 6 – AGM @ The Miner’s LampTheatre Mar 29 Info Session for Hair Apr 8 – 23 – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Volunteers needed If  you  are  interested  in  volunteering  with  the  group  please  get  in  touch.    Front  of  House,  Box  Office,  Auxiliary,  Hair  &  Make  up,  Stage  Crew,  Bio  Box,  Maintenance  or  Costumes.    All  are  welcome  to  be  join  our  community.    Call  Pauline  42  848348  or  email  secretary@arcadians.org.au