Limelight Letter
Wanneroo Repertory Inc June 2021
www.limelighttheatre.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Bookings: 0499 954 016
PRESIDENT’S SPOT
Hello members and friends –
And I thought April was a busy month! Wow! Putting on 3 one act
plays has seen our theatre even busier! Although each play is short,
each of them needs rehearsal time and space exclusive of each other
before they all come together under our new stage manager, Julia
Gobbert, who will take over from the directors and production team to
coordinate the performances.
We are now allowed to sell the full 100% capacity of the theatre’s seating! So, don’t delay folks, book now,
there are only 7 performances of these very interesting and different plays. Play dates: 11
th
, 12, 17
th
, 18
th
,
25
th
& 26
th
evening performances at 8pm, plus one matinee on Saturday 19
th
June, curtain up at 2pm.
Book on-line or ring Patrick on 0499 954 016 (if unattended, please leave a message).
I have been busy trying to complete the history of Wanneroo Repertory Inc. which, as many of you will
know began in 1974. The first 20 years were documented and published in “Lights Up” written by Brenda
Redding, one of our founder members. I am about 2/3rds of the way through completing it to the present
day. However, although I had archived posters and programs over the years I have been involved into display
files, there are 2 files which have gone astray! We have searched high and low, but cannot find them
anywhere in the theatre and wondered if someone had perhaps borrowed them? The 2 files in question
contain the programs for 2008/2010 and 2011/2013. Also, the photo album for 2013 cannot be found
either! If anyone can shed light on their whereabouts, I’d be very grateful. (It’s OK if you’ve borrowed them
and forgotten to return them, just sneak them back – and I’ll just be happy to have them back in the theatre!)
Our ageing theatre is constantly in need of repairs and maintenance. One of the auditorium air conditioners
failed during the last production and, on inspection, we realised that neither of them is functioning as well as
we would like (they’re about 20 years old). So, we are gathering quotes with a view to replacing them.
Adding to that, the foyer bar fridge has let us down more times than I care to mention and has cost us a great
deal in servicing of late; so that too will need to be replaced.
Although we can apply for grants to assist us, our main income is derived from audience support which, over
the past year or so has been a bit thin due to COVID. But hopefully with things returning to normal, we
should be able to keep on top of the inevitable future expenses.
Support your community theatre!!
See you in the Limelight!
Shelley
From your Committee
Meeting held Wednesday 12th May:
•
Upgrade of public and member toilet facilities – including new
urinals and retiling
•
Completion of the new apron stage and upgrade of the orchestra
pit
•
Revision of the communication systems
•
COVID safety plan updates
•
Submissions for 2022 and the establishment of a reading
committee
•
Sound proofing and improved acoustics in the auditorium
•
Re-writing of the strategic business plan for the next 5 years
•
Future use of the theatre as a cinema
•
Extension of the theatre’s licensed areas
•
Replacement of our aging photocopier
•
Maintenance contracts
UPDATES OF OUR LAST TWO PRODUCTIONS OF 2021
Philip - Usman Banday
Peggy - Lisa Williams
Chief - Mark Fitzpatrick
Kirsten - Frederica Longo Huntington
Sandy - Joel Coyle
Nurse - Sandra Powell
Director - Gwen Browning
Musical Director - Maddy Innes
Choreographer - Fiona Scott
Production Assistant - Shelley McGinn
First time Director Phil Bedworth has chosen his cast
for GASP, they are:
Auditions for Jack & the Beanstalk
Will be held on the weekend of the
7
th
& 8
th
August
What’s been happening around your theatre
Time to replace
the stage apron
Frame taking
shape
Looking Great, job well done
All hands on deck -
getting ready for the next show
“The Team” that put it all together
David Browning
Richard Tudge
Vince Haines
Helen Tudge
The finishing touches -
painting the apron
rehearsals for “ONE ACT AT A TIME “
“The Two of Us”
“Home made Sausage Rolls”
“Oh! What a
Tangled Web”
YOUR CURRENT COMMITTEE AND THEATRE MANAGERS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT - Shelley McGinn (president@limelighttheatre.com.au)
VICE PRESIDENT - Karen Murray
SECRETARY - Richard Tudge (secretary@limelighttheatre.com.au)
TREASURER - Mike Gibbs ([email protected]om.au)
Maintenance Manager - Julie Clark ([email protected])
Social Media - Kathleen Del Casale
Technical Manager - Paul King
Publicity & Marketing - Sandra Powell
Volunteer Coordinator - RJ Smolders
Social Media - Ashlee Torrens
Committee (Tech) - Gordon Park
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
MANAGERS
Bookings & Membership - Patrick McGinn (bookings@limelighttheatre.com.au)
Front of House - RJ Smolders (frontofhouse@limelighttheatre.com.au)
Wardrobe - Joan Braskic
Props - Lorraine Jones (properties@limelighttheatre.com.au)
Newsletter - Ian Jones ([email protected])
FOR BOOKINGS
Phone - 0499 954 016
(Mon, Wed & Fri 9 –12)
Or Email:
www.limelighttheatre.com.au
