ITA Finley Awards - Sat 23 Jan 2010

Thu, 10 Dec 2009, 10:08 pm

Melz62 posts in thread

2009 ITA Finley Awards

The Independent Theatre Association of WA is proud to present community theatre’s annual achievement awards, in recognition of non-professional theatre’s adjudicated productions for 2009. The 35th Annual ITA Finley Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday January 23, 2010 at the Judith Cottier Theatre, Perth College in Mt Lawley.

The Finley Awards are coordinated by the Independent Theatre Association, which is an umbrella organisation for community theatre in Western Australia. It represents over 60 community or amateur theatres in Western Australia.

Four dedicated ITA adjudicators attend every production entered throughout the year both in metropolitan and regional Western Australia. This year the competition is fierce with 54 productions entered, of those 37 are plays and 17 musicals - a record number of entries. About 10% are from rural clubs.

From humble beginnings in 1975 the Finley Awards have grown into one of the most prestigious events on the community theatre calendar.

Actors, directors, designers and technicians from around the state will attend and celebrate their night of nights. Awards include Best Play, Best Musical, Best Actor/Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Female/Male, Best Emerging Talent, Best Musical Theatre Performer, Best Vocal Direction, Best Set and Best Costumes.

Finley Co-ordinator Dannielle Ashton says, "It’s going to be an exciting night and great theatrical showcase. This will be the biggest Finley Awards to date."

ITA committee member David Young says “there are lots of patrons of community theatre who aren’t active on stage and they too will be curious to see who takes out the honours”.

Last year’s Finley Award for Best Play was awarded to Deckchairs from Kwinana Theatre Workshop and the Finley Award for Best Musical was awarded to bare, presented by Playlovers in Floreat.

With entertainment from some of the best productions seen in 2009 and an electric atmosphere, if you have ever patronised a community theatre production or have been curious, then don’t miss this night of nights.

Date: Saturday 23 January 2010
Time: Doors 6pm, Awards Ceremony 7pm
Venue: Judith Cottier Theatre, Perth College, 31 Lawley Crs, Mt Lawley
Dress code: Semi Formal
Parking: Perth College Oval, entry off Beaufort St.
Tickets: $25 transaction fee applies
Bookings: TAZ Tix 9255 3366 or book online www.tazentertainment.com.au

Here's the rub

Tue, 29 Dec 2009, 02:34 pm

jmuzz

Probably the primary reason the ITA exists (although not the only) is the administration of the Finley awards and Dramafest. If we do away with the Finleys it oould be argued that the ITA would have little to do and therefore no real need to exist. If that were to happen, who would organise this all-very-good-in-concept annual get together without awards? I s'pose the individual clubs could nominate a representative to meet with other club representatives to thrash something out but would the numbers suffer because there was no occasion other than a knees up? I'm guessing yes. The way I see it, some people (some of whom I like a lot) would not attend if not for the possibility of some recognition for either themselves or their club. Would Kalgoorlie for instance travel all the way to Perth for a party? Actually, thats a stupid question knowing them. Let me rephrase that - is it not more reasonable that there be some sense of occasion to encourage out of town clubs to attend? The Finleys, love 'em or hate 'em, fills that requirement and brings many old friends together which a simple "party" may not do. Personally I don't have a problem with an amateur club or conglomerate doling out awards for good work. It's in the same category as any club having an annual awards night whether it be an aero club, a bowling club, a seniors club, etc etc etc. I can't understand Tom Caulton's assertion that it is "ridiculous" to hold such an awards night for an amateur pursuit. It's no more ridiculous or subjective than the Oscars which are truly a popularity contest even though run by professionals. Ridiculous is taking it seriously. Treat it as a bit of a laugh and stop preaching from the mountain. Why does everbody suddenly swallow a bucket load of serious pills when the subject of the Finley awards comes up? Lighten up people.

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ITA Finley Awards - Sat 23 Jan 2010— Melz10 Dec 2009

Who has been nominated in— Walter Plinge11 Dec 2009
- Announced— Labrug11 Dec 2009
ok, so who is in the— Walter Plinge11 Dec 2009
- Somewhere— Labrug11 Dec 2009
  - Sounds about correct— Taurean11 Dec 2009
    - Urgh!— Labrug11 Dec 2009
Finley Awards— Norma12 Dec 2009
Check the other posting— JustSuse12 Dec 2009
Finleys 2009— Norma13 Dec 2009
So who's going to win?— crgwllms14 Dec 2009
- Pushed to the limit— Labrug14 Dec 2009
  - Are we there yet?!?!— Taurean23 Jan 2010
Lemme guess- A Streetcar— Walter Plinge20 Dec 2009
- Nominations Night— Labrug21 Dec 2009
- warmer... — Walter Plinge21 Dec 2009
- Or it very well may be.....— Robert J Whyte21 Dec 2009
  - oooh, could be! — Walter Plinge21 Dec 2009
As the old saying goes— Walter Plinge22 Dec 2009
It's ridiculous— Walter Plinge25 Dec 2009
- Yes, its a hobby.— JustSuse25 Dec 2009
- And frankly, who cares?— Bass Guy25 Dec 2009
- Matter for discussion— Labrug25 Dec 2009
I'm not sure what point you— jeffhansen25 Dec 2009
I think it stems from— Walter Plinge26 Dec 2009
- Rumours are wrong— JustSuse26 Dec 2009
Surely you can only speak— Walter Plinge28 Dec 2009
- It's a part of the conditions— Labrug28 Dec 2009
As I understand it....— jmuzz29 Dec 2009
- A rare breed— Bass Guy29 Dec 2009
- Rule updates...— Paul Treasure30 Dec 2009
El, it's your use of the— Dean Schulze29 Dec 2009
- More concurrence!— Bass Guy29 Dec 2009
Here's the rub— jmuzz29 Dec 2009
What rub?— Bass Guy29 Dec 2009
But seriously (!)....— Bass Guy29 Dec 2009
:) LOL— jmuzz29 Dec 2009
hobby horse— John Grim29 Dec 2009
- Grim Tidings— Labrug30 Dec 2009
- Giddy up!— Bass Guy30 Dec 2009
Well...— Robert J Whyte30 Dec 2009
Pah!— Bass Guy30 Dec 2009
- Double Pah!— Paul Treasure30 Dec 2009
Rapiers at dawn???— jmuzz30 Dec 2009
- The Masses— Labrug30 Dec 2009
- Free water is required— Walter Plinge30 Dec 2009
  - Don't foget it's not the— JoeMc30 Dec 2009
- Not a chance, but maybe— Robert J Whyte30 Dec 2009
  - And instead of bitching,— Walter Plinge30 Dec 2009
    - What a great idea, will you— Robert J Whyte30 Dec 2009
      - ···
        How hard is it to put out a— Walter Plinge30 Dec 2009
        ···
        Very easy, just seeing if— Robert J Whyte30 Dec 2009
        ···
        I'll be putting my money in— Walter Plinge30 Dec 2009
        ···
        Oh really? But what if it— Robert J Whyte30 Dec 2009
- Apology to El...— John Grim30 Dec 2009
- Apology to El...— John Grim30 Dec 2009
- ITA & The Finleys— Penny Searle30 Dec 2009
Oom-pah-pah!!— Bass Guy30 Dec 2009
Thanks Penny— jmuzz1 Jan 2010
- Even if it was— crgwllms2 Jan 2010
Nominations anybody?— Walter Plinge23 Jan 2010
- check out;- '2010 finley noms'— JoeMc23 Jan 2010

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