ITA Finley Awards - Sat 23 Jan 2010
Thu, 10 Dec 2009, 10:08 pmMelz62 posts in thread
ITA Finley Awards - Sat 23 Jan 2010
Thu, 10 Dec 2009, 10:08 pmThe 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
Grim Tidings
Wed, 30 Dec 2009, 12:42 amMr Grimm, I had been struggling with the words and now find that you have answered for me. I know El (and a lovely chap he is) and I understand his views on awards, and perhaps even share them (to some degree.) Wow, a few of brackets in there...
However, like yourself JG, I see the Finley's as much more than competition and award. It is a demonstration of Community Spirit and Community Acknowledgement.
WA has a vast array of talent, and I have had the pleasure of working with many of them. It is a massive community yet I am continually surprised how many people are unaware of it's existence or scope.
The Finley's (like the Logies and Academy Awards) are not about awards for individuals, although it can appear like it is. It is an acknowledgement of the wider community as a whole. A singular community coming together to celebrate their passionate hobbies.
Yes, some people take it a little more seriously than that. That's to be expected. Some people use Community Theatre as a jump into professional theatre. However, it cannot be denied that the Finley's do a lot to encourage and support Community Theatre in WA and that, to me, is why we do it.
Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)
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