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THE ACTOR'S CAFE & INDIE PERFORMERS COMMITTEE

Thu, 14 Dec 2000, 04:51 am
Walter Plinge4 posts in thread
THE ACTORS CAFE ?????????? OK IT SOUNDS A BIT LIKE A CATERING VENUE AT A HOLLYWOOD THEME PARK. BUT NO!!!!!! IT IS ACTUALLY AN INFORMAL SPACE IN MELBOURNE WHERE MEMBERS OF THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CAN RELAX,HAVE A DRINK, AND JUST HANG OUT.
WHO HAS PUT IT TOGETHER?
WE ARE A GROUP OF WORKERS WHO HAVE COME TOGETHER AND,FROM DISCUSSIONS WITH THE MEAA AND OTHERS ALSO INVOLVED IN THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, SEE THIS AS A VENTURE THAT CAN BE A SUPPORT IN THE INDUSTRY.
OUR NAME?????
THE INDEPENDENT PERFOMERS COMMITTEE
WHERE IS THE CAFE?
BENNIGANS ON CHAPEL STREET IN SOUTH YARRA CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF MALVERN ROAD.IN MELBOURNE.
WHEN?
THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7 PM
WE WILL ALL BE THERE HAVING A DRINK OR TWO AND TALKING ABOUT STUFF HAPPENNING AND SEEING IF THERE ARE OTHER INITIATIVES THAT COULD BE PUT INTO ACTION TO BENEFIT WORKERS IN THE INDUSTRY.
IF YOU WERE WONDERING?????????
NO YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A UNION MEMBER TO COME ALONG AND WE'RE NOT UNION EMPLOYEES SO IF YOU HAVE LET YOUR MEMBERSHIP SLIDE WE'RE NOT WORRIED.


SO COME ALONG AND HAVE A DRINK, MEET SOME PEOPLE, AND MAYBE GET SOME WORK HAPPENING WHO KNOWS FPR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN CONTACT

LISA MARTIN 0418569155
JASPER BAGG 0402066538

Thread (4 posts)

Walter PlingeThu, 14 Dec 2000, 04:51 am
THE ACTORS CAFE ?????????? OK IT SOUNDS A BIT LIKE A CATERING VENUE AT A HOLLYWOOD THEME PARK. BUT NO!!!!!! IT IS ACTUALLY AN INFORMAL SPACE IN MELBOURNE WHERE MEMBERS OF THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CAN RELAX,HAVE A DRINK, AND JUST HANG OUT.
WHO HAS PUT IT TOGETHER?
WE ARE A GROUP OF WORKERS WHO HAVE COME TOGETHER AND,FROM DISCUSSIONS WITH THE MEAA AND OTHERS ALSO INVOLVED IN THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, SEE THIS AS A VENTURE THAT CAN BE A SUPPORT IN THE INDUSTRY.
OUR NAME?????
THE INDEPENDENT PERFOMERS COMMITTEE
WHERE IS THE CAFE?
BENNIGANS ON CHAPEL STREET IN SOUTH YARRA CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF MALVERN ROAD.IN MELBOURNE.
WHEN?
THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7 PM
WE WILL ALL BE THERE HAVING A DRINK OR TWO AND TALKING ABOUT STUFF HAPPENNING AND SEEING IF THERE ARE OTHER INITIATIVES THAT COULD BE PUT INTO ACTION TO BENEFIT WORKERS IN THE INDUSTRY.
IF YOU WERE WONDERING?????????
NO YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A UNION MEMBER TO COME ALONG AND WE'RE NOT UNION EMPLOYEES SO IF YOU HAVE LET YOUR MEMBERSHIP SLIDE WE'RE NOT WORRIED.


SO COME ALONG AND HAVE A DRINK, MEET SOME PEOPLE, AND MAYBE GET SOME WORK HAPPENING WHO KNOWS FPR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN CONTACT

LISA MARTIN 0418569155
JASPER BAGG 0402066538
ashrynFri, 15 Dec 2000, 08:42 am

RE: THE ACTOR'S CAFE & INDIE PERFORMERS COMMITTEE

what an excellent idea, pity it isnt in Perth :)
Does anyone in Perth have the resources to make one of these things happen? ( I can use a coffee machine) after all, we only take up acting in order to become better waitresses (waiters) *grin*
Seriously though, if there is anyone else who would like to see something like this happen, email me and maybe we will be able to get something going.. maybe :)

sharyn
Grant MalcolmFri, 15 Dec 2000, 08:57 am

RE: THE ACTOR'S CAFE - Blue Room

Hi Sharyn

ashryn wrote:
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> what an excellent idea, pity it isnt in Perth :)

Yeah, but then we've gone one better over here.

Several years ago (can you believe i was founding member no. 16!?!) the Performing Arts Centre Society founded the Actors Centre now better known as the Blue Room in Arts House, James Street Northbridge.

Their bar/cafe is open most nights of the week and at various other times.

Cheers
Grant
Walter PlingeMon, 18 Dec 2000, 01:18 pm

RE: THE ACTOR'S CAFE - Blue Room


Just to clarify one small point concerning opening times. The Blue Room bar is open for pre-show drinks for audiences and post show to the general public.

The bar is closed during perfomance times.

Depending on the show this might mean after 10pm. It is licensed until midnight. A lot of networking happens during this time... shows have been conceived and cast in a single drinking session...

The bar not only welcomes actors but also trechnicians and very occassionally directors...

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