2009 anyone?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008, 08:47 pm

Jen McCann32 posts in thread

Hello all. It's been 2 and something years since I've posted anything here but I do take some amusement from the goings on with the to-ing and the fro-ing and the hey and hoy..oh,sorry, Jerry Lewis is coming to town and I just love 'im. However, this isn't facebook so I'll arrive at my question about....now.

Can we have some insight into club seasons for 2009? Please? I mean, it's almost November and apart from a couple of groups posting seasons on their websites I can't see anything anywhere. Is there anywhere I can look for this info? I'm hangin' out to get up there but with such limited time I need to know what's coming up. There must be others like me?

Love, LOVE to hear what's in the offing!!

Yours

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Jen McCannMon, 20 Oct 2008, 08:47 pm

Love, LOVE to hear what's in the offing!!

Yours

jeffhansenMon, 20 Oct 2008, 09:28 pm

2009

Hi Jen. *EDIT* 2009 Seasons for Melville Theatre company is as follows! 1: Doctor in the House By Ted Willis Directed by Jeff Hansen Comedy 2. Absent Friends By Alan Ayckbourn Directed by Sue Hayward Comedy 3. The American Plan By Richard Greenberg Directed by Geoff Leeder Drama 4. Winter Warmers Our annual One Act Season Directors to be decided in 2009 5. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum By Stephen Sondheim Directed by Lars Jensen Musical 6. The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Production of "A Christmas Carol" By David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jr. Directed by Jodie Hansen Comedy www.meltheco.org.au

JustSuseMon, 20 Oct 2008, 11:28 pm

Hi Jen

I'm doing first season down at KTW in Kwinana, auditioning on Dec 15th, goes up in mid February. You would be ideal for the leading lady if you were willing to travel that far! Its an English Comedy called 'Look Who's Talking' by Derek Benfield. If you are remotely interested I would love to hear from you. I would gladly send you a script to peruse. You can contact me at justsuse2003@yahoo.com.au

LabrugTue, 21 Oct 2008, 08:55 am

Garrick

The season dates for Garrick Theatre will be officially released at the 14th Nov AGM, so keep your eyes open for that one.

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NormaTue, 21 Oct 2008, 09:04 am

2009

Both Melville Th. Co and Old Mill Theatre seasons are on-line .Call up 'Companies' and there they are but for quick ref - as Jeff has already given MTC's seasons, here's Old Mill:

1.March -Romeo & Juliet- dir Stephen Lee

2.May-We Happy Few by Imogen Stubbs-dir Simon James

3.July-A Streetcar Named Desire by Tenesse Williams-dir Danni Ashton

4.October-The Shape of Things by Neil La Bute -dir Susan Lynch

5.Nov/Dec- A Night on the Tiles by Frank Vickery-dir Hywel Williams-

Jen McCannTue, 21 Oct 2008, 09:29 am

Thanks everyone. Look

Thanks everyone. Look forward to seeing/hearing more.

Walter PlingeTue, 21 Oct 2008, 10:21 am

Question, not comment

Apart from Sue Hayward, looks like all these directors are members of the MTC committee. While it is no doubt legally and politically good for directors to be directly accountable to committees, is it artistically healthy for committees to appoint themselves directors?

LabrugTue, 21 Oct 2008, 11:57 am

Alternative view

It is an interesting and I feel valid point raised by whining Walter. May I point out that it may be very dependant on what is offered.

Not speaking for Melville of course, but I am aware that for other theatres, there has been a very short list of play submissions for previous seasons. In contrast, Garrick Theatre had in excess of 11 submissions and therefor were spoilt for choice for their 2009 season. Not all theatres have that liberty. Possibly Melville fell into that category.

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jeffhansenTue, 21 Oct 2008, 12:24 pm

Lars Jensen is not a

Lars Jensen is not a Melville committee member. Myself, Jodie, and Geoff Leeder are on the committee. The plays were chosen by a sub committee, who were not aware of the identity of the submitting director. The plays were chosen primarily on the content of the play. After the plays were read and selected, the identity of the director was revealed before the final decision was made. Four other play submissions were received. Two were withdrawn. One director submitted two plays, one of which was selected. One submission was received a month after the closing date, and after the choices had been made. So, we chose from what was available. Maybe the reason that Melville committee members are directing three of the six seasons next year, is becuse we took the time and effort to find a play and actually submit it to the club. Had the plays received for consideration not fitted our plans for a mostly light-hearted, 2009, we were prepared to search out plays and directors that did. Jeff Hansen Vice President Melville Theatre Company www.meltheco.org.au

Lee SheppardTue, 21 Oct 2008, 01:03 pm

Well explained

Thanks Jeff for your comprehensive, honest answer. If this is how you choose your plays it certainly bodes well for your audition processes too. Many of your suggested 2009 productions sound like they'd be a lot of fun to audition for. All I need to do now is work up enough courage to pop in and actually have a try out for at least one of them. Lee Sheppard Stargate Actors Academy (Adult Novice) - Keeping it strictly amateur -

Greg RossTue, 21 Oct 2008, 04:57 pm

Re: 2009 Plays

An excellent point, I've been waiting to see what will be available next year (for a post-menopausal middle-aged, mid-life crisis-driven cove who refuses to shave his beard, because, as with most of us, we lead such busy lives, one needs to schedule in the time for a play (including rehearsals).

I've noted the Old Mill doesn't appear to be offering anything for blokes my age in 2009. So yes, notice on this site as early as possible, would be very much appreciated. The good ones also note the age range envisaged for roles.

Cheers

Greg Ross

NormaTue, 21 Oct 2008, 07:24 pm

Re 2009 plays

Well Greg,

You would choose Leewin over the part I suggested you for!! How about Grandad in OMT's last one???

Greg RossTue, 21 Oct 2008, 09:33 pm

Re: Alas, 'Tis Me Birthday!

Ahh yes, you are so right, but you see, 30 of us have already paid for tickets and booked accommodation for five days of celebration, including Leeuwin and a loooooong lunch on the balcony at Vasse Felix on the Sunday - my birthday, coincidentally, International Womens Day - my tiny homage to all the gorgeous women of this world.

If only the play was finishing the weekend before, I'd audition like a shot. However, I'm still on the case, hunting down a skeleton, with much pressure being applied to my medical mates - it's the least I can do for one of my constables!

Cheers

JustSuseTue, 21 Oct 2008, 11:42 pm

Good Question

I think most clubs tend to give some preference to their loyal members who want to direct, whether they are committee members or not. And I think that it is completely fair for them to do so. If you only want to do one season a year, then you should be able to have a reasonable expectation that your club will let you have that season, if you are proposing to do a suitable play. But it is also true that most clubs have a limited number of Directors - most of their active members tend to prefer being on stage rather in front of it - so sometimes those Directors need a rest. And that is when people like me come in handy. I'm currently a member of six clubs, but I'm loyal to none of them exclusively. I consider myself to be a gypsy - I'll go to any club in the Metropolitan area who wants me. I love going to a club that's new to me, seeing how it works, who's around, what facilities they've got. Plus, one season a year, which is all any club will give any Director, is never enough for me. I took 10 years off for no good reason, so I've got a lot of time to make up for since I made my geriatric comeback a few years ago, and a lot of plays to do. So, in answer to your question Walter Whinge, yes, it is healthy - just so long as they have a space for an old duck like me too!

Walter PlingeWed, 22 Oct 2008, 10:34 am

There's a few porn films

There's a few porn films coming up as well.

Walter PlingeFri, 24 Oct 2008, 07:50 am

Greg why in the name of all

Greg why in the name of all things good would someone produce a play specifically for the likes of you? Love some of what Old Mill is doing...very exciting. Just a thought are you that good? or is that difficult to say for such a retiring wall flower as yourself????

Greg RossFri, 24 Oct 2008, 08:33 am

Re: In The Name of Time

Retiring? Well, one day, I hope … sort of? Na, I don’t want to retire.

Anyhow, wallflower? Struth, you are of course joking. However your point is well made, I can see no valid reason why anybody would produce a play specifically for me, but that wasn’t the reason for my post.

My point about the posted 2009 line-up for the Old Mill, is that it’s a great help, as I can see there will be no call for a male actor of my age group. I certainly don’t have any argument about that, indeed, I feel they’re putting on some great stuff next year.

The main point I wanted to make, is that life just seems to be incredibly busy these days and my experience is that many people have diaries already starting to fill with commitments (business and otherwise) for 2009.

I think it would be advantageous to directors and theatre companies looking for the future audition pool, to post news of proposed productions, along with rehearsals and production dates on this site as soon as possible, that way we’ve all got a chance to allocate the eight weeks or so needed. Sure, you might not get a role, but at least you can ensure you’ve made the time available, if fortune (and the director) should smile on you.

All Good Things

Greg

Walter PlingeMon, 27 Oct 2008, 04:27 pm

roleystone theatre are

roleystone theatre are doing; assasians - march dir,paul treasure the crucible - april/may dir,kim martin dial m for murder (tbc) dir,rory cornelius sweeny todd dir,stephen carr a bit of a dark year for 2009 :)

Robert WhyteMon, 27 Oct 2008, 05:15 pm

Assasians? Assassins I

Assasians? Assassins I think, or was it a Freudian slip? Cheers Robert

Walter PlingeMon, 27 Oct 2008, 05:48 pm

TWO Sondheim's in one year?

TWO Sondheim's in one year? You're brave... or the other. And I think Assasians is a musical about the Bali Bombers. *GASP!*

Walter PlingeSun, 23 Nov 2008, 11:21 pm

anyone else heard anything

anyone else heard anything more for 2009 seasons?

LabrugMon, 24 Nov 2008, 09:31 am

At the Garrick

2009
Some Enchanted Evening (PRODUCTION)	05/02/2009 - 20/02/2009
Tip Toe Through the Tombstones (PRODUCTION)	03/04/2009 - 18/04/2009
The Unexpected Guest (PRODUCTION)	29/05/2009 - 13/06/2009
Get Smart (PRODUCTION)	24/07/2009 - 08/08/2009
One Act Season (PRODUCTION)	28/08/2009 - 05/09/2009
The Crucible (PRODUCTION)	16/10/2009 - 31/10/2009
The Admirable Crichton (PRODUCTION)	04/12/2009 - 19/12/2009

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Walter PlingeMon, 24 Nov 2008, 12:26 pm

Wonderful! Two Crucibles

Wonderful! Two Crucibles the same year

LabrugMon, 24 Nov 2008, 12:30 pm

Not yet

Garrick are currently reviewing the application for the Crucible. At this point, there is a chance of it being swapped for something else. The double production issue is a part of this review.

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Paul TreasureMon, 24 Nov 2008, 01:41 pm

Public Domain

I hope you're not paying royalties for "The Admirable Crichton"! Just checking because the "rights holders" sometimes don't realise when something they used to hold is actually in the Public Domain. Don't forget the rules are still slightly different between Australia and the UK When we did "The Philadelphia Story" we were the first club to tell the rights holders that it was in the public domain in Australia and we'd be buying the script off them but not paying royalties...

LabrugMon, 24 Nov 2008, 02:02 pm

Correct

Nope. Both Quality Street and TAC are Public Domain. However, Peter Pan (I believe) is not due to it's connection with a children's hospital in the UK, the name of which I currently cannot recall.

The Script is availble from the Gutenburg (Spell?) Project - transfering public domain texts into ebooks. Very handy - No Photocopying of the dang script!!!

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Paul TreasureMon, 24 Nov 2008, 02:10 pm

Rights for Peter Pan

The UK parliament passed a special amendment to their copyright act permanently preserving the royalties for Peter Pan, because of it's special status... However, copyright laws made in one country do not apply in another, so Peter Pan IS in the Public Domain in Australia... (Well, the original version is...) I have been led to believe that Marloo are donating what they WOULD HAVE paid in rights to PMH, or some other children's charity, to preserve the spirit of Barrie's wishes, if not the letter... Kudos to them!

LabrugMon, 24 Nov 2008, 02:23 pm

Marloolian

Very charitable of then indeed, and I was unaware of both items mentioned. Learn something new every day.

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LogosMon, 24 Nov 2008, 02:50 pm

To the best of my knowledge ...

Peter Pan is protected by a specific act of Parliament in the UK that specifies any production of Peter Pan in the UK must pay royalties to the Great Ormond Street Hospital a childrens hospital in London. Under the Berne Convention most countries apply the rules on copyrighted works that apply in the nation of origin this is not however compulsory and does not apply at all in Mexico or Columbia. Essentially the UK US and Australia and I believe New Zealand but am not sure protect works until the 75th anniversary of the death of the playwright. Be careful (you're OK here Jeff) with the Gutenberg Project as the works may NOT be in Public Domain in Australia. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

Paul TreasureMon, 24 Nov 2008, 02:51 pm

Public Domain issues

Especially the bit about copyright laws of one country not applying in another. Can I strongly recommend that anyone who is thinking of doing a show written before 1955 to check its copyright status independently... This isn't hard to do, all you need to know is the date of the author's death. Until 1 Jan 2026, the question is: DID THE AUTHOR DIE BEFORE 1 JANUARY 1955? No - rights payable Yes - authors works in the public domain There are exceptions, of course, with things works first published after the authors death. (the 4 act version of "Earnest", for example, is still in copyright) ALSO with musicals ALL the authors (music, book and lyrics) need to be in the public domain, including the original work on which it is based: For example "South Pacific" will enter the Public Domain in 2068, almost 20 years after most of the R&H musicals, because it is based on a book by James Michener, who didn't die until 1997.

Paul TreasureMon, 24 Nov 2008, 03:14 pm