Prompt Corner Theatre
Thu, 23 June 2005, 08:03 pmWalter Plinge4 posts in thread
Prompt Corner Theatre
Thu, 23 June 2005, 08:03 pmAnyone seen any Prompt Corner Theatre shows ever? are they good?
What is the quality of their shows??
What is the quality of their shows??
Walter PlingeThu, 23 June 2005, 08:03 pm
Anyone seen any Prompt Corner Theatre shows ever? are they good?
What is the quality of their shows??
What is the quality of their shows??
Walter PlingeFri, 24 June 2005, 02:08 pm
Re: Prompt Corner Theatre
Well, if you read this review from a few years ago, it was rather less than favourable: http://theatre.asn.au/read.php?f=24&i=231&t=230
Luke HeathTue, 28 June 2005, 09:36 pm
Re: Prompt Corner Theatre
I happen to have been involved in their production of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie last year, and I can safely say it was one of the best produced shows I have been in. If you get the chance to be involved in one of their shows, go for it.
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Walter PlingeWed, 6 July 2005, 02:35 pm
Re: Prompt Corner Theatre
I have also been involved in Prompt Corner productions (2), and can only say that the review posted by Tim (or the link he attaches) must have been from several years back, because the production he describes is unrecognisable as a Prompt Corner effort- whether or not my involvement with the company has contributed to this improvement is perhaps a moot point!
I suppose several 'weaknesses' could be fairly identified. For one, most of their shows involve younger cast members, and we know what has been said about working with children and animals. Another is that their productions are sometimes staged at the Quarry Ampitheatre, where the devil, assisted by howling westerlies, can fool with the best laid plans and props.
Aside from these minor quibbles, I am an experienced musical theatre campaigner, and I would never have tolerated a production as poor as that described (My Fair Lady). Moreover, my fellow cast members have also been of a highly presentable standard, and would also have shunned something so shambolic- if in fact it was. I didn't see it.
Prompt Corner are far from the worst amateur theatre company going around, but even if it were- you wanna see shambles, try supporting the Dockers!
I suppose several 'weaknesses' could be fairly identified. For one, most of their shows involve younger cast members, and we know what has been said about working with children and animals. Another is that their productions are sometimes staged at the Quarry Ampitheatre, where the devil, assisted by howling westerlies, can fool with the best laid plans and props.
Aside from these minor quibbles, I am an experienced musical theatre campaigner, and I would never have tolerated a production as poor as that described (My Fair Lady). Moreover, my fellow cast members have also been of a highly presentable standard, and would also have shunned something so shambolic- if in fact it was. I didn't see it.
Prompt Corner are far from the worst amateur theatre company going around, but even if it were- you wanna see shambles, try supporting the Dockers!