August 2014 - Musical Theatre New Zealand

August 2014
In This Month’s Spotlight …
Presidential greetings from Lesley Carthew
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Two free registrations for the Christchurch workshops – youth initiative
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The Christchurch Training Weekend Info- registrations close 22 August
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MTNZ General Manager Announcement
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Into the Future – final workshop Wellington 10 August
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Combined North and South Island Meetings – September – agendas P 46 - 50
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Around the Zones and Noticeboard – Evita and Saturday Night Fever
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Last Dance the new musical from April Phillips – expressions of interest
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NASDA Auditions and NZ Singing School Info
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New Wireless Comms System from the Light Site
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Theatrelight Offer
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Latest news from the copyright holders
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Train the Trainers –the junior theatre project 23 August in Auckland
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Photos from around the Workshops and MTNZ Future Roadshow
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Greetings from President Lesley Carthew
Hello Everyone, and welcome to “Spotlight” for August.
As I was doing some research for this letter, I found the following quote –
“I think human beings are really interesting. To me that’s the whole point of theatre.
The whole point of theatre is us being able to look at a story, or listen to a song, or
see something on stage and us feel less alone as human beings, to feel connected
to other people. And the best theatre does that, the best theatre has universal
themes in it, and makes you feel connected to humanity”. And thus said Emily
Skinner. Emily Skinner is an American Musical Theatre actress who has played
leading roles, amongst others in, Jekyll and Hyde, The Full Monty, Billy Elliott,
Dreamgirls and the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
Since my last letter, I have not been to any musical theatre productions, however I’ve
been to see an excellent production of “Glide Time” in Waipukurau, and the Indian
Ink Production of “Kiss the Fish”, both quite different pieces of theatre, but both
excellent. However next week, I go back to Musicals with Theatre Hawkes Bay’s
“Grease”, and North Shore Music Theatre’s “Hairspray”, and I am looking forward to
both.
The Executive has been extremely busy travelling the country, with the MTNZ “Into
the Future Roadshow”. I am extremely grateful to Vice President Terry, along with
General Manager Kate, and all the Zone Reps, for all the time and effort they have
put into making these sessions such a success. I would also like to publicly thank
through this letter, Aaron Tindell from North Shore Music Theatre, who has travelled
with us, and been a huge help to all of us in garnering the wealth of information we
have amassed.
Special thanks also to all the societies who have hosted the Executive and attendees
as we travelled the country, we are very grateful. By the time we wind up the
roadshows there will have been 14 forums, I personally have now attended the two
in Zone Three, and will attend the Wellington presentation next week. My
experiences in both Palmerston North and Napier, have been fantastic, and I am
sure that all attendees have come away from the presentations, with a far better
insight of what MTNZ does, and hopefully enthusiastic about where we are heading
in the future. Thank you to everyone who has attended the presentations, I hope you
have found them beneficial. I look forward to joining with Terry and Kate, as we
formulate the final document to be presented to you the members at our Annual
General Meeting in Christchurch in March. I can only encourage you all to start
saving now, in order to attend this event, I know Christchurch are well on the way to
giving us a wonderful conference and I thank Violet Blay, Diane Brodie and Kate for
their work on conference thus far. We have some very exciting seminars confirmed
already and you won’t want to miss out. Speaking of events in Christchurch, we
have our Christchurch Workshop Weekend at the end of the month, which I also
encourage you to participate in and send your members along. We have also
implemented a Next Gen/Youth Initiative around these workshops and I encourage
our society members to make the most of this opportunity.
Yours in Theatre
Lesley.
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A fantastic opportunity for our MTNZ Societies
TWO FREE REGISTRATIONS ON OFFER FOR YOUR
YOUTH/NEXT GEN MEMBERS
Dear MTNZ Society Members
In line with our current Youth/Next Gen Initiative, the Executive of MTNZ would like
to offer each MTNZ Society member two FREE registrations for your Youth/Next
Gen members (minimum age 18 as there won’t be “on hand” supervision at the
venue) to attend the workshops in Christchurch 30 – 31 August.
This is a fantastic opportunity for any youth members you have either on your
committee or in your membership who have shown an interest in directing, stage
and/or production management and musical directing to attend a 101 workshop and
learn from tutors who work professionally in the arts and entertainment industry in
New Zealand. These people are some of the best in the business.
The nominating society, however, will have to cover any other expenses associated
with attendance – ie. transport, accommodation, catering.
Please email [email protected] to get a Next Gen registration pack and if you could
please register your attendees by 22 August, that would be appreciated.
If you have any questions or require clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact
Kate or your Zone Rep.
We look forward to your ongoing support of encouraging the Next Gen in our
community theatres – they are our future.
Warmest regards
Lesley Carthew
President - MTNZ
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Our Tutors
Rhonda Daverne As a professional dancer, ballet and jazz
teacher, then musical theatre performer it seemed a natural
transition for Rhonda Daverne to become firstly a Choreographer
then Director.
For the past 30 years she has become known and respected for
her achievements throughout Auckland in the dual role of
Director and Choreographer. She has worked with many talented
performers in this capacity and takes great pleasure and pride in
seeing many of these young people progress to professional
theatre both here and overseas.
Although Rhonda has worked for many theatre groups in the region she has been more
closely affiliated with North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) having directed and
choreographed many of their most successful shows including Jesus Christ Superstar,
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (twice), Godspell (twice), Anything Goes,
the New Zealand Premier of La Cage aux Folles and A Chorus Line – the first musical
theatre production to be performed in the newly built Bruce Mason Theatre in Takapuna.
Rhonda was also responsible for conceiving and directing NSMT ‘25th Anniversary’ and ‘30th
Anniversary’ Concerts and in 2103 for organising the functions and celebrations for the
society’s 50th anniversary weekend. To further her knowledge, throughout the years, she
became keenly involved in all aspects of musical theatre; as a tutor/mentor, Business
Manager, Production Coordinator, Marketing Manager, Programme Designer, Lighting
Operator, Front of House Manager, Stage Crew and of course as a performer. She has
been actively involved in the Northern Area Performing Theatre Awards (NAPTA), winning
best show for ‘42nd St’ at Harlequin Musical Theatre and then receiving four ‘best performed
choreography’ Naptas in the following years. She has directed and choreographed the
‘Awards Night Entertainment’ three times, been a judge and presenter over two years and
most recently in 2013 and 2014 was Convener of Judges for the Napta organisation.
Rhonda is a Life Member and past President of NSMT and the recipient of a Civic Honour
from the North Shore City Council for her outstanding contribution to theatre. In 2007 she
received a Merit Award from MTNZ for which she is most proud. Rhonda recently
presented a seminar on “Directing 101” at the 2014 MTNZ annual conference in Napier and
was also on the “Auditioning for a Show” panel with Richard Marrett and Tessa-May Brown.
2014 proves to be another busy year for Rhonda with three productions on the go. Godspell
at Centrestage, Hairspray at Sky City for NSMT then Chess for Blenheim Musical Theatre.
Appointed a Justice of the Peace in 2002 some of her many duties include work at the IRD
and manning the JP service desk. She is married to Chris and with their dog Molly they
enjoy relaxing in their Takapuna home or at their beach house on the Awhitu Peninsula.
Kathryn Osborne has spent 30 years working behind the scenes in
theatre in New Zealand, starting with recreation theatre groups in
Auckland. Currently employed as the Stage Manager for the Royal NZ
Ballet, she has toured NZ, UK, France, China and the USA with them.
She was the Technical Manager / Stage Manager / Company Manager
for New Zealand Opera between 1999 – 2009 which saw her involved in
40 opera shows and the creation of the Onehunga Technical Centre. As
Stage Manager for Stetson Productions she has toured Starlight
Express, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Blood Brothers and The
Original Phantom of the Opera around NZ, Australia, Korea and Japan.
Her management skills were used for the APEC Leaders dinner in
Auckland and the Mission / Millbrook outdoor concerts for IMG. She lectures in Stage
Management at Toi Whakaarei and has been very active in the NZQA review of Technical
Qualifications and the creation of proposed industry work based qualifications in technical
theatre.
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Annie Pearce has over the past 15 years, coordinated events at major
venues including the Westpac Centre, the Christchurch Town Hall and the
Isaac Theatre Royal for organizations such as Christchurch Symphony
Orchestra, Showbiz Christchurch, The Christchurch City Council and CPIT.
Annie has been the Production Manager for Cats, Miss Saigon, Starry Nights
(Showbiz Christchurch), 42nd Street, Curtains, Cats, Guys & Dolls, Beauty & the
Beast and Hair (CPIT’s NASDA) to name a few.
Richard Marrett is a Principal Lecturer at CPIT and head of
NASDA. In demand as a musical director he is also an accomplished
pianist, arranger and composer. Well-known for his work in music
throughout the country, Richard is also a sought-after teacher and
vocal coach. He has lectured at the Christchurch Jazz School,
conducted and arranged for Christchurch Symphony, Wellington
Sinfonia, Showbiz Christchurch, The Court Theatre, Wellington
Musical Theatre, ARTCO, Dunedin Operatic, Canterbury Music
Theatre, Invercargill Musical Theatre, The Orpheus Choir and the
Choral Federation. Several of his orchestrations have been recorded
with the NZSO and he has a busy schedule working as producer and
arranger on a number of recording projects.
Richard’s close involvement with musical theatre began as pianist for
shows such as Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Chess and Singin’ In The Rain. Since then his
numerous musical direction credits include Mame, The King And I, Sweet Charity, Joseph
And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Tell Me On A Sunday, West End To Broadway (I,
II and III), My Fair Lady, 42nd Street, Fiddler On The Roof, Annie, Grease, Les Miserables,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Beauty And The Beast, Cats, Chicago and Miss Saigon. At The
Court Theatre he has been musical director for their productions of My Fair Lady, South
Pacific, The Rocky Horror Show, The Sound of Music, Jerry’s Girls, Oliver!, Guys and Dolls,
The Producers, Anything Goes, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Cabaret, Side By
Side By Sondheim, Grease, End of the Rainbow and La Cage Aux Folles. Richard has also
appeared as musical director and arranger for the popular ASB Starry Nights, staged in
Hagley Park with Christchurch Symphony as part of the city's Summertimes programme,
and in numerous cabaret performances. For ARTCO he created the score for the musical
version of Once Were Warriors, and productions for NASDA include Lil’ Abner, Into The
Woods, Urinetown, The Witches Of Eastwick, Oklahoma, The Music Man, 42nd Street,
Curtains, Cats, Hair, Once On This Island and Sideshow.
Following the successful concert Broadway Broads, he devised the musical theatre tribute
concerts – Rodgers and Hammerstein and Bernstein and Sondheim with the Christchurch
Symphony Orchestra and this year added The Magical Music of Disney to his repertoire of
popular orchestral offerings. In 2009 and 2011 he was director of the Musical Theatre
programme at the NZ National Singing School in Napier and in the past two years has been
consulting for the New Zealand Musical Theatre Consortiums, creating the touring music
solutions for Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera and Mamma Mia. Richard recently presented
a seminar on “Click Tracks” at our annual conference in Napier and was also on the
“Auditioning for a Show” panel with Rhonda Daverne and Tessa-May Brown.
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Musical Theatre New Zealand Inc. with assistance from BOUNCE NZ
Christchurch Weekend Training Courses 30 – 31 August 2014
Weekend Programme
Venue:
NASDA – CPIT Christchurch Polytechnic, Madras Street
Saturday 30 August – Directing Musicals for the First Time Director
9am
Registration, morning tea
9.30am
Course commences
Midday
Lunch break - PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN LUNCH
3pm
Afternoon tea
5.30pm
Conclude
Sunday 31 August
8.30am
Tea and coffee and registration for all three courses
9am
Musical Directing 101 Course commences
9am
Production Management 101 Course commences
10.30am
Morning tea for those on the Musical Directing 101 Course
12.30pm
Production Management 101 Course concludes
12.30pm
Lunch break for those on the Musical Directing 101 Course
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN LUNCH
Registration for Stage Management 101 open
1pm
Stage Management 101 Course commences
1.15pm
Musical Directing 101 Course recommences (actual time TBC by Richard)
4.30pm/5pm Stage Management 101 Course concludes
Musical Directing 101 Course concludes
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COURSE BRIEFS
ONE DAY COURSE - DIRECTING MUSICALS for the FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
Saturday 30 August at CPIT – NASDA Campus
Tutor – Rhonda Daverne
This course is intended as an introduction to Directing Musicals and is most suitable for
those who have never directed at all, those who’ve tried and struggled, those who have
directed plays and are looking to try musicals, performers looking to better understand their
craft, production managers, committee members with an interest in “the other side” and
those looking to direct at some future date.
Agenda topics include: being ready to direct – knowing your musical – research and
preparation – auditions and casting – rehearsal schedules – planning - responsibilities working with the management team (MD & choreographer, designers & production manager)
– blocking and staging – working with your cast - your personal approach to directing –
developing an edge – production week and opening night. Participants leave with a broad
understanding of how to go about taking the first step to directing a musical along with
helpful tips on working with your cast and management team throughout the process.
Hand-outs include: tips for auditioning - an example rehearsal schedule - props list directors lighting notes, wardrobe list, character assignment list, etc etc……
ONE DAY COURSE - MUSICAL DIRECTING 101
Sunday 31 August at CPIT – NASDA Campus
Tutor – Richard Marrett
This course explores the range of functions and responsibilities the Musical Director could
be expected to cover in a production and will be a hands-on, practical series of sessions:
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Auditions, selection and voice-types
Working in with Director and Choreographer, Production and Stage Managers
Forming and preparing a band or orchestra
Repetiteuring
Conducting and score-reading
Conducting from keyboard
Tight ensemble sound, figuring out voicings
Vocal coaching with soloists
Working with tracks, keyboards and programming
HALF DAY PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 101 COURSE
Sunday 31 August -9am – 12.30pm at CPIT – NASDA Campus
Tutor – Annie Pearce
COURSE CONTENT
This course is focused on equipping you in your role as production manager. Taking a
production from “well they’ve picked a show…now what?” through to “the show’s over but I
still have work to do” requires someone who is very organized, can breakdown the big
picture, has great people skills and can keep breathing under pressure. During our session,
we will look at the following stages of a production and what is involved in each one:
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Before the show is announced
Casting the show
Getting the show onstage
The season
After the final bow
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Specific topics covered will include time management, people management,
organizational techniques and communication.
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HALF DAY STAGE MANAGEMENT 101 COURSE
Sunday 31 August –– 1pm – 4.30pm at CPIT – NASDA Campus
Tutor – Kathryn Osborne
Stage Management 101 will use a practical example to work through the five stages of
putting on a performance from a Stage Manager point of view. The planning, the rehearsal
period, the production period, performances and the wash-up at the end.
It will include how to prepare a calling script, hints on calling a show, who needs what
information, when to call stop, all supported with examples of the paperwork that Kathryn
uses as a Stage Manager for Musicals, Opera, Ballet and Drama.
Registration Fee Schedule for MTNZ Christchurch Training Weekend
Member rate for MTNZ/ETNZ/DANZ member societies/schools/corporates/education and
for secondary school students - non-member rates apply for everyone else.
All fees include GST.
Saturday 30 August 2014
 $100.00
One Day Directing Course -MTNZ members
 $130.00
One Day Directing Course– for non MTNZ members
Sunday 31 August 2014
 $100.00
One Day Musical Directing Course - MTNZ members
 $130.00
One Day Musical Directing Course – non MTNZ members
 $55.00
 $75.00
Production Management 101 - MTNZ members
Production Management 101 – non MTNZ members
 $55.00
 $75.00
Stage Management 101 - MTNZ members
Stage Management 101 – non MTNZ members
If you would like to do a combo of workshops, pricing is as follows for MTNZ
members only:
 $90.00
Sunday Production/Stage Management Combo
 $180.00
One Day Directing/Production/Stage Management Combo
 $180.00
One Day Directing/One Day Musical Director Combo
Contact [email protected] for a registration pack
We have a quite a few registrations already which is fantastic. Close off is 22 August. Our
tutors are the best in the business, so we encourage you to come along and get your
members along, especially the youth members of your organisation. The combo registration
pricing is the most popular – be great to have more people attend.
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TO:
MTNZ Members
FROM:
Lesley Carthew, President, MTNZ
DATE:
21 July 2014
Dear MTNZ Members
We are pleased to advise that at our recent Executive meeting held in New
Plymouth, we have appointed Kate Ghent to the full time position of General
Manager, MTNZ effective 1 July 2014. This move recognises the significant rise in
interest of community theatre in New Zealand and a number a strategic initiatives
being driven by the national body. This also recognises Kate’s skills, time and
significant contribution given to this organisation over the last 14 years. Kate will
continue to work from the MTNZ office which is based in her home.
We congratulate Kate on her new appointment.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email
[email protected] or telephone +64 21 243 3714.
Kindest regards to you all
Lesley Carthew
President - MTNZ
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MTNZ – Into The Future:
Final Workshop
The Final Roadshow will be in Wellington 10 August
A big HUGE thank you to all of you who have participated in the
future planning for MTNZ. We really have appreciated you giving
up your time and coming along. From here, the Executive are
meeting in October to finalise a draft plan for circulation to the
MTNZ membership asking for feedback. Once the feedback is
received a “final” will be circulated with the AGM and conference
papers in February 2015 with ratifying at the AGM in Christchurch
in March. It’s all very exciting. Thank you to those societies that
hosted the various roadshows – and a HUGE THANK YOU to our
Vice President Terry O’Connor for facilitating these workshops.
Last chance to participate this weekend in Wellington.
See you there 
Date
Time
Finish
Venue
Address
Sunday 10 August
11am
3pm
Wellington –
Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown,
Wellington
If you have any questions and to RSVP contact
Kate Ghent [email protected] or 027 203 3899
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Agendas and weekend programmes for both these
meetings at the end of the Spotlight on pages 46 - 50
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To all MTNZ Societies
As many of you know the rights for Evita have been recently released by
Origin. Last weekend a meeting was convened of five societies who have
obtained the rights for their respective cities and who were interested in
sharing resources for this production. They are Showbiz Christchurch,
Rotorua Musical Theatre, Hamilton Operatic Society, New Plymouth
Operatic and Auckland Music Theatre.
One of the outcomes of the meeting was that we agreed that we should
canvas interest from any other MTNZ members who may wish to join the consortium or may
want to consider a hire of the product in the future.
Below is a summary of the key outcomes of the meeting and a schedule outlining the timing
of each of the planned productions.
The key outcomes of the meeting were:
A consortium will be formed to commission the build of a set and costumes for the above
societies. The earliest season would be in September 2015, to allow time for design and
construction of set and costumes
A Chairperson (myself) was appointed to oversee the management of the project.
A preliminary discussion was held on budget levels and capped contribution of $30,000 each
was agreed upon.
A project management team was appointed being Chairperson Di Brodie (Showbiz
Christchurch), Patrick Landigan (New Plymouth Operatic) and Grant Meese (Amici)
The project team were to start discussions with one of New Zealand’s top creative designers
to garner interest and availability for designing the set and costumes.
The set to be constructed would be for larger venues, and all members of this partnership
would need to ensure their venue had a full fly floor facility and a minimum proscenium arch
width of 9.0m.
The meeting also agreed we should canvas interest from any other MTNZ members who
may wish to join the consortium or may want to consider a hire of the product.
A further meeting will be convened in mid-August to formalise the Consortium arrangement.
EVITA
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
SOCIETY
New Plymouth Operatic
Hamiton Operatic Society
Rotorua Operatic Society
Auckland Music Theatre
Showbiz Christchurch
PERFORMANCES
26 September 15 – 26 October 15
TBA
30 April 16 – 22 May 16
June/July 2016
September 2016
If joining the consortium is of interest to your society and you have access to a large scale
theatre could you please send me an expression of interest by 31st August 2014.
Best regards
Di Brodie [email protected]
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Showbiz Queenstown is excited to announce our 2015
production is Saturday Night Fever.
Australian and New Zealand community theatres are the
first in the world to be given permission to stage this
iconic musical – to date we’re the only New Zealand
theatre group who have the rights, so it could be a New
Zealand premiere.
The movie (which the musical is based on) is
credited with defining the 1970's, the sound track sold
25,000,000 copies. Since it debuted on Broadway the
musical adaptation has set pulses racing around the
world. It was described by one reviewer as a "one of a
kind miracle in song, dance and simplicity."
The central character is a 19 year old in a job going
nowhere whose life lights up on the disco floor.
The music by the Bee Gees includes their classic hits Stayin Alive, Night Fever,
More than a Woman and How Deep is Your Love.
It has a large cast with terrific ensemble dancing opportunities.
We’re on the hunt for the right director to bring this magical musical to our
Queenstown audiences.
Interested?
Exact dates will be confirmed in consultation with the professional team, but will be
approximately:
 October or early November 2014 – a pre-audition workshop, to be run by the
director and musical director
 February 2015 (13, 14 15; or 20, 21, 22) Auditions
 Early April – director’s rehearsals start
 May 14 or 21 – Opening Night
While the ideal might be a director/choreographer, we do have amazingly talented
choreographers in Queenstown, so choreography isn’t essential.
We’d like to have our professional team in place by the end of August this year, so
would appreciate a response from you by 20 August.
If you’re interested, please advise
 your availability around the date guidelines above
 an outline of why you would like to direct Saturday Night Fever in
Queenstown
 your experience with this genre of musical
 your fee expectation, and another financial requirements (e.g. travel,
accommodation)
Many thanks, we look forward to hearing from you by 20 August.
Contact Hilary [email protected]
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News from Zone One
Opening in August
HAIRSPRAY – NSMT – opens at SKYCITY - 16th August
CHICAGO – Whangarei Theatre – 1st August
Special Event: (Full details else in this newsletter)
The (inaugural) JUNIOR THEATRE Project - TRAIN THE TRAINERS
Welcome to The (inaugural) JUNIOR THEATRE Project - TRAIN THE TRAINERS Intensive.
To be held in Auckland, NZ – Saturday 23rd August 2014.
Some top notch professionals doing the training and NSMT have offered reduced rates to
HAIRSPRAY for course attendees. Numbers are limited so do not wait too long to register.
Plans are now complete for our 60th Anniversary celebrations!
Friday 29th August - 7.30 pm : Let’s Get Together!
Saturday 30th August – 6.30 pm to 12.30 am : Diamonds & Tiaras
Sunday 31st August - 11.30 am : Family Picnic & Fun Day
Friday night is an informal get together – a great chance to catch up with
old theatre friends - $10 (includes light nibbles)
Come dressed as your favourite show character (optional) – prizes!
Saturday night – a more formal affair with dinner, entertainment and dancing Come and
sparkle in your tiaras and diamonds! $50 per person
Your special celebration evening will start with a welcome champagne cocktail
At 7.15 pm a delicious main course buffet will be served At 8 pm – a showful of memories!
Followed by dessert and dancing to the Off Broadway Big Band till 12.30 am
Sunday from 11.30 am - Family Picnic & Fun Day!
Were you around when our home was at the Ardmore Teachers’ College?
Well, although that has long gone, the Air Cadets Hall next door is now a smartly renovated
building with a sealed area and grass all around so that’s where we are having our picnic! As
close to our much loved old home as we can be. If the weather is inclement there is a good
hall there so we can play inside! This is a free event so we hope you will gather all your
family, the kids and the grandkids, bring your picnic (and a blanket) and join in the fun races
and games! We are trying to get in touch with former members and hope many of them will
join us and if you know of any, please do pass the message on. PTC is thriving at 60 years –
we have much to celebrate! Contact Barb Hieatt [email protected]
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New Associate Members in Zone One – Rising Starz
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Auckland Live presents PICK & MIX
Every Saturday from 21 June to 6 September 2014 Performances 10.30am Workshops 11.15am
Get a taste for the performing arts. We have 12 weeks of FREE family fun to get you through winter!
From ballet to comedy, story-telling to hip hop, and theatre techniques, there is something for
everyone in our 2014 Pick & Mix programme. Every Saturday morning, musicians, dancers, actors
and storytellers will perform and run workshops for the whole family to enjoy for free. This is a great
opportunity to introduce your kids, family and friends to performing arts entertainment and activities.
Come and go as you please, there are no tickets or allocated seating. Just turn up and join in the fun
or just relax and be entertained - it’s the perfect start to the weekend.
http://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/pickandmix.aspx
"New York Nights Live" started its life as an open mic night for musical theatre performers,
but has since developed into a performance platform that can include dance, acting, spoken
word, instrumentals, or singing. Performers can bring an mp3, play the instruments
themselves, or bring sheet music for our live band.
This event exists for two primary reasons:
1. To offer performers an opportunity to showcase their talent in a supportive and vibrant
environment outside of a "show" or "audition" context.
2. To expand the musical theatre community by engaging with the public who would not
normally connect with musical theatre.
In order to accomplish the latter, the New York Nights team decided to move it out of its
previous theatre home, and into Auckland's best live music venue- "The Portland Public
house" in Kingsland. The logic being if we can't get the public to the theatre, they'll take the
theatre to the public.
This choice was validated at the June event when the venue was so packed with people who
wanted to watch, and perform, that many were turned away at the door.
The night was a brilliant success and showcased many talented singers and musicians from
both the community theatre scene, and the professional world, including guest performances
by number one recording artists Ginny Blackmore and Stan Walker, and Moorhouse- Who
brought down the house with a number of fantastic songs. The highlight of the night was
definitely Stan Walker's impromptu version of "The Circle of Life" from the "Lion King".
"New York Nights live" occurs on the last Sunday of each month at "The Portland Public
House" in Kingsland, Auckland, and is open for you to come along and perform, or support.
Please bring your friends to this brilliant night of music,
fun, laughter, and incredible talent. Get along and help
build the Musical theatre community of Auckland in a
fun and engaging way.
Head to www.newyorknights.co.nz for more
information, or to register.
Picture - Ginny Blackmore and Stan Walker
singing "Holding you" at New York nights
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Qantas presents: The Music is Bond 8pm, 21 August, Auckland Town Hall
Fast cars, nifty gadgets, dangerous escapes, beautiful women and devious villains are key
components to any Bond film, but you don’t truly have a 007 movie without its music. Over the past
50 years the Bond movies have featured signature tracks with the stars of the day, from Louis
Armstrong, to Madonna and Adele to name a few. It’s the big orchestral movements and voices
like Shirley Bassey’s in ‘Goldfinger’ that give you that Bond feel, and the guitar riffs and swinging
strings from Monty Norman’s theme tune that bring out your inner spy. From ‘You only live twice’ to
‘Diamonds are Forever’, the APO has all your favourite Bond classics on 21 August – LIVE in the
Aotea Centre. Join us as we bring to life the suspense, the driving rhythms and the glitz of
cinema’s most famous MI5 agent in this one-off concert, featuring a talented line-up of singers led
by host Tim Beveridge. Be sure to come “dressed to kill”; get your picture taken with luxury Jaguar
in the foyer and be in to win some fantastic 007-inspired prizes. Book before 11 August and
receive 10% off public ticket prices. Use the promo code "BOND 2014" to redeem. Or get a group
of eight together and save 19%, plus one ticket free for every eight purchased. Book at apo.co.nz
or call 09 623 1052.
News from Zone Two
MUSICAL THEATRE GISBORNE
Musical Theatre Gisborne’s last production in June was a musicalized version of the old
British TV comedy, “Hi De Hi”. Although this show wasn’t a great financial success, it was a
lot of fun and enjoyed by both cast and audience. It was pleasing to have some young
people new to theatre along with some of our stalwarts in the cast. Perhaps in the future a
musicalized version of “The Vicar of Dibley” might be considered.
We are already planning a Christmas pantomime for staging in mid- December and will need
to use an familiar venue, possibly the Gisborne Boys’ High School Hall. By then the school
year will be finished but we are still uncertain of its limitations and possibilities.
The choosing of which panto to do was easy, but the deciding on which version wasn’t. It is
surprising when using our “old friend” google, how many different versions of “Jack and the
Beanstalk” there are. However, they all star - the cow, so now we hope to find a theatre
group which has already done “Jack” and has a cow tethered somewhere out the back of
their Clubrooms. Gisborne is more grapes, logs and kiwi fruit than cows, so we would
appreciate hearing from any group with a well-trained cow!!
Musical Theatre Gisborne - Norm Grey – Secretary - [email protected]
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News from Zone Three
Grease the Musical
Directed by Ken Keyes
A "cool" 1950's gang leader and a prim and
proper schoolgirl have an on again, off again
romance during their senior year in high
school. After meeting and having a brief
summer romance in the late 1950's, Danny
Zuko and Sandy Olsson say good-bye as
they must return to their respective
hometowns to finish high school. They
eventually get back together and compete at a nationally televised dance-off, although later
events separate them once more. As the school year draws to a close, they do what they
can to get back together.
Dinner & Show Tickets $59.50 (incl. Glass of wine with meal). Dinner served at 6.30pm.
SHOW ONLY tickets $29.50 MATINEE tickets $25.00
On at The Playhouse August 7th til the 23rd. Book at Ticketdirect www.ticketdirect.co.nz
Presented by Theatre Hawkes Bay
Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado”
Wellington G&S Light Opera (aka WGSLO) is taking The Mikado to audiences this July
through to September, touring Lower Hutt, Palmerston North, Wanganui, Kapiti, and closing
in Wellington. It tours with a cast of 40 singers and 24 players to Sullivan’s original
orchestration.
WGSLO has years of experience coping with the logistics of moving
such forces around the countryside, but Nature has been known to
intrude. In 2010 the closure of SH2 by slips prevented a performance
in Wanganui. The next year during a performance of HMS Pinafore in
Kapiti, a cyclonic storm passed through, uprooting massive trees. It
drowned out the cast with hail on the roof. This din receded, to be
capped off with a loud and rolling thunderclap as Captain Corcoran
cracked the cat o’ nine tails. The chorus responded “Goodness me!
Why, what was that?” to general merriment. Last year a matinee in
Palmerston North was cut short at the start of the finale by the 21 July
Seddon earthquake, with swinging of chandeliers and hastily lowered
curtain and house lights up with some patrons in retreat. We trust that
the excitement will all remain on-stage for this year’s Mikado.
Direction is a classic interpretation, with full sets and wardrobe, and a seasoning of updated
references. Both Ko-Ko, the Lord High (I’ve got a little list) Executioner and the Mikado (to
make the punishment fit the crime) single out the categories of social miscreants we all so
love to deplore – a rich mine with plenty of latter day targets to dig into! The production is in
the final stages of rehearsal , and the music and wit is delighting the cast just as it looks well
set to delight tour audiences. Gilbert’s ingenious wit provides depths of double-entendre and
combines with Sullivan’s eclectic range of sparkling music to make The Mikado the most
popular Comic Opera of all time. WGSLO has set out to encourage attendance by families
and young persons with special concession rates including school-age. More details, and
links to bookings are on the Wellington G&S Light Opera website www.gns.org.nz.
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FUNDRAISER FOR “UPSTAGE”
A movie musical to be filmed in December
THE FUNDRAISER
This performance is a fundraiser for the movie which will be filmed on location at the Little
Theatre in Lower Hutt, and money raised will provide travel and accommodation for the
professional cast and crew who are donating their time and talent to make the film.
On August 15th at 7.30, the world premiere of the musical “Tikitikitanga” will take place in
Whitireia's performance space, performed by a group of musical theatre students currently
studying there.
“Tikitikitanga” is the one hour long sung-through musical at the centre of the movie
“Upstage” that is being filmed by Whitireia staff member Michael Nicholas Williams in
December 2014.
Ticket prices: $28
Venue: Whitireia Theatre, Vivian Street, Wellington
Time: 7.30 – 9.00pm
Seats are limited.
BOOK NOW @ www.thetheatre.co.nz
THE FILM
The wait is over! Finally the Great New Zealand
Musical has been written.
“Tikitikitanga” is an all singing all dancing musical set
in the 1880s featuring important local events such as
Parihaka, the gold rush and the Tarawera volcano.
Thrill to the spectacle of six talented
actor/singer/dancers telling a timeless story of love
and betrayal. Be amazed at the wide variety of
musical styles from folk music to fifties. Loosely
based on Emily Bronte’s classic novel Wuthering
Heights, “Tikitikitanga” is a toe-tapping hit destined
for Broadway. If only…
You are invited to the Dress rehearsal of
“Tikitikitanga”. The last run of the show before the
public gets to see it. The last chance to get
everything right before the critics air their views. It’s
the run that keeps on going no matter what arises.
And we all know the legend “a bad dress means a great opening”
Which means “Tikitikitanga” is going to be a smash…
What should be a smooth rehearsal instead turns in to every performer’s worst nightmare.
But somehow, even with forgotten lyrics, infidelities, concussion, laryngitis, unrequited love,
requited love, and the departure of a major cast member, the show goes on and the entire
musical is performed.
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The Association of Community Theatre invites all members of Musical Theatre New
Zealand to attend our ninth Stagecraft conference on the weekend of the 20th and 21st
of September.
The venue is the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney. The keynote speaker is
Australia's leading theatre producer of musicals John Frost AM. Another highlight is the
chance to dance with our patron Nancye Hayes AM. The entire weekend of seminars,
entertainment two lunches and dinner costs just $130 Aus for all members of Musical
Theatre New Zealand.
Download the full program at this link. http://www.showline.com.au/index.php/conference
Seminars are on accents, auditioning for a play or musical, comedy, developing a character,
making props, dancing, directing a musical, costumes, lighting sfx, choosing a show,
budgeting, working with children, cabaret, using social media to sell tickets and OH & S. This
year at Conference ACT is celebrating our 21st Anniversary. Fly across the ditch and enjoy a
show or two at the same time.
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World Premiere! Call for expressions of interest
LAST DANCE, the musical
Acclaimed writer April Phillips whose hit shows include “STiFF”, “Death & Taxes”, “Bonking
James Bond”, and “Motel” has written a new jukebox musical featuring the music of the
Queen of Disco; Donna Summer.
In the same way that “Mamma Mia”, “We Will Rock You”, and “Movin’ Out” weave a story
around the hit catalogue of legendary artists like ABBA, Queen and Billy Joel, Phillips’
exciting new show will have audiences dancing in their seats with a disco soundtrack that’s
infectious, dramatic and thrilling!
Last Dance has a storyline with all the energy and excitement of a big stage musical, but
also and the grit and tension of a crime story. It is peopled with characters who are driven by
ambition, lust, greed, desperation, fear and love.
Featuring 20 hits songs including “Hot Stuff”, “Last Dance”, “She Works Hard For The
Money”, “Bad Girls”, “Heaven Knows”, “MacArthur Park”, “I Feel Love”, “Love To Love You
Baby”, “No More Tears (Enough is Enough)”. To read more about the show, visit
www.lastdancemusical.com
Last Dance is set in 1983 so it’s a gift for the wardrobe department! Neon colours, big hair
and big shoulder pads, leg warmers, and lots of disco bling! Your props team will have fun
sourcing rubik cubes, disco balls, ghetto blasters, and a giant mobile phone! Your
choreographer will be challenged and inspired by the varying pace of the iconic disco songs
and the nightclub and prison settings – think break-dancing; think “Chicago” and “Cabaret”,
and the bar scenes from the movie “Flashdance”. Sexy, energetic, dramatic, desperate,
romantic.
Your set and lighting designers will be excited by a variety of scenes and musical
sequences:
Pulsating, intense, moody, reality and dream-like.
The premiere company will be able to create and then hire out its sets and props to
subsequent productions. Sheet music will be provided. Music rights are available.
April is calling for expressions of interest from companies who would be interested in
mounting the world premiere production of “Last Dance”. If you would like to read the script,
please email Playmarket at [email protected].
The deadline for expressions of interest is 30 September 2014.
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Theatrelight are now offering Wireless DMX Transmitters and Receivers in
either Lumin Radio or Wireless Solutions formats both of which are the known
leaders in wireless DMX. Contact Theatrelight for more information.
[email protected]
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Sound Workshops – SOUND 101 with BOUNCE NZ
These workshops will be run by Bounce NZ in association with
MTNZ. The content will be relevant for those societies with smaller
and medium sized venues
Our aim is to get our community theatres in the regions “sound
gear savvy
It will give your local operators and technical teams the tools manage the sound of a
production once the “pros” have left
Glen and MTNZ will look at scheduling the workshops mid-August, so we will have
an update from that meeting in September Spotlight. Register your interest if your
society is keen to hold a workshop or want further information with Kate at the MTNZ Office
[email protected]
Latest News From the Copyright Holders
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Photo is from the recent production staged by Wellington Repertory Theatre
THE ADDAMS FAMILY - A New Musical
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music and Lyrics
by Andrew Lippa Based on characters created by Charles
Addams
THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it's
every father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate
princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a
sweet, smart young man from a respectable family - a man
her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting
enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not
to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before - keep a
secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the
fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents.
Cast: Gomez Addams, Morticia Addams, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday Addams,
Pugsley Addams, Lurch, Mal Beineke, Alice Beineke, Lucas Beineke The Addams Ancestors
(Ghosts) - 5m, 5w or as many as desired
Do not "Move Toward The Darkness" this musical works with minimum set and props and
with only one costume required for all cast members this is affordable to produce.
Wellington Repertory recently staged this at the Gryphon Theatre, which is a small 80 seat
venue – and it worked really well. Very suitable for smaller groups and venues.
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Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL,
SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and
features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French
people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? Cast: 13 Men, 7 Women, 7 Knights
of Ni, 1 Round Table, 1 Holy Grail, 1 Killer Rabbit.
Casting Tip: If you don't have men a plenty at your theatre you can have female cast
members play these roles with great success or use these characters to create more
featured roles for your ensemble.
DEAD FOLKS in "Not Yet Dead"
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7.
THE HISTORIAN
THE BLACK KNIGHT
THE FRENCH TAUNTERS
SIR ROBIN'S MINSTRELS
THE KNIGHTS OF NI
SIR BORS
TIM THE ENCHANTER
Royalty: 16% of gross box office takings or a minimum fee of A$260.00 per performance or
part thereof.
DOES YOUR THEATRE SEAT LESS THAN 100? Contact us for a SPECIAL quote.
FREE PERUSAL materials for both shows which are yours to keep.
"Thing" may even include a dark and dreary extra something into your perusal.
Kim Ransley Managing Director, ORiGiN Theatrical
Level 1, 213 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000
PH: (61) 02 8514 5204 or (61) 02 8514 5211 F: (61) 02 9299 2920
www.origintheatrical.com.au
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Join Industry professionals Doug Kamo, Michael Nicholas Williams, Teesh
Szabo, Stuart Hendricks & Nikol McKail for a full day of musical theatre
workshops. Whether you are a seasoned pro, or you’re just getting started, you
will acquire new skills, learn best practices and walk away energized and ready to
tackle any musical theatre challenge that comes your way. All attendees will also
take home some valuable resources, discount vouchers for their next musical
and one lucky school or community theatre will WIN major discounts off their next
musical.
Saturday 23 August 2014 at The Aotea Centre, Auckland Live
Details
DATE
Saturday, 23 August 2014
TIMES
Train the Trainers Intensive: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Optional Theatre Tour: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Optional Show (Hairspray): 7:30pm – 10:30pm
LOCATION Train the Trainers Intensive: Aotea Centre, Auckland Live,
50 Mayoral Drive AUCKLAND (Meet at Stage Door on Mayoral Drive)
Optional Theatre Tour: as above
Optional Show (Hairspray): SKYCITY Theatre - SkyCity, Level 3, 72
Victoria St West
COST
Train the Trainers Intensive: NZ$45.00 (MTNZ Members)
or NZ$55.00 (non-MTNZ Members)
Optional Theatre Tour: FREE
Optional Show (Hairspray): NZ$49.00 (saving of NZ$30.00) per ticket.
You’re welcome to invite friends, but places are limited...
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What is The Junior Theatre Project?
“Musicals: The Superfood of the Arts!” Tim McDonald
Musicals may probably be the most collaborative of all art forms and brings together
many facets of the arts industry: music, singing, acting, dancing, costume design, set
building, painting and lighting among others. Everyone involved has a role to play
(large or small) and their role is integral to the finished product – whether they are on
stage or off. Each person learns responsibility, collaboration, respect, self-confidence
& co-operation – and these vital life-skills are just the beginning. Seeing a need to
make musicals more accessible and attainable for kids of all ages Music Theatre
International in conjunction with Hal Leonard Australia have developed a collection of
musicals tailor-made for young performers.
What does the Train the Trainers Intensive involve?
A full day of workshops for Music, Drama, Dance and general classroom teachers
and practitioners. We cover how to develop a musical theatre program in your school
or musical society through practical classes and forums with leading industry
professionals.
Why do the Train the Trainers Intensive?
Because everyone can use a little inspiration and we can’t wait to share our learning
with you!
Because we’ve got answers to your challenges. Budget cuts, administrators who
don’t get it, dealing with parents, recruiting talent, selecting the perfect musical,
properly managing resources – we cover it all!
Because everyone needs to recharge their batteries. It’s important to remember why
you started doing musicals with kids in the first place and to renew that passion.
Because nobody else teaches you how. There is no other program anywhere that
teaches you how to put on a Junior musical with kids. And occasionally we all feel
insecure even when we’re doing a great job. We’ll reinforce what works, and help
you build skills in areas where you feel challenged.
Our Junior Theatre Project is designed to empower teachers and
theatre practitioners as well as inspire and develop young performers.
To read more about this initiative please visit our website.
What do you get?
The Train the Trainers Intensive includes:
• Workshops with leading professional theatrical practitioners.
• Workshop tote bag that includes CD samplers, Production
 Handbook (A Guide to Putting on a Musical), discount
 Vouchers for your next show and much more.
 Morning Tea & Lunch
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Meet the New Zealand Team
Doug Kamo – Drama Specialist
With 20 years in the performance and entertainment industry Dunedin-based Douglas is one of the
busiest producers, directors and entertainers in the country having amassed an impressive array of
drama, television, concert and musical theatre credits.
As a producer and director he has been responsible for over 50 national and international musical
theatre productions including The Rocky Horror Show, Les Miserables, The Producers, JC Superstar,
Cabaret, Chess, and A Chorus Line. He toured New Zealand & Asia in the international casts of Chicago
& Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He has just finished producing and directing the sell
out season of Mamma Mia in Dunedin.
With an envious reputation within the lower South Island, his company DKCM Ltd is a market leader
for corporate entertainment solutions, tours, concerts and theatrical experiences. www.dkcm.co.nz
Michael Nicholas Williams – Music Specialist
Michael was born in Petone and studied Music at the Wellington Polytechnic.
He made his professional debut as Musical Director in 1983 with Tom Foolery at Circa Theatre.
Since then has been Musical Director of many National Tours including Ken Hill’s Original Phantom of
the Opera (also in Japan), Blood Brothers (also in Australia) and Starlight Express. A career highlight
was Downstage’s Sweeney Todd.
He created Dead Tragic (which has a return season at Circa in November) and has composed scores
for many productions including 6 Roger Hall pantomimes.
He wrote the music, lyrics and script of Lonely Heart which premiered at BATS theatre. His new musical
Upstage will premiere in August.
Teesh Szabo – Dance & Movement Specialist
Teesh’s association in dance and musical theatre spans over 35 years. Classically trained in New
Zealand and UK she has worked successful as a teacher, award winning choreographer, musical
stager and performer in the UK, US and NZ. Highlights have been the opportunity to work with some of
the greatest legends in musical theatre such as Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune, Rita Moreno, Cyd Charisse,
and Russ Tamblyn, as well as the outstanding London casts of Martin Guerre, Lautrec, Whistle Down The
Wind, Mamma Mia and Princess Cruise Lines. She recently finished a successful run as choreographer
on Mamma Mia at the Civic in March 2014.
Teesh relishes any opportunity to inspire and guide others to find their passion and understanding of
Musical Theatre and is excited to be a part of the introduction of The Junior Theatre Project here in
New Zealand.
Stuart Hendricks – Director of Licensing and Hire & Program Support
With a diverse background in music, education and business, Stuart brings a unique passion and
dedication to the theatre community, stemming from a deep appreciation of and long-standing
involvement in the industry.
Stuart completed a Bachelor of Music Education at The University of Melbourne and spent
the following years applying his expertise to music, teaching and theatre. After gaining further
qualifications in Arts Management and Business, Stuart joined Hal Leonard Australia in 2002 to establish
their theatrical rights division.
Over the next 10 years, Stuart has overseen the expansion of Hal Leonard Australia’s Licensing
and Hire Department, which now represents a number of major agencies, including Music Theatre
International, Dramatis Play Service Inc and Boosey and Hawkes Ltd.
Nikol McKail – Client Relations Manager & Program Support
Nikol holds a Bachelor of Music Performance (Honours) from the Victorian College of the Arts and a
Graduate Diploma of Education (Music/Drama) from The University of Melbourne. A semi-finalist in
the Herald Sun Aria competition, Nikol has worked with a variety of theatre and opera companies
here and abroad; including Melbourne Opera, The Puccini Festival and performed throughout Italy.
Principal credits include Mabel (Pirates of Penzance), Madame Thernadier (Les Misérables), Musetta
(La Boheme), Ancella (Turandot), Jack’s Mother (Into the Woods) and most recently Carlotta
(Phantom of the Opera).
Along with being engaged as vocal coach at Sharon Lawrence Academy of Dance, Nikol is the
Client Relations Manager at Hal Leonard Australia, responsible for the promotion and performance
licensing of a wide catalogue of musicals, plays and classical works.
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Upcoming in August, we introduce our next national concert tour
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European Romance!
The great classics have enjoyed a renaissance in recent times largely due to artists like Andre Rieu and Andrea Bocelli and
their ability to make the classics more accessible for all.
For the last 14 years the daytime concert specialists, Operatunity have achieved their world famous in New Zealand status
as they present high quality accessible concerts to tens of thousands of people throughout the country, in fact over 220
concerts per year.
In their latest offering, Operatunity presents European Romance which in the style of Andre Rieu takes the great classics
and presents them in a way that makes the music accessible while still keeping its integrity and beauty.
Jessica Hindin, violinist, who has toured extensively in the States and Europe is joined by three top singers and Penny Dodd
on piano to bring a concert which journeys to Europe and back without leaving your home town.
"European Romance celebrates the best of Europe, waltzes and timeless melodies, presented with a bit of fun as well as
with great respect to these gorgeous tunes" says Susan Boland, director of the company. "It is a privilege to sing this
magnificent music and a privilege to present the best possible concert to our great audiences".
Featuring: Susan Boland, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Jessica Hindin & Amanda Atlas, accompanied by Penny Dodd.
24 Venues Nationwide: 30 July – 1 Sep 2014
Click here for more information
TO BOOK:
P: 0508 266 237 (toll free)
P: 09 588 4250
E: [email protected]
www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz
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Presented by Auckland Live, Tim Lawson and Simon Painter
THE FUTURE OF MAGIC IS
HERE!
2 to 13 September
Live at The Civic, Auckland
The next generation of magic is coming to town! THE ILLUSIONISTS 2.0 -- a stunning
sequel to the box-office smashing 2013 season of The Illusionists – is announced for
Auckland’s The Civic theatre this September.
Featuring seven masters of mental and optical illusion, THE ILLUSIONISTS 2.0 is a brand
new production that will propel New Zealand audiences into the future of magic and illusion,
using cutting-edge visual effects.
A fast-paced, high-energy powerhouse performance, THE ILLUSIONISTS 2.0 gives
audiences the chance to witness the magical genius of the world's greatest stars and their
genre, each with a unique skill that has won them countless fans globally.
Whether it's the deadly arts of The Warrior, or the high-risk tricks and stunts of The
Deceptionist, THE ILLUSIONISTS 2.0 will leave audiences rubbing their eyes in disbelief.
Edgy, exciting and most of all fun, it's the perfect live entertainment show.
'Forget abracadabra and rabbits jumping out of hats because The Illusionists 2.0 will make
you question whether Harry Potter really is the chosen one.'
Adelaide Advertiser
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PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED TICKETS TO THE FIRST SEASON OF THE ILLUSIONISTS
WILL HAVE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO TICKETS THIS FRIDAY. THE TICKETMASTER
AND AUCKLAND LIVE PRE SALES START ON MONDAY 16 JUNE AND GENERAL
PUBLIC CAN PURCHASE AS OF THURSDAY 19 JUNE.
VENUE
SEASON
TIMES:
The Civic
From Tuesday 2 September to Saturday 13 September
Tues & Sun, 6.30pm, Wed to Sat 7.30pm,
Matinees – Sat, 2.30pm, Sun, 1pm
BOOKINGS
0800 111 999 or ticketmaster.co.nz
TICKETS:
From $69.90*
Family and Under 16 ticket prices available
THE MASTER MAGICIAN – LUIS DE MATOS
He's the king of conjuring, a superhero of stage illusion. Prepare to be
astonished as one of the most renowned magicians of all time pushes the
boundaries of the believable with a series of spectacular tricks and stunts
that will redefine your idea of what is real. Hailing from Portugal, he's a
multi-award-winning performer and host of the BBC's “The Magicians” – a
superstar of sorcery and a maestro of mentalism with a flair for the
theatrical. His use of cutting-edge video techniques makes him truly one
of a kind. You'll be bewitched by The Master Magician!
THE WARRIOR – AARON CROW
He's the ultimate strong, silent type – the man who has mastered some of
the most dangerous acts of mentalism on stage without uttering a single
word! Using swords, paintball guns and highly powerful crossbows,
Belgium's foremost international magic sensation creates acts that are as
unusual as they are entertaining, leaving you on the edge of your seat in
anticipation. Little wonder he took the planet by storm after winning first
place at the World Championships of Magic. Prepare to defend yourself
against The Warrior.
THE DECEPTIONIST – JAMES MORE
He's dark, handsome and a master of modern magic – combining a
powerful stage presence with an outstanding talent for the art of illusion.
One of the rising stars of the scene, this British-born, enigmatic character
has a smart, slick approach, delivering fast-paced, high-risk tricks and
stunts that have been witnessed by millions of people around the
world. His many charms have seen him win over international audiences
through appearances on major television shows that include ITV's
primetime entertainment extravaganza, Fool Us, where he performed for
Penn & Teller and Jonathan Ross. Prepare to fall for the dark arts of
The Deceptionist.
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THE MANIPULATOR – YU HO-JIN
He's renowned as one of the most masterful sleight-of-hand artists in the
world, with dazzling dexterity and the ability to fool even the fastest
eye. You'll never figure out how he does it, because he'll always keep his
secrets up his sleeve.Originally from South Korea, he has conquered
stages around the world, winning multiple international illusion
competitions, the highlight being 2012's FISM – the Golden Globes of the
magic community. His act has become the benchmark of illusion. Now
you see it, now you don't – meet The Manipulator.
THE FUTURIST – ADAM TRENT
He's a star for a new generation of magic fans, fusing classic techniques,
dancing, comedy and technology in a show that shatters stereotypes for
those who think they've seen it all. His edgy, fun style has been described
as 'Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfield' and has put him on a fasttrack to global fame. He's performed more than 300 live shows in 19
different countries over the past year and his star is still rising, with two
major television shows set to air in the United States this October. He's
the next big thing – bring on The Futurist.
THE TRICKSTER – JEFF HOBSON
The showman of all showman returns to Auckland, he stole everyone’s
hearts and a few watches last time and now he is back trickier than ever.
The host of Las Vegas and is the epitome of glamour and showmanship.
He leaves audiences laughing long after the curtain goes down. Don't be
fooled by his innocent appearance.
The Trickster will get you every time...!
"Hobson steals the show like a slick bank robber." New York Daily News
"A whirlwind of fabulousness that simply cannot be contained." Las Vegas
Review Journal
THE UNUSUALIST – RAYMOND CROWE
He'll make you laugh, cheer and gasp. He's a home-grown hero – an
entertainer extraordinaire of the most unconventional kind. Magician,
comedian, mime artist, inventor and master of illusion, he's a multifaceted
Aussie genius who keeps you guessing until the last moment. He's
performed alongside Bon Jovi and Russell Brand, and for David
Letterman, earned a standing ovation from more than 3,000 magicians at
an international convention, and was the only Australian chosen to
perform on the famous NBC television special, The World's Greatest
Magic. Expect a rare treat with The Unusualist.
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MTNZ Calendar 2014 - 2015
Date
Event
30 – 31 August
Christchurch Training Weekend – Directing
Stage and Production Management, Musical Directing
12 – 14 September
Combined North Island Meeting - Taupo
19 – 21 September
Combined South Island Meeting – Timaru
10 – 12 October
Executive Meeting – Napier
1 October
Registrations open for conference
31 December
Programme, poster and website competition entries close
31 January 2015
Patron, Merit and Community Tech award nominations close
20 – 22 March
55th AGM and Volunteer Training Weekend - Christchurch
Check out the show calendar on our website www.mtnz.co.nz Email: [email protected]
Link to MTNZ’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MTNZI
Team MTNZ (and Origin Theatrical’s Kim Ransley)
Attending New Plymouth Operatic’s Phantom of the Opera
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Some pictures from our roadshow gatherings over the last two months 
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Musical Theatre New Zealand – Zone 1, 2 and 3 Combined Meeting
hosted by Centre Stage Taupo Inc. 2 Matai Street, Taupo
Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September 2014
Weekend Programme and Meeting Agenda
Friday 12 September
5 – 8pm
Get Together at Centre Stage Taupo Inc. (nibbles/cash bar)
Saturday 13 September
9.30 – 10am Tea, Coffee – Morning Tea
10am
Welcome Centre Stage Taupo Inc. President
Housekeeping
10.05 am
Roll Call
10.15am
Society Reports (each Society is asked to give highlights of their year to date –
approx. three minutes only please)
Corporate Guests (three minutes only please)
11am
MTNZ News
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Insurances (what MTNZ can offer)
CAF Fund
Conference – Christchurch
Other updates from the MTNZ Desk
11.30
How To Market A Show On A Tiny Budget
12.30
Lunch
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1.30pm
Toi Whakaari
Ruth Love and Kelly Kiwha are both in their third year at Toi Whakaari: New
Zealand Drama School. They have both come from amateur musical theatre
backgrounds and are both aiming for considerably different careers after they
graduate at the end of the year.
Hear their stories and find out what opportunities are out there for the “New Gen”
in your theatres
3pm
Choosing Shows That Sell
What Shows Have Been A Success For Your Society?
3.45pm
General Business
5pm
Bar Open - pre dinner drinks
(cash bar only – no eftpos facilities)
6.00pm
Dinner and Entertainment
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How to find Centre Stage Taupo Inc.
Telephone: 07 378 7969
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Musical Theatre New Zealand – Combined Zone Four and Five Meeting
19 – 21 September 2014
Hosted by South Canterbury Drama League at the Drama League Rooms
198 Church Street, Timaru
Friday 19 September
7pm For those arriving in Timaru on Friday night, dinner has been booked at Monteith’s Bay54, The
Bay Hill, Timaru for 7pm – please advise if you are going to attend so we can confirm catering
Saturday 20 September
10am
Morning tea
10.30am
Meeting Commences
12.30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Meeting Resumes
6pm
Dinner at Speight’s Ale House before the show
7.30pm
Grease at the Theatre Royal – presented by South Canterbury Drama League
RSVP to Helen Horsnell ([email protected] 027 220 6954 ) or Ross Benbow
([email protected] 027 445 5814) the numbers attending the Friday night dinner, Saturday
meeting and dinner on Saturday night, plus an indication of tickets required for Grease.
Accommodation Options (main motel that we are recommending and using)
Panorama Motor Lodge - http://www.panorama.net.nz/ 52 The Bay Hill, Timaru
Email - [email protected] Phone: 03 688 0097
For other options go to http://www.aatravel.co.nz/new-zealand/Timaru_Accommodation.html
Click on the link below for a Google map for the Drama League South Canterbury Rooms:
https://plus.google.com/106544930489380733333/about?gl=nz&hl=en#106544930489380733333/about
Click on the link below for a Google map for the Theatre Royal, 124 Stafford Street, Timaru
https://plus.google.com/103055016621496867032/about?gl=nz&hl=en#103055016621496867032/about
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Musical Theatre New Zealand – Combined Zone Four and Five Meeting
Hosted by South Canterbury Drama League at the Drama League Rooms
198 Church Street, Timaru – Saturday 20 September 2014
AGENDA
1. Welcome and apologies
2. Minutes from the Balclutha meeting 2012
3. Matters arising
4. Roll Call – two minute Society Report
5. Report from the MTNZ office and Executive (Kate and Executive)
 Conference 2014 wrap up
 Conference 2015 - Christchurch
 Roadshow update
 AON insurance scheme
 Spotlight on MTNZ
 Conference competitions
 Merit, Community Tech and Patron’s Encouragement awards
 Poster and programme
 Training opportunities
 Facebook
 Future Conferences
6. Discussion : Planning- Performance – copyright
7. Discussion on shared resources and consortiums
8. Corporate members
9. General Business
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