July 2011 - Musical Theatre New Zealand

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July 2011
MTNZ acknowledge and thank most sincerely Ella Duddridge who was the MTNZ
secretary from 1964 – 1983 and was made a life member in 1986 (known as Vice
Patron then). Ella's contribution to the early days of the New Zealand Federation of
Operatic Societies was enormous and she was a true pioneer of our organisation.
Postings from Nola Speir‟s family from Facebook: Anne Speir - I remember in awe
her telling Nola and I about flying on Concorde. She was an amazing woman and
such a stalwart of Musical Theatre. R.I P Ella. Hope you‟re having a brandy with Nola
and Garth. John Speir - Ella, Moss and Garth were all held the highest regard at
Nola's. I'm charging my brandy balloon and raising it also
Sadly Garth Clark passed away on 6
June 2011, peacefully at Ranfurly War Veterans Home in
his 76th year. Pauline Vella said that Musical Theatre has
lost a great talent and a kind soul. However for all future
shows in heaven ... the actors‟ faces will be able to be seen.
Garth was award a Merit Award in 2007 for his services and
contribution to musical theatre around the North Island Gisborne 1960; Tokoroa 1962; Putaruru 1963 and
Helensville and Auckland Music Theatre 1965 - now. Garth
was a director; lighting designer (double NAPTA winner for
lighting); committee member and to quote from his merit
award citation - general good guy with over 47 (in 2007)
years‟ service to various musical societies.
Roger Mexted – such a talented man and a wonderful
teacher. Roger was hugely involved with Wellington
Operatic/Musical Theatre and other Wellington theatres,
in the late 80s and into the 2000s. Tragically Roger was
taken way too soon and passed away on Saturday 25
June at Wellington Hospital. Our thoughts are with his
family, close friends and the Wellesley College
community in Wellington where Roger taught for a
number of years. A memorial service for Roger will be
held at Wellesley College, Friday 1 July at 1.30pm.
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The MTNZ 52nd AGM & Volunteer Training Weekend ..
16 – 18 March 2012 - Wanganui
Hosted by
AMDRAM Musical Theatre
Wherever you are in New Zealand - all roads lead to our River City Wanganui - Home of New Zealand’s oldest Musical Society AMDRAM Theatre.
“Friday Night at the Races" - starts the conference at The Function Centre, Purnell Street,
overlooking the Racecourse. Dress for the races or just wear your poshest hat.
AGM Opening Speaker is the fantastic and highly regarded New Zealand
playwright/actress and fabulous April Phillips (STiFF and Death and Taxes – with
the latter enjoying sell out seasons with our MTNZ societies). The AGM,
tradeshow, forums and seminars will be held onsite at the Function Centre and
there is HEAPS of space (they seat 400 pax for a banquet).
Saturday night - Come Cruise with us on the AMDRAM Showboat. Come dressed from
Showboat, which is widely considered one of the most influential works of the American musical
theatre or come as one of the colourful characters from the Mississippi shores of the 1880s or our own
River Queen .....
Sunday morning enjoy a wee pint of Ireland‟s finest at the "Upside down St. Pat's Day Irish Breakfast"
at the AMDRAM rooms followed by a tour of the stunning Royal Wanganui Opera House.
Transport is NOT a problem. All flights lead to Palmerston North from all over New Zealand where
the AMDRAM team have got it all sorted. There is also a good flight timetable from Auckland into
Wanganui as well and the AMDRAM team will have transport sorted from there too.
Accommodation options are great especially for the bigger groups and we will be using the Quality Inn
Collegiate Wanganui http://www.collegiatemotorinn.co.nz/ and the Kingsgate
http://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/kingsgatewanganui/index.html - both with great options for all
budgets and we will be booking these for you when you register. So start saving your pennies and
book those dates in your diary now. Air NZ flight bookings now open – registrations open mid October
Announcing Future Conferences
2013 will be hosted jointly by Taieri Musical Society and Musical Theatre Dunedin and will be
held in Dunedin. It is 19 years since we last had a conference in Otago – so thank you to the Taieri
and Dunedin teams – will be a fantastic conference for sure.
2014 will be hosted by Napier Operatic Society. Napier last hosted conference in 2004 with a
wonderful art deco ball on the Saturday night and is also in line with their 125th anniversary celebrations
– one of our oldest musical theatre societies.
2015 will be hosted by Showbiz Christchurch – the Executive have offered the hosting rights of
2015 to Christchurch, which have been accepted and we look forward to another great conference
there.
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Productions for 2011 - Some areas of NZ are looking a bit lean in the show calendar on the MTNZ
website. Please email me through your productions and dates – thanks heaps. The show calendar
and auditions pages get the biggest hits by a long shot, so people are in there looking for information.
Can you also send me the ticketing details as well for your shows and hopefully soon, you can update
your own info!!
Subs – Thank you so much for paying your annual sub.
Capital Assistance Fund – please don‟t forget to make your society contribution.
Congratulations to John Antony – our
new QSM (photo of John and current
President Ian Reid at Queenstown
conference in 2009) John has been
involved with musical theatre around New
Zealand for nearly fifty years, beginning
whilst still at college. During this time his
personal experience has included being a
performer, set designer, stage manager,
production manager, advisor and director.
He has put this experience to good use in
his community over many years, with his
voluntary assistance contributing to
numbers of groups, societies and
organisations. John has been particularly
supportive of youth development,
encouraging and fostering participation within school productions he has directed and also assisting
young talent to develop within his many productions in the wider community. His involvement with
the Auckland based theatrical Summer School for youth theatre (CCMT) continues his commitment
to the development of future performers.
A North Shore Music Theatre committee member for over 25 years – including three terms as
President – John has been a supportive mentor to aspiring cast members, fostering the diverse
talents he delighted in taking to the next level. Many former cast members now performing in
professional productions around New Zealand and overseas credit this thorough training they
received at the beginning of their careers.
As President of Musical Theatre New Zealand, John worked to further develop the educational
aspects of the organisation, with professional development workshops included in the advisory and
networking opportunities supported by MTNZ around the country and research assistance available
for all on the MTNZ website (www.musical.org.nz). Since his retirement as President in 2009 he
continues to actively support and encourage the broad membership, across the Zones of Musical
Theatre New Zealand around the country.
John was awarded a MTNZ Merit Award for services to North Shore Music Theatre in 1997 and life
membership in 1995, and in 2010, was award the highest honour that a member of MTNZ can
achieve – Life Membership which is awarded for outstanding service to the musical theatre
community of New Zealand.
Congratulations from us all John and a well-deserved recognition for your service to musical theatre
and New Zealand communities.
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ZONE MEETING INFORMATION
Combined North Island Meeting
Hosted by Napier Operatic and Theatre Hawkes Bay
Friday 8 & Saturday 9 July, meeting in Napier and dinner and West Side Story in
Hastings
Combined South Island Meeting
Hosted by The Waimate Theatre Company
Saturday 13 August, Waimate
One change for both meetings from the previous agendas, is a discussion/forum that we would like the
whole meeting involved with, on small venue maintenance. Ngaire Holmes (Zone Two Rep) and I
attended the ETNZ conference last weekend in Auckland and we attended this seminar. The panel
included Rob Peters from Theatresystems and Design and now Past President of ETNZ; Graeme
Philip from John Herber and Phil Conroy from Shand Shelton, who all work and do maintenance and
consultancy work in theatres from the Civic in Invercargill to the smaller venues like the Masterton
Town Hall – they have seen it all. It was a really good seminar and discussion and the ETNZ panel
suggested that we should take that discussion to our membership – so both combined meetings are a
great opportunity to do this. Ngaire and I found the seminar very informative with some good ideas to
bring to you, so we have arranged for Dale Henderson, President of EVANZ to chair the North Island
meeting; and Graeme Philip from John Herber and David Bosworth from the Light Site (all were at this
seminar) to chair it at the South Island meeting, so a great opportunity to talk about something
extremely important for all our society and education members and there are things you need to be
aware of and some ideas that MTNZ have that came out of this seminar.
Another highlight for the North Island meeting will be a presentation from Rick Behague, Aon Insurance
regarding the challenges facing the insurance industry and local theatre groups due primarily to the
increased costs of purchasing insurance as a result of natural disasters. What can you do to minimise
costs?
South Island meeting – Stuart Hendricks from Hal Leonard, will be attending the meeting in Waimate,
which is fantastic – thanks to Stuart for coming all the way from Melbourne and he is hitching a ride
with Ian, Ross and I from Christchurch – Sharon has assured us there are electric blankets and heat
pumps in Waimate 
We have pretty much finalised numbers for the North Island meeting (catering etc.) and thank Lionel
from Theatre Hawkes Bay and Sonya from Napier Operatic for all their assistance and Lesley Reid, our
Vice President for all the organising she has done behind the scenes as well. However, like
conference, we never turn anyone away, so if you still are intending to come please email Lesley NOW
[email protected] - these meetings are for all everyone and it would be fantastic to see some of
the societies who don‟t usually attend annual conference come along – a great opportunity to network
and share ideas.
Looking forward to seeing many of you soon and please check out all the information at the end of this
edition of Spotlight or go to the following links:
http://www.mtnz.co.nz/news-and-features/noticeboard/173-combined-south-island-meeting
http://www.mtnz.co.nz/news-and-features/noticeboard/172-mtnz-combined-north-islandmeeting-agenda-and-weekend-information
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Other Zone meeting dates – Zone Two – 3 September in Morrinsville.
Napier Operatic Society – celebrating 125 years 19 - 22 October, 2012
The Napier Operatic Society is proud to be celebrating 125 years of musical theatre next year.
We are planning a reunion celebration over Labour Weekend next year, 2012, with a full weekend of
activities including a cabaret and dinner/theatre show. We would love to receive your expressions of
interest and invite you to email the 125th Celebration Committee secretary, Tessa May Brown on
[email protected]
Rotorua Musical Theatre has the CATS consortium set for sale / hire. Any queries can come to
[email protected]
Congratulations to Oamaru Operatic who at the recent Trustpower Volunteer Awards, won the
regional Arts & Culture section for their production of Les Miserables which a few of the MTNZ
Executive saw last year. Congratulations to everyone involved.
Creative NZ Directors School Report
We finally made it to Dunedin, Queens Birthday weekend and held the inaugural MTNZ/CNZ Directors
Training School.
The brief for the course was as follows: The course is intended as an introduction to Directing Musicals
(hence the name!) and is most suitable for those who have never directed at all. It concentrates on
relationships, basic stage craft, administration (rehearsal schedules etc) and how to communicate to
other departments of a show.
Friday night was a meet and greet at the Musical Theatre Dunedin rooms which was great – pizza all
round . Saturday morning was straight into it including topics such as
The roles of the management team (Director, Musical Director, Choreographer, Production Manager
etc); What does a director actually do; The vision; Responsibilities; The need to educate; Preserving the
illusion; Selecting a show; Time table formulas; People; The rehearsal schedule; Preparing and
meetings; The crew; Auditions; Rehearsals; Dealing with beginners and prima dona‟s; Common
directing errors; What happens after opening; Plus a whole heap of other little bits and pieces and
information
Saturday night saw a bit of R&R at the Kensington in Dunedin, however, as the course participants had
homework and an 8am start in the next morning (for those putting the on coffee it was a 7.30am start –
eek), it wasn‟t the usual musical theatre soiree till the wee small hours, but it was good for everyone to
relax and network in a more social environment. Sunday started with some bleary eyed people (ah,
that would be Ross, Helen and I ) but once the caffeine kicked in about 8.30am we were away. Ross,
Helen and I ended up being “directed” – great to participate.
David Adkins was fantastic – the feedback has been awesome and David really related so well to the
group and given he was right in the middle of the Miss Saigon season, we were so lucky to have him
run the school for us and huge thanks to Delwyn Smith our now retired Zone One Rep for suggesting
David to tutor school.
Participants came from all over NZ – from Whangarei to Invercargill and a few had to contend with fog
and closed airports but everyone got there in the end. Our thanks to all those that participated in the
weekend and came along to learn – you were a great bunch of people 
I cannot thank enough the Musical Theatre Dunedin team, especially Marie Maker, for all they did for
us over the weekend, keeping us fed and watered and hosting the school, when sadly, we had to move
it from Christchurch. I would like to thank Showbiz Christchurch and in particular Marcelle for the initial
work done on setting up the venue etc.
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Special thanks to Matt Bentley for all his assistance with the application to CNZ – couldn‟t have done it
with him that‟s for sure.
I thought I would share some of the feedback with you – always room for improvement but it has been
awesome:
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I felt it covered all aspects of Directing that a new Director needs to understand to be successful.
I‟ve worked as a trainer in business and attended many short courses. This was one of the best I‟ve
participated in.
The course was fantastic. The organisation and communication was of a high standard. The
catering was amazing – and I was really impressed with the „special diets‟ catering.
As a course for first time directors the course content was very good; not to detailed so as to be too
much for people to comprehend but still enough that it touched on all the areas/topics needed to
get a solid base understanding.
David was very laid back and presented everything in a way that was easy to understand. He also
responded to questions well.
David has a very warm, calm style which kept the mood relaxed. His “What else?” catch phrase
kept us on our toes and kept the mind working resulting is an exhausting first day. Great
knowledge and I found it reassuring that he often commented that this was about his way and
that there was no right or wrong.
I was impressed with the skill that David presented with – he was able to communicate clearly the
details we have to consider as directors, while we were all very aware of the skills he has as a
director.
David was an excellent orator and engaged us all from the onset. He was more than happy to take
comments and contributions from the floor but took care to ensure that they stayed relevant to the
day‟s topic. He used examples from productions we were familiar with which made it easier to
visualise what he was describing.
Great – never forgot that it was community theatre and didn‟t discount others‟ ideas just brought it
back to his best scenarios while offering us fantastic info about Rehearsal Schedules and the role
of the Director
Personally I valued all the content. David paced the material very well. We could have talked for a
week on the subjects so keeping it to the essentials was important.
The course was a great balance between the nuts and bolts and creative skills. It actually was vital
to have the detail provided in the „nuts and bolts‟ components to really help my understanding of the
role of director. Also the practical directing (while slightly scary to start with) really helped me
understand the crafting so much better.
Thank you for the opportunity to learn so much about directing. I also enjoyed the opportunity to
meet so many other like minded people from all over the country. I am hoping to be able to
maintain many of those connections and perhaps use them as sounding boards when I need them.
Good theatre means bigger audiences. MTNZ‟s proactive move to deliver this programme is critical
for future success of us small groups of passionate, creative people!
Some of the societies present obviously have a different structure to their society and more
importantly their committees and this naturally dictates the requirements put on the directors they
use. This is not a criticism at all but did affect the path the course took at times – I think it would be
fair to say that I felt at times some questions were being asked that were more relevant to the
structure of an effective committee rather than the “job” of a director. To that end it made us feel
very proud of the procedures we have in place and the effectiveness/experience of our committee
and production personnel, given the smaller nature of our community as a whole 
A fantastic opportunity for professional development. Thank you for the chance to participate.
I came with a view I was not at all likely to ever direct a show, and left thinking I found this really
empowering in a creative way and I am now seriously considering putting my hand up to direct a
show.
This type of course is imperative for community theatre in NZ. We need new directors and we need
them now.
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The Two Day Graduates and David Adkins in the front row
The One Day Graduates
So the BIG NEWS IS – yes we are going to hold the same school in Hamilton, Queens Birthday
Weekend 2012, so put the dates in your diaries now 2 – 4 June. No details as yet, or costings
etc. (we will apply again to Creative NZ and perhaps look at some corporate sponsorship) but
the South Island one was such a huge success and so many people are wanting to attend a
North Island one, so it’s all booked in. And the best news is David will tutor the school again –
so that’s fantastic news.
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Technical News
ETNZ Conference Report – Ngaire Holmes and I attended this conference two weeks ago in Auckland
representing MTNZ. ETNZ (Entertainment Technology NZ) hold bi-annual conferences at the Telstra
Clear Event Centre in Manukau. They need a lot more trade space than us and this venue caters for it
very well indeed.
After the opening address by retiring President Rob Peters, Kate Middleton-Oliver a graduate from Toi
Whakaari did a presentation on her trip and work experience around theatre and concert hall venues
around Europe – she obtained assistance for this through the Selecon Scholarship . Kate was an
excellent speaker and Ngaire, Graeme, Diane (John Herber) and I were very impressed, so much so,
that we have asked her to do her presentation at our Wanganui conference. She has achieved so
much already in her career and both Ngaire and I felt that she would be a good role model for our
younger members who are thinking about the technical side of the industry as a career option. We also
talked to her about doing some kind of forum on stage management and her experiences – that is still
work in progress at this stage
Into the afternoon session and we had a presentation from Paul Collison who is lighting the opening
and closing ceremonies of the Rugby World Cup. He took us through his lighting experiences of
Beijing Olympics – it was very entertaining and very interesting. Some of the tech stuff went over my
head of course, but he was a good speaker and very interesting to listen too. I have since found this on
the internet about his experiences, so worth the read if you are interested
http://www.tecnoprofile.com/home/revista_en_linea.php?op=1&id_nota=145
We then split into groups and Ngaire and I went to the small venue and maintenance health and safety
as this was the most relevant topic for our membership. Really good topic of discussion – Graeme
Philip from John Herber, Phil Conroy from Shand Shelton and Rob Peters were the panel, which was
great. It was a really good discussion and MTNZ got involved  Maintenance plans were a big
discussion point and Ngaire and I found the topic really relevant for our members, so hence why the
topic is now on the agenda of both our combined meetings. Rob also suggested it be a forum topic at
our conference next year and we are hoping Grant Gilbert (new ETNZ President) might chair it if he is
available. We also talked about including in our next survey some questions for our societies on theatre
maintenance. We are going to work on a checklist for venues with ETNZ for our societies – a one page
check list especially for the smaller venues that a society perhaps owns – ETNZ will help us out with
that. We would also have it as a downloadable resource on our website as well. So a good session
and we got a lot of out of it.
Ngaire and I both attended the ETNZ AGM - the usual AGM items to get through and then we had a
discussion about ETNZ and the direction they were heading in which was interesting for us to hear
about. I also got up and thanked outgoing President Rob Peters for all his assistance given to MTNZ
since 2005 when he first came to Ashburton conference. Rob has given up a lot of time and at no cost,
to MTNZ and has been a huge resource for us. We are extremely grateful to Rob for all his help.
Ngaire and I definitely think it is worthwhile MTNZ attending the ETNZ conference – like our
conferences, it‟s all about the networking and getting more contacts and increasing knowledge, and
also good to catch up with a number of our corporate members who attend, however, it would be good
to see a few more MTNZ members at these conferences in the future. We look forward to working with
Grant and the ETNZ Executive over the next year and thank the Executive for sending us to the
conference on MTNZ‟s behalf.
GUIDE FOR SAFE WORKING PRACTICES V11 is now available from the ETNZ website
www.etnz.org
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Philips Selecon boss Jeremy Collins has announced he will be leaving Philips Selecon at the
end of June. Collins, who bought the company in 1985 (with colleague Andrew Nichols) and has been
instrumental in building the Selecon brand over the past quarter of a century, says he is moving on 'to a
new stage' in his life. Since Philips acquired Selecon in April 2009, Collins has been a driving force in
ensuring a smooth transition and further development of the Philips Selecon products. Selecon's
specialty is in fixed luminaires for the theatre and for the specialised display, museum and art gallery
market. Philips identified the entertainment market as of special interest to the company as part of its
global strategy, and therefore purchased Selecon as part of its ambitions. Philips Selecon is now one
of the world's leading manufacturers of lighting technology. In 2009 Jeremy Collins received the
Entertainment Technology New Zealand Lifetime Achievement Award at the opening ceremony of NZ's
bi-annual ETNZ Conference and Tradeshow held at the Telstra Clear Events Centre in Manukau,
Auckland - from www.etnz.org
What’s New From The Copyright Holders
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE
Synopsis Terrific songs like "A Good
One To Boot," "Green Teeth," "I'm
Really Just a Sensitive Guy," "You've
Got to Talk Like a Pirate," "Pirates
Dot Aaargh!," and many others will
have your audience rolling in the
aisles and leaving the theatre secretly
wishing for Braid Beard and the gang to one day pay them a visit! Young Jeremy Jacob is digging in
the sand at North Beach when he is greeted by Captain Braid Beard and his mates, and is recruited to
help find the perfect digging spot for their treasure. Boarding the ship, the Captain introduces the boy to
his pirate crew who share with him the ins and outs of a pirate's life at sea. Jeremy is instructed on how
to talk like a pirate and schooled in pirate manners and etiquette (or the lack thereof). In turn, Jeremy
shares with them what a typical kid's day is like and the wondrous game of soccer! The pirate world
proves to have many surprises for Jeremy Jacob, not the least of which is when the fearsome pirate
Sharktooth admits to him that he is really just a sensitive guy! When a storm arises, the skills of the
crew are called upon to steer the ship to safety and Jeremy Jacob begins to wonder if the pirate life is
really for him. But all is well and they arrive back at the beach in time for soccer practice - but not
before they survey the area, following the map that Jeremy has drawn for them, leading them to the
perfect spot to bury the treasure - his own backyard! They reminisce that it's always good to go home
and Jeremy realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night, are among
those that are most important. Parting is bittersweet, but before leaving, the pirates assure Jeremy that
they will be back if he ever needs them. He only has to fly the Jolly Roger, or he can simply find them
at pirates-dot-aarrgh! A story of adventure and finding one's own heart - a path that can't be found on
any treasure map!
Cast Requirements Cast: 3 Male and 5 additional Actors with doubling to cover 2 speaking parts.
Can be expanded or reduced if required. Rehearsal Material 8 Cast Scripts; 8 Vocal Books; 3
Director‟s Scripts; 2 Piano-Vocal Scores; 1 Performance Tracks CD
DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! – DORA’S PIRATE ADVENTURE
Synopsis Dora, her best buddy Boots the Monkey, and the rest of
their friends embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island. The
audience helps them navigate over Dancing Mountain, through Silly
Singing Bridge and to confront the Pirate Piggies. Along the way, the
audience will use their map-reading, counting, musical and language
skills to successfully help Dora reach the treasure. All ends happily
onstage with a "yo-ho-ho!"
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Cast Requirements Dora, Boots, Diego, Swiper, Benny, Tico, Isa, Backpack, Map, Fiesta Trio, Baby
Jaguar, 3 Pirate Piggies, Pan Flute, Harp, Timbal Drum, Whale, 2 Rocks.
Rehearsal Material 20 Cast Script/Vocal Books; 3 Director‟s Scripts; 2 Piano-Vocal Scores; 2
Accompaniment CD‟s; 1 Audio CD; 1 Toolkit (for costume designs, colours, pirate flag)
Nick Young - ORiGiN™ Theatrical - [email protected]
PO Box Q1235, QVB Post Office, Sydney NSW 1230 Australia
Phone: (+61 2) 8514 5211 Fax: (+61 2) 9518 4611 www.origintheatrical.com.au
Two New Exciting Releases from Hal Leonard Australia!
Free Perusals until the end of August 2011.
Grab your leg warmers, fluoro headbands & ghetto blaster and
get ready to create your very own roller disco...Xanadu- ... is now available for licensing!
Book by Douglas Carter Beane Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne
Based on the Universal Pictures film
One Act (Full Length), Book Musical, Pop / Rock, Rated PG
XANADU follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from
the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a
struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first ROLLER
DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her
jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds.
This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the
limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends
Jeff Lynne and Aussie-born, John Farrar, and includes, "Magic", "All Over The World",
"Suddenly", "I'm Alive", "Evil Woman", "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "Xanadu", to
name a few, and is based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which
starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly.
It's hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, as
one of Broadway's master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane, weaves a moving, electrifying
tale of endless fun that will keep you in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping
tunes lift you out of your seat.
You'll want to keep the music in your head, and XANADU in your heart, forever.
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Music & Lyrics by Geoff Willis
Book by David Willis
Music Arrangements by Andrew Robertson
Hal Leonard Australia is excited to announce the release of a NEW musical- THE GREAT HOUDINI.
World-famous illusionist and escapologist Harry Houdini is torn between the love of his Mama, his wife
and his obsession to escape from handcuffs, chains and prison cells. Can this legendary mortal
accomplish his greatest feat of all by escaping death itself?
THE GREAT HOUDINI is a musical filled with romance and intrigue that will leave your audience on the
edge of their seats as THE GREAT HOUDINI performs his death defying feats including his escape from
the Chinese Water Torture Cell.
Synopsis:
A paperboy heralds the opening of The Great Houdini Exhibition. World-famous illusionist, Harry Houdini
is beckoned by a gathering crowd to appear before them and fulfil his vow to one day return.
The clock winds back to the late 1800‟s as Harry and his mother mourn Papa‟s death. A loving, but
overbearing Mama, places a huge responsibility on young Harry‟s shoulders.
Realizing his passion for magic, Harry enlists the help of his clumsy younger brother, Dash. Managing to
pull off their first illusion, Metamorphosis, in a Coney Island Beer Hall, they impress a local talent
agent. But Harry is distracted by a young and pretty burlesque dancer, Bess.
Within days, the Jewish Harry and Catholic Bess are married but it is two weeks before they pluck up the
courage to tell Mama. Harry reveals to Bess the secret message engraved on the wedding ring that will
be held closely to their hearts forever.
What follows is a romantic journey filled with passion and adventure as The Great Houdini goes on to
become the greatest illusionist the world has known.
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC...
The Great Houdini has a total of 60 Music Cues written for an orchestra of 10 musicians composed by the
amazingly talented Geoff Willis. Music Arranger, Andrew Robertson is currently working on a score for an
orchestra of 18 musicians. If you want to sample some of the moving and memorable melodies and lyrics
click here!
FREE PERUSALS until August 31st, 2011!
Complete and return the Perusal Request Form now!
Please visit our website for perusal request forms or
to apply to perform
www.halleonard.com.au
this or any show from our catalogue.
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David Spicer Productions is excited to announce the release of two
new musicals for Community and Youth Theatre Companies, High
Schools, Theatre Restaurant. Hyperspace the Totally Unauthorised
Star Wars Musical Parody and Warp Drive
the Totally Unauthorised Star Trek Musical Parody.
Hyperspace is a soap opera that thrilled trillions throughout the
galaxy. Panic sets in when the last episode goes missing. Pictured
here is the famous Hyperspace pool noodle duel between Duke
Kneejerker and Duck Waiter. Warp Drive boldly goes where no
musical has gone before. The two One Act musicals both be staged on one night as sci-fi double
feature. Available with G rating or M rating edition. Both are written and composed by Peter
Novakovich. Read Scripts, Listen to Music and order Free perusals now at www.davidspicer.com.au
Stage Whispers Magazine is offering
New Zealand subscribers the chance to
win tickets to Love Never Dies in
Melbourne. If you are available to see the
show on August 31 in Melbourne – let
Stage Whispers know. Stage Whispers is
also keen to REVIEW your show. It has a
network of reviewers available now but
this service is only open to Subscribing
Theatre Companies. We got a huge
response to our review of Miss Saigon in
Auckland. Subscribe Now at www.stagewhispers.com.au
In the July August Edition - Love Never Dies – Phantom Sequel - behind one
of the most amazing sets ever built. WOW Costumes – hear how an Ashburton seamstress made her
award winning World of Wearable Art Creation – while working on 500 costumes for Variety Theatre
Ashburton. $elling Tickets. Great tips on FREE publicity ideas. Postcard from Drama New Zealand
conference. All the latest gossip from Broadway, West End and hot new musicals opening in Australia.
Plus LOTS MORE.
Other Members
The winter theatre season is definitely warming up! And if ticket sales are
anything to go by recent events resulted in a more motivated
community... a special mention to those theatres who have made special
effort to support Christchurch, we are so proud of your efforts and so
thankful to be able to contribute in some small way.
We are overjoyed to be ticketing another round of top-notch theatre in July including: Stiff – Porirua
Little Theatre, Give My Regards to Broadway – Playhouse Theatre, Some Girl(s) – Howick Little
Theatre, Guys & Dolls Junior – Centrestage Theatre, The Wizard of Oz – South Otago Theatrical
Society, Wrong Window – Methven Theatre Company, Jack and the Beanstalk – Porirua Little
Theatre, Annie – Otamatea Repertory Theatre, A Few Good Men – Dolphin Little Theatre, Wait Until
Dark – New Plymouth Little Theatre, OKLAHOMA! – Papakura Theatre Company
To find out more about iTICKETing for your theatre, please contact:
Angela Everson, Account Manager, Theatres [email protected]
(09) 361 1000 or freephone 0508 iticket
TOI WHAKAARI EVENTS 2011
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Go Solo 2011 Mon 11 – Fri 23 July Go Solo is our annual collection of new solo shows created
and performed by the final year acting students. This rich variety of individual viewpoints and bold
theatre making is as entertaining as it is thought provoking. TIME: 6.30pm & 8.30pm; Saturdays Go
Solo marathons: see all performances back to back. Details of which groups perform each night, and
on Saturdays, will be posted on www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz closer to the date TICKETS: $15 full, $10
concessions
The Roaring Girl Thomas Dekker, Thomas Middleton, D Parker Thu 25 – Wed 31 August A creature
… nature hath brought forth To mocke the sex of women. The notorious roaring girls of the early 1600s
were well-documented: for some they were a curiosity, to others humorous and to a few monstrous.
These women who dressed as men fought in the street with swords, swaggered, cut their hair and lived
and behaved, in a “noisy, riotous manner”. Based on the real life adventures of Moll Cutpurse, the play
explores the low life of Jacobean England with riotous results. TIME: 7pm, Schools‟ matinee Fri 26
August 12.30pm TICKETS: $20 full, $15 concessions
Classic Cuts Thu 13 – Sat 15 October First year acting students take centre stage for the first time in
these condensed versions of Shakespeare‟s works. This year‟s productions are Shakespeare‟s
testosterone-filled political thriller Julius Caesar and the romantic and magical play The Tempest.
TIME: 7pm, Saturday matinee 2pm TICKETS: $15 full, $10 concessions
Toi Cabaret – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Music & Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN.
Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN. Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN.
Additional Material by Jay Reiss. Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander,
Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre by arrangement with Hal
Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
Tue 18 – Sat 22 October Our annual sell-out musical event. This year‟s Toi Cabaret production is a
musical comedy about a fictional spelling bee competition. If you want to be there to see and hear what
all the „buzz‟ is about, get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
TIME: 7pm, Saturday matinee 2pm TICKETS: $30 WHERE: location TBC
Graduation production – Love’s Labour’s Lost by William Shakespeare
Wed 26 October – Fri 4 November, School‟s matinee Thu 27 Oct 12.30pm
This year‟s Graduation season presents one of Shakespeare‟s greatest comedies crammed with jokes,
disguise and hilarious confusion. The King of Navarre and his three young friends have devoted
themselves to study when they are surprised by the Princess of France and her sexy entourage. How
can you study when you have love on your mind?
TIME: 7pm, Schools‟ matinee Thu 27 Oct 12.30pm TICKETS: $25 full, $18 concessions
OTHER EVENTS:
Open Day A day in the life of Toi Whakaari: tours, workshops & demonstrations
Fri 26 August (plus Schools‟ matinee The Roaring Girl 12.30pm – pre-booking necessary)
TIME: 2pm TICKETS: Free event, please pre-book for tours
Costume Showcase Thu 22 September This annual event showcases the graduating costumiers'
major works and other exciting projects including millinery, corsetry, masks and a variety of costumes
from recent Toi Whakaari productions. TIME: 6.30pm & 8pm TICKETS: $15 full, $10 concessions
In Collaboration – Design Exhibition Mon 7 - Wed 9 November
Come and have a look at the original and creative range of work conceived and presented by our
graduation designers for stage and screen. Their work includes film, animation, costume, installation,
theatre and site-specific performance. TIME: 10am – 5pm TICKETS: Free event
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2011 WORKSHOPS & TOURS:
Auditioning for Actors Mon 25 - Thu 28 July, 10am - 4pm A practical workshop giving young actors
skills in auditioning for film, television, theatre and drama schools, including information about how to
get the most out of an audition, preparation techniques, choosing the right piece, with feedback from a
professional director and casting agent.
Sound Workshop Mon 25 - Thu 28 July, 10am - 4pm
This workshop teaches young technicians the basics of practical sound design and sound operation.
Both workshops are held at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, Te Whaea National Dance & Drama
Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington.
Teachers’ Master Classes Mon 28 Nov – Fri 2 Dec
Toi Whakaari Teachers‟ Master Classes are professional development workshops in directing,
devising, acting, design, lighting, movement, voice, costume, stage & production management. Our
professional tutors and teachers will provide you with inspiring and practical knowledge and skills,
which teachers can put into practice back at their school.
For more information about any of the workshops and Master Classes, or to register, please
contact Bette Cosgrove on 04 381 9225 or email [email protected]
We also offer tours of our School, catering especially for your interests, and sometimes incorporating a
specialist workshop into your tour. To organise a visit or tour of Toi Whakaari please contact our
Student Services Manager on [email protected] or ring 04 381 9225.
All Performances and Events will be at:
Te Whaea National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Rd, Newtown (unless otherwise stated)
For the first time The New Zealand School of Dance is presenting a night of solos by third year
students at the July end of term studio showing, NZSD Up Close. In September the School will be
holding a season of four dance performances as part of the Rugby World Cup‟s REAL NZ Festival.
These performances of INSIGHT - An Open Rehearsal will provide an artistic contrast to watching
performances on the Rugby field. Details are at www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz.
A highly charged spectacle of new circus, comedy and cabaret! Soap The Show Tuesday 23 Sunday 28 August The Civic “Sexy, funny and physically breathtaking.” Time Out, London
Fresh from the cabaret capital of the world, Berlin, SOAP The Show comes direct
from sold out season at the Sydney Opera House and the hit of the Edinburgh
Fringe. Dazzling, daring and dangerous, SOAP brings together an ensemble of
international acrobats, jugglers, dance trapeze artists and aerialists.
The craziest show sensation of the year – RBB Fernsehen, Berlin
Go in the draw to win two tickets to SOAP The Show at The Civic, THE EDGE
Auckland on Sunday 28 July, 1pm by emailing [email protected] with the
name of the cabaret capital of the world .(with thanks to corporate members
The Edge for the complimentary tickets ) www.the-edge.co.nz/soap
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More than fifty years ago, West Side Story, a show about New
York City changed musical theatre forever, and became one of the
most memorable musicals and love stories of all time. West Side
Story sets the story of Romeo and Juliet in 1950‟s New York and
explores the rivalry between two street gangs, the Puerto Rican
Sharks and the Jets. Tony a member of the Jets falls in love with
Maria, the sister of the leader of the Sharks and this sets the scene
for the battle to the death that follows. West Side Story has an
unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim
(“Maria”,” Tonight”, “America” and “Somewhere”) and makes use of
exciting dance to carry the story. Vibrant and energetic, this is a
musical not to be missed.
Theatre Hawke‟s Bay in association with H. B. Opera House, are
proud to present WEST SIDE STORY in the majestic Opera
House. Tickets are now on sale through TicketDirect outlets and online www.ticketdirect.co.nz . Prices include :- Adults $39.50
(Reserve „A‟) seats; $35.00 (Reserve „B‟) seats Concession for
Senior Citizens/Students $35 (Reserve „A‟) & $30 (Reserve „B‟) Matinee (Sunday July 10th) One price
ALL $27.50
Photo - Levin Performing Arts Society president Chris Craddock and
designer Baylee O'Sullivan open the doors at the renovated Levin
Performing Arts Centre. There was a triple celebration for the Levin
Performing Arts Society on Saturday 25 June. It was the grand opening
of the new-look performing arts centre, a celebration of 25 years since
the original opened, and a celebration that the building is now freehold.
More than 60 people, including members of the society, the public, the
Horowhenua District Council, and performing arts societies from around
the region attended the opening. The upgrade of the building has taken 2
1/2 years to complete, and Levin Performing Arts Society president Chris
Craddock said it was well worth it. There has been a facelift to the front
of the building and a new fire security system has been installed. The
ribbon was cut at 1.30pm by life member and patron of the society Pam
Smith. The venue can fit up to 350 in the audience and there would be
exciting shows coming up, Mr Craddock said. Little Shop of Horrors will open on July 29, and those at
the centre opening were given a sneak preview of some of the musical numbers. The show features
three Palmerston North thespians, Richard Rewa, Dave Hands and Janine Bonny. A Christmas variety
show to be performed in November and December would also be a highlight for the society, Mr
Craddock said. The mortgage on the building was paid off last year. "The centre's been a labour of
love for the past 25 years," Mr Craddock said. "There was a really good feeling at the opening, a lot of
people were there. It just shows what the theatre means to the people."
Levin Performing Arts have built Little Shop of Horrors puppets for their July
production and are looking to on hire them. All 4 Audrey II pods available plus
grabber arm, extra roots and Finale Costumes. Puppets are both suitable for a small
or large production of Little Shop of Horrors. Puppets come supplied with pictures and
instructions and an instructional DVD on how to put all the puppets together which is
simple and relativity quite quick to assemble. Contact Richard
[email protected] for further information and more photos.
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New MTNZ Associate Member – Find my Cast
There is a new resource freely available to the amateur theatre
community. Michael Burton, an Actor/Director based in Napier, has
launched an on-line database facility to assist theatres in New
Zealand with casting and auditions. As so often happens in the world of amateur theatre, Michael was
experiencing a poor turn out to one of his auditions despite having spent over $300 in advertising.
Unable to successfully fill vital roles, he decided that enough was enough. When the show had to be
cancelled, Michael was spurred into action and he launched a comprehensive free-to-use database
facility for the benefit of theatre groups throughout New Zealand. Find my Cast was born.
Functional and Safe...The site is a simple to use, searchable database with drop-down boxes
enabling you to select gender, age range, location, dancing and singing ability etc. For backstage and
production personnel, you can choose a particular skill such as; Production, Wardrobe, Publicity and
this is especially helpful when looking for those elusive stage hands.
Thought has gone into privacy too. There is a familiar opt-in registration process to guard against
spammers and although performers sign up to be contactable and visible to users of the site, the more
sensitive contact details are available only through actual theatre committees. These are vetted
personally and not left to automation. The 'Add to the Pool of Talent' section is clear and simple too
with tick boxes and a biography section for performers to list their achievements.
A Welcome Resource
All in all, this is a great site and many comments have been made to Michael for this excellent idea.
The success or otherwise of the site is really is up to the theatre community itself.
Since the site is purely a labour of love, Find my Cast is really dependant on our amateur theatre
groups stepping up and giving Michael a great big hand for this tremendous effort.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.findmycast.co.nz/
Michael will be doing a presentation at the Combined North Island meeting in Napier
A reminder from the Charities Commission – please make sure the public see accurate, up to
date information about your charity Did you know that in the last 12 months, there were around
475,000 visits to the online Charities Register? More than 158,000 people looked at the financial and
other information about the 25,500 charities found there, and between them, they viewed almost half a
million charity summary pages. That means it‟s highly likely that members of the public have been
looking at your charity‟s details on the Register. People looking at your information could include
donors, supporters, funders, journalists, other charities, community groups, researchers, and
businesses – so it‟s really important to make sure your information on the Register is accurate and upto-date. The public can easily see your charity‟s name, address details, registration number, officers,
the sector you are working in, your beneficiaries, your charitable purpose, copies of your rules,
application and registration documents, any changes you have filed, and your Annual Returns and
financial statements. If your Annual Return is overdue, the public will be able to see that, too. If you
haven‟t already, we‟d like to invite you to check your summary page and the information about you that
is publicly available on the Charities Register. It should take you around five minutes. And if you need
to update your information, it‟s easy – just log in to your account, and file a Notification of Change form
if you have changed your charity‟s name, officers, rules, purposes, balance date, or address for service
(that is, the address to which we should send all formal correspondence).
Helpful tip – if you have an email address or website, we recommend you include those on your
Register page too, so supporters and donors can easily contact you. (After logging in, complete
question 7 on the Notification of change form, called “Changes to other details [optional”]).
New advanced search feature coming soon!! We are about to add another feature to the Charities
Register – the „Advanced Search Option‟ for advanced users. This will help make all charities‟ data –
including yours – more easily accessible, open and transparent to the public. It doesn‟t add any more
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information to what is already available (and if we have agreed to withhold information about your
charity, it will still be withheld), but it will make it easier to find data about the charitable sector. There‟s
nothing you need to do – except to take five minutes to check you‟re happy with the information you‟ve
already provided us with.
Take five minutes – look up your charity now, and check your details
Make sure your donors and supporters, and the public get the right facts about you – it‟s your data and
your Register:

Check your summary page

Log in and update your details and information
New Rules for Incorporated Societies? Currently much of the not-for-profit sector in New
Zealand is governed by the century old Incorporated Societies Act 1908 – an Act which the
Law Commission argues is in need of major reform. We know that wading through
Government discussion documents for most people holds a similar appeal as going to the
dentist. However, we are going through a period of considerable legislative and regulatory
change in New Zealand and these discussion documents are important. No use complaining
about the result if we don‟t get involved in the process. That said, we wanted to alert you
to the Review of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 in case you are connected to an
Incorporated Society and would like to have your say. As part of our social responsibility,
Hayes Knight intend to make a submission with our observations. The Law Commission is
seeking feedback on a range of issues and options for reform, including:
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Whether all societies should, as a condition of incorporation, be subject to certain
minimum governance rules that they cannot vary;
Whether a new Act ought to provide a code that makes the obligations of committee
members clearer;
How the Act should provide for the resolution of disputes between members and their
societies;
What rules societies ought to be required to have in their constitution and the nature of
those rules.
Read the paper now and have your say >>
http://www.lawcom.govt.nz/project/review-incorporated-societies-act1908?quicktabs_23=issues_paper#node-2091
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Check out the MTNZ Show Calendar http://www.mtnz.co.nz/calendar - is your show listed
here???? If you want something posted to the MTNZ Facebook page or want your show poster
included in Spotlight – contact Kate [email protected]
The Top 10 Shows for 2010-11 season on Broadway are: 1. Wicked, 2. The Lion King, 3. Jersey
Boys, 4. Billy Elliot, 5. The Addams Family, 6. Mary Poppins, 7. Memphis, 8. The Phantom of the
Opera, 9. Mamma Mia! 10. Promises, Promises. Also for this season Broadway registered a record
$1.08 billion and rising attendance of 12.5 million for a 42 show season. Source: Variety.
Are you in an experienced soloist in musical theatre and based in Wellington? Would you be
interested to try some brand new songs? Would you like a recording of your vocal with instrumental
backing as a demo for yourself? I am looking to make demo tracks of songs I have written for a new
musical. The songs are suitable for baritone, tenor, alto and soprano voices. For an example what I
had in mind, check out my song THE DREAM on this link.
http://www.myspace.com/568814764/music/songs?filter=featured. Enquiries please to
[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you - Vivien Chiu
PRE AUDITION INFORMATION EVENING
BLOOD BROTHERS
Director Simon Coleman
Professional Creator/Design Collaborator & Realisation
Come and hear all about this fabulous theatrical production
When - Thursday 7 July @ 7pm
Where - Theatre Whakatane Clubrooms
30 Gateway Drive Whakatane
Looking for male and female 16 – 60 year olds
Auditions require 2 songs 1 of own choice and 1 from the musical
Music, songs and other information is available on the internet and will give you an insight into this hit
musical. Check our Theatre Whakatane facebook page for further information
Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group Will Reinvent Itself; Cats and Oz To Have New Lives By
Mark Shenton 27 Jun 2011 from www.playbill.com
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group is restructuring its theatre-property
and producing arms, with future plans including a West End return for Cats and
a Broadway production of The Wizard of Oz. Really Useful chair Mark
Wordworth told Variety that one company will manage and program the seven
West End theatres owned or co-owned by Lloyd Webber, while the second will
oversee productions of the composer's musicals and control the rights to his
body of work. The new structure will be in place by 2013, according to the trade
paper. Cats is in development to return to the West End in 2013, co-produced
(as was the original) with Cameron Mackintosh. Evita is already heading to
Broadway in early 2012 in Michael Grandage's production that originated in the
West End in 2006, starring Elena Roger in the title role. The Wizard of Oz,
currently running at the London Palladium co-produced with Bill Kenwright, has
Andrew Lloyd
recently extended its current booking period through February 2012. The
Webber
Wizard of Oz currently holds the biggest advance of any show in the West End,
Photo by Joseph
and is grossing more on a week-to-week basis than any other show, Kenwright
Marzullo/WENN
has told Playbill.com. "Since we opened, it has been difficult, if not impossible,
to get tickets for any of the three weekend performances that always play to capacity; we've averaged
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just below 85 percent in a two-and-a-quarter-thousand-seat theatre, and returned a third of the
capitalization just 12 weeks after the opening night. It's a hit!" The producer also revealed that they are
currently in negotiation with "a major star" to take the show to Broadway. Productions are planned for
Canada, Australia and a U.K. tour.
MTNZ 2011/2012 Calendar
Combined North Island Meeting – Napier
West Side Story – Saturday night – Hastings Opera House, Theatre Hawkes Bay
13 – 14 August
Combined South Island Meeting – Waimate – agenda to follow
3 – 4 September Zone Two Meeting - Morrinsville
1 October
Registrations open for the MTNZ 52nd AGM and Volunteer Training Weekend,
March 2012 in Wanganui
4 – 5 November MTNZ Executive Meeting – Wanganui
31 January 2012 Nominations for the Nola Speir Patron‟s Encouragement and Merit Awards close
10 February
Nominations for Executive for 2012 close
15 February
Conference packs posted out
16, 17. 18 March MTNZ 52nd AGM and Volunteer Training Weekend, in the river city of Wanganui
2 -4 June
MTNZ Directors School - Hamilton
8 - 10 July
We recently had the MTNZ Executive meeting in Auckland and attended the final night of North Shore
Music Theatre‟s Miss Saigon at the Civic in Auckland. Great production and congratulations to
everyone involved and many thanks to the North Shore Music Theatre Executive for hosting us – it was
a fantastic evening.
Have an awesome month and keep warm and hope to catch up with many of you in Napier or Waimate
Kate - Telephone: 04-479-5911 MTNZ Website: www.mtnz.co.nz Email: [email protected]
Link to MTNZ‟s Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Musical-Theatre-NZ/83069682663
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Musical Theatre New Zealand
Combined North Island Meeting – Napier/Hastings
Hosted by Napier Operatic and Theatre Hawkes Bay
8 – 9 July 2011
Weekend Programme
Friday 8 July
6pm
Get Together – meet and greet Tabard Theatre in Napier
7.30pm
Dinner
Saturday 9 July
Combined North Island meeting – Tabard Theatre, Napier
10am
Morning tea
10.30am Meeting commences (please see separate agenda)
12pm
Presentation from Rick Behague, Aon Insurance regarding the challenges facing the
insurance industry and local theatre groups due primarily to the increased costs of
purchasing insurance as a result of natural disasters. What can you do to minimise costs?
12.30pm Lunch (provided by Napier Operatic Society – thank you )
1.30pm
Presentation by Michael Burton from “Find My Cast” – the amateur cast and crew database
4.30pm
Meeting concludes
6pm
Dinner at Theatre Hawkes Bay
7.30pm
West Side Story at the Hastings Opera House
Contacts on the Day:
Kate Ghent – 027 203 3899
Lesley Reid – 021 243 3714
Tabard Theatre – 06 835 5736
Transport
Please advise Lesley Reid if you are requiring transport from Napier to Hastings on the Saturday night
[email protected] or your Zone Rep
Accommodation
The following are a two minute drive to the Tabard Theatre http://www.breakwater.net.nz/ or
www.harbourview.co.nz/ .
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Musical Theatre New Zealand – Combined North Island Meeting
Hosted by Napier Operatic at the Tabard Theatre
Coronation Street, Ahuriri, Napier
Saturday 9 July 2011, 10.30am
AGENDA
1.
Welcome, roll call and apologies
2.
Around the table – reports oral and written
3.
Report from the MTNZ office and Executive (Kate and Executive)
 Conference 2011 wrap up
 Conference 2012
 AGM and weekend format
 Registrations
 Seminars and forums
 Edwyna MacDonald, Chair of the Wanganui committee
 ETNZ Conference
 MTNZ website redevelopment
 AON Public Liability insurance
 Spotlight on MTNZ
 Conference competitions
 Surveys
 Merit and Patron‟s Encouragement awards
 Poster and programme
 Facebook
 Future Conferences
4.
CAF Presentation – Kevin Maddern
5.
Directors Workshop Presentation – Kate Ghent
6.
APRA - Ngaire Holmes
7.
Small venue maintenance and safety - forum and discussionchaired by Dale Henderson, President of EVANZ.
8.
Corporate member reports
9.
General Business
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Locations
Tabard Theatre, Coronation Street, Ahuriri, Napier
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tre+napier&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=tabard+theatre&hnear=0x6d69c9d64fb1ca99:0x500ef6143a2e850,Napier
&cid=5888398736459601805
Theatre Hawkes Bay Rooms (dinner on Saturday night)
Corner of Hastings and Alexandra Streets, Hastings
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&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=0x6d69ca509316b6e7:0x4fe708b928a50829,Alexandra+St,+Hastings+4122&gl=nz&ei=
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Hastings Opera House (West Side Story)
101 Hastings Street
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&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=0x6d69ca509316b6e7:0x4fe708b928a50829,Alexandra+St,+Hastings+4122&gl=nz&ei=
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Major Sponsors
Of MTNZ
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Musical Theatre New Zealand –
Combined Zone Four and Five Meeting
Hosted by Waimate Theatre Company
at the Waimate Senior Citizens Rooms,
corner of Shearman and Glasgow St, Waimate
Programme for Saturday 13 August 2011
10am
Morning tea
10.30:
Meeting Commences
12.30:
Lunch
1:30 :
Meeting Resumes
For those who would like to make a night of it, the Waimate Theatre Company are providing some
entertainment and a smorgasbord is available $25 a head at the Town and Country Club. A good time
to carry on networking and enjoy the company of fellow musical theatre friends.
Contacts on the Day:
Helen Horsnell – 027 220 6954 Ross Benbow – 027 445 5814
Please note: For catering purposes, could you please let Kate ([email protected]) or Ross
([email protected]) know how many are attending the meeting and also anyone wishing to join
us at the Town and Country Club please RSVP to Kate as well (Helen is away) - thanks.
Click on the link below for a Google map for the Waimate Senior Citizens Rooms:
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Waimate is half an hour north of Oamaru and half an hour south of Timaru. Shearman St runs parallel
with the main St Queen St, and if coming from the north turn right at the clock tower into Glasgow St.
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Musical Theatre New Zealand –
Combined Zone Four and Five Meeting
Hosted by Waimate Theatre Company at the Waimate Senior Citizens Rooms,
corner of Shearman and Glasgow St, Waimate
Saturday 13 August 2011, 10.30am
AGENDA
1. Welcome and apologies
2. Minutes from Oamaru meeting 18 September 2010
3. Matters arising
4. A word from our major sponsor John Herber
5. Around the table – reports oral and written (show calendars, changes in committee members, new
contacts)
6. Report from the MTNZ office and Executive (Kate and Executive)
 Conference 2011 wrap up
 Conference 2012 (Kate)
 Conference 2013 (Helen)
 AGM and weekend format
 Registrations
 Seminars and forums
 AON Public Liability Insurance
 APRA
 MTNZ website
 CAF
 Conference competitions
 Merit and Patron‟s Encouragement awards
 ETNZ Conference
 Surveys
7. Directors Workshop presentation
8. Small venue maintenance and safety - forum and discussion- chaired by Graeme Philip,
John Herber Limited and David Bosworth, The Light Site
9. Stuart Hendricks, Hal Leonard Australia
10. Corporate members
11. General Business
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