Calling All Directors
We are now taking submissions for next year’s season! Whether you are a new or experienced director, we want to hear from you!
Download the application form below. Applications Close August 31st, so don’t delay!
Audition Notice – Company
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth.
Saturday July 1st from 10am.
Experienced musical theatre performers 25+ required.
You will have:
* 2 minutes to sing an excerpt of any song composed by Stephen Sondheim (not just his lyrics) which demonstrates your range, dynamics and control
and
* 2 minutes to read a selection from the script, which will be available to you prior to the audition.
Please note:
* You must bring your own backing track (capable of being linked to a Bluetooth speaker (no CD’s or USB’s please) or an accompanist (piano available).
* You will be auditioning in front of other auditionees.
*Callbacks – Sunday July 2nd *
Performers who are called back will learn a simple dance routine and read opposite other auditionees and Bobby. (This role has been cast). Please ensure you are available from 1pm until 5pm.
Venue: Limelight Theatre
19 Civic Drive, Wanneroo 6065
(Next to Aquamotion).
To book an audition time, please email Gillian Binks (Director) [email protected] with the following information:
* Name
* Contact phone number
* Role/s you’d like to audition for
* Time’s you’re available on July 1st
* Head shot
* Performance resume (not essential).
Roles being auditioned are as follows:
Sarah
Harry’s hyper critical wife. She is an avid learner of karate. Open, accepting, and full of love.
Age: 30+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Harry
Sarah’s husband. He is a recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages.
Age: 30+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Susan
A delicate southern belle. Peter’s wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert.
Age: 30+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Peter
Susan’s husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships.
Age: 30+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Jenny
Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David.
Age: 30+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
David
Jenny’s husband, he is relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return.
Age: 30+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Amy
A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realises that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.
Age: 25+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Paul
Amy’s fiancé. Mildly clingy, but patient to her neurotic nature. He is fully committed to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same.
Age: 30+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Joanne
Acerbic, demanding, and blunt. Too old to be part of the young crowd, but not old enough to be part of the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband.
Age: 40+
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Larry
Joanne’s husband. He is stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife’s behavior but knows when to put his foot down.
Age: 40+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Marta
A girlfriend of Robert’s. Intensely modern, who is seeking adventure and excitement in the city.
Age: 25+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Kathy
An old girlfriend of Robert’s, who is now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the city for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving.
Age: 25+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
April
A girlfriend of Robert’s. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable.
Age: 25+
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Committee Nominees 2023
The nominees for 2023 are as follows:
COMMITTEE
President: Philip Bedworth; Gwen Browning
Hon. Secretary: Richard Tudge
Technical Manager: Paul King
Publicity Coordinator: Ellie Coburn
Volunteer Coordinator: Karen Murray
Theatre Maintenance Manager: Roger Oakes
Social Media Coordinator: Ashlee de Costa
Committee (without portfolio): Christine Smith, Gordon Park, Helen Smolders
NON COMMITTEE
Lighting Team – Technician: Ellie Coburn
Sound Team – Technician: Reynold Bauer
Front of House Coordinator: Robert John Smolders
Bookings and Membership Officer: Patrick McGinn
Wardrobe Manager: Julie Clark
Properties Manager: Lorraine Jones
All nominees have been confirmed as eligible by the Nominations Sub-Committee as per the theatre’s Rules of Association
AGM 2023
NOTICE OF AGM
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Wanneroo Repertory Inc (adjourned on 14th June) will be continued on Tuesday 27th June 2023 at 7:30pm at the Limelight Theatre.
Agenda items 6.2 and 7.0 to be completed.
Please Note:
- Only those members who were in attendance on 14th June 2023 may vote at this continuation.
- Those members who were in attendance on 14th June 2023 may submit a Proxy Vote if unable to attend this continuation
- Proxy votes held on 14th June 2023 are still valid
Your attendance at this meeting is strongly requested in order to complete these very important items.
Please direct any queries to the Secretary
Meeting will commence promptly at 7:30pm
Mark this evening in your diary
This is YOUR theatre group – have your say on how it’s run.
Call for Nominations
Nominations for positions on the management team must be received by the Nominations Sub-Committee no later than Wednesday 17th May 2023.
The Limelight Theatre needs new Committee Members to form part of the team and help progress its 2023 events program.
The Committee comprises ten (10) officers, and this year the following eight (8) positions will be open for nomination:
President (2 year term)
Hon Secretary (2 year term)
Six (6) Ordinary Committee Members (1 year term) as follows:
Technical Manager
Publicity Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Theatre Maintenance Manager
Social Media Coordinator
Committee Member
There are also six (6) non committee positions, all 1 year term
Lighting Team – Technician
Sound Team – Technician
Front of House Coordinator
Bookings and Membership Officer
Wardrobe Manager
Properties Manager
Wanneroo Repertory members who would like to be considered for nomination need to:
- be a current financial member at this AGM and to have been a member on 12th April 2023 (the date of the first notification of this AGM); and
- be willing to devote time and effort as an Officer of the Repertory
Eligible members wanting to nominate for 2023 positions should complete the Nomination Form and send it to the Secretary by no later than Wednesday 17th May 2023.
All nominations will be scrutinised by the Nominations Sub-Committee and nominees notified of their acceptance, or otherwise, as eligible candidates. Current Officers who are coming to the end of their term this year and are seeking another term must re-nominate.
Voting will be by current financial Repertory Members (see above) present at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
If you wish to nominate for a position, please complete the Nomination Form (which can be downloaded here, or collected from Front of House), and send it to the Secretary at the address below:
Secretary
Limelight Theatre
PO Box 77
Wanneroo WA 6946
Or alternatively via email: [email protected]
For further information contact
Shelley McGinn, President
0408 098 349
or email [email protected]
Member Voting Eligibility
Under our Rules of Association (previously called the Constitution) eligibilty of members to vote at the Annual General Meeting are described as follows:
“The member must have been an ordinary member at the time notice of the meeting was given (12th April 2023) and have paid any fee or other money payable to the Association.”
Please also note, for current members: Please ensure that your financial membership is up date or renewed prior to the AGM to avoid any challenges to your eligibility on the night
Shelley McGinn
President