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President’s Spot – December

Dec 16, 2018 | Presidents Message

Hello members and friends
Our final newsletter for 2018, and what a very full and interesting year it has been!
Five in house productions, two other theatre groups plus the North Coastal Children’s Community Choir with their Christmas Pantomime this year! It’s impossible to say which of these was the ‘best’ production, as that would be different for each person who came to see them. I have a soft spot for our first venture into the world of Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet), but equally I enjoyed “The Envelope Please” especially as it encouraged new community members to join in the fun of presenting a live production.
I am always delighted to see so many of our audience members who come along to everything and would like to thank you all for your continued support – it means a lot to us.
There are many other people I would like to thank, particularly at this time of the year. The ‘unseen’ workers and supporters of our company – the lighting, the sound technicians, the wardrobe and props people, the maintenance crew, the backstage crews, the committee and the front of house volunteers. And of course the performers! Where would we be without our talented singers, dancers and actors? This year has brought us many, many new performers of various ages, and I really hope they will become members and continue their association with Wanneroo Repertory.
And finally on a personal note, I’d like to thank members and friends the support they have given me during this year. It has been a difficult year in some ways, but the theatre has always, and will always, lift my spirits.
Merry Christmas to your all as we look forward to a happy, healthy, fabulous, theatrical 2019!
Shelley

Audition Notice – Real Housewives of Perth

Nov 30, 2018 | Past Shows

 

The Real Housewives of Perth, the musical. Directed by Helen Smolders, Musical Director Shaun Davis. Dreaming to be a DIVA?! Come and be a part of this “Uproarious smash hit!” Can you be “Funny, cute, catty and comical?” or perhaps “beautiful, bitchy, and back-stabbing!” then this is the musical for you!
This new musical, written by Molly Bell is presented by Wanneroo Rep at The Limelight Theatre, playing March 14th – 24th 2019. The director is auditioning for all six roles (5F, 1M) on Saturday 15th December at Wanneroo Secondary College (11am – 3pm). Auditionees to prepare one song (please bring own backing track) and a short monologue suitable for the role applied for. Please reserve your audition slot by email: [email protected]  Character breakdown as follows: Joanne Johnson: Female, 30s, the perfect wife who seemingly has it all, a put-together, type-A personality — nothing in her purse is out of place. Joanne is named “Head Housewife” under unusual circumstances and is thrown to the wolves by the other wives when her husband Anderson is indicted for fraud. She crawls her way back to the top as she learns how to change her life and become more like a “real” Real Housewife.

Babette Bellini: Female, 30s, Joanne’s best friend/frenemy, is desperately trying to hold onto her marriage to real estate mogul Royce Bellini, who is cheating on her with an “unspecified party” (who we learn is another of our wives). Her friendship with Joanne is almost destroyed by jealousy and rivalry, and their journey toward their patch-up is the heart of the show.

Beezus Horowitz: Female, 49-55, the oldest of the wives, trying to hold onto her youth, elegance, and wealth. Even though she doesn’t like it, she acts as the matriarch of the group. When Joanne has troubles, Beezus stirs the water as only she can to create mayhem and chaos.

Lulu Delecante: Female, mid-40s, the mysterious wife with a mysterious sort of English accent. She is a Sultana, and despite her divorce from the Sultan, she still uses the title, which she uses to hide a dire secret from the rest of the wives. Always first to recommend a pharmaceutical pick-me-up, Lulu helps steer Joanne through her early rocky period with the other wives.

Penny Quinoa St. Simone: Female, 30, cute and spirited, this wife is a follower, married to Theodore St. Simone (of questionable sexuality). Penny is both quick-and-dim-witted, a pleaser, and sells a 10-day cleanse called “Babylicious.”

Man: Male, 30s-early 40s, plays all the men in the show: Anderson Johnson, Royce Bellini, Theo St. Simone, a swishy hairdresser, a bedazzling TV host, a snooty shoe salesman, a mysterious gypsy, and so much more. Must be very adept at multiple characters and quick changes.

 
 

The Envelope Please

Oct 12, 2018 | Past Shows

The final show for 2018 at the Limelight Theatre will be a celebration of Academy Award winning songs, devised and directed by Gillian Binks, “The Envelope Please” is a phrase which reminds us of the excitement of the Academy Awards, arguably one of the most popular entertainment awards ceremonies in the world. In 1934 a new category was introduced and an Oscar was awarded to the Best Original Song featured in a film. The movies weren’t always winners but the songs that came from them were often fabulous little pieces of history, many of which have become classics. We will present, in song and dance, numbers from “Lullaby of Broadway” and “Over the Rainbow” in the 30’s to “Beauty and the Beast” and “Let it Go”.

Ticket Prices: Adults – $21;   Concessions (Seniors/Students etc) – $18;   Members and Groups 20 – $17;

Children (under 13) – $15, Matinee – $5 additional for afternoon tea.

Performance Dates: 22, 23, 29 and 30 November and 1, 6, 7 and 8 December (evenings)

plus a Sunday Matinee on 25 November.

On line bookings open now. Phone bookings open 29 October 0499 954 016 9am to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

President’s Spot – October

Oct 6, 2018 | Presidents Message

Hello Members & Friends
Another busy month at the Limelight Theatre with the production of “Romeo & Juliet”, the auditions for “The Envelope Please” and the reading committee coming together with their recommendations for our productions in 2019 (you will see the results in this
newsletter).
We received submission of four musicals and four plays to fill the proposed five seasons for 2019. However, due to other commitments, the dates set for the seasons didn’t suit everyone, so we are still to confirm the first production for
the year in March. Hopefully we will be able to announce that in our next newsletter.
“Romeo & Juliet” began on 27th September to a most appreciative audience, and all of the comments and reviews have been very positive. It is an unusual treatment of Shakespeare’s work, setting it in contemporary times, but it is true
to the language of the author and presented in a very interesting and engaging style. There are still vacant seats to be had in the final week, so don’t miss out!
I attended the first rehearsal of “The Envelope Please” on Sunday and was delighted with the enthusiasm and beautiful vocals issuing forth from the music room at Wanneroo Secondary College. We are lucky enough to be able to use the school for rehearsals on a regular basis and we welcome the school to use our theatre from time to time. “The Envelope” has about 25 fabulous songs – well,
they must be fabulous if they won academy awards! And with musical sisters Gill Binks and Jane Anderson at the helm, it can’t fail to entertain!
I would again like to thank ALL of the volunteers who keep our theatre running. Be assured that no deed goes unnoticed and that you are appreciated in all that you do.
See you at the theatre
Shelley