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Beauty
& the Beast Jr - CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
(1st June 2011) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company
are proud to announce our superb cast for Beauty
& the Beast Jr.
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Beast
- Richard Gwatkn
Belle
- Melanie Harkin
Gaston
- Mitchell Ralston
Lumiere
- Josh Prince
Cogsworth
- Angela Sgambaro
Lefou
- Campbell Bonello
Mrs
Potts - Antigone Koutoulas
Chip
- Madison Lu
Babette
- Yasmin Ismail
Madame
La Bouche - Louise Keye
Maurice
- Luey Kemp-Mykyta
Silly
Girl 1 - Phoebe Hogarth
Silly
Girl 2 - Alicia Leckie
Silly
Girl 3 - Beth Tucker
Carpet
/ Ensemble - Maxine Palmerson
D'arque
/ Ensemble - Sam Hawkwood
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Ensemble
-
Kiara-Lea
McKercher
Darcy
Ward
Jessica
La Mari
Amalia
Fumo
Jayla
McLennan
Madison
Peake
Mason
Stiles
Anita
Karabajakian
Rachael
McCormack
Mahlee
Langdon
Caitlyn
Ding
Lisa
Erickson
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Important
Company Update from the President
(1st March 2010) |
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Dear
Patrons,
We
are delighted to inform you that the Hobsons Bay
City Council are undertaking significant upgrades
to the theatrical lighting and sound systems in
the theatre auditorium of the Wiliamstown
Mechanics Institute, as well as renovation works
to the Supper Room foyer area, all of which are
due for completion at our home over the next few
months.
Bearing
this in mind, Williamstown Musical Theatre Company
has decided to postpone our scheduled May/ June
2010 production of BAT BOY – The Musical until
May 2011.
As
many of you know our much loved theatre is coming
up to her 150th birthday and what a
better way to celebrate than with this improvement
works. It will mean that WMTC will be well placed
to deliver more technically complex productions
well into the future for you all to enjoy.
We
will also take this opportunity to settle into our
newly appointed set building and storage facility
at the former EPA site building in
Queens Street
, Altona, which we will be sharing with several
other community groups.
During
this transitional time we are planning to present
a very special musical event at the beautiful
historic
Williamstown
Town Hall
on Saturday 26th June. We will send
along more information as soon as it becomes
available and very much look forward to seeing you
on the night.
I
would like to thank the production team of BAT BOY
– The Musical for all their hard work on the
show to date and their understanding and support
of the company’s current position.
Our
November 2010 production of Dirty Rotten
Scoundrels will go ahead as planned at the
Williamstown Mechanics Institute and promises to
be a show not to be missed!!!
I’d
like to thank you for your continuing support of
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc.
Best
wishes
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WMTC
brings home 3 Bruce's
(6th December 2009) |
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At the Music Theatre
Guild of Victoria’s Annual Bruce Awards
Night, excellence from across the amateur
and student theatre community in Victoria
is recognised with the presentation of
awards for productions, performances and
individuals in a number of categories.
WMTC Inc is
incredibly excited to congratulate Shaun
Kingma on winning the Bruce Award for Best
Male Performer in a Supporting Role, for
his performance as John Wilkes Booth in ASSASSINS
in November 2009 – congratulations,
Shaun!
ASSASSINS
was also lucky enough to bring home the
award for best ensemble performance for
the assassins in the production.
Congratulations
also to Lisa Pilkington and Blake Testro
on their Judges Award as 'the hosts' in
our May 2009 production of Eurobeat -
Almost Eurovision.
Eurobeat -
Almost Eurovision was also lucky
enough this year to be asked to perform at
the awards night. Congratulations to all
our performers on the night. We are so very
proud of you all!
Well Done to all
WMTC nominees this year for your
nominations, you are all winners in our
eyes!
Regards
Marcus
Cassidy-Anderson
PRESIDENT
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Guild
Awards 2009 (18th
November 2009) |
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Congratulations
to all on the following Nominations from the Music Theatre
Guild of Victoria.
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| Production of the
Year |
| Assassins |
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| Direction |
| Chris
Hughes, Assassins |
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| Choreography |
| Daniel
Heskett / Scott Ponsford / Mark
Spencer, Eurobeat – Almost
Eurovision |
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| Wardrobe |
| Sarah
Brunton, Eurobeat – Almost
Eurovision |
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| Technical
Achievement |
| Eurobeat
– Almost Eurovision |
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| Male Performer in
a Supporting Role |
| Shaun
Kingma, John Wilkes Booth, Assassins |
| Angelo
De Cata, Charles Guiteau, Assassins |
| David
Gardette, Leon Czolgosz, Assassins |
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| Female Performer
in a Supporting Role |
| Lauren
Elise, Sara Jane Moore, Assassins |
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| Ensemble Award |
| Estonian
and Russian ensembles, Eurobeat
– Almost Eurovision |
| The
assassins, Assassins |
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| Judges’
Awards |
| A Judges’ Awards will
also be presented to
individuals/groups associated with
a production by Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company |
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Two
Killer Musicals for the Price of One, Competition
Winners
(7th November 2009) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company Inc
is proud to announce the winners for the
Assassins tickets competition
WINNER - Double Pass to see Chicago -
Bruce Akers
WINNER
- Double Pass to Village Gold Class -
Bronwyn Hampshire
Congratulations
to both winners, we hope you enjoy the
show!
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Cast
Announcement
(17th July 2009) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company Inc is excited to
announce its talented cast for
"ASSASSINS"
| The
Proprietor - |
Gavin
D Andrew |
| The
Balladeer - |
Nicholas
Kong |
| Lee
Harvey Oswald - |
Brett
Whittingham |
| John
Wilkes Booth - |
Shaun
Kingma |
| Leon
Czolgosz - |
David
Gardette |
| John
Hinckley Jr - |
Michael
Bingham |
| Charles
Guiteau - |
Angelo
De Cata |
| Giuseppe
Zangara - |
Edward
Howard |
| Samuel
Byck - |
Adrian
Carr |
| Lynette
"Squeaky" Fromme - |
Amy
Larsen |
| Sara
Jane Moore - |
Lauren
Elise |
| Goldman
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Amelia
Rope |
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| Ensemble
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Lisa
Athans |
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Ruth
Bishop |
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Colleen
Johnston |
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Scott
Dunsdon |
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Simon
Parris |
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Robert
Harsley |
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| Sara
Jane Moore's Son - |
Elijah
Beckitt |
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Xavier
Beckitt |
The
show will be performed at the Williamstown
Mechanics Institute Theatre from the 13th to
28th of November 2009.
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WMTC
Welcomes new committee of Management Member (16th
June 2009) |
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I
would like to take this opportunity to
welcome aboard to WMTC's committee of
management, Shelley Alexander.
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recently Shelley was the stage
manger for our production of
'Eurobeat - Almost Eurovision'.
Shelley was also the stage manager
for our highly sucessful 2006
production of 'SHOUT! The Legend of
the Wild One!' Shelley
has been involved in many aspects of
theatre since 1991. She holds an
Associate Diploma of Arts in Theatre
Technology and has held many
positions ranging from Stage
Manager, Assistant Stage Manager,
Floor Manager, Technical Advisor,
Lighting Operator, AV Designer etc
to even treading the boards herself.
Shelley has worked for many theatre
and event companies around Melbourne
including The International Comedy
Festival and the Fringe Festival.
Welcome
aboard Shelley. |
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Regards
Marcus
Cassidy-Anderson
PRESIDENT
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Cast
Announcement
(24th April 2009) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company Inc is excited to
announce its talented cast for
"The
25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee"
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Rona
Lisa Peretti -
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Sophie
Collins
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Vice
Principal Douglas Panch -
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Will
Deumer
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Mitch
Mahoney -
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James
Hutchinson
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Olive
Ostrovsky -
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Gemma
Foster
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William
Barfee -
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Michael
Bingham
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Logianne
Schwarzandgrubenierre -
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Lisa
Pilkington
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Marcy
Park -
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Erin
Marr
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Leaf
Coneybear -
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Brendan
Tollit
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Chip
Tolentino -
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Steven
Frisby
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The
show will be performed at the Williamstown
Mechanics Institute Theatre from the 21st
to 29th of August 2009.
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WMTC
Welcomes new committee of Management Member (18th
April 2009) |
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I
would like to take this opportunity to
welcome aboard to WMTC's committee of
management, Marco Fusco.
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currently a cast member in our May 2009
production of "Eurobeat -
Almost Eurovision"
Marco
was last seen as Jack in WMTC's
November 2008 production of
"Into the Woods". Marco
has been performing since the age 3
and some of his more recent
achievements include playing
Growltiger in Cats, Ren in
Footloose, The Tin Man in The Wiz
and the Artful Dodger in Oliver, for
which he earned a nomination for the
Victorian Musical Theatre Guild.
Outside of the theatre Marco is
studying Psychology at
Deakin
University
.
Welcome
aboard Marco. |
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Regards
Marcus
Cassidy-Anderson
PRESIDENT
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WMTC
donates to the Victorian
Bushfire Appeal Fund
(13th March 2009) |
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The
Rotary Club of Dingley Village extends is
high appreciation and thanks to Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company Inc for their
generous donation to the Dingley Rotary
Bushfire Relief Trivia Night. The night
was a great success with over 140 people
taking part and over $4200 raised.
All funds were donated directly to the
Rotary District 9810 Victorian Bushfire
Appeal Fund.
Thanks
to Marcus Cassidy-Anderson and all at
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc
for their generous donation.
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Inaugural
2009 Season Subscription (8th
February 2009) |
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Dear Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Patron,
WMTC is one of the fastest growing musical theatre
companies in Melbourne, undoubtedly the musical theatre
capital of Australia. In 2009 WMTC will produce 3 full scale
productions in the heritage listed Mechanics Institute in
Williamstown.
In order to maintain the consistently high quality of
our productions and continue to build our viewing audiences,
we have inaugurated an exciting endeavor that we believe you
will be eager to support. The WMTC Subscription Program
recognises and rewards the vital contribution by our
supporters who continue to bring family and friends to our
productions.
I would like to personally invite you to partake in our
Season Subscription for 2009, which is a new way for us to
continue to build and develop our company. We know that the
best way to sell our shows is, and has always been, by
word-of-mouth and personal recommendations, so we are aiming
to take advantage of this approach to encourage you, our
dedicated and loyal patrons, to help us.
As a WMTC Season Subscriber, you have the exclusive
opportunity to purchase your tickets before their release to
the general public. This patronage also allows you to take
advantage of some significant benefits.
For only $99 (for the 2009 season) you will receive;
- One ticket to each WMTC
production to the performance of your choice (including
opening nights).
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- A complimentary voucher
which is redeemable for either a show program or a drink of
your choice from the front of house bar.
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- Priority Seating with the
ability to request specific seats.
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- Personal recognition of
your season subscription to WMTC in an Honour Roll to be
featured in each program and our website to commemorate your
support of our company.
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- The ability to purchase
additional tickets for family and friends at the concession
rate to any performance of each show.
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- Regular briefings from the
President of WMTC on how your season subscription is
supporting the future developments of WMTC.
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Your 2009 WMTC Season Subscription will be confirmed in
writing via letter. Your tickets for each production will be
forwarded to you eight weeks prior to the commencement of
each production.
If
you have any questions or would like some more information
please do not hesitate to call us on 1300 881 545
We thank you for your continued support and look
forward to you joining us for our 2009 Subscription Season.
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| Kind Regards, |
| Marcus Cassidy-Anderson |
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| President – Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc. |
| www.wmtc.org.au |
| 1300
881 545 |
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Conditions
- The
Subscriber is responsible for checking their
tickets and ensuring all information if
correct.
- Tickets
can be exchanged for another performance of
the same production if the original
performance selected is not suitable. 48
hours notice must be given to the ticket
secretary.
- If
unable to attend a selected performance you
have the right to allocate your ticket to a
member of your family or a friend to attend
that performance on your behalf.
- In
the event of Williamstown Musical Theatre
Company Inc cancelling a show tickets are
refundable or transferable.
- Priority
seating will be given to subscribers upon
availability.
- Subscribers
may purchase additional tickets for family
and friends at concession rates to any show
within the season and once tickets are
released to the general public. Please note
that there is no guarantee that additional
tickets for the same performance will be
seated adjacent to the preferential
subscriber’s tickets.
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For
more informarion on our 2009 Season Subscriptions
click here.
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Guild
Awards 2008 (27th
November 2008) |
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Congratulations
to all on the following Nominations and
Commendations from the Music Theatre
Guild of Victoria.
NOMINATIONS
Technical Achievement
The
Wedding Singer
Cameo
Performance
Paul Henry Basilio, Imelda Marcos, The
Wedding Singer
Blake Testro, Ronald Reagan, The
Wedding Singer
Ezra Tepania, Tina Turner, The Wedding
Singer
COMMENDATIONS
Production
of the Year
The
Wedding Singer
Direction
Scott Ponsford, The Wedding Singer
Musical Direction
Adrian Szondy, The Wedding Singer
Choreography
Scott Ponsford, The Wedding Singer
Settings
David Parsons, The Wedding Singer
Female Performer in a Supporting
Role
Ingrid Gray, Holly, The Wedding Singer
Design Award
David Parsons, revolving restaurant
scene, The Wedding Singer
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2009
Production Team Announcement (21st
October 2008) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company is proud to
announce the production teams for our
May and August 2009 productions
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"Eurobeat"
Almost Eurovision
in May |
| Artistic
Team: Scott Ponsford, Mark Spencer
& Daniel Heskett |
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| The
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
in August |
| Director:
Barbara Highes |
| Musical
Director: Daniel Heskett |
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November
2009 Show Announcement (26th
September 2008) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company is proud to
announce our November 2009 production of
"ASSASSINS"
Directed
by Chris Hughes with Julia Szondy as
Musical Director.
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2009
Season Announcement (10th
September 2008) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company is proud to
announce the first 2 shows of a 3 show
season year for 2009.
"Eurobeat"
Almost Eurovision
in May
The
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
in August
and stay
tuned for an announcement of our
November 2009 production.
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"Into
the Woods" Audition Details Released (9th
June 2008) |
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The audition
details for our forthcoming production of
"Into the Woods" have now been
released.
Keep an
eye out on our website for all ticketing
details.
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WMTC
Welcomes new committee of Management Member (18th
May 2008) |
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I
would like to take this opportunity to
welcome aboard to WMTC's committee of
management, Mark Spencer.
Mark is
currently playing "George" in
our production of The Wedding Singer.
For
over 10 years, Mark has been involved in
numerous theatrical productions in and
around Melbourne, both as a performer,
choreographer, producer and production
manager.
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Performance
credits include Song and Dance, Fame – The
Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease
(Catchment Players) Children of Eden (Night
Owl) Chess, Hair, (Altona City Theatre) Rent
(Stella) and Night Owl’s Godspell (for
which he received a Dancer’s Commendation
from the Victorian Music Theatre Guild) as
well as various showcases and concerts.
His
choreographic credits include Godspell,
Jesus Christ Superstar, The Catchment
Concert and Don’t Stop Me Now for GO!
Productions, a not-for-profit theatre
company that he also co-founded in 2003.
Mark
prefers to be called Spence and is
ecstatic to be involved with WMTC Inc as
part of the Committee of Management.
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Spence's
first role as part of the Committee of
Management will be as Production Manager
for our up and coming production of
"Musical Chairs"
Regards
Marcus
Cassidy-Anderson
PRESIDENT
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WMTC
Supports the Zonta Club of Melbourne's West (9th
May 2008) |
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On
Thursday 8th May, Williamstown Musical
Theatre Company Inc hosted a exclusive
performance for the Zonta Club of
Melbourne's West to view our current
production of "The Wedding Singer
- A New Musical".
Founded
in 1919, Zonta International is a
global organization of executives and
professionals working together to
advance the status of women worldwide
through service and advocacy. Zonta
members volunteer their time, talents
and money to local and
international service projects, as
well as scholarship and award programs
aimed at furthering women's education,
leadership and youth development.
The
Zonta Clubs Mission is to;
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improve
the legal, political,
economic, health,
educational and professional
status of women through
service and advocacy;
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- be
united internationally to
foster high ethical
standards, implement service
programs, and provide mutual
support and fellowship for
members who serve their
communities, their nations
and the world.
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The
total money raised from this event was
$3250.
WMTC looks forward to a continued
relationship with the Zonta Club of
Melbourne's West for many more years
to come. |
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August
& November 2008 Shows Announced (16th
March 2008) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to announce
our next two productions for 2008.
AUGUST
- Musical Chairs (Concert)
NOVEMBER
- Into the Woods
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"The
Wedding Singer" Cast Announced (3rd
December 2007) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to announce
our cast for our May 2008 production of
"The Wedding Singer". Click
here for full cast list.
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"The
Wedding Singer" Production Team Announced (19th
October 2007) |
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Williamstown Musical
Theatre Company Inc are proud to announce the
production team for their May 2008 production of
"The Wedding Singer"
| Production
Manager: |
Marcus
Cassidy-Anderson |
| Assistant
Production Manger / Stage Manager: |
Caroline
Behnane |
| Director
/ Choreographer: |
Scott
Ponsford |
| Musical
Director: |
Adrian
Szondy |
| Assistant
Director: |
Ang
Cuy |
| Assistant
Musical Director: |
Julia
Szondy |
| Set
Design: |
David
Parsons |
| Costume
Coordinator: |
Nicole
Black |
| Properties
Manger / Assistant Stage Manager: |
Patricia
Chetcuti |
| Lighting
Design / Operation: |
Craig
Royes & Stevie Gretton |
| Audio
Design / Operation: |
LSS
PRODUCTIONS |
| Production
Photography: |
Shirley
Wodson |
| Flyer/
Program Designer: |
Nathan
Toovey |
| Ticket
Secretary: |
Ros
O'Donovan |
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New
Management Team 2007/ 2008 (22nd
September 2007) |
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Williamstown Musical
Theatre Company now has a new management team as of
Friday 21st September 2007 at the AGM.
| President: |
Marcus
Cassidy-Anderson |
| Treasurer: |
Ros
O'Donovan |
| Secretary: |
Anna
Marinelli |
| General
Management: |
Any
Cuy |
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Peter
Stanek |
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Shaun
O'Donovan |
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Caroline
Behnane |
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Patricia
Chetcuti |
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Wayne
Harris |
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"Pageant"
Postponed! (19th
September 2007) |
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Unfortunately due to recent casting issues
with the return season of "Pageant - A
Musical Comedy Beauty Contest" that was
to be staged this November by WMTC Inc and
SHooSH! Productions, both companies
personnel have agreed that the production
will be postponed to 2008.
Please keep an eye
out on WMTC Inc’s website in the near
future for more information on this
production.
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"The
Wedding Singer" Announced for May 2008 (26th
July 2007) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre Company Inc proudly announces their
production for May 2008
“The
Wedding Singer”
By
arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd,
exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY).
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"Little
Shop of Horrors" Cast Announced (31st
January 2007) |
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WMTC Inc is
proud to announce the cast for it's MAY 2007
production of "Little Shop of Horrors"
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| Seymour
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John
Azzopardi |
| Audrey
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Elethea
Sartorelli |
| Orin
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Blake
Testro |
| Puppet
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Nathan
Lane |
| Audrey
II - |
George
Tsatsakis |
| Mr
Mushnik - |
Wayne
Motton |
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| Chiffon
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Sharon
Kirschner |
| Crystal
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Katy
Roose |
| Ronnette
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Loretta
Coustley |
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| Ensemble
- |
Matthew
Sheahan |
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Annaliese
Todd |
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"Little
Shop of Horrors" Audition Details Released (23rd
December 2006) |
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Audition details
for our May 2007 production of "Little Shop of
Horrors" has now been released.
Click on the
Audition on the venue above for more information.
The Audition
booking line will open on January 2nd 2007.
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"SHOUT!
The Legend of the Wild One" Comes to an end. (18th
November 2006) |
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Williamstown
Musical Theatre's production of SHOUT! The Legend of
the Wild One! has come to an end.
We
would like to thank everyone involved in the
production for their hard work and effort in
presenting this spectacular production.
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"Little
Shop of Horrors" Production Team Announced (9th
November 2006) |
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It is with great
pleasure that we announce the production team for
our May 2007 production of "Little Shop of
Horrors"
| Production
Manager - |
Jenny
Koch |
| Director
/ Choreographer - |
David
Parsons |
| Musical
Director - |
Julia
Szondy |
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| Production
Design - |
Sarah
Douglas & John Azzopardi |
| Lighting
Design - |
Craig
Royes & David Parsons |
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Visit
our coming
soon page for more information.
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"Little
Shop of Horrors" Expressions of Interest CLOSED. (7th
November 2006) |
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Expressions of
Interest for our May 2007 production of "Little
Shop of Horrors" has now closed.
The production team
will be announced soon.
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"Little
Shop of Horrors" Expressions of Interest NOW OPEN
(7th October 2006) |
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Expressions of
Interest are now open for production teams for WMTC
Inc's 2007 production of "Little Shop of
Horrors"
Positions available
include:
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Directors |
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Musical
Directors |
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Choreographers |
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Costume
Designers |
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Set
Designers |
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Lighting
Designers |
Applications
(including a cover letter and resume) can be made
for individual positions or can be combined as a
creative team wishing to cover multiple positions.
EXPRESSIONS OF
INTEREST CLOSING DATE: Sunday November 5th at 5.00pm
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WMTC
Inc Season 2007 Announced (7th
October 2006) |
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Williamstown Musical
Theatre Company Inc is proud to announce it 2007
Season:
Little
Shop of Horrors - MAY
PAGEANT-
With SHooSH! productions in November
MORE
INFORMATION ON EACH PRODUCTION CAN BE FOUND UNDER COMING
SOON!
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Working
Bee August 19th & 20th (11th
August 2006) |
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Finally we have
scheduled a major working bee for the weekend of
August 19th & 20th. Seeing as the theatre and
the much loved WLOC cottage have not be used in 4
years we are seeking as much help as possible to
roll the cottage and theatre into the new generation
from WLOC to WMTC Inc. The cottage is a great asset
to the company and our aim is to make it as user
friendly as possible. If you are interested in
coming down, even if it's just for a couple of hours
to help out please call us on 1300 881 545.
Saturday start time
- 10.00am
Sunday start time -
10.00
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New
Management Team 2006/ 2007 (12th
July 2006) |
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SHOUT!
Cast Announced (24th
June 2006) |
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Finally the wait is
over. We are happy to announce the cast of SHOUT!, our
first major production in 4 years. Some male roles are
still unfilled and if you are interested in
auditioning for this premiere please call the
production manager, Marcus Cassidy-Anderson on 0422 44
3871.
Click
here for more information.
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Become
a WMTC Inc Patron for 2007 (22nd
June 2006) |
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Williamstown Musical
Theatre Company,
like any other amateur musical theatre group, could
not survive if it were not for our audiences - they
are the most important resource that we have. We
think it is vital to nurture audiences and make them
feel part of the Company and not just visitors once
or twice a year to our productions.
Click
here for more information.
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