Manic to Madness - Seeking Director

Karl Hitchcock and Nic Farra have recently been working together to write a play best described as a "window into the unwell mind".  The play, Manic to Madness, is a semi-autobiographical comedy set in Hilmorton Hospital and told from the perspective of a patient with bipolar disorder. The story weaves in and out of time, from the present day to Nero's recent past and right back to a time of Knight's and noble women as Nero describes his periods of mania.

Karl and Nic are currently looking for someone to direct the play.  If you're interested in directing (or otherwise getting involved) and would like to have a read of the play, please contact Karl at christl@slingshot.co.nz

Call For Production Team for CHICAGO

UC's Musoc has announced Chicago will be their major production for Spring 2012.  They are currently looking to put a production team together.  The show is to be directed by Michael Jamieson and will hit the stage this September.
The roles required are as follows:
Assistant Director
Producer
Musical Director
Choreographer
Publicist/Marketing

If you're interested in any of these positions, please email Hamish (president@musoc.org.nz).  More information on this and other Musoc performances can be found on their website.

Theatre Workshops with Elmwood Players

This May, Elmwood Players - in association with NZ Theatre Federation - is offering acting and directing workshops, lead by some of Christchurch's most experienced thespians. 

Actor's Workshop with Bryan Aitken

Restricted to 20 participants to ensure maximum engagement
Saturday and Sunday, 26 – 27 May, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Total Cost: $60 p/person
Course Details:  Part #1 - Getting started – auditioning, preparation, basic stage craft and terminology.  Part #2 -  Enhancing your acting skills – stepping up to the next level.  The Sunday 6 hour session will be working with the directors workshop

Director's Workshop with Jon Pheloung

Restricted to 8 participants to ensure maximum engagement
Saturday and Sunday, 26 – 27 May, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Total Cost: $95 p/person
Course Details: A two day workshop for aspiring directors, or those who wish to further enhance their skills.  You will work as a group for two sessions, then join the Acting group for the Sunday session, so that the tutor can mentor/side coach the directors whilst also working with the actors

To register your interest, you must complete this online form, all forms must be accompanied with full payment.  If you are unsuccessful in confirming a place, a full refund will be given.

For more information about the tutors, the workshops or Elmwood Players, see their official website.