The Riccarton Players Presents DEATH & TAXE$

The Riccarton Players will be performing DEATH & TAXE$ this month:

"Death & Taxe$" is a madcap financial farce set in the very topical world of insurance, investments and KiwiSaver! It's a crime story. It's a ghost story. It’s a hilarious comedy featuring dodgy deals, a potty psychic, a fishy tax inspector, a nutty cop, murder, mayhem and a hairy Yak!

DEATH & TAXE$ runs from Wednesday 7 March to the 17th on the Open Stage at Hagley College. 
Tickets can be booked online, or by calling 03 3384 699. 
Performances start at 8pm. 
Tickets are $18 Waged, $15 Student/Unwaged.

Directed by Craig Hutchinson.

For more information, see the Riccarton Players' website.


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AUDITION NOTICE

Riccarton Players are holding auditions this month for their upcoming Playbox production of the Princess and the Frog.  Directors Phil Dean and Susan Cameron are looking for six enthusiastic and energetic actors of any age for this one-hour, interactive kids' show.

Auditions will be held Saturday the 25th February between 12pm and 5pm in Bishopdale.

Performance dates are April 12th to 22nd.

Contact Claire Clark on 021-0237-3855 or see the Riccarton Players' website for further information.

Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

A one-night only feature of UCSA Orientation 2012, Erin Harrington and Lilly Thomson present the NZ professional premiere of VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A LIVE RADIO PLAY.

Come join us for an evening of adaptations of three early films directed by Alfred Hitchcock: "The Lodger," "Sabotage" and "The 39 Steps." Watch these stories come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast with five actors playing almost 70 parts - expect explosions, high speed chases, parades, numerous acts of espionage and terrorism and a healthy dose of light murder.

The actors are live, the sound effects are live, the music is live - but some of the characters, unfortunately, may not be alive for long.

Featuring Matt Powell, John Ussher, Kim Georgine, Damien McGrath and Lizzie Tollemache with Matt Everingham.

Directed and produced by Lilly Thomson and Erin Harrington

7:30pm, Wednesday 22 February
C1 Lecture Theatre, University of Canterbury
Tickets $10 on the door, with pre sales available at UC cafes.

Suitable for all ages.

(source: http://www.facebook.com/events/245199358887640/)

Call For Actors For Short Film

A fourth year Fine Arts student from the University of Canterbury is on the look out for actors to perform in a short film.  The shoot will take place between April and July, dates are yet to be confirmed.  Further information is available from the StarNow listing or contact Clara at cmanonw@gmail.com to express your interest (please include a contact number and headshot). 

Potential New Page

I'm very sure that there are many aspiring choreographers, directors, stage managers and more in Christchurch who want to get some hands-on experience who just aren't sure how to go about it.  I also know for a fact that there are many clubs around town who are on the lookout for such young talent and but just don't know how to reach these people.
I am therefore considering dedicating a page of this blog to helping clubs and communities find the backstage talent that they need.  This page would act as a kind of database where those looking for work as directors (etc) could give their name, abilities and any previous experience along with an email address to contact.
My hope is that those who are looking to put a show together will have access to potential personnel who suit their needs, and that there will be more choice both for those looking to up-skill and gain experience, and also for those clubs wanting to incorporate new talent into their communities.

I'd be very interested to hear your feedback on this idea.  Would you use such a database?  Would it be helpful or a hindrance to you?  What kind of information would you want available?  How would you like it formatted?  Please let me know in the comments below or via email.

Thank you in advance for your ideas and feedback!

Elmwood Players' AGM and the 6th Annual Woodies Awards

The Elmwood Players' Annual General Meeting will take place on the 26th February at 4pm in the Elmwood Auditorium.

If you haven't voted yet for their annual Woodies' awards, there's still time - see their website for the voting form (you don't have to be a member to vote!).

AUDITION NOTICE

Riccarton Players will be holding auditions this month for Death & Taxes, a New Zealand comedy by April Phillips:

"Death &Taxe$" is a madcap financial farce set in the very topical world of insurance, investments and KiwiSaver! It's a crime story. It's a ghost story. It’s a hilarious comedy featuring dodgy deals, a potty psychic, a fishy tax inspector, a nutty cop, murder, mayhem and a hairy Yak!

The cast includes the following characters:


GARETH BURKE - Middle or late middle-aged insurance agent.  An arrogant, show-off who thinks he’s God’s gift.  Gareth gesticulates punctuation.
TIFFANY MARTIN - Late 20’s/early 30’s – Receptionist.  A bimbo with attitude and a gold digger.
ENID BURKE  - Middle or late middle-aged – Gareth’s wife. A domineering, large, intimidating woman with expensive taste.
BOB GREENE  - Early 40’s.  An unambitious insurance agent.  Nice and polite and single; still lives with his mother.
LUCILLE POTTS - Middle-aged female insurance agent.  Lucille is an ambitious saleswoman.  She is a dowdy, frumpy spinster and although confident in business, she is extremely uncomfortable with anything of a sexual or personal nature.
DOUGLAS GRAVES - Middle-aged Business Development Manager.  Nasal and monotone, unsmiling and slightly creepy.  Think of Mr Bean crossed with the manic depressive robot from “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy”
TED PATCHETT - 30’s or 40’s – detective inspector who habitually quotes from movies and impersonates his favourite stars.
ELIZABETH BATTERSEA -  Aged 68 – a forthright widow who doesn’t suffer fools and speaks her mind.


Performance dates are March 7th to 17th.  Auditions are on Saturday, January 14th - to book an audition time or to find out more, contact Craig Hutchison on 027 439 9691 or craig@casnz.co.nz