Costume workshop at Auckland Music Theatre 14 August ... click here

Wellington Musical Theatre: 122 years old and with a new identity -  Wellington Musical Theatre, one of New Zealand’s oldest musical theatre companies has announced a fresh new logo as the first step in an overall brand revitalisation  click here

July news from ETNZ

NASDA announce auditions for their 2011 intake .... click here

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for study in 2011 at TOI WHAKAARI: NZ DRAMA SCHOOL You can train to be: Designer for Stage and Screen, Backstage Technician, Stage Manager, Event Manager Sound or Lighting Technician, Actor for Stage and Screen, Costumier, Director
The deadlines are: Acting Monday 16 August 2010 All other courses Friday 24 September 2010.
For application forms and further info about Courses & Qualifications visit www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz

Rotorua Musical Theatre are producing Little Shop of Horrors in November December 2011 and are currently looking for an Audrey II Plant to hire for their season.  Contact Richard Marshall if you can help out richardjmarshall@xtra.co.nz

The New Zealand Singing School Trust has refurbished its website and enrolments are now available on line for the 25^th School which will be held from  5 to 15 January in Hawke’s Bay. The School will provide tuition for students to improve performance ability in opera, oratorio, lieder, musical theatre, popular, jazz, contemporary song and stage craft.  Tutors in the Musical Theatre classes will include Richard Marrett (Christchurch) and Irene Bartlett( Australia)  See www.singingschool.org.nz

Click here to download the June newsletter from Ngaire Holmes and Zone Two

Click here to download the agenda for the  Zone Three meeting to be held in  Palmerston North 24 July

Click here to download the agenda for the zone five meeting Gore 19 June

Director and Tutors sought for 7^th CCMT - Emerging Talent School January 2011 Summer Opportunity
The annual CCMT Emerging Talent School is designed for students ten years through to adult who have already begun to develop their skills in drama, dance or voice. CCMT is a not for profit incorporated society formed specifically to develop and extend this aspiring theatrical talent. The intensive two week Summer School includes a full range of specific skill classes, presentations by guest tutors and master classes in the disciplines associated with music theatre. Interested candidates should provide a brief CV outlining theatre, dance or vocal experience and demonstrated ability to coach students of varied ages and abilities. Those interested in the position of Director should outline an innovative proposed programme for the 2011 school, including a theme and selection of performance material for public presentation at the end of the two week course. Take this opportunity to work with other theatre professionals in an enthusiastic collegial environment. Our past tutors have enjoyed the chance to share their knowledge with passionate students, in the company of like-minded experts. Please send expressions of interest to:- CCMT, PO Box 33670 Takapuna 0622 or email direct to info@ccmt.org.nz
For further information contact Doris Riegel  021-210-3366 or visit the CCMT website  www.ccmt.org.nz

 

LIBERACE, LIVE FROM HEAVEN

THE LEE LIBERACE STORY

HIS MUSIC, HIS COSTUMES  - HIS LIFE!

Touring throughout NZ July/August

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Working at Heights Course ETNZ are planning a course in Hamilton and another in Auckland for June/July. If you would like to attend please advise the Secretary@etnz.org

Kenderine Electrical have a large amount of Altman Shakespeare Profiles available for sale. They have large quantities of of 20 and 30 degree fittings available, but also have some other degree lenses available (5, 10, 40, 50)  These are available for $295 for the 20-50 degree fitings and $350 for the 5-10 degree fittings. However, they are open to offers on lots of 10 or more. The fixed focus SHAKESPEARE ellipsoidals are state-of-the-art luminaires in function, style, and efficiency. The dichroic coated glass reflector removes heat from the beam, resulting in longer gel and pattern life while offering a sharp, full field and distortion-free pattern projection. The generous accessory slot, the lens barrel, and the two-slot accessory holder all rotate to make these spotlights truly versatile performers. The lens barrels are completely interchangeable with the other Shakespeare beam angle units as well. The self-closing, self-locking retaining latch for the accessory holder, and the secondary lens barrel retaining latch are just some of the special safety features provided. With a wide range of non-proprietary lamps to choose from, the low wattage, high output SHAKESPEARE ellipsoidals are ideal for theatres, nightclubs, television studios, or wherever superior, energy efficient lighting performance is required. The output you can expect from 600 watts is similar to that of an older design 1Kw profile. Comes complete with hookclamp, safety wire, lamp (as is), and colourframe. Contact:  Ruthe Kenderdine - Business Manager Kenderdine Electrical Ltd / Professional Lighting Services Ltd ph +64-9-374 0248 mob +64-27-223 5993  fax +64-9-302 4102  www.kelpls.co.nz

Chris Zampese Design  Website design for Musical Theatre Societies  With years of experience both on and off stage in musicals I understand many of the problems and challenges theatre companies face when they decide to get ‘on the web’. I pride myself on producing quality, functional websites that are, most importantly, easy to maintain in the future. If you are interested in talking to me about web design please email me: chriszampese@googlemail.com or visit me on Facebook – just search for Chris Zampese Design www.facebook.com/CZDesign

Fiordland Players are having their 50th Jubilee reunion on Sept 5th 2010 following the last night of their 2010 production.  Contact for the reunion can be via our email address fiordlandplayers@gmail.com or by writing to Reunion, P O Box 201, Te Anau 9640.

Showbiz Christchurch has a 20ft manual revolve they are wanting to sell, this would suit smaller venues.  Contact the office 03 377 7954 or admin@showbiz.org.nz

Amateur and Musical Theatre Companies Playmarket are in the process of improving the way we alert you when plays become available for amateur license, and also when we receive musical works that may interest you. Please let us know if you would like to be included in our mailing list to receive an occasional bulletin about new and newly available work.  We will send synopses and review extracts - and sometimes a reminder of older works that may be suitable too. This system would also enable us to pass on any other information that may be of interest to those involved in Amateur or Musical Theatre. All you need to do is email Jean at scripts@playmarket.org.nz with your details, and you will be included on our list.

Click here to download the May 2010 Zone Five newsletter

ACT (Association of Community Theatre Sydney) Conference dates announced, 24/25 July .... More

 

The Light Site at Ellerslie 2010  - The Light Site has supplied equipment and technical support for this years supreme award exhibitor, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, with their exhibit called “Pictures of Life and Death’ ... More

ETNZ now have a Facebook page, become a fan
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ETNZ-Entertainment-Technology-NZ/304807077720#!  

Gore Operatic have for sale the set of "Rush" - all boxed up in a container, ready to go! Contact Alan Macleod, macleods@clear.net.nz

The NZ Performing Arts Directory - Theatreview has launched the NZ Performing Arts Directory. Membership is open to all performing arts practitioners, organisations and supporters. Further information can be found http://www.theatreview.org.nz/news/news.php?id=488

Presentations and reports from the Charities Commission AGM 30 November - of interest to MTNZ members Craig Fisher's presentation http://www.charities.govt.nz/news/events.htm and Nathalie Hofsteede - worth checking out 

Combined South Island meeting scheduled for 18 September 2010 in Oamaru and Zone Two meeting scheduled for 20 February 2010 in Hamilton

Latest news from Origin Theatrical http://hosted.vresp.com/441397/73f7100c36/137059217/f1c6659410/

The Producers - For Hire Set Costumes Props (Built by Dunedin Operatic) Modular set suitable for large or small venues Extensive range of props (that includes a fantastic new set of pigeons) Stunningly designed wardrobe that captures the essence of the production Travels in 2x 20 foot containers For further details Design specifications Set, costumes, props photographs Please Contact: Sam Keen (Dunedin Operatic Executive Board Secretary) 03 4774894 027 2550512 dunedinoperatic@xtra.co.nz

MTNZ now has a page on Facebook - click here to become a fan - the page will be updated regularly with news and events

New MTNZ Membership Category - Individual Membership – this category was agreed upon at the Executive meeting in Wellington last year. Individual membership of Musical Theatre New Zealand means you will receive Spotlight via post or email, hear about zone meetings and events directly, and you will receive an individual registration pack for conference and updates. Your membership also helps the national body for musical theatre in New Zealand to keep on supporting and assisting our community theatres. Most organisations have this category of membership, so the Executive hope to grow this area. The annual subscription rate for an Individual Member is $25. Contact Kate if you would like a form posted or emailed to you directly or go to http://www.musical.org.nz/images/INDIVIDUAL%20%20MEMBERSHIP.pdf

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