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Norm Kirton · Joined: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 1

Hi Everyone,

I just thought that I should start a new topic as we don't seem to have much action on this here forum.

How about members listing the type of show they would like to see or submissions for future productions.

I'm sure that our esteemed Production Manager would welcome all suggestions (for shows) Rolling Eyes

Let's have some answers folks!

Norm

mr.fleay · Joined: 22 Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Location: swanview

i have a bit of an idea for a show...
we all know very well that its impossible to get our hands on the phantom of the opera "the musical" but did you know that the whole story is based on an old gothic novel by french writer and social critic gaston leroux???

well i just BET theres some sort of script version of the play version of the novel version somewhere out there.

it would be scary, gothic and a great piece of art to go our way with. we could even add music of some sort in there. many fans of artistic masterpieces would enjoy this, the lon chaney type makeup... the beautiful french gaslight era gowns... and it would be a gem for the theatre history. so what do you say? willing to have a look at marloos version of phantom of the opera? [/b]
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Gilligan · Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Atwell

Personally I'd love to see "West Side Story" done again. I'm not sure how long it's been since it's been performed in Perth, but a brilliant story and good fun.

Cheers
Alan

Lorna Mackie · Joined: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 3

There are a couple of really good retro shows available for amateur rights just now like "Back to the 80s" and "Disco Inferno" which has just been re-released with a new score.

Plays like these would really suit DTP, as they have great music, a wide range of ages required, and they are fun, upbeat and the score is always well known, so they tend to sell really well.

LaVerne · Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 11

Hi Lorna
We have in the past tried to do two musicals a year with something through the year and a Musical to finish off with. The present Production committee felt that this was two much and not giving enough scope to other genres of theatre, so in the last couple of years they have only put one musical forward.

No one would dispute that musicals are fun and importantly good ones do put "bums on seats" but the resources needed these days are quite high. This is in terms of Royalties, getting Musical Directors/Choreographers/Set Designers/Builders/Backstage Crew/Making of Costumes/Technical etc......

For the past several years we have had very few people volunteering to take on these tasks and us "Oldies" are not only wearing out fast but are suffering from burnout!! We need some eager young people to come in and learn the ropes of backstage from all angles!! Smile

LaVerne
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Lorna Mackie · Joined: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 3

Thanks for replying to me - I appreciate you taking the time to outline your point of view.

I appreciate what you are saying about giving other genres a fair shot, and know from first hand experience how much time and effort it takes to organise a musical production. However there are some ways of putting on muscial productions that would not compromise the artistic integrity of theatre and it's mix of genres, such as putting on a shorter run or a revue? These often provide lots of fun, while generating cash for the theatre and not monopolising the theatre's resources for an extended period of time.

I am fairly new to Marloo - I just moved to Perth, so I am not really sure what opportunities there are for young people to come and learn about backstage/ coreography/ musical direction etc. Does Marloo actively look for young people to fill the "apprentice" roles?

Would the production committee be willing to look at doing another musical production, if we could find some new blood to come in and help out? I know there are quite a few people involved in the current productions on that would be interested in this kind of thing.

LaVerne · Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 11

Hi Lorna

This is great!!!! I don't think the website has ever been used as much. Perhaps if you do encourage others to join in discussion/chats that would be a really good indication of what the 'actual membership' would like to do and how they would like to be involved. At the moment all we see is the site not being used ie: Complete apathy on behalf of 95% of members so therefore as with most things the ones with the most input are the ones that get listened to!!!! Keep this up and get others to join the forum and have their say........

Any suggestions for productions or ideas/fund raisers etc can always be forwarded to any committee member or Production. Sallie and I were only discussing the other day about the possibility of getting the Youth Theatre happenening again. However, at the moment there doesn't appear to be any 'on stage space' in next year's calendar to accommodate a Youth Theatre Production. We will be making further enquires into this though in the next week or so. Whilst grateful for the facility the alternative rehearsal site is only good up to a point!

LaVerne
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Gilligan · Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Atwell

In terms of running a Youth Theatre production, tying it in to the One Act Season is a good way of doing it: they get to be part of a bigger production, it's a short play so they can really sink their teeth into it and they get to participate in the Youthfest representing the theatre while the 'oldies' can go play at the Dramafest. It would mean that you don't need to shoehorn an extra season into the current program as well. I started theatre at Roleystone and in the beginning I was doing One Act plays and thought they were great, especially for the young 'uns.

And I much agree about the usage of this website.... the possibilities are endless but it just needs to be embraced by all members. It'll happen, it'll just take a little time. Keep it up!

Cheers
Alan Gill
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LaVerne · Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 11

Hi Alan

Your experience at Roleystone would be really helpful. If you have a particular play suitable for the Y.Theatre that you have seen performed I would be most interested in hearing any details that you might have. Always looking for ideas and offers of help of course Smile

))))))). Who, hinting, me sir, no sir!

Not sure how the workshops are going to go this time. We are usually inundated with Mum's registering their offspring but we have added a small fee this time, so at present have only 1 child booked in!!! Funny that!! We decided to put a small charge on (and lets face it $25 for about 12-14 hrs is peanuts!). This was because we hoped to attract the kids that actually wanted to be there and not just the ones used by Mums as an excuse for some free babysitting.

Go Forum!!!!
LaVerne
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Gilligan · Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Atwell

Hi LaVerne (and co)

Always willing to help out - my rostering for work will be a hassle because we're open 7 days a week and I move around as far as days go, but helping here and there should be do-able.

From memory the workshops I started doing at Roleystone cost something like $60 for a series of Saturday mornings (may have been 10 or so, can't remember now!) so the cost you guys are asking is, indeed, peanuts. Hopefully numbers will snowball soon... Very Happy

When I was up at Roleystone someone had a book of scirpts of one-act plays for youth productions - it may have been put out by (excuse me if I've got the name wrong, was a long time ago) Dominie PL. I will have a rummage around and see if I can find some old scripts too.

I'm keen to see where this is headed and give a little back to the community that helped me.

Cheers
Alan
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Lorna Mackie · Joined: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 3

Hi

Alan's comments seconded - I am more than happy to help out running a youth theatre programme - I helped run one in the UK as well, so might be able to make myself useful Smile

From memory we ran a series of 6 workshops, 2 rehearsals and and end of programme performance. The cost in the uk was a bit more than you guys are charging as well.

Lorna

Geo · Joined: 24 Apr 2010 Posts: 2

"The Fantastics"

An excellent "small set" musical , "The Fantastics" could be a great show for Marloo, With a small cast of 8 & written for Piano & Harp it could easily be staged & has great music. Could be a fun challenge for an imaginative director. Anyone else interested?
Razz

George