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It’s hard to believe that it’s Term Four already, and only seven weeks until performances of “THE WORLD’S A STAGE” commence at the Gasworks Theatre. The culmination of an exciting year that has launched a new rehearsal hierarchy, performing structure and curriculum, we have a lot to look forward to. Already, all groups have finished staging one of their plays, and will now be commencing their second piece for the semester. Highlights of the season promise to be “PETER PAN” and “TWELFTH NIGHT” from the Actors Ensembles, “PERSEPHONE” and “THE LAND OF THE MUNCHKINS” from the Players, and the Lewis Carroll trilogy of “WALRUS AND CARPENTER”, “JABBERWOCKY” and “ALICE IN WONDERLAND ~ THE COURTROOM” which will feature the Youth Theatre classes.
On the production side of things, everybody is now busy with preparations of lighting designs, costumes, sound effects, stage plans, props – a huge collaborative task. With all that is going on behind the scenes, we wish all Youth Theatre students the best for the final weeks of rehearsal and look forward to seeing how you have developed over this semester. See you at the theatre. Chookas!
Ticket Bookings
Tickets for the end of year performance season “The World’s a Stage” at the Gasworks Theatre 24 November - 12 December will go on sale online from 9am, Monday 12 October. Information regarding ticket bookings will be emailed and distributed to all students in the first week of Term 4. The easiest way to secure your tickets is to book online: www.cpca.com.au/book-your-tickets. Students in the performance do not need to purchase a ticket.
Performance Checklists
While the Youth Theatre provides costumes for all students in some cases students are required to supply some items. All Youth Theatre members will receive a Performance Checklist in Term 4 (week commencing Monday 19 October) in class and via email.
New Staff - Hoppers Crossing & Taylors Lakes
The Youth Theatre would like to welcome Hannah Moore as the new Senior-Intermediate Youth Theatre director for Hoppers Crossing and Taylors Lakes. She will also be the Venue Manager for Taylors Lakes on a Tuesday night.
Term Four Workshops
All students will have a Term Four workshop in preparation for the end of year show “THE WORLD’S A STAGE”. Please check your Rehearsal and Performance Schedule for your groups workshop date. These workshops form a crucial part of the rehearsal schedule, and are compulsory for Youth Theatre members. If you need to miss part of the workshop for any reason, please let your teachers and venue manager know as soon as possible, so that an apology can be recorded.
Assessments & 2010 Offers
All students will be assessed in the first few weeks of Term 4 and at their performance(s). Offers for placement in our 2010 classes will be emailed on Saturday 19 December.
2010 Free Try Outs Sessions
Free try out sessions for entry into the Youth Theatre’s 2010 classes will be held at 3 locations at the end of the year.
Bentleigh - Tuesday, 1 December
Essendon - Wednesday, 2 December
Hawthorn - Thursday, 3 December
Prospective students may attend one of any of these sessions for placement at any of our venues across Melbourne. Please note, current Youth Theatre students do not need to attend a try out session.
Places in try out sessions are by appointment only. If you have any friends or family who may be interested in joining for 2010 they can call CPCA Head Office on 9384 1644 during business hours to book a session.
We will also be running try out sessions for our sister programmes Beginners OnStage and the Young Australian Broadway Chorus.
2010 Adelaide Fringe Festival
The Victorian Youth Theatre will be entering a piece in the 2010 Adelaide Fringe Festival programme. Auditions will be held in the last week of October; rehearsals and a Melbourne season will be held in January / February next year. Touring dates early March. Further information will be emailed to eligible students.
Uniform
Students are reminded to wear correct uniform to class each week. As we move toward the warmer months t-shirts should be fine for rehearsals, however please remember if it is cooler to wear a long-sleeved top under your uniform rather than a jumper/jacket covering your rehearsal t-shirt.
Please remember that all students will require their Youth Theatre t-shirt for performances. New t-shirts can be ordered through your Venue Manager.
Attendance
As we near performance time it is important for students to be in attendance for all rehearsals. Please remember rehearsals commence promptly so please allow a few minutes to get to class so you don’t miss out on anything.
Apologies for absence or lateness should be sent to your Venue Manager, not phoned through to the office. Please check the contact details on the front of this newsletter.
Email us with your News
No student news is too big or too small so please email us at youththeatre@cpca.com.au
