The aim of the
Children’s
Theatre
Community Notice Board is to compile a variety of
different perspectives and information in the lead up to the 2009 performance
of ‘Lit by Limelight’. The production
will be held in the Nexus Theatre at Murdoch University, Western Australia, in
May
of 2009. The goal of the notice board is to
gain weekly entries from the production crew, staff and various experts along
the way. As one of the objectives of Children’s Theatre is to ‘develop an
understanding of collaborative/ensemble work’, my intent is to leave this section
as a collection of the entire classes’. As I am not personally writing a journal
this year, a number of the entries this year
As a
participant in a theatre production, and also in teaching, it is important to
share ideas and information with others. Communication is vital as regular
discussions with other individuals can allow ideas and approaches to be improved
and expanded. For a production like this, the entire body of students should
function as a collective whole. The aim of the notice board is to provide an
area to inform both the production and performance areas of the progress in the
other groups’ development.
Lit by Limelight (2009)
The Captive Carousel (2008)
Week Eleven - Week Twelve 2008
The Return of the Snow Queen (2007)
Study Week One - Study Break Two
The Secret of the Snottygobbles: A Fairy Story (2006)
In the Circus Skills week, you can view photos, a production synopsis, comments Glynis and Carol, and an acting CV from Mel. In week four, more drawings from Julian, reflections from Glynis, Selina and Lisa, and a draft script from Jenny are available to read.
The official cast list is now available!!! Also check out Geoff's theatre history, the posters for Paul's new productions and Lauren's jewellery for 'Snottygobbles'. In week five, view Carol's photos and read the excerpt from Glynis' journal.
In week six, see the costume ideas from Jenny and Samantha, journal entries from Tamar, Kita and Tara, and character research from Amanda. Then, your can read the completed script (both acts), view Kit's character research and check out John's original views of the unit through his first two journal entries.
Here you can read Jennifer's props list, Emmet's insights and Melody's comments on the unit so far. In week eight, you can view Kit's comments debating Paul's photo 'ban', recent Paul pictures and comments from Darren and Julian on characterisation and movement.
Week nine sees photos from the Suicide Run', as well as comments from Nicole, Carol, Julian and Ex-Children's Theatre veteran Jessica. Then scroll down to view pictures from the Dance Workshop and the costume fitting, and various contributions from Sam, Kita and Julian.
As Darren has just recently taken on the role of Caballus, you can now view his character profile, as well as comments from Selina and Glynis, and characterisation ideas from Kit. Then in week twelve, read an except of Glynis' essay, an except from the Ed Pack, and progress reflections from Jenny and Carol.
During the intensive rehearsal week, read Ben's reflection, an except from Julian's and Melody's essays and various journal excerpts. Also view galleries of the Fairy wings, the Wednesday dress rehearsal, my son Jamie at Nexus and the final dress rehearsal.
In the final notice board page for 2006, view the fantastic comments from the cast and crew. There are also three photo galleries in week fourteen, including a salute to the make-up crew, as well as pre-show and wrap-up pictures.
Week one features an introduction to Children's Theatre veterans, Brien and Darren. Then, pan down to view Lindsay Lloyd's completed backdrop designs and read the finalised synopsis for this year's production .
Circus skills week sees an interview with Reg, comments from Paul and audition tips from Melissa. In week four, you can read an interview with Salmiyah, look at the comments from the stage manager Val and view pictures from the auditions.
View the provisional cast list in week five, plus comments from Melissa and Darren. Take a look at a draft script for this year's production, and view Brad's sketches of the Dutch windmill and the waves.
Week Seven - Study Break: Week One
In week seven, view the comments from Paul and Carol. In the first study break, view pictures from the backdrop painting, read comments from Emily and Sharon, and the reflective journal entries from Nicole.
Study Break: Week Two - Week Eight
Here, view sketches and comments from costume designer Samantha and a character profile from John. In week eight, look at Nick's lyrics for this production and Marylin's comments on the seagull design.
In week nine, view the final script and the press release for Captain Quokka, and read Jenny de Reuck's comments on the production so far. Also, view the pictures taken during the costume check, read parts of Alexa's reflective journal and check out an interview with Lindsay Lloyd.
Have a read of comments from Kate and Jodie, and view the pictures of the constructed set pieces. With the move into Nexus Theatre, week twelve sees comments from Melissa and Brad.
During the intensive rehearsal week, you can read the finalised script and lyrics, comments from Val, Nicole and Carol, and read parts of Stephen's reflective journal. Also find the links to Nick's music site and Carol's rehearsal photos.
In the performance week, view the photo galleries from the final dress rehearsal, the cast wrap-up and production party. Also view the photos and final comments from the cast and crew of Captain Quokka.
Go to Children's Theatre: My Journal History Notice Board Your Work
Contact Andrew @ thechaseison@optusnet.com.au
This page last updated: 1st April 2009
