Company Theatre

Company Theatre is a community-run theatre organisation based in The Rose Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.

www.companytheatre.co.nz

The Rose Centre is open 9 - 4pm. Phone  445 9900

 

COMMITTEE NEWS

The smooth running of Company Theatre needs the dedication and commitment of a variety of special people.

For 2013, the following Members are valued as Head of Departments.

Some of them have been doing their part for Company without the title for many years - but we shouldn't take anything for granted, and we'd like to mention their continued support for 2013.

This is great news to our Directors and Production Managers as we put a show together.

Phil Davis: Set Construction – Advisor for 2013 shows
Scott Thomas: Technical  - Advisor for 2013 shows – Lighting and Sound.
Caroline Parker: Set Painting   - Advisor for 2013 shows
Cathie Sandy: Head of Wardrobe – Wardrobe Advisor for 2013 shows.

Alastair Fletcher is our Bar Manager for each production this year and a special mention to Fred and Doreen Gould who do most of our property collection and sorting but may not be able to do all shows for 2013.

We have many other people to help from show to show.  

 

FOH Rosters: 

These are a very important part of Company Theatre. We need many helpers for each production. Some to serve the tea and coffee, some to usher, one to sell the programmes, and some to help on the Bar.

About a month before each production we will send a short email asking if you have the time to volunteer for FOH.  You will be welcomed by your FOH Manager on the evening of your roster. Responsibilities will be fully explained before hand. But we do ask you to become a Member of Company Theatre.

To pay your membership - see Details of how to pay are on our MEMBERSHIP page of the website. It is still only $10 until after the AGM on 18th Feb, when it will go up to $20 if the amendment is passed!  (There is direct deposit account available. Or you can post a cheque. Sorry, we have no credit card facility.)  

Email now for FOH:

If you know you will be available for FOH for Calendar Girls 6 – 27 April, please email sherryede@hotmail.com now.  She will keep a list!

As a FOH volunteer you will get an opportunity to see our shows, and to enjoy a drink at the bar at our Member’s Rate when you come!

 

We have an exciting line up of productions for the coming year:

 

 

Rehearsals for Calendar Girls have begun and bookings are coming in quickly.  See our BOOKINGS page for regular updates. Nearer the time of the show, we regularly update this page with the SOLD OUT nights, so you can check before booking.

 

Copies of the script for It’s Just Sex are now available for auditions in April. Contact Richard on 4459900 or email info@rosecentre.co.nz

The Committee is delighted to have obtained the rights to produce The Last of the Summer Wine  -  just released for amateur production from January 2013. We will be the first in Auckland at this stage.  

 

Many will be familiar with this favourite T.V.show and the antics of Foggy, Clegg and Compo.  This cleverly written and very funny stage script will bring them all to life. "Once again the heroes are nearly undone by the enveloping madness!” 

 

A great night’s entertainment at the theatre - and a fine way to end 2013 with Company.  We would also like to extend a warm welcome back to Des Smith, who will be directing this production.  

Des has acted with Company Theatre in the past and has directed many shows around Auckland. 

If you are interested in auditioning for this show, and would like any more information now (full details will be on our website soon) but you can email Des on dsmith@idc.com.

Company Theatre AGM 18th Feb 2013

Membership of Company Theatre runs from January to December, so it is that time of year again!   Our AGM is set for Monday 18th February, 7.30pm at The Rose Centre, School Road Belmont.

All welcome. 

Notice of Membership Amendment.There will be a proposal for a change to the membership rate to put at the AGM. 

The following motion will be put:

 “It is proposed that Membership for Company Theatre will increase in 2013 to an annual fee of $20 . It will include:

•    The right to vote at the AGM and to hold office in Company Theatre
•    The right to perform or help in our major productions, whether on stage, back stage or as a FOH helper.
•    Free Tea/coffee/biscuits during rehearsals and performance times.
•    Wine/beer at the Member’s rate, when in, or helping on a show including FOH."

 

 

First up for 2013 is Calendar Girls

 

Read more on the Current Productions page of our website.