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PAST SHOWS

2009

Who Goes Bare?

2008

Fiddler On The Roof

Our Best Bits

2007

The Wizard Of Oz

2006

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Into The Woods

2005

Cabaret

Cracking The Whip

2004

West Side Story

Stepping Out

2003 

Hello Dolly

2002

42nd Street

2001

The King And I

2000 

Annie

Love Letters

1999

Follies

Lend Me A Tenor

Macbeth

1998

My Fair Lady

Money & Friends

Open Season

1997

Fiddler On The Roof

Noises Off

1996

Oliver

Move Over Mrs Markham

Toast To Broadway

1995

The Gypsy Baron

Gaslight Music Hall

1994

Charlie Girl

The Merry Widow

1993

The Pirates Of Penzance

The Boyfriend

1992

The Sorcerer

Trial By Jury

1991

Frederica

1990

Ruddigore

1989

The Gondoliers

1988

Orpheus In The Underworld

1987

The Mikado

1986

Iolanthe

1985

La Belle Helene

1984

Patience

1983

The Gypsy Baron

1982

HMS Pinafore

Trial By Jury

1981

Waltzes From Vienna

1980

The Gondoliers

1979

The Pirates Of Penzance

Trial By Jury

1978

Oklahoma

1977

Iolanthe

1976

The Merry Widow

1975

HMS Pinafore

Ruddigore

1974

The Mikado

Lilac Time

1973

Yeoman Of The Guard

1972

Patience

Brigadoon

1971

Orpheus In The Underworld

1970

The Gondoliers

White Horse Inn

1969

The Gypsy Baron

1968

The Pirates Of Penzance

1967

Engaged

1966

Tom Jones

Land Of Smiles

1965

The Merry Widow

Yeoman Of The Guard

1964

Naughty Marietta

1963

Die Fledermaus

 

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LATEST NEWS

 

Split Ends By Request?  One Act Plays Revealed...

Monday 1 June, 2009

  While rehearsals for Beauty And The Beast continue at a frantic pace as the opening night in September steadily approaches, it occurs to us that just having one show on the go just isn't enough.  And with Who Goes Bare? recently put to bed, it leaves a gap in the market just waiting to be filled.  Therefore, it is with great excitement that we announce the launch of two one act plays to be performed in the coming months - No Chocolates By Request and Split Ends.

  These plays will be directed by newcomer directors Aron Toman (recently seen as "Eddie" in Who Goes Bare?) and Annette O'Shea ("The Wicked Witch Of The West" in The Wizard Of Oz).  "We're hoping to give newcomers a chance" say the new directors.  With only a six week rehearsal period, the time commitment required from the cast is very limited, which is perfect for those who feel six months rehearsing a musical is too much.  Or even those who want to dip their toes into acting before taking the plunge in one of the major productions.  Or even for those who want to show the world (or at least Gippsland) what they can do given the chance to perform.

  Split Ends and No Chocolates By Request are, at this stage, planned to be entered into the South Gippsland One Act Play Festival held in Foster in the second weekend of August, with a special preview performance for LTC members the week before, with hopes that the plays will continue on the road after that.  An information session where we will be reading these plays will be held on Saturday June 13 at 2:00 PM at "The Wings" Ronald Reserve Hall in Morwell, with auditions the weekend after.  Further details of the plays themselves are available on the What's On page.  For further information, please contact Aron on 0417 506 881 or Annette on (03) 5122 1074. 

See you all on Info Day!


RECENT NEWS

 

Who Goes Bare? - Done And Dusted!

Tuesday 26 May, 2009

  LTC's first production for 2009, Who Goes Bare? is finished - everyone's clothes finally returned to them and the cast needing to go bare no more.  Despite a few bumpy moments early on in the run (in which a hat spectacularly shattered a glass on the stage with hilarious results), the show has gone over very well with audiences. 

  The performances were generally praised by everyone, with special praises frequently made to Kristina Creighton as the ditzy maid Minnie (one avid theatregoer saying she gave the best performance he'd seen on an amateur stage ever) and James Evans as "Maxie Maudlin" and is series of nearly impossible quick costume changes throughout the play leading to a spectacular array of new and different characters every time he made an appearance.  But everyone involved did an amazing job bringing some serious laughter and merriment to those who saw it.  Many finished the play wishing it didn't have to end!

  For those who were unable to see Who Goes Bare?, a series of photos from the show are now available on the new page dedicated to the show.  And if you did see it - stay tuned, because we'll have information regarding what's coming next as far as non-musical productions go very shortly...


 

One Week Down - Three Shows Left!

Thursday 23 April, 2009

  The show is on!  Two shows down, three more to go, the season for Who Goes Bare? is going nicely, with tickets starting to sell out!  After a bit of a bumpy start, the cast are starting to hit their strides putting in some wonderfully comic performances.  Audience reports have been very positive, some saying they think it's one of the best shows LTC have done in years, and others saying they haven't laughed so hard in ages, and they can't wait to come back and see it again!

  Make sure you don't miss out on the fun and get your tickets now - reports are coming in that this weekend may sell out quickly!  The show is running for only three more performances - tonight, Friday night and Saturday night - so get in soon!  You don't want to miss this!


 

Who Goes Bare? - Less Than A Week To Go!

Wednesday 15 April, 2009

 

Once again, the Little Theatre in Traralgon was descended upon by Latrobe Theatre Company as Who Goes Bare? begins its intense week of dress rehearsals in preparation for opening night this Friday. 

The scaffolding for the complicated two-storey set is up and the cast are slamming doors like crazy.  With Richard Tyler in the director's chair adding the final touches to this funny farce, and production manager Dorette van Bruegel with her team double checking that every sound effect, music cue and lighting change happens with split-second timing. 

Meanwhile the cast, lead by Aron Toman as Eddie Manchip pour over their lines and run their scenes and face such universal quandaries such as "can one look too much like a sofa?" and "am I dressed at this point?" and most importantly, how does one properly jump through a window?

Tickets are selling fast, so if you don't want to miss out, get in to the Latrobe City Box office or call (03) 5176 3559.to get your seats.  Who Goes Bare? opens this Friday for two weekends only!  If you want a good laugh (or twenty) and a really enjoyable evening, this is the show for you!  Book now!


 

The Casts, They Are A'Changin'...

Friday 27 March, 2009

  It's funny in a way, how with two shows rehearsing simultaneously that similar events can happen in both.  It is with some sadness that we announce that in both Beauty And The Beast and Who Goes Bare?, the two production teams have been forced to make some crucial cast adjustments...

  In Beauty And The Beast, Kate Taylor has had to step down from the role of Mrs Potts due to personal reasons.  To fill the role of the famous dancing teapot, Denise Twite, who has been in various LTC productions over the years including Fiddler On The Roof as Fruma Sarah and Into The Woods as Cinderella's Mother, has stepped up from the ensemble.  According to the production team, the choice between Kate and Denise for the role of Mrs Potts was very close indeed, and while it's regrettable that Kate has had to withdraw, Denise will certainly deliver the goods.  Or at the very least, pour the tea.

  Meanwhile, in the Who Goes Bare? cast, John Lord, who was originally playing the part of the Police Seargent has had a heart attack (no doubt brought on due to the increasing nudity appearing in this play!).  Michelle Linahan has graciously agreed to step into the role with incredibly short notice with just over three weeks until opening night.  Michelle, who has for the past few weeks been prompting the cast at rehearsals, we last seen on stage in Break A Leg Theatre Group's Thriller Of The Year, but is no stranger to Gippsland theatres, having been Assistant Director in Fiddler On The Roof and Break A Leg's No Sex Please, We're British and was recently Chair of Gippsland Associated Theatre Inc.  As the police sergeant, Michelle is sure to bring some order to the rest of the Who Goes Bare? cast, though we have yet to hear whether she will be playing the role as a "he" or a "she".  Either way, Michelle will definitely do a fine job!  Well done sir!  Or ma'm, as the case may be.

  Don't forget, tickets for both shows are on sale now.  Who Goes Bare? tickets can be purchased from the Latrobe City Box Office or on (03) 5176 3559, whereas Beauty And The Beast tickets are available from the West Gippsland Arts Centre or (03) 5624 2456 and www.wgac.org.au.  Book now to avoid disappointment!


 

 

 

 

 

CORPORATE PATRON

EVENT CALENDAR

 

13 June

One Act Play Information Session

2:00 PM, The Wings

Come along and read the two one-act plays we'll be producing this year and register to audition - everyone welcome!


16 June

Committee Meeting

7:30 PM, The Wings

All members welcome.  Please contact Secretary Kate Dougan if you wish to attend.


21 June

One Act Play Auditions

Come along and show us what you've got!


1 August

No Chocolates By Request / Split Ends

7 PM for 7:30 start, The Wings

See our two one-act plays performed before we take them on the road!


8 August

South Gippsland One Act Play Festival

Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Foster.

Come see No Chocolates By Request and Split Ends compete with our fellow theatre companies!


5 - 12 September 2009

Disney's Beauty And The Beast

West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul.

Evenings: 7:30 PM, Matinees: 1:30 PM