| In the great tradition of the Spice Girls (?), STAG has decided to introduce a new persona to the 33 year old company - Sporty STAG. And now I begin to type what is the strangest blog I think I've had to type.
STAG have a sporting team and they are in a Grand Final. No, you're not seeing things. It's true. Perhaps the Apocalypse is upon us, who knows, but it is the truth. And the Grand Final is being played this Monday night. So come along and support some funny thespians as they try to become the Grand Champions of Indoor Netball.
Why not go all out and come dressed as a cheerleader, that way our team will be surely encouraged to bring it on. |
The newly elected committee of management would like to thank the following members for their assistance in the past weekend's Working Bee at which a large amount of work was completed, much to our delight.
Thank you! |
| Shepparton Theatre Arts Group Inc. would like to announce that it has a new Committee of Management for the 2008-2009 season, following it's Annual General Meeting which was held on March 26.
Returning to the roles they held in the year just passed, Jo Chambers returns for a second term as President, Joyce Baker-Dawber and Stephen Miller will act as Vice Presidents and Aaron-David Palmer continues his run as Secretary. Liz Zito, Nicole Sleeth and Helen Janke continue to serve on committee as they complete the second year of their term. Returning to the committee is Steve Watts who will take up a new role as Treasurer. We are also delighted to welcome Carmen Allemand and Karen Kuehnapfel as first time committee members of STAG. We look forward to their eagerness and enthusiastic input to the company. Shepparton Theatre Arts Group Inc. would like to thank retiring committee members, David Muir and Laurie Hucker for their contribution. David had served on committee for 6 years, and is soon to jet-set to Europe for a long long holiday. Laurie had been the group's Treasurer for the past 16 years, giving the finances of the company a guiding hand through many different phases, both prosperous and not. The new committee welcome any member's input at monthly meetings, of which details for each, from month to month will be posted here soon. |
| STAG members are invited to assist with a Working Bee that is being held next Sunday at the Bakehouse.
The purpose of the Working Bee will be to:
Rehearsals for Oliver! commence on April 6, so it is imperative that we get the Bakehouse into order before it is descended upon by the Dickensian characters who will literally pick the pockets out of the place. If you can be of assistance on the day, please give Jo Chambers a call on 0402 452 064 so we can ascertain numbers for catering. (Yes, you will be fed and watered) To recap, the details are as follows:
Thanks to Katy 'soon-to-be-Hill' Somerville, have a read of the plea for Working Bee workers, it'll give you a distant hint of what we're aiming to do. The lyric below is to be sung to the tune of Plea for a Nanny by Jane and Michael Banks from the Disney film, Mary Poppins: "If you want this choice position, have a grumbly disposition.
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| With just over a week to go before STAG's Annual General Meeting, prospective committee members are reminded to get their completed nomination forms to Aaron-David Palmer at least 24 hours before the commencement of the meeting.
As the AGM is being held on March 26, forms will need to be in Aaron-David's hot little hands before 7.30pm on March 25. If you have misplaced your nomination form, or you just want to view the agenda for the Annual General Meeting, please click here. |
Left: Matthew Sneyd (Dodger), Michael Molony (Fagin) and Connor Deakin (Oliver) pose for the cameras.
The time has finally arrived to see who will take to the stage in June as we unveil the talent for our upcoming production of Oliver!.
Now, before you all start to hyperventilate from excitement, and before I fall asleep as it is now 12:42a.m; to view the fantabulous cast of Oliver!, please click here. |
Left:Jacquie Pithie & John Head snog in 'Blood Line'
STAG would like to thank the playwrights, directors and performers involved with 10 In Ten during Festa Nova this past weekend.
The standard of performances, although in a Green Room situation was amazing and it was great to see such a broad range of talent from STAG involved. The plays were very well attended and recieved, with audiences sparking much conversation about the high standard of theatre they'd just viewed. It mightn't be long before 10 In Ten is a SheppARTon Festival staple. |
| As the SheppARTon Festival gears up for another year, STAG and the GV Writer's Group, as part of the Festival and Festa Nova present 10 In Ten.
10 In Ten will showcase the talents of a handful of new directors and also introduce new and returning talent to STAG. Among the directors pulling on the gloves for 10 In Ten are: Michelle Stewart, Bron Prater, Romola Hopman, Donna Baldwin, John Lewis, John Head, Krystal Ryan, and Jac Pithie. As part of the casts of the plays, audiences will be treated to performances from seasoned STAG performers such as Aaron-David Palmer, Ross Meeking, Chris Walker, Katy Somerville and Lesley Poole. Add to this returning members, Paul Teusner, Richard Speedy and Michael Molloy and also newcomers including Joshua Scott, Ryan Gleeson and Hannah Magee. STAG will present the 10 In Ten from 11:00AM underneath the Grandstand at the Shepparton Showgrounds on Saturday March 8, 2008. Come along and support these wonderful new talents as they showcase their abilities for the world to see. |