Community Theatre at its Best
David writes on behalf of the audition team: “Massive thanks to all the 63 who came to the auditions yesterday, plus the other 4 who are still to audition yet as they couldn’t get there. We were blown away by the talent on display, lots of great new members to the ensemble too. Apologies for the long wait for some. Now a certain amount of work on the draft script is required as Sleeping Beauty is wide awake! We’ll be in touch with the casting soonest !”
As a result of demand, the Stage Door Theatre Company is launching a theatre experience for adults. Known as Academy Plus, it features classes by experts in acting, character, improvisation, stage movement, microphone technique, stage make-up and more.
The first of these takes place the weekend of September 14 and 15 from 10am to 4pm at Northtec, Kerikeri. Fee is $100 for the two days.
Following the outstanding successes of Shrek the Musical and Calendar Girls, we have had interest from more adults who haven’t been on stage since school, or who never have been, but who now want to be involved in our sort of community theatre here. This is for them and for our existing adult ensemble. It’s going to be a fun learning experience.
David Crewe, Stage Door Artistic Director
For information contact Joan on thestagedoorkerikeri@gmail.com
Photos from Calendar Girls are now available to view and purchase.
Please visit the Flash Gordon website for lots of great photos from the show. These will be available to purchase in different sizes up until 12th SEPTEMBER.
Please enter the password SDCalendar to view the gallery:
Yes, it will be pantomime again this December (Oh no it won’t ! – Oh yes it will !) when the Stage Door serves up another fun-filled fantasy. This year it’s that tale of the Princess who falls asleep after pricking her hand on a spindle,cursed by the wicked witch.Then she is woken up by the kiss of a Prince.
There are lots of great parts, of course. Many of which have never been heard of in the original version! Plus music and song (and a little choreography too!).
Auditions will be on 8 September, 2pm at the Turner Centre.
Performances at the Turner Centre December 13-15.
Directed by David Crewe
If you can’t make the Audition date, and you want to be considered, contact the Producer Tim Crawley:
timstef@outlook.co.nz
or 021 249 4780.
King Henry
Queen Henrietta
Princess Aurora
Malvoleena – the bad fairy
Prince Egbert – King’s brother in league with Malvoleena
Jolly Jack – the Jester
The Cook (the Dame, man in drag)
The Chicken
The Nanny
Aunt Matilda, King’s sister
The Herald
Lady Isinglass
Lady Pokinghorne
Lord Pokinghorne
Lord Bungle
Lady Bungle
Lord Snivels
THE GOOD FAIRIES:
Fairy Queen
Rosamund
Violetta
Florabunda
Cantata
Bellarosa
Titiana
Rosalie, Viola, Flora, Cantita, Bella, Tiana
(Plus others depending on auditions)
MALVOLEENA’S HOBGOBLIN ARMY:
Hognuts
Stinkpot
Booger
Smellpit
Grubly
Ratbag
(Plus others depending on auditions)
THE BACKPACKERS:
Bruce – the hero
Tina – his sister
Tanya – his sister
There is no experience necessary, and we welcome anyone who hasn’t been on the stage before. It’s a great, and fun, learning experience. We look forward to seeing you!
Sleeping Beauty artwork by Jo at the Take Five Agency
A great show, big-hearted and full of laughs—the actors put in so much energy and love.
We were overwhelmed by the lovely comments and hugs we received in the foyer after the show. Such a fantastic audience on our first night!
If you haven’t booked your tickets for this heartwarming, funny and poignant play yet, make a date with the Calendar Girls at The Turner Centre this weekend!
Images by Flash Gordon Photography @ Take Five Agency
Calendar Girls opens on Thursday at The Turner Centre! Have you got your tickets yet?
Here are some photos from last night’s Tech Rehearsal. It’s been hard work, but so much fun too, and we’ve seen a lot of each other… in more ways than one! Now all we need is an audience, and that’s where you come in :
We’re donating $5 from each ticket to the NZ Child Cancer Foundation. And if you’d like to donate a little more to this worthy cause, we’ll have our special calendars available on the night.
We’ve got two tickets to give away for our opening night on THURSDAY 1st AUGUST at The Turner Centre.
Identify 5 of the businesses we have used for our calendar photo shoots, and go in the draw to win free tickets.
We have our very own Kerikeri Calendar Girls calendar, and each page has been sponsored by some lovely local businesses. While some photos have been taken at private residences, we have used many of the businesses as location for the photos themselves, and we’ve been blogging about each photo shoot on our website. Read our blog posts to find the business names.
Of course, if you already have a calendar, this job is even easier!
Once you’ve found 5 business names, EMAIL THEM TO US at thestagedoorkerikeri@gmail.com BEFORE THE END OF SUNDAY 28th JULY
We’ll be drawing the free tickets on MONDAY 29th JULY and notifying the lucky winner.
Click the button below to buy your tickets now at iTicket. $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the NZ Child Cancer Foundation.
Look out for our calendars on sale at The Turner Centre on show nights, and at a variety of locations around Kerikeri
