South Canterbury Drama League

Inspector Drake and the Perfeckt Crime AUDITION
2023-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Playhouse, 198 Church Street, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Inspector Drake and the Perfeckt Crime by David Tristram, Directed by TJ Ramsay.
Auditions are at the Playhouse on Sunday 10th September at 7pm.
SHOW DATES March 1-9, 2024!! Yes we said it, 2024.
No bookings necessary just turn up on the day.

The 20's Club Cabaret AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS!
2023-09-08 19:30 - 21:30
It’s hard to believe that we are now gearing up for our final show of the year which is a Cabaret/Bulesque style show with sass and we are now looking for singers, dancers, actors and comedians to audition for this limited season production.
The 20’s Club Cabaret will be a fun filled variety cabaret that will cap the year off in a fun and entertaining way.
SHOW DATES: Wednesday 29th November – Saturday 2nd December.
Auditions are at the Playhouse on Friday 8th September from 7.30pm.
Contact Sarah email sarah.prentice@live.com to book an audition.

96th Annual General Meeting
2023-09-06 19:30 - 21:00
Contact Manager for nomination forms and apologies.
President and Board Member opportunities available.
Sharleyne manager@dramaleague.org.nz

Encore One Act Play Festival
2023-08-12 19:00 - 21:45, 2023-08-11 19:00 - 21:45
Did you know that the origins of The South Canterbury Drama League stemed from a one act play competion?
Held in 1927, 8 teams took part and this year we are bringing one act plays back with the Encore One Act Play Festival. 11th and 12th August 2023.
Not a competition this time around but a chance for local writers to stage their plays at the Playhouse.
Join us for a night of back to back locally written One Act Plays that are entertainingly diverse and will quench your taste buds for plays.
Get your $20 ticket at Iticket. Hit the BUY NOW

Catch Me If You Can
2023-07-21 19:30 - 2023-08-05 21:30
Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abignale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Catch Me If You Can is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy dance numbers and a riveting story, making it an ideal choice for Community and Professional theatres. High School performers will enjoy portraying characters of a similar age and will relish the opportunity to sing Shaiman’s and Wittman’s sparkling new songs.

South Canterbury Drama League Performing Arts Competitions
2023-06-23 08:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00
To be updated.

Glorious - Auditions
2023-06-17 14:00 - 17:00
Audition Notice
“Glorious”
Written by Peter Quilter.
Directed by Alice Sollis
THE TRUE STORY OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS,
THE WORST SINGER IN THE WORLD
Auditions 2.00pm, Saturday 17th June at the SCDL Playhouse.
Church Street. Timaru
Show dates – 27th October to 4th November 2023
Rehearsals start Sunday 13th August.
A truly delightful comedy,“Glorious” is the story of Florence Foster Jenkins.
In 1940’s New York, the performer who everyone wanted to see live was Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect. Known as ‘the first lady of the sliding scale’, she warbled and screeched her way through the evening to an audience who mostly fell about with laughter. But this delusional and joyously happy woman paid little attention to her critics, instead she was surrounded by a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was.
Based upon a true story, the play spins from Florence’s charity recitals and extravagent balls, through to her bizarre recording sessions and an ultimate triumph at Carnegie Hall in this hilarious and heart-warming comedy.
CHARACTER ROLES:
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS – a very eccentric American lady, 30 – 60s, needsto look 50s. (needs to be able to sing atrociously)
COSME McMOON – her Piano accompanist, 20s to 40s (preferable if he could play)
ST CLAIR – Florence’s English boyfriend, failed actor, similar vintage to Florence.
DOROTHY – Florence’s friend, also eccentric, similar vintage to Florence.
MARIA – Florence & St Clair’s cook and housemaid (does not speak a word of English and no-one understands what she says either)
MRS. VERRINDER-GEDGE – a righteous American lady, middle age (could double as Maria)
To book an audition time and all enquiries contact:
alicesollis@actrix.co.nz or phone 027 470 5095

Bring It On (New Dates)
2023-06-13 19:00 - 2023-06-16 21:30
The South Canterbury Drama League Junior High School Section is proud to present BRING IT ON – THE MUSICAL.
Let us take you on a high-flying, energy-fuelled journey which tackles friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness – wrapped up in explosive choreography and tricks.
Bring It On tells the story of Campbell, a young cheerleader who dreams of leading her squad to victory in the National competition. But Campbell’s reign as the newly elected captain of the Truman High cheerleading squad is toppled before it begins due to an unexpected and mysterious school redistricting. She is forced to leave her friends and teammates behind and find her feet at inner-city Jackson High, where a different social hierarchy means her privilege and cheerleading skills count for little
Despite the challenges of fitting in at a new school, Campbell befriends some girls in Jackson High’s hip hop crew and convinces them to enter the world of competitive school cheerleading. Featuring two ensembles, a huge cast of leads, breathtaking cheer numbers and an enormous amount of high energy hip hop choreography this show drives forward fearlessly. Along with stunning singing and side-splitting laughs, music and lyrics by Lin Manuel-Miranda (Hamilton, Moana, in the Heights) and based on the movie starring Kirsten Dunst, this show is a high energy spectacular that should not be missed!

Expresssions of Interest - Creative Team
2023-06-07 08:00 - 2023-08-06 19:00
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the Juniors – High School
PRODUCTION TEAM
For our 2024 Musical
On Stage: 11 -20 April 2024
We are looking for a Production team of Director, Musical Director and Choreographer to lead our High School age group, 13-18 years (School Yr 9-13).
Our South Canterbury Drama League, Junior Section Committee, invite interest from teams and individuals to propose shows and ideas appropriate for this age group.
Along with the relevant experience for these roles, being able to recognise the need for challenging material in acting, singing and dance is desirable.
Our most recent musical shows for our Junior-High School Section were:
Thoroughly Modern Millie 2022 and 2023 Bring It On (2+hrs in length)
Auditions are run prior to the end of 2023 (before the summer holidays) and rehearsals begin around mid January (tbc) through Term one.
Please send in your expression of interest to
danielandpenny@xtra.co.nz by 7pm, Sunday 6 August 2023

Disney's Finding Nemo Jr Auditions
2023-05-30 08:00 - 17:00
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr
Onstage 22 – 30 September at The Playhouse
Directed by Ella Thomas,
Musical Direction by Catherine Anderson,
Choreography by Georgia Carnegie
for Primary and Intermediate Students (or equivalent) age 8 & up.
Workshops/Information Evening – THURSDAY JUNE 1 2023 & THURSDAY JUNE 8 2023, 7PM @ WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL HALL
Dance Workshop – FRIDAY JUNE 9 2023, 6PM @ WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL HALL
Auditions – JUNE 10 2023 @ WAIMATAITAI SCHOOL HALL
Audition packs can be seen HERE>>> AUDITION PACK or email scdljuniorsprimary@gmail.com
Audition bookings can be made HERE>>>AUDITION BOOKINGS

Captain Cain
2023-05-19 19:30 - 2023-05-27 21:30
A Repertory Production
World premiere!
See early Timaru brought to life, from the first European settlers and the building of the port to the great fire that destroyed many businesses. Watch the important part played by Captain Henry Cain in the founding of Timaru.
Witness the murder trials that rocked Timaru and shocked the nation.

School Holiday Theatre Programme 17th - 21st April 2023!!!
2023-04-17 09:00 - 2023-04-21 19:00
The South Canterbury Drama League invites registrations for the Theatre Workshop School Holiday Programme on at the Playhouse from the 17th-21st April 2023.
Our tutors are looking forward to taking students through a five day programme of theatre. Open to children aged 8+
A fantastic, fun programme for newcomers and experienced performers alike, will help children learn, polish and develop skills in theatre. The Playhouse facilities and tech are provided by the South Canterbury Drama League and provide the experience of learning in a purpose built theatre.
The programme ends with two live performances on the Playhouse stage that will showcase 5 days worth of learning.
Singing/Dancing/Acting/games/stage craft/voice work and much more…
DATES: Mon 17th – Fri 21st April
TIME: 9am-3pm
PERFORMANCES: Friday 3.30pm and 5pm
FEES: $190
MEMBER: $170
FAMILY: 10% off
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Invoices will be sent
REGISTER HERE

POPCORN
2023-04-15 19:00 - 2023-04-22 21:30
Set in the Beverly Hills home of Oscar winning movie director Bruce Delamitri, Popcorn is a satirical comedy thriller with the firepower of a hit squad.
When notorious killers Wayne and Scout interrupt Bruce’s passionate introduction to Brooke Daniels, an up and coming actress, they want more than an autograph from their cinematic idol. Wayne intends to use Bruce as justification for murder. Events are disrupted by the arrival of Bruce’ soon to be ex-wife and spoiled teenage daughter and his producer. However, Wayne means to succeed whatever the cost.
Who is responsible for a violent society?
Violent people or those who use that violence for entertainment?
“Serious, morally complex, structurally rich and bitterly funny” ― Independent on Sunday
“Fierce, garish and frighteningly funny” ― Spectator
“An absolute coup of black comedy” ― Daily Telegraph
“One of the most brilliantly sustained and focused pieces of satire I’ve ever read” – Douglas Adams

BRING IT ON
2023-03-23 19:00 - 2023-04-01 19:00
BRING IT ON******POSTPONED******POSTPONED******POSTPONED
It is with sadness that we announce that due to COVID in the cast and crew affecting key personel, that the remaining season of Bring it On is POSTPONED.
Ticket holders for the remaining shows will be contacted by iTicket. We are finalising new dates and will confirm these in the next couple of days.
To our amazing cast and crew…thank you for all the wonderful work you’ve put in to this show so far.
Support each other and for those unwell, get better soon.
We will be back so Bring it On!
The Board SCDL.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN AUDITIONS
2023-03-06 19:00 - 2023-03-11 19:00
Coming up in March – AUDITIONS for our major musical of 2023 – ‘CATCH ME IF YOU CAN’ – the musical of the movie featuring Leo Dicaprio and Tom Hanks.

Show onstage 21 July-5 August 2023 at the Playhouse.
Workshops 6th & 8th March 7-9pm.
Auditions Friday 10th March 6-9pm & Saturday 11th March 10-4pm.

Production team Sarah Prentice, Bethanie Cootes-Gallagher and Stevie Cootes-Gallagher.
Audition packs available soon.
Email jill@specialevents.co.nz and you’ll be sent an audition pack as soon as it becomes available.

BIG THEATRE OPEN WEEKEND - OPEN DAY
2023-03-05 13:00 - 16:00
As proud members of Musical Theatre New Zealand, we invite you to your home of theatre, the Playhouse on Sunday 5th March, 1-4pm for our annual Open Day as part of the
BIG THEATRE OPEN WEEKEND.
If you’ve always wondered, what goes on past the doors, and behind the curtain, here’s your chance to come and have a look for yourself.
Tours, membership incentives, tech displays and Live rehearsals from some upcoming shows, will be on offer, as you take a look behind the scenes of one of the busiest theatre groups in the country.
All welcome. See you on the 5th!!

POPCORN AUDITIONS
2023-02-05 13:00 - 14:30
POPCORN AUDITIONS – 5th February 1pm ONSTAGE 15th – 22nd April 2023
Timaru, here comes Ben Elton’s Popcorn.
Auditions will be for three things:
1. Popcorn – the Show.
2. Popcorn – the film segment
3. Popcorn Live – something a bit different requiring those who love a bit of improv.
Synopsis – Set in the Beverly Hills home of Oscar winning movie director Bruce Delamitri, Popcorn is a satirical comedy thriller with the firepower of a hit squad. When notorious killers Wayne and Scout interrupt Bruce’s passionate introduction to Brooke Daniels, a nude model and actress, they want more than an autograph from their cinematic idol. Wayne intends to use Bruce’s “art” as justification for murder. Events are disrupted by the arrival of Bruce’s soon to be ex wife and spoiled teenage daughter and his producer. However, Wayne means to succeed whatever the cost.
This is black comedy, a powerful, edgy, challenging piece of theatre. It’ll be great fun.
Character Descriptions
Karl Brezner – Arrogant Hollywood Producer.
Bruce Delamitri – Hollywood director of violent action movies. Brash, confident.
Velvet Delamitri – Bruce and Farrah’s daughter. A youthful early 20’s to be cast as this 15 year old Hollywood princess.
Farrah Delamitri – Bruce’s soon-to-be ex-wife. Self obsessed.
Wayne Hudson – Southern American redneck. Highly intelligent. Dangerous.
Scout – Wayne’s partner-in-crime and life. Devoted to Wayne. Fragile and unstable.
Brooke Daniels – Hollywood starlet looking for her big break. Confident. Feisty.
Kirsten and Bill – Film recordist and sound techs. Small roles coming in towards the end. Need to be confident enough to appear in their underwear on stage.
Popcorn Live.
Popcorn the play is set around the time Bruce Delamitri wins an Oscar for his movie Ordinary Americans. Popcorn Live is to be performed around the incoming audiences, whether we get 5 in the audience or a full house. This is set at the Premiere of Ordinary Americans and the foyer will be dressed accordingly. Karl, Bruce, Brooke (possibly Velvet and Farrah) will mingle as they wait for the start of this important night. Along with them will be Karl and Bruce’s minder(s), journos, photographers, fans wanting autographs and selfies, people protesting the movie’s violence and the two young leads of Ordinary Americans – Kurt Kidman and Suzanne Schaefer. Apart from a couple of hours over a couple of weekends, there will be no rehearsals for this. I will provide some guidelines around performance and lines (all ad-libbed). Kurt and Suzanne will be required for photographs to be used for posters, etc. If ad-lib is your thing, this will be for you. Depending on who auditions will depend on the size of the cast for this.
Film Segment
This is usually done on stage as part of Popcorn the show. A short segment will be filmed on Stafford Street end of February for the multi-media tech. It will require Wayne and Scout and as many passer-bys as we can get. It will show gun violence and no one under the age of 18 will be cast. One long evenings’ work should knock this out, but prepare for two. No one apart from Wayne and Scout will have learned dialogue, the rest we’ll ad-lib on the fly. Plenty of screaming and fear required!
Enquiries TJ 021 189 2099

Godspell
2023-02-01 08:00 - 2023-02-04 22:00
Experience the beauty and power of Godspell the musical – a cultural phenomenon.
It’s 50 yeas since Godspell was created as an expansive, extroverted folk-rock cabaret.
Godspell is a light-hearted, positive, colourful take on the last days of Jesus and is loosely based on the Gospel of St. Matthew.
The all-ages show relates parables using song, dance and humour in a series of fast-paced vignettes. Over the course of the show, the motley collection of people who gather to follow Jesus find themselves growing into a cohesive community.
Under the direction of Bronwyn Chittock and Musical Direction of Catherine Anderson, the dazzling young cast and live
band will have you laughing and clapping and stomping to unforgettable classics like the international hit, Day by Day,
and a parade of beloved songs, including Prepare Ye, Learn Your Lessons Well, All for the Best, All Good Gifts, We
Beseech Thee, Light of the World and By My Side.
Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life delivering a block-buster musical that is an
affirmation of faith, a demonstration of joy, and a celebration of our common humanity. Don’t miss it!
Presented by the South Canterbury Drama League and on stage at The Playhouse, Church St, Timaru for a strictly limited season – 1 st – 4 th February 2023.
Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak, Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Originally Produced on the New York Stage by Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan, Joseph Beruh.
Godspell Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (Australasia). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Shows daily at 7.30pm with a matinee on Saturday 4th February at 2pm.

REPERTORY'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER 3rd March 2023
2023-01-31 08:00 - 2023-03-03 17:00
Come and celebrate Repertory’s 90 years of theatre in Timaru. 3rd March 2023, 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
All League members and supporters, past and present, are warmly welcomed to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Your ticket includes a dinner and will be a time for us to look back on shows of the past and also look forward to what the next 90years has in store for Repertory.

Tickets are $45 (includes dinner) and are available at the office Monday & Tuesday from 2-5pm or on line at Westpac Timaru SCDL 03- 0887-0243897-00 Ref: Rep90 – Your name. (Tickets to be collected from office)

See ya there.

Captain Cain Auditions
2022-11-13 08:00 - 2022-11-15 21:30
The time period of the play is 1850’s – 1880’s.
Characters required are typical of the mix of classes in society in a new country: run holders, doctors, lawyers, businessmen, officials, servants, boatmen, gossips, wives and children.
Captain Cain a peppery old sea dog is the main character. Great sense of humour, respected businessman. He serves both as narrator and as an actor in the drama.
All other actors will have the challenge (and the fun) of playing multiple roles using only body language, voice and maybe a prop or item of clothing. (link below is an amusing example of one person playing multiple roles).
https://twitter.com/bettinasross1/status/1584207031350665217?s=12&t=4ZFvgwIvrhXTBl8R03K83Q
Depending on experience and ability, actors will have the choice of only a few roles or several.
Other Characters include:
Kitty Hall – the good-natured, trusting step daughter of Captain Cain who marries Tom Hall
Mrs Cain – Kitty’s mother. Equal to her role as wife of a significant figure
Tom Hall – the charming, calculating, son of Thomas Hall senior, accused of murder and attempted murder
Meg Houston – a confident, amusing, Scottish lady’s maid also charged with attempted murder
Thomas Hall – highly respected run holder/businessman, ex sea captain
Sir John Hall – brother of Thomas, intelligent, ambitious. Becomes Premier of NZ
Sarah and Rose Hall – supportive wives of Thomas and John Hall, privileged but accepting of hardships in a new country. Focused on family
Dr McIntyre – a convivial Irishman who treated Captain Cain and Kitty. A key figure
Professor Black – Scottish. Professor of chemistry, refined and dignified.
Drs Ogsten, Drew, and Hogg – all men of science, important in the trials
Inspector Broham – Irish. Big broad shouldered grand figure
Justice Williams, Robert Stout, Mr Joynt, Mr Haggitt – lawyers
Mr Hutton – a very entertaining book seller
Nurse Ellison – an esteemed maternity nurse who cared for Kitty. A key figure
Jeannie Turnbull & Mary Hassam – feisty domestic servants
Emma Ostler, her daughter Nell, & Florence Gillon – friends of the Cain family
Rhodes Bros, Henry Le Cren, immigrants, councillors, townspeople, witnesses, newsreaders etc etc

Contact Carol Anglem to express interest or if you have any questions rossandcarol@xtra.co.nz
Sun 13th Nov 2-5pm & Tues 15th Nov 6.30-9pm

GODSPELL WORKSHOP AND AUDITIONS
2022-11-10 19:00 - 21:00
2023 – GODSPELL Workshop Thursday 10th November and Auditions Saturday 12th November. Show dates 1st – 4th February

Workshops and Auditions are coming up for the casting of GODSPELL on at the Playhouse next February. This is our first show for the year and is Directed by Bronwyn Chittock with Musical Direction by new comer to the League, Catherine Anderson.

This show features a live band and will be one, you’ll want to be a part of.

Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs.

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Cast of 10 includes Jesus, Judas, John the Baptist and disciples (who take on the roles of different characters while acting out parables from the bible)

Min age 18.

Enquiries to manager@dramaleague.org.nz

RUN FOR YOUR WIFE
2022-10-28 19:30 - 2022-11-04 21:30
“RUN FOR YOUR WIFE” by Ray Cooney directed by T J Ramsay.
On stage Playhouse 28 th Oct-4th Nov
This superb example of the British farce has had audiences rolling in the aisles in London, New
York- and now Timaru.
John Smith is a taxi driver with two wives in different areas of London. He has a very strict
schedule. An accident upsets thisand complication is piled upon complication as John tries to keep
his double life from imploding. “Run for your Wife” is in the grand tradition of “Benny Hill”, “Fawlty
Towers” and “Are You Being Served? Set squarely in the 1970s-think flares,bright colours, wide ties and the humour of the decade.

Peter Pan
2022-09-29 19:00 - 2022-10-08 21:30
Come fly away with us to Neverland joining Peter and the Darling children in this family show that never gets old. Peter Pan Jr. is the timeless classic about a boy who simply refused to grow up.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, and some happy thoughts, they begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Featuring the catchy songs and dance numbers, “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland,” this is a rousing show full of magic, fun and adventure. Peter Pan JR. is perfect for the child in all of us.
Presented by the South Canterbury Drama League’s Junior Primary Committee, Peter Pan Jr features a cast of 35 performers aged 8 to year 8 from South Canterbury schools. This is going to be a brilliant show. Book now. Don’t miss out on tickets. It is sure to sell out.
A Musical Based on the Play by SIR J.M. BARRIE.
Lyrics by CAROLYN LEIGH. Music by MORRIS (MOOSE) CHARLAP
Additional Lyrics by BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN.
Additional Music by JULE STYNE
Originally directed, choreographed and adapted by JEROME ROBBINS
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
Tickets are $20-$30

PIRATICUS REX
2022-09-21 09:00 - 2022-12-14 21:00
PIRATICUS REX ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to COVID-19 amongst our cast, crew and production team, the Board made the decision yesterday to postpone the start date for our season of Piraticus Rex.

These show dates have been cancelled 30th Nov,1st, 2nd and 3rd Dec.

For those with tickets for next week (7th-10th Dec) there is no change to your booking, but we’ve added 3 extra shows. *

Wed 7th Dec – 7pm
Thur 8th Dec – 7pm
Fri 9th Dec – 7pm
Sat 10th Dec – 7pm
*Sun 11th Dec – 5pm
*Tue 13th Dec – 7pm
*Wed 14th Dec – 7pm

The amazing team at iTicket is handling ticket transfers and has been in touch with those affected by the cancelations.

Once again, we apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you all for your understanding and support of live theatre.

Ahoy there me hearties,
Public bookings, for our end-of-year production of Piraticus Rex – The Pirate King by Aaron Williams are now open.
This is the perfect end-of-year work/organisation function.
Our Director Aaron Segar has envisioned utilising every area of the Playhouse for this show, which is something that has never been done before.
This show will be full of action, laughs, rum and song and as you move throughout the complex, actors perform to, with, and around you.
Bookings are open now at iTicket https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/nov/piraticus-rex
The dates are 30th Nov – 3rd Dec then 6th – 10th Dec, 7.00pm with a matinee performance on Sat 3rd Dec at 1pm.
Cost:
$69 which includes a meal and show for the 7pm performance
$49 which includes light meal and show for the 1pm performance
(Dressing up encouraged – PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED)
AArgh me hearties, what a way to see out the year!!
Remember, get in quick to get the best seats.
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95TH AGM OF THE SCDL
2022-09-07 19:30 - 21:30
AGM Wednesday September 7, 7.30pm at the Playhouse.
Join the Board of The South Canterbury Drama League.

Our Board is made up of six members and a President.
Each is elected for a two-year term. At this years’ annual general meeting, some of the current Board members two-year terms will end.

This year, two members of the current Board: Nicola Carnegie and Alice Sollis will have completed their two-year term. Andrew Robb was co-opted onto the Board during the year. The above named may or may not choose to stand for re-election/election to the Board.

In total, four Board member positions are available and nominations are invited for these vacancies.

The role of the Board of the South Canterbury Drama League is to govern the Drama League on your behalf. As such, the Board needs to collectively hold the appropriate experience, qualifications, and competencies to effectively undertake its significant responsibilities.
Accordingly, all members of the South Canterbury Drama League are encouraged to be actively involved in the formation of the Board.

Here’s what you can do.
Nominate someone to stand for election on the Board or consider standing yourself.

Come to the Drama Leagues’ AGM, find out what is happening at the League and vote for your preferred candidates.

Click here for nomination forms. https://mcusercontent.com/…/BOARD_NOMINATION_FORM_2022.pdf

*Board meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month in the evening.

People attending the AGM are invited to stay afterwards for a light supper in the lounge.

Run for your Wife - Auditions
2022-09-04 14:00 - 17:00
Run for your Wife
Repertory and Little Theatre’s next production: Run for your Wife by Ray Cooney, a British farce directed by TJ
Ramsay.
Auditions for Run for your Wife:
Sunday September 4th from 2pm.
On Stage – 28th October – 4th November
Cast
There are 8 roles, one very brief. There is John, his two wives, his friend upstairs and policemen and a reporter.
This fast-moving and hilarious farce will delight audiences and be fun to be involved in.
Contact Jon Harris 027 3259 588 or Kevin Foley 027 686 2209 for a script or further information.

ADDAMS FAMILY
2022-08-19 19:30 - 2022-09-03 21:30
Musical Theatre presents The Addams Family 19th August – 3rd September
In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. Nonetheless, this quirky family still has to deal with many of the same challenges faced by any other family, and the spookiest nightmare faced by every family creates the focus of the musical – the Addams kids are growing up. The Addams’ have lived by their unique values for hundreds of years and Gomez and Morticia, the patriarch and matriarch of the clan, would be only too happy to continue living that way. Their dark, macabre, beloved daughter Wednesday, however, is now an eighteen-year-old young woman who is ready for a life of her own. She has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet, smart boy from a normal, respectable Ohio family — the most un-Addams sounding person one could be! And to make matters worse, she has invited the Beinekes to their home for dinner. In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations – change.
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PIRATICUS REX WORKSHOP/AUDITIONS
2022-07-18 19:00 - 21:00
Ahoy there…
Piraticus Rex – Workshop and audition dates

Listen up lads, to a song that I sing
The head that wears the Crown is no thing
Scattered have I the pieces six
The crown is apart, your quest is to fix
Search high and search low above and below
Find them and bind them and find a new King

An excerpt from the opening page of Aaron Williams script .

Aaron Segar, Director, and Marlene Hanson, Musical Director, in a tribute to the late Aaron Williams and his family, are bringing his work “Piraticus Rex” to the Playhouse in an innovative and comic production. They seek a cast of 30 plus people, ages 16 years and upwards who can sing and act, though experience is not necessary. Characters include Pirates- “Argh Argh me hearties” and Tavern wenches who can “shiver their timbers”. Expressions of interest are also sort from foul mouthed parrots and people with hooks for hands and/or called Long John Silver.

Aarons’ vision is to use every, that is EVERY, space in the Playhouse with the audience being transported to sea, land and even under the ocean.

This is theatre restaurant and a Piratical meal will be served during periods of calm.

“Ho, Ho, Ho and a bottle of rum” etc.

Captain Cain - Read Through 16th July
2022-07-16 14:00 - 16:30
“CAPTAIN CAIN”: a new play by Carol Angland
Timaru History – Murder – Scandal
Repertory 90-year celebration: May 2023
READ-THROUGH: Playhouse Lounge,
198 Church Street
Saturday 16th July 2022, 2pm
Repertory invites any interested members or friends of the
SCDL to come along and participate in this read-through.
This is the story of the murder of Captain Henry Cain,
second mayor and founding father of Timaru. The trial
created a huge stir in Timaru at the time and will still be of
interest to many and a revelation to some about the
history of this town.
All confident readers of all ages welcome.
For inquiries please contact:
Jon Harris: Email: laserjon33@gmail.com
Phone: 027 3259 588
