Performance - October 2009
Date: 26-Sep-09
Author: Peter McCloy
A A Milne's play The Ugly Duckling will open October 30 at Laguna Hall, with performances on October 31, and November 1, 5, 6, 7.
Directed by Cordelia Howell, this gives some of our younger artists a chance to strut their stuff. All the cast are aged 16 or under.
Not that this is a play just for children - well, if you think Winnie-the-Pooh is just for children you may think this is too.
But this play has no bewildered bear, no bouncing tigger, no depressed donkey - no ducks either. It's a play about the importance of physical beauty - or not!
When David Kilpatrick produced the play in New York recently, he said "It's a hilarious play, and I wanted it to have a life. It's really a very simple story about true love and having confidence."
Tickets will be available from Wollombi and Laguna stores, or you can download a booking form from www.valleyartists.org.
Providing opportunities for aspiring actors is an important part of our work. A series of acting workshops held over the last few months by Mouse McGuire were attended by 12 children and 6 adults - so there's a lot of talent waiting in the wings!
Bob Philippe is now casting our first 2010 production - David Williamson's Money & Friends. Interested in participating?
We're looking for cast and crew. Call Bob on 4998 8278.
Screening on October 3, the Wollombi Valley Short Film Festival. Three prominent judges this year - Michael Noyce, Wendy Squires and David Brown. Laguna Hall, 7pm.
Finally - the party of the year - our annual Sponsors Dinner on November 14. This year promises to be bigger than Quo Vadis, and your opportunity to revel in a night of Bacchanalia... if you're a sponsor, of course. How to become a sponsor? Ring Tim Williams at Laguna Store on 4998 8244.
Lots more information on our website, where you can also subscribe to our regular newsletter - or email info@valleyartists.org,
Peter McCloy