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27 JUNE 2009

Excellent news!  Frank Rotherham,author and director of our latest production "Nil By Mouth" was contacted by the Noosa Arts Theatre and was told that the author of the play voted into third place of the 2009 competition had been disqualified, and as Frank had been voted into fourth place he was now "bumped" up they asked him if he would like to come up to Noosa for the final night of the Festival and receive his prize!  So off he has gone.  More details when he returns!

If you are a budding playwright and interested in entering the 2010 One-Act Play competition then have a look at the rules below.  Entries have to be in by 15 November 2009.

NATIONAL ONE-ACT PLAYWRITING COMPETITION 2009 - NOOSA ARTS THEATRE

Recently, Frank Rotherham, writer of the upcoming production of "Nil by Mouth", entered this competition with one act from his three act play "Grave Consequences" which he produced at the Vonda Youngman Hall last year.  Although not a winner, he was very gratified to learn that his play was selected as one of the Top 10 shortlisted plays out of a entrance of over 200. 

Congratulations, Frank; let's hope that this might encourage more potential writers to get typing at their computers.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

NEWS OF OUR NEXT PRODUCTION.

We have just had our first meeting of 2009 and it was very pleasing to see so many members present, considering it is the holiday season.

Much was discussed including the ongoing saga of the restoration of the Zamia and also our next production.

I feel in my bones that this is going to be an interesting and exciting year for the TMLT and we will be kicking off with something quite unusual: a silent movie play, called “Nil By Mouth”, written by one of our own prolific writers, Frank Rotherham.  This will be a play for all the family, with much to laugh at and, instead of learning lines, the cast will have to learn many moves.  So, if you think this is just the sort of venture you would like to be involved with, then why not come along to the auditions?

For details of the Auditions go to the Upcoming Production page.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Santa hands out the presents

SEE THE PHOTOS!

It was a great party; well over 30 members came to Wick and Lyn Howard's place and we all had a good time.  We even had a couple of party games and Santa came along and handed out our naff presents.  Jim's "breaking wind" present certainly livened up the fun.  

We even had a new Magic Monster (generously donated by Warrick and Janis) and Santa gave him to one of our newest members, Martin Smit.  Martin was naturally overawed by such a privileged (see photos) and we hope that the new Magic Monster will continue in the footsteps of its predecessor and remain with us for many years to come.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lyn and Wick for their kind generosity in making their home available for the party; it was great.

Have a Merry Christmas, everyone, and we will all get together for the first meeting of 2009 on Tuesday 7 January at Pam Hawthorne's place.

Barbara 15 December 2008

For more photos go to the Gallery Page.

Following on from our discussion at the meeting last night, I thought members might be interested to know who visits the website and the map below shows that we are truly international! (We seem to be particularly popular in Texas, USA).

Australia - most States

Spain

UK - London; Kingston-upon-Hull; 

US - Brooklyn; Georgia; Lemont;Tylor; Austin, Texas; Athens, Texas; Lewisville, Texas; Round Rock, Texas; Rufkin, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; Brownsville, Texas; MountainView, California; Gig Harbour, Washington and many more.  

Do you know someone living abroad who you think would like to know what we are doing?  Just send them the web address, so much easier than writing all the news!   Perhaps you are going away yourself; what better way to keep in touch.

This was put in the 12 November 2008 Beaudesert Times.

Well, the two productions are now over, and, all in all, I reckon they were a success.  We played to good houses and every audience was appreciative.  As usual members of the group pitched in and helped back and front of house, and the heavy rain missed us by about 10 minutes on the final Saturday!  Great sighs of relief all round, as at one time or another, in each of the plays, we all had to stand outside awaiting our cues.  Still, that's the fun of amateur dramatics, isn't it?

Because of the logistics within the hall, it was impossible to film the plays with an audience present, so we had to make do with the dress-rehearsal night; complete with fluffs all round!  We will provide Jim McDonald (author of Living in the Sixties) with a filmed record of his play as he was unable to attend for what was its World Premiere . I have to knuckle down now and get the editing done, for both plays; hopefully they will be done before Christmas!

Thanks to everyone who helped and took part in the productions, and to all members of the audiences; it was great fun.  Let's hope it won't be too long before our dear little theatre will be restored so that we can get back to properly "treading the boards". 

Have a look at the photos on the Gallery Page.  If you have any comments you would like to make please visit the Discussion Forum page.

Barbara - 11 November 2008

                      Cast of The Perfect Marriage.

                         Cast of Living in the Sixties                   

I am very pleased to announce that both of the one-act plays are coming on a treat and we are all looking forward to the first night, which will be on Saturday 1 November; I am also pleased that a venue has been found which is the Youth Hall in the Convention Centre grounds.

For more details go to the Current Production and Tickets pages.

It is hoped that Jim McDonald, the author of "Living in the Sixties" will be able to attend one of the performances, although at this stage it isn't definite because he has an injured leg; still, we are keeping our fingers crossed, as this is the world premiere of his play and I am sure he would be keen to see it.

The good news is that two new plays are currently in production; the not so good news is that, at the time of writing, we don't have a venue to put them on.

Never mind, I know that, with the TMLT resourcefulness that won't remain an issue for too long.

For details of the productions go to the UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS page.

Talent Revue Concert in December Postponed

Because of the proximity to Christmas with other concerts in the same time frame and festivity celebrations taking up the weekends, the Committee have decided to postpone this proposed event until early next year when the theatre will hopefully be operational. In the meantime
we are planning to present two one-act plays late October, early November.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2009

As the Theatre will be managing the Zamia soon, it is essential that nominations for next year’s committee be received before the meeting. We are therefore calling now for nominations to the TMLT committee. Details are seen in the next column.

As we do not wish to be receiving nominations on the night we would ask that all those incumbent officers, if they wish to renominate, get in touch with our current Membership Officer, Pam Marsh, as soon as possible. All nominees and voting members should be paid up by the 1st September.

Annual membership fees are now due.

To assist you in your payment you can now directly debit your account and deposit directly into the theatre ’ s account at the National Bank 084 835 account number 02838 7331. This can be done through the internet if that is how you normally pay your bills.  Please make sure that you fill in your remitter name so we can send you a receipt.
Or send a cheque or cash to The Treasurer, at P.O. Box 44, Eagle Heights. Qld 4271.

$15 plus $5 for a partner or $12 concession.

We are trying to create an active database which will be a record of what each member is interested in doing, so it is essential that all members, old and new complete the new Membership Form which can be found on this page, and return it with your subscription to The Treasurer.

President
Warrick Bailey

Vice-President
Brian Franklin

Secretary
Nathalie Gaveau

Minutes Secretary
Mary Comiskey

Treasurer and Membership
Secretary
Pam Marsh

Social Secretary
John St Clair

Editor of Titbits
Warrick Bailey

Publicity Officer and Raffle Co-ordinator
Frank Rotherham

Movie Co-ordinator
John St Clair

Webmaster
Barbara Lassiter

Zamia Restoration Sub-committee
Warrick Bailey
Pam Marsh
Lyn Howard
Robert Wilson
Ian Young
Julie Young

MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH RING 07 5545 1895 FOR DETAILS

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ZAMIA THEATRE

Please note that all the news concerning the ZAMIA THEATRE is now on a dedicated page, leaving the HOME PAGE free for TMLT news.  For the latest news on the Zamia click here.

Annual membership fees

To assist you in your payment you can now directly debit your account and deposit directly into the theatres account at the National Bank 084 835 account number 02838 7331. This can be done through the internet if that is how you normally pay your bills.

Please make sure that you fill in your remitter name so we can send you a receipt. Or send cheque or cash to our treasurer, Pam Marsh, at P.O. Box 44, Eagle Heights. Qld 4271.

$15 plus $5 for a partner or $12 concession. Thank you for your support.