Absolutely Scandalous played to a full house last night at the Zamia Theatre and, by the audience reaction, a good time was had by all.

Thank you all for making the effort to come to see the show considering the inclement weather we have been experiencing of late.

Thanks also, to those who made the whole event possible: back stage, bookings, accommodation, front of house etc.

(More photos on the TMLT - Gallery page)

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The tickets for Absolutely Scandalous have sold like hot cakes, and there are only 3 single tickets left, so if you don't want to miss out, give Warrick a call on 07 5545 0819 to reserve your seat.  The performance is this Saturday evening, so be quick!

Our next production will be Three One Act Plays and details are available on the Upcoming Production and Ticket pages.

We had a very good turnout at the Young's shed this morning which meant that in no time at all we had all the itmes sorted and despatched.  There just remains the two ancient projectors to be removed from the shed which will leave very much more room for Ian and Julie to fill with their rubbish instead of TMLT's!   We then all repaired to the Zamia to deposit many items there and to unwrap the new tables for the cabaret style shows.

For details of the upcoming production of Absolutely Scandalous, go to the Upcoming Production page.   Book your tickets soon, as they won't be around for long.

AUDITIONS!

Auditions for the next production will be held on Thursday 28 and Saturday 30 of this month for three one act plays.  For details, go to the Auditions page.

BATTLE SCARRED PHALLIC WOUNDS a new play by Rob Doran

Rob has organised a script reading of his play for this Friday night at the Zamia at 7.30 pm -

Battle Scarred Phallic Wounds is a love story and a comedy. It follows the events of two disparate and dysfunctional protagonists who eventually collide, only to discover in one another, perhaps, the missing pieces to each of their own lonely puzzles.

The play was first written in its original form as part of the Queensland Theatre Company’s Emerging Artists program in 1999. Since then the script has undergone a number of rewrites and edits, keeping its currency and honing its structure. The playwright hopes it may now be fit for public consumption and has submitted it to the Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre Company for consideration within the 2010 season.

TMLT will be holding a reading of the script on Friday the 11th of December from 7:30pm at the Zamia Theatre.

Speaking roles include:

• · 2 women and 1 man (60yrs+) – comedy support characters
• · 1 Woman (35-45) – lead character
• · 1 Man (40+) – lead character
• · 3 Men (30-40) – small parts that may be played by the same actor.

All members are invited to attend and to offer their feedback on the play. Scripts will be provided and readers will be invited to participate on the night. The reading will be followed by a broad discussion amongst the members present to seek a consensus on whether the script is suitable for a TMLT production.

(BYO drinks and refreshments)

Anyone who wishes to read the play beforehand can request a PDF copy from Pam Marsh on pimjam@bigpond.net.au

Please come and give him support - Pam

Elizabeth the Third, by Ian Austin, is a short, fast comedy that exposes avarice and greed through a triple case of mistaken identity.

A moved reading of the play, directed by Rob Doran, will be held at the theatre on Friday 18th December at 7.30pm. All members are invited to attend and to bring along as many of their friends as possible to make up an audience for this presentation.

There is the possibility of this play being produced for the public at a later date.

More information about this playreading is in the Newsletter on the TMLT Titbits page.

Well, I am pleased to report that "Inspector Drake & the Perfekt Crime" was a great success!  Thanks, Brian, Kay and everyone involved with the production.  We had excellent audiences and have made enough money to go towards replacing the acoustic tiles that so mysteriously disappeared during the renovations. 

This means that is one item can be crossed off our list of "things to be done"

Next item on the agenda is to fit a basic kitchen and currently we are looking into what we can do that will be approved of by the Council.  Another item that we are researching is what kind of projector should we acquire; not an easy task as each type of projector has its pros and cons, not least the cost!

Still, the important thing is that we are now up and running and back home where we belong.

INSPECTOR DRAKE & THE PERFEKT CRIME

I am pleased to report that the first three performances went off very well with audiences almost rolling in the aisles; I kid you not!   Read what a very happy client wrote today:

"We all thoroughly enjoyed your play on Sat night thank you.

I am not a play person and have reluctantly been dragged to what I would say has fortunately not been too many over the years. However, I liked the sound of yours in advance – small, intimate, and a comedy. Well, I thought it was fantastic. Without doubt, the best I have ever seen. Laughed so much I had to clean my glasses 2 or 3 times. We’re even contemplating going again this weekend.

Congratulations to you and all your fantastic cast and helpers – a wonderful achievement"

So if you haven't been to see it yet, don't hesitate to book a ticket.  The prices won't break the bank and you will go home in a thoroughly good mood.  In the evenings the seating is cabaret style and you can bring your supper along and a bottle of what you like; so just relax and enjoy yourselves.

Just to remind you the remaining dates are:

Fridays 20, 27, Saturdays 21 & 28 commencing at 8:00pm, with a 3:00pm matinee on Saturday 21 . 

Prices: Adults $15  Concessions: $12

TMLT CHRISTMAS PARTY

Please be advised that the venue for our Xmas function has changed to the Belvedere on Main.  

Details are as follows.
Where:            Belvedere on Main
Address:          43 Main St.   North Tamborine
Date:               Friday, December 4 2009
Time:               6:30 for 7

Dress:              Like you mean it.

Gift:                 Tacky to the value of $5
Cost:                $37.50  per person. To be paid on the night.

Drinks:            Licensed.

We have the whole restaurant to ourselves if we can muster 30 people, and Santa has been redirected

Menu
On Arrival       Canapés and finger food
                                    ( marinated chicken wings, chipolatas in bacon mini quiche
                                    spring rolls, crab canapés)

Mains:             Honey baked ham with roast potatoes, pumpkin,a vege panache, red wine jus
                        Pan fried barramundi with creamy lemon sauce, sauteed potatoes & crisp                        garden  salad.           

   Vegetarian meals can also be arranged upon request.

Dessert:           Warm plum pudding with brandy custard and ice cream or
                        Fresh berry cheesecake with fresh fruit and cream


Contact
I need numbers and meal preferences asap.
John St Clair on 5545 3517 or email jts101@gmail.com
with your details by 26th Nov

Apologies to those who have already set their hearts on the Pavillion and put in their request. The duck's off.

John St Clair
jts101@gmail.com
07 5545 3517
0438 557 965

To see the photos taken at Bernie's Ocker-toberfest go to the Gallery Page.

I have added a new page called MOVIES.  This will be used to place posters for upcoming movies to be shown in the Zamia Theatre.  As yet, we do not have a film projector to show full length films, however, from time to time, independent distributors may show their films, using a small digital projector, placed in the middle of the auditorium.

A fascinating documentary called Salt will be shown on November 7 details of which can be found on the MOVIE page.  You can also see a trailer for it on the Salt website.

FIGHT COMBAT WORKSHOP

Well, it has all been happening!  No sooner had we time to take breath after the Formal Opening of the Zamia and two concerts and the Open Day when many of us gathered together to take part in a workshop to learn how to fight and have physical contact on stage without actually getting hurt.

I must admit, I thought I was only wandering along to watch others take part, and indeed, so did everyone else because the chairs were put out.  But no, it wasn't to be; and I am so glad, because besides being informative, it was great fun.

Admittedly, I am still aching in places where I had forgotten I had muscles (which I guess serves me right for being so unfit) but nevertheless I am glad I took part.

We learned how to pull someone's hair, their ear, their nose, all without their being hurt; magician's all, we were!  We learned how to fall ........ carefully.  Of course we also learned how to fight and walk into walls.

Jason King was really great and gave instruction in a clear and constructive way; most impressive.  His details can be found below.

The pictures on the Gallery Page tell it all, and here is a taster.  Michaela really looks as if she has given John her all, and he looks equally pained.

THE ZAMIA OPENING CONCERTS WERE A HUGE SUCCESS!

What can I say?  The Zamia Theatre Re-opening concerts were a huge success!  We could have sold the tickets several times over; in fact they were all sold out in just over half an hour.

The family afternoon concert showcased many up and coming dancers, singers and thespians which only demonstrates what a talented bunch of kids we have on the mountain; we are so lucky!

After the performance of a specially written song by this author and husband, Graham, with choreography by Barbara Proudman, the whole evening went off with a bang; literally!  Adrian and about 12 drummers sat around with their drums, and nearly brought the new roof down.  From that moment forward, the quality and variety of acts didn't fail to entertain; it was a night that will go down in the history of the Zamia.

The concerts also gave an opportunity for the launch of a new book called "The Zamia Theatre Scrapbook", sub-titled, "Recollections of the Tamborine Mountain Community 1923 - 2009. It has been conpiled by TMLT members, Lyn Beattie - Howard, and Janis & Warrick Bailey.  It is a good read, with a front cover beautifully designed by our ex-President Warrick Bailey's daughter Meaghan.  At only $14.99 it is a must have book for any local resident or historian.

On the day before the concerts, the official opening of the Zamia was held, with over a 100 VIP's and guests.  The Mayor John Brent and local Federal Minister, Brett Raguse, officially declared the Zamia open for business.

The Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre has the lease for 10 years and we will do all we can to ensure that the Zamia will once more be the true theatrical heart of mountain, in addition to being somewhere that can be used for many other functions.  Regretfully, at this time we are not able to re-commence the movies, due to our no longer having workable projectors; however we are working on it, so please bear with us

The Zamia is now officially open for hire and to find out more, contact Graham on 5545 3631 or email him on zamiabookings@mail.com

The Zamia Theatre, after three dark miserable years, is now back in action and rearing to go!

PRESENTATION FROM TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

To mark the reopening of the Zamia Theatre, Ron Pokarier, President of Tamborine Mountain Historical Society presented Lyn Beattie-Howard with a framed photo of the Zamia Theatre taken in 2006.

Lyn thanked Ron on behalf of the Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre for the lovely photo and advised the members that the framed photo will have pride of place in the theatre

For details of the Grand re-opening concerts go to the Current Prodution page.

I am trying to get a table together for Neptune Theatre’s production of

THE DESERT SONG
 
 TWEED CIVIC CENTRE SEPT. 25 – OCT 4

The performances are Fri/Sat  nights and Sat/Sun matinees.

For the night performances the doors open at 6p.m. and you can bring along dinner and drinks to have before the show starts at 7.30p.m.

Not sure about the matinees. Let me know if you are interested.

Tickets are $20 @ head, not sure of concessions.

Ph. Kay on 5545 1156. 

The fact that they are lending us a costume has nothing to do with it.

 WORKING BEE

Shame, embarrassment and annoyance are words that sprung to mind when I telephoned Julie to find out what kind of cleaner we were going to use on the canvas chairs, only to be told by Ian that we were a day late! There I was, dressed in my old clothes, smothered in Rid only to find out that my scrubbing brush and I were redundant! That will teach me to read my emails more closely. Below is a report of the Working Bee by Julie and some photos are on the Gallery Page.

Barbara

We’ve got to clean the deckchairs

And put some plastic clips

On the legs of all the others

To make sure they don’t slip

So we’re going to have a working bee

To get the work complete

We will screw and we will scrub away

And make them all look neat

So we got ourselves all ready

Phoned to say “we’re on our way”

And were told “You need not bother,

We did it yesterday!’'

August 30 2009

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The Zamia refurbishment is nearly finished and the old girl is looking pretty darn good!  There are still quite a few jobs to be done and I am pleasd to report that some of the interior painting will now be done, which is marvellous so at least the public areas will look more welcoming.  You will see my report on the Zamia page, which i wrote a little earlier, so is now a litlte out of date.

We are really looking forward to having the Zamia working once more as a useful community asset. 

Following the Council's official opening we will be producing two grand re-opening concerts, and our first drama production will follow on shortly, probably sometime in November.  For more details go to the upcoming productions.

15 AUGUST 2009

It's Warrick's birthday today, and many of us gathered at his home for what turned out to be a great birthday party.  I took only a few photos, which you can find on the Gallery page;  If anyone else has any that look any different to mine, please send them so I can add them to the page.

Barbara

Nominations are now due for the TMLT Committee.  All members should have received a copy of the Nomination Form together with details of the current committee.  Should you not have received a form or it is missing then please download a copy (below). Remember you have to be a paid-up member to vote, so don't forget to pay your subscription (see elsewhere on this page).

Please note that the forms need to be returned to: The Returning Officer, TMLT, P.O.Box 44., Eagle Heights, 4271.

The nomination, which shall be in writing and signed by the member and his proposer and seconder, shall be lodged with the secretary at least fourteen days before the annual general meeting at which the elction is to take place.

Should, at the commencement of the meeting, there be an insufficient number of candiates nominated, nominations may be taken from the floor of the meeting.

Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday 1 September 2009 at 10 Alpine Terrace, Mount Tamborine at 7:30 PM.  Please be prompt.  Parking is on the lawn near the house and is not easy so please do not block the main entrance.  Please drive in towards the other end of the lawn and turn around to face the way you came in.

Things are moving along with regards to the Grand Opening Night and a second meeting will be held this Thursday, 16 July at Ian and Julie's to discuss further details.

It is also that time of year again when subscriptions are due, so please get your subs to the Treasurer before the AGM in 1 September (please see details on column to the right of this.  It is also important to remember that a Membership Form must be comleted each year, so you can download one from this website or contact me to email one to you.  You can return them either by bringing the form to the meeting, or posting it to Membership Secretary, TMLT, Box 44, Eagle Heights, 4271 or dropping it off at my place.  if the latter please telephone me to arrange 07 5545 3631.   If returning it with your subscription then address it to The Treasurer at the same address.

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.

(For an undate, go to Frank's Column) 

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.