TMLT BLOG » DIMBOOLA - Performances

What two excellent nights! The actors were excellent, the audiences encouraging and the food seemed to go down well; the Wonglepong CWA certainly lived up to their reputation.

We couldn't have asked to better weather, although, especially on Friday the weather was pretty humid and the problem was we couldn't have the fans on because they were so noisy; still, at least the rain wasn't thundering down on the roof! On Saturday it was pretty hot during the day, up to 33c in places, and after the very ordinary weather we had been experiencing over the last couple of months or so, it caused an electricity breakdown; we hoped it wouldn't happen that night and, fortunately, a cool change came in around during late afternoon so things were much more comfortable. We did have some sound clarity problems, but most of them were exacerbated by the very poor acoustics of the hall - we can't wait to return to our "home" in the Zamia were the acoustics are second to none.

All the actors did themselves proud, and I am sure their respective friends and family were very pleased for them.

Many members of the audience decided to contribute to the occasion and dressed up in sixties style outfits and some even brought presents for the "happy couple" !

One good thing with this production was that it brought many new members to the group and after seeing their performances I would say that TMLT are very fortunate to have them. Also, as it was a large production it also meant we needed a more people than usual working back stage, doing the waiting, clearing and washing up, not to mention our regular stalwarts working on the bar. Using bar waiting staff avoided the usual scramble at the bar, and certainly stopped too much audience movement around the hall. With Lynn Howard at the helm of the backstage arrangements the whole service side of the nights went of without a hitch. Jenny Sutton kept the acting side of things in order so, all in all two good nights were had by all and the financial result is that we now have more money for the restoration of the Zamia. Well done, everyone.

Below is a photograph of the cast taking their bows in front of an appreciative audience. For a more photos go to the Gallery Page.