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KAT CHAT
Khandallah
Arts Theatre Newsletter
September 2007
NEXT MAJOR PRODUCTION
LADIES WHO LUNCH – 4-13 OCTOBER 2007
Our next production of Ladies Who Lunch by Tudor Gates is nearly upon us, so start getting a group together to see the play. Thursday 11 October has already been presold.
Set construction starts on Saturday 15 September and we will also need people on 22 and 29 September, if you can help, please contact Barry Meyers on 479 2275. Also, helpers are required for set painting, if you can assist, please contact Barry.
Tickets go on sale at Khandallah Pharmacy on Monday 24 September, alternatively you can phone Marj Lawson on 972 6180. Ticket prices are $15 and $12. We need volunteers for Front of House, please contact Marj if you can help.
Warwick Janes has completed the set design and Novena Bridge (wardrobe) has been out shopping and is all ready for the photo shoot, which is to take place on Sunday 9 September, with Morris Robertson taking the photos. Clare Short has agreed to transform faces and hair, Rachel Helson has designed the poster and Jo Bean is bringing together the play’s opening film sequence.
We still require a large 2m rug square or rectangular and a leather chair – if you can help please contact Lynn Coory on 479 1598 or
lynn.coory@landtransport.govt.nz
Dates and times for the play are: Thursday 4 October – Gala Opening 7.30pm for 8pm, Friday 5 and Saturday 6 October at 8pm, Sunday 7 October matinee at 4pm and Friday 12 and Saturday 13 October at 8pm.
This is set to be a great production, so make sure you don’t miss out.
MARK THE PRODUCTION DATES IN YOUR DIARY NOW!!
SEPTEMBER – CLUB OUTING
TITUS ANDRONICUS ON FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
Barry Meyers is organising a group to see Stagecraft’s Titus Andronicus on Friday 21 September at 8pm. If you are interested in attending, please contact him on 479 2275 by Thursday 13 September. For a group booking of ten or more, the tickets will cost $15 each.
PLAY IN THE PARK
PRINCESS KATE AND THE DRAGON
Keep your eye out in the next newsletter for more information on the play in the
park, as auditions will take place in late October.
Princess Kate and the Dragon is written by KAT’s own Lisa Duggan and will be directed by Mary Collie-Holmes. Mary is making a welcome return to the play in the park, a concept that she started back in 2000.
 AUGUST CLUB NIGHT
PLANNING, SHAKESPEARE & PLAY READING
Thank you to all of you who participated in the planning evening in August. Thank you to Margaret Walls for organising the planning; Kathi George for directing the well-received play reading of Cliff’s Edge; and Jillian Carpenter for organising two Shakespearean scenes from Twelfth Night (with Dominik Gibbs, Jillian Carpenter, Matt Todd and making his KAT acting debut, Euan Wright) and Romeo and Juliet (with Robin Owen and Jenny Fenwick).
Thanks also to those of you who filled out the questionnaires for the 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations set for 2009.
OBITUARY
Former KAT member, David Lloyd Davies passed away in mid-August after a long battle with cancer. He was an active member of the club during the 1980s and early 90s. Our thoughts are with Alison and the family at this sad time.
MEMBERS’ NEWS
Sandra Dryden has recently finished being the Production Assistant for a new series called Paradise, which is set to screen on Prime soon.
Jack Dryden was in a four-minute film as part of the film festival.
What’s on at other Clubs
| Stagecraft |
Titus Andronicus by Shakespeare |
12-29 September |
| Harlequin Theatre |
Father’s Day by Eric Chappell |
13-21 September |
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WHAT’S COMING UP AT KAT…
21 September Theatre outing to see Titus Andronicus
4-13 October MAJOR PRODUCTION – Ladies Who Lunch by Tudor Gates
28 October Auditions for Princess Kate and the Dragon by Lisa Duggan
20 November Play reading
1 December Johnsonville Christmas Parade
Mark these dates in your diary now.
THEATRE TERMS
Dark Spot
An area of the stage which the lighting designer has inexplicably forgotten to light, and which has a magnetic attraction for the first-time actor. A dark spot is never evident before opening night.
Lighting Director
Individual who, from the only vantage point offering a full view of the stage, gives the stage manager a heart attack by announcing a play-by-play of everything that’s going wrong!
Stage Right, Stage Left
Two simple directions actors pretend not to understand in order to drive directors crazy. (“No, no, your OTHER stage right!”)
Don’t forget to book your tickets for Ladies Who Lunch.
Jenny
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