Celebrating 40 years in 2010
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On stage from September1:
Fiddler on the Roof
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Book by Joseph Stein
Fiddler on the Roof Review
by Frank Wilkie
Groin-tearing Cossack dancing, strong singing and a terrifying spectre of an undead mother-in-law make Noosa Arts' production of Fiddler on the Roof possibly the best musical ever staged at this community's theatrical heart.
Joe Jurisevic, who recently traced his family heritage to Slovenia and Poland, lent an authenticity to the lead role of Jewish milkman Tevye with opening night theatre-goers claiming he was born to play the part.
As the father of five daughters, who attempts to maintain religious and family traditions amid the strife and change of pre-revolution Czarist Russia, he was well-supported by 32 other enthusiastic cast members. Among them young actors Summer Bowen and Sally-Ann Bates as daughters Tzeitel and Hodel and Ben Adams as Pechik lifted audiences with their energy and stage presence. Yvonne Woodlock was terrifying as a long-dead mother-in-law in an imaginative nightmare scene and the roles of matchmaker Yente (Helen Ainsworth), Rabbi (John Woodlock), Motel (William Wallace) and Lazar Wolfe (Terry Parkin) were crowd pleasers.
The simple ingenuity of the set has also contributed to the show's virtual sell-out status.
Director David Williams has directed this show five times previously. Audiences of his sixth production are the beneficiaries of what he has learned about moving a large cast about a relatively small stage.
When Fiddler on the Roof opened in Broadway in 1964, it became the first musical in history to pass the 3,000 performance mark and held the record for the longest running Broadway musical for 10 years.
At two hours 40 minutes and $30 for adults, the show offers value for regular lovers of musical theatre.
40th Birthday Celebrations
A milestone is about to be reached at Noosa Arts Theatre…….on September 15 we will have achieved 40 years providing the Sunshine Coast with quality entertainment.
On that night we will, after the performance of Fiddler on the Roof, celebrate by downing a glass of bubbly and cutting a large celebration cake, all are welcome to join us. A history of the theatre has also been printed and is on sale at $10.
But the big celebration will take place at our...(drumroll please)...
BUILDING FUND BALL
This is a celebration as well as to raise funds for the planned improvements we need!!
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2010 6:30pm
VENUE: Quay West Resort, 94 Noosa Drive, Noosaville (at Leslie Dr roundabout)
DRESS: Fabulous!!!
There will be Entertainment, Music, Singing and Dancing.
COST: $75:00 per person
We are also looking for sponsors that would like to donate something– a service or an item and in return you and/or your business would be advertised as sponsors of the ball.
For more information or sponsorship, please contact Viv on 0414 837 828 or vivwarren@westnet.com.au
For bookings and payment, please contact Stephen at the theatre 5449 9343 or boxoffice@noosaartstheatre.org.au
Sunshine Coast Music Theatre Intensive
Dates: November 29 – December 5, 2010
Venue: The Events Centre, Caloundra
Presented by Noosa Arts Theatre "alumni" and WAAPA graduate, Zack Curran.
For more information visit: http://www.facebook.com/zaproductions
Noosa Arts Theatre
Patron - David Williamson
We are a community theatre whose aim is to encourage people to become involved in all aspects of theatrical work. You will find more detailed information about our activities by clicking on the links at the top of the page. These include forthcoming productions, audition dates, membership information, theatre history, contact names and photos of some of our previous shows.
The theatre usually stages five productions each year with a mix of drama, comedy and musicals. We also hold a Festival of One-Act Plays which are the three finalists of our own National One-Act Playwriting Competition.
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