The New Garrick Gazette Garrick Theatre Club Inc. 16 Meadow Street, Guildford, WA 6055 PO Box 122, Guildford WA 6935 www.garricktheatre.asn.au EDITOR: TOM GOODE PRINTED BY DOCUPRINT Issue No. 543 APRIL 2017
A Word from the Club President Ken s Kolumn Hi one and all, This year is certainly speeding ahead, with a lot happening at the moment. Last month, we successfully engaged with the Guildford Heritage Festival, looking to promote greater awareness of Garrick in the local community. We set about encouraging new members to join us, and people to come to see our productions. Thanks to everyone who pitched in to help, and especially to Gary & Hannah, two of our newest members who helped both getting our tent constructed & packed up on the day. Gary is on board as our New Maintenance Manager. Our first season of the year Cinderella has now finished. Thanks to Rob, Cassidy and their Cast & Crew for putting on the show. Lots of positive feedback was given to us and Cinderella will never be thought of as just a fairy tale for many people. I took a well-earned week off down south with family this month, and thanks to Tom Goode, our Vice President, filling in for me as I relaxed for a while. Take care, and see you soon. Ken Harris:- Club President. Garrick Birthday Historical Note 80 years ago (From the pages of the West Australian ) The opening of the Guilford Garrick Club for 1937 was held on the lawn of Mr H R Hillman s home at South Guildford on Tuesday evening, when a large audience of members and their friends enjoyed the presentation of three one-act plays, The Apricot Tree and Square Pegs by Clifford Bax, and A A Milne s The Princess and the Woodcutter. The casts included Miss Dancer and Messrs. Gibbons and Frank Johnson in The Apricot Tree, produced by Mrs Dancer; Miss Jessie Johnson and Mrs A Todd in Square Pegs, under Mrs Palmer s direction; and Mr Hillman produced the Milne play with Miss Betty Hillman and Mr Keith Murray in the title roles, supported by an able cast. The colourful old-world costumes and garden background made a pleasing effect. Next month we are celebrating Garricks 85 th Birthday on the 6 th of May. Bookings are essential Contact Elaine 9378 1990
Garrick Theatre Bookings are now on-line. You can now book online for your favourite Garrick Theatre productions through Trybooking. Our booking officer Elaine will now only be taking group bookings of 20 seats and above, and bookings for those who don't have access to the internet. Please visit: www.garricktheatre.asn.au for more information. Birthdays: Congratulations to those members who add one more year in April 2017: Francesca Bourke, Ronald Dayman, Val Dreyer, Keira Evans, Jonathan Hoey, Kylie Isaia, Jennifer Jobe, Bob Johnstone, Sylvia Kural, Ashlea Langsford, Leslie Lee, Claire Lenson, John Lobb, Tania Morrow, Anna Pilkington New Members We are delighted to welcome the following new members to the Club. Monica Hanson, Philip Raymont, Kath Jones TAG Members: Caitie Stelfox, Jordan Healey, Matthew Roberts, Amy Lock, Teagan Harris, Chloe Neesham, River Cooper, Heath Janowicz, Luke Osborne, Kayla Hirschi, Marik Gabadhulev Committee Notes: Hot on the heels of Mark Owen s resignation came the news that Celeste Underhill also was resigning. Celeste had taken up a new teaching position and needed to devote all her energies to that task. We thank her for her contribution and wish her well. Fortunately willing replacements stepped forward and we welcome Robert Vincent and Caitlyn Roberts to the committee. Robert will continue with his current portfolio while Caitlyn picks up TAG liaison. Not Doing So Well: We were sorry to hear that Di Graham had been involved in a motor vehicle accident and had to be treated in hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Production Notes Cinderella Retelling the universally known fairy tale was a challenge well-met by the director, cast and crew whose teamwork and rapport resulted in a thoroughly enjoyable theatrical performance. In addition to providing entertainment to Garrick s usual high standards, the club benefited from the introduction of novice members to the roles of Stage performers; Lighting Operators and Stage Management. Congratulations to the Director Rob Whitehead. Life After George by Hannie Rayson Professor Peter George Beatrix George Professor Lindsay Graham Poppy Santini Ana George Alan Duffy Peter Clark Lis Hoffman Kath Jones Anna Head Michelle Dayman Andrew Govey The Director Lynn Devenish and cast have been hard at work rehearsing for this our second season of 2017. Relatively Speaking by Alan Ayckbourn AUDITION NOTICE. Directed by Ken Harris. Thursday 27 th April 7pm to 8.30pm Garrick Theatre foyer. Contact Ken on kvharris@iinet.net.au or 0448844768 if interested. One-Act Season In August Garrick will stage a short one-act season commencing on 16 August. The program will feature two plays by local writer Yvette Wall; Millie and Joan and Sisters of St Judas with the third spot on the program still to be decided.
FINAL CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS Members who have not paid their 2017 membership subscriptions are reminded that they became unfinancial as of 1 st April You can pay your fees by posting a cheque to The Treasurer, PO Box 122, Guildford, WA 6935 or phoning Elaine on 9378 1990 and using your credit or debit card. Fees are unchanged for 2017. If in doubt contact the Treasurer Terry Brown Guildford Heritage Festival For the first time for a number of years the Garrick Theatre Club had a presence at the Guildford Heritage Festival Club President looking Presidential at the Guildford Heritage Festival. With the support of a number of members and in particular the members of TAG, Garrick was able to showcase itself to the many visitors
At Garrick s 60th The 60 th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Garrick Theatre Club was celebrated in style at the home where the original 1932 meeting was held. Pictured are Paul Brown with Andrew and Belinda Brown with Shirley Ingrham The 85 th anniversary is to be celebrated at Garrick on 6 th May in the Foyer. The entertainers have been rehearsing; the catering is organized and the bar will be open. The party starts at 7.00. Dress for the 30 s. Bookings are Essential Ring Elaine
Are you interested in how things work behind the scenes at the Garrick Theatre? If so, now is the time to learn. Over the next couple of months, Garrick's technical advisor, Geoff Holt, is holding a series of training sessions on all things to do with the technical side of theatre production. Including, bio-box operating, sound and lighting design, special effects, and much more. No previous skills or experience are necessary, just a willingness to get involved. Please contact Geoff on: 0417 093 590 or garricktechnical@gmail.com Club Responsibilities Archives Bar Supplies Bookings Lynne Devenish Fred Petersen Elaine Gilberthorpe 0488 906 076 0438 927 393 garrickarchives@hotmail.com Fredjean1@bigpond.com 9378 1990 Bookings@garricktheatre.asn.au Front of House Kerry Goode 0439 885 521 kerrygoode@iinet.net.au Membership Ken Harris 0448 844 768 kvharris@iinet.net.au Maintenance Supervisor Gary Crouch crouchey88@hotmail.com Minute Secretary Barbara Brown 9275 5281 Barb.brown@optusnet.com.au Newsletter Tom Goode 0419 900 751 tomgoode@iinet.net.au Social Convenor Yvonne Starr 0409 112 695 Yvonnes.45@bigpond.com Stage/Set 0413 000 Robert Vincent Supervisor 336 Bobbysue@iinet.net.au TAG Liason Caitlyn Roberts 0468 339 696 Caitlyn45@gmail.com Technical Geoff Holt 0417 093 garricktechnical@gmail.com 590 Treasurer Terry Brown 0449 902 500 tbrown@trinity.uwa.edu.au Wardrobe Susan Vincent 0468 868 368 suzyq@live.com.au Website Geoff & Marsha 0417 093 Holt 590 Web.garricktheatre@gmail.com
The New Garrick Gazette PO Box 122 GUILDFORD 6935 Western Australia Print Post Approved 100002309 POST PRINT PP485 POSTAGE PAID AUSTRALIA Garrick Theatre Bookings are now on-line. Book online for Garrick Theatre productions through Trybooking. Bookings are now open for LIFE AFTER GEORGE Please visit: www.garricktheatre.asn.au for more information. DIARY DATES Saturday 6 May 2017 Garrick s 85th Birthday. Bookings Essential Thursday 25 May 2017 Life After George