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March 13, 2007
Silo Theatre is committed to the continued discovery and development of emergent actors. Our core strategy toward assisting this next generation’s professional development is called The Ensemble Project.
Silo Theatre is committed to the continued discovery and development of emergent actors. Our core strategy toward assisting this next generation’s professional development is called The Ensemble Project.
March 11, 2007
CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION – What the …? In a brilliant stroke of provocation, discussion facilitator Danny Mulheron stirred up the Sunday morning session of recent Staging The Future II symposium
CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION – What the …? In a brilliant stroke of provocation, discussion facilitator Danny Mulheron stirred up the Sunday morning session of recent Staging The Future II symposium
March 11, 2007
STAGING THE FUTURE II Mounted by the Theatre Artists Charitable Trust (TACT) at Circa Theatre, 1 – 4 March 2007 SHOCK REVELATION The performing arts are not included in the…
STAGING THE FUTURE II Mounted by the Theatre Artists Charitable Trust (TACT) at Circa Theatre, 1 – 4 March 2007 SHOCK REVELATION The performing arts are not included in the government definition of Creative Industries!
March 9, 2007
To bow or not to bow…Curtain calls can be a tricky area. As (in no particular order…) an actor/ writer/ director/ designer it’s nice to have your work acknowledged, and as an…
To bow or not to bow…Curtain calls can be a tricky area. As (in no particular order…) an actor/ writer/ director/ designer it's nice to have your work acknowledged, and as an audience member to have the chance to show your appreciation for what you have seen. But then
March 6, 2007
Fringe Wrap. Rather than attempt a wrap myself – hell, you’ve heard enough from me – I thought I’d start this Forum topic by way of inviting audience members, particpants,…
Fringe Wrap. Rather than attempt a wrap myself - hell, you've heard enough from me - I thought I'd start this Forum topic by way of inviting audience members, particpants, locals, visitors
March 6, 2007
Theatreview 2.0? This site is ace. But I feel like I need something else. Any plans to include interviews, investigative pieces or other feature-type content?
Theatreview 2.0? This site is ace. But I feel like I need something else. Any plans to include interviews, investigative pieces or other feature-type content?
March 5, 2007
BEST OF THE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2007 ANNOUNCED The 14th annual New Zealand Fringe Festival has drawn to a close, with the announcements of this year’s Fringe 07 award winners. Thirteen…
BEST OF THE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2007 ANNOUNCED The 14th annual New Zealand Fringe Festival has drawn to a close, with the announcements of this year’s Fringe 07 award winners. Thirteen awards were granted at the award ceremony and closing night party, held Sunday night, March 4, at Wellington’s San Francisco bathhouse. The top award, Best of Fringe 07, went to Hotel, the innovative and critically-acclaimed theatre performance set in the Museum Hotel, produced by site-specific. “Hotel was ...
March 4, 2007
Comments, Forums and Watering Holes…I noticed that these comments by David Lawrence and Moya Bannerman (below) had dropped off the radar due to being attached to a review rather than…
Comments, Forums and Watering Holes…I noticed that these comments by David Lawrence and Moya Bannerman (below) had dropped off the radar due to being attached to a review rather than posted on the discussion forums, so I thought I'd re-post them here
March 2, 2007
Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals in Schools funding crisis. The Feature article on the Sheilah Winn Festivals of Shakespeare in Schools includes the following: Who should pay for what?
Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals in Schools funding crisis. The Feature article on the Sheilah Winn Festivals of Shakespeare in Schools includes the following: Who should pay for what?
February 28, 2007
STAB 2007 The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 16 March. All STAB 2007 seasons will be performed on-site at BATS Theatre …
STAB 2007 The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 16 March. All STAB 2007 seasons will be performed on-site at BATS Theatre ...
February 28, 2007
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Dunedin, New Zealand William Evans Teaching Fellow (Playwriting) Theatre Studies – (Fixed-term) THEATRE STUDIES PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Applications are invited for a full-time, fixed-term Teaching Fellow…
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Dunedin, New Zealand William Evans Teaching Fellow (Playwriting) Theatre Studies - (Fixed-term) THEATRE STUDIES PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Applications are invited for a full-time, fixed-term Teaching Fellow position in the Theatre Studies programme within the Music Department. The position will run from mid-year 2007 to mid-year 2008.
February 26, 2007
What have you seen in the Fringe? My own score is pretty pathetic so far this year – due to high work commitments and general exhaustion, I’ve missed a lot…
What have you seen in the Fringe? My own score is pretty pathetic so far this year - due to high work commitments and general exhaustion, I've missed a lot of other stuff I would have like to have seen.
February 22, 2007
FORTUNE MISFORTUNE: BEYER BAILS The Fortune Theatre has announced that due to the withdrawal of Ms. Georgina Beyer from the production of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks the season…
FORTUNE MISFORTUNE: BEYER BAILS The Fortune Theatre has announced that due to the withdrawal of Ms. Georgina Beyer from the production of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks the season has been cancelled.
February 20, 2007
Works-in-progress announced for the MAGDALENA AOTEAROA NATIONAL GATHERING 5-10 April 2007, Wellington Magdalena Aotearoa is delighted to announce the eight works-in-progress which have been selected for the National Gathering –…
Works-in-progress announced for the MAGDALENA AOTEAROA NATIONAL GATHERING 5-10 April 2007, Wellington Magdalena Aotearoa is delighted to announce the eight works-in-progress which have been selected for the National Gathering – listed below.
February 20, 2007
EMERGING ARTISTS TRUST (EAT) WELLINGTON EAT Wellington is an exciting new charitable organisation for new and emerging film and theatre practitioners in the Wellington region.
EMERGING ARTISTS TRUST (EAT) WELLINGTON EAT Wellington is an exciting new charitable organisation for new and emerging film and theatre practitioners in the Wellington region.
February 15, 2007
FESTIVAL OF COLOUR ANNOUNCES 2007 PROGRAMME The Festival of Colour has lifted the curtain on its 2007 programme, revealing six days and nights of art, drama, music, comedy and dance…
FESTIVAL OF COLOUR ANNOUNCES 2007 PROGRAMME The Festival of Colour has lifted the curtain on its 2007 programme, revealing six days and nights of art, drama, music, comedy and dance from national and international artists and performers, set against the autumnal backdrop of Lake Wanaka.
February 12, 2007
Project Funding. Helen Clark’s much-touted cultural recovery package of 2000 has been good for recurrently funded organisations. But in the years since there has been no significant increase in project…
Project Funding. Helen Clark's much-touted cultural recovery package of 2000 has been good for recurrently funded organisations. But in the years since there has been no significant increase in project funding. Yet this is where the cutting edge is.
February 12, 2007
CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND ARTS COUNCIL CHAIR TO TAKE UP NEW ROLE Christopher Doig, Chair of Creative New Zealand’s Arts Council, announced today that he is leaving this role to take…
CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND ARTS COUNCIL CHAIR TO TAKE UP NEW ROLE Christopher Doig, Chair of Creative New Zealand’s Arts Council, announced today that he is leaving this role to take up a position as Executive Chairperson of a new opera company for Christchurch and the South Island.
February 10, 2007
Hotel Follys. Site-specific.co.nz link site at www.hoteltheatre.co.nz took me to a page of plush marketing and colourful display. But is this really Fringe?
Hotel Follys. Site-specific.co.nz link site at www.hoteltheatre.co.nz took me to a page of plush marketing and colourful display. But is this really Fringe?
February 8, 2007
TOI WHAKAARI FAREWELLS MIRANDA HARCOURT It is with great regret that Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School announces the resignation of our inspirational Head of Acting, Miranda Harcourt ONZM …
TOI WHAKAARI FAREWELLS MIRANDA HARCOURT It is with great regret that Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School announces the resignation of our inspirational Head of Acting, Miranda Harcourt ONZM ...
February 7, 2007
Between the lines I am indebted to Roger Hall for sending this on from Stephen Whitehouse, wherein some wit from the Guardian (of Monday January 29, 2007) offers alternative interpretations…
Between the lines I am indebted to Roger Hall for sending this on from Stephen Whitehouse, wherein some wit from the Guardian (of Monday January 29, 2007) offers alternative interpretations of critics' clichés. I, of course, cannot possibly comment ... - JS
February 7, 2007
Actors/performers wanted for THE CORNER OF 4am AND CUBA performing at BATS from 12-21 April
Actors/performers wanted for THE CORNER OF 4am AND CUBA performing at BATS from 12-21 April
February 7, 2007
AUDITIONS for ANOTHER PLANET by Sarah Delahunty Another Planet is a play about relationships aimed at 15 – 16 year olds. Funded by the Ministry of Social Development and sponsored…
AUDITIONS for ANOTHER PLANET by Sarah Delahunty Another Planet is a play about relationships aimed at 15 – 16 year olds. Funded by the Ministry of Social Development and sponsored by Family Planning, it will tour New Zealand secondary schools during 2007 and 2008.
