Nunsense - September 13 - 21

Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group

announce their next production

Nunsense

by Dan Goggin

Directed by Debbie Fraser

To be presented in the Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall

September 13^th - 21^st  2019 .

Rehearsals are under way following on from the company's recent success of It's My Party (and I'll Die If I Want To) at the 360Q and as part of the Queenscliff Low Light Festival.

Nunsense is an hilarious musical comedy in the traditional Broadway style.

The Little Sisters of Hoboken have decided to put on a “Show” to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements, and a brand new song as well as tap dancing and lots of shenanigans. 

The cast includes Jennie Roles as Sister Mary Regina, a feisty Mother Superior who can't resist the spotlight. Jennie has years of experience as a musical comedy performer with several awards and a list of credits too long to mention here, but last year directed the very popular “Dinkum Assorted”.

Carol Fogg will delight as Sister Mary Hubert, the mistress of Novices. The second in command. Carol has performed with most theatre companies in the Geelong region as well as guest vocalist. Carol was last seen in “Dinkum Assorted”.

QLTG welcomes newcomers to the company, Jess Dolley as Sister Robert Anne, the street wise school teacher and Tamasyn Shannon as the very sweet Sister Mary Leo, who has the desire of being the first ever Nun ballerina.

Lastly Sister Mary Amnesia, who has lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head is played by Lisa Jones, who is also assisting with vocal direction and previously has worked with the company as stage manager.

 Bookings will be opening soon on Trybooking or through the QLTG website.

For further information please contact Allison Whytcross 0418662761.

Cast Announcement - Nunsense

Congratulations to everyone for their wonderful auditions for “Nunsense.” It gives us great pleasure to announce our cast!

Reverend Mother - Jennie Tonzing
Sister Hubert - Carol Fogg
Sister Robert Anne - Jessica Dolley
Sister Amnesia - Lisa Jones
Sister Leo - Georgia McNeil

Ensemble
Sister Mary Catherine - Nicole Hickman
Sister Madeleine - Heather Kiddle
Sister Bernadette - Stephanie Byrne
Sister Cardella - Michele Johnston

Production Team
Director - Debbie Fraser
Vocal Director - Lisa Jones
Musical Director - Justin Gummer
Co-Choreographer - Stephanie Byrne
Production Manager - Allison Whytcross

Rehearsals will be commencing this Monday, June 10 at Queenscliff RSL from 7:15
Congratulations again to our wonderful cast!

Nunsense will be staged at Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall from September 13-21
We look forward to seeing you there!

It's My Party (And I'll Die If I Want To)

Enjoy a delicious two course meal and a laugh out loud show with Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group's production of Elizabeth Coleman's hilarious comedy It's My Party (And I'll Die If I Want To) at the 360Q Restaurant from June 7-15 as part of the Low Light Queenscliff festival.

Directed by renowned theatre identity Robyn Birrell and featuring local performers Ian Rooney, Emma Jones, Daniel Trotter, Stephanie Byrne, Tess Evans and Petrina Dakin.

The Cast of It's My Party (And I'll Die If I Want To)
Stephanie Byrne, Emma Jones, Daniel Trotter
Robyn Birrell (Director), Petrina Dakin
Ian Rooney, Tess Evans

Join us for an hilarious and biting slice of family life laid bare by the imminent passing of the “bombastic but adorable” patriarch, Ron Patterson.

Playwright, Elizabeth Coleman (Secret Bridesmaids Business) is one of Australia's finest writers. Her observations of a “typical” Australian family and all that comes with sibling rivalry is hysterically captured in her endearing but flawed characters and her wincingly funny one liners.

For bookings simply select your preferred performance from the list below and follow the prompts.

It's My Party (And I'll Die If I Want To) is presented by Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group in collaboration with 360Q as part of the Low Light Queenscliff Festival.

AUDITIONS - Nunsense

Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group 

announce

AUDITIONS

 for their next production 

Nunsense by Dan Goggin

Monday May 27th from 7:30pm

 at Queenscliff RSL Hall 

9 King Street, Queenscliff. 

Callbacks Sunday June 3rd

 Directed by Debbie Fraser 

To be presented in the Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall 

September 13th - 21st 2019 

 Rehearsals to commence as soon as casting is complete and anticipated rehearsal times to be Monday and Thursday evenings 7.30-10.00pm and Sunday (time to suit cast). 

Rehearsals will take place at the Queenscliff RSL Hall. 

 Nunsense is an hilarious musical comedy in the traditional Broadway style. 

 The show is a fund-raiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). 

Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements, and a brand new song 

 Casting – Plus an ensemble of 4-6 females who sing and “dance”. 

SISTER MARY REGINA, MOTHER SUPERIOR: 

Female, 60’s (Range: B3-F5) A feisty overweight Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight.

SISTER MARY HUBERT, MISTRESS OF NOVICES: 

Female, mid 50’s (Range: G3-F5) The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior. 

SISTER ROBERT ANNE: 

Female, Early/Mid 30’s (Range: G3-D5) A streetwise taught character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior. 

SISTER MARY AMNESIA: 

Female, Late 30’s (Range: Db4-C6) This nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet. 

SISTER MARY LEO: 

Female, mid20's/Mid 30’s (Range: G#3-G5) The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina. 

Requirements 

Prepare a short monologue and about 30 bars of a song from a musical. Bring recorded backing. 

For further information please contact Laura Perry 0416 150 642 

Tickets On Sale Now!

It's My Party (and I'll die if I want to)

June 7-15

360Q Restaurant

Join us for a hilarious and biting slice of family life laid bare by the imminent passing of the “bombastic but adorable” patriarch, Ron Patterson.

June 7,8,9,13,14,15
360Q Restaurant

2 Wharf St Queenscliff
Meal Service begins at 6pm

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online
by clicking on the Buy Tickets tab, or at Trybooking.com

Tickets can also be purchased in person at
Queenscliffe Visitor Information Centre
55 Hesse St, Queenscliff. Ph: 5258 4843

 

Tickets are $65 per person and include a 2 course meal

 

It's My Party (and I'll die if I want to) by Elizabeth Coleman
Directed by Robyn Birrell for Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group

in collaboration with 360Q as part of the Low Light Festival.

 

         

 

Cast Announcement

It's My Party
(and I'll Die if I Want To)
Cast Announcement

Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group is thrilled to announce the cast of our June production, 

It's My Party (and I'll Die if I Want To)

Ron Patterson	-	Ian Rooney
Dawn Patterson	-	Emma Jones
Michael Patterson	-	Daniel Trotter
Debbie Patterson	-	Stephanie Byrne
Karen Patterson	-	Tess Evans
Terry Wilkins	-	Petrina Dakin

Back: Stephanie Byrne, Emma Jones, Daniel Trotter
Front: Ian Rooney, Robyn Birrell (Director), Tess Evans, Petrina Dakin

A hilarious black comedy by renowned Australian writer Elizabeth Coleman, It's My Party (and I'll Die if I Want To) will be presented by QLTG at the 360Q restaurant from June 7 - 15 under the direction of acclaimed local theatre identity Robyn Birrell. Tickets will go on sale very soon from trybooking.com. See the Buy Tickets page on this website for booking information once ticket sales have opened.

This event is one of many in the renowned Queenscliff Low Light festival.

For other Low Light Festival events visit www.lowlightqueenscliff.com.au

Auditions - Thursday March 21

AUDITIONS

Thursday March 21

7:30pm at Queenscliff RSL

We will be conducting a second round of auditions for
It's My Party (and I'll Die if I Want To)
this Thursday March 21 at Queenscliff RSL

We are still seeking actors for the following roles:

DAWN PATTERSON - Female, mid 60's, warm, lovable, suprisingly astute

MICHAEL PATTERSON - Male, late 30's, tense, image-conscious, driven

DEBBIE PATTERSON - Female, mid 30's, creative, fun, vulnerable

KAREN PATTERSON - Female, mid 20's, spoilt, self-absorbed, petulant

TED WILKINS - Male, mid-late 20's, polite, personable, eager to please

To book an audition, or for further information please contact Laura Perry on 0416 150 642

Story

Ron Patterson has only 111 minutes left to live so he decides to invite the kids around for sausage rolls, salads and a bit of quality time. As he attempts to tie up the loose ends of his life, all the juicy neuroses of his very dysfunctional family come out of the closet and his well planned party starts to unravel.

It's My Party (and I'll Die if I Want To) is a hilarious black comedy by well known Australian writer Elizabeth Coleman (Secret Bridesmaids' Business).

We will be performing at the 360Q restaurant at Queenscliff Harbour in early June as part of the Low Light festival.

www.lowlightqueenscliff.com.au