Choirs, concerts and study groups

Since finishing The Woods of Rosedene two weeks ago now. Many ideas have popped up and have been spoken about to me concerning the ARTS in this town and also the YOUTH. I'll list them below but please guys email me or leave a comment below as to what you think about these ideas or if you come up with other ideas of your own.

1) A Community Choir= O.k so I'm talking a big arsed choir with whomever wants to come along and sing their lungs out to some wicked music, African tunes, Irish Music, Pop, etc there is so much out there. Think about it, spread the word, or write to me with ideas.

2) A big concert each year, wholly and solely Warracknabeal talent. In the town hall, dancing, singing ,comedy, acting etc. Something big and beautiful Warrack can have even twice a year!!!

3) A study area for anybody at school who finds it hard to study at home. There will next year hopefully be a place in town (Neighbour hood house) where you can grab your books and come on in to study. Away from the lure of your , television, computer, that packet of chips off to your left and any noise. What a great idea I reckon. So get behind it, it's definitely going to go ahead. And you can be anybody at all, everyone is invited who wants to dig their heels in and get their school work done.

4) An arts group of you young guys, under thirties and anyone who is in high school, who meet up once a month and discuss keeping music, art and theatre in this town and what your going to do about it. But also creating a group of youth, who can actively create what they want in this town. As always anybody is invited. There is no prejudice here!! Think.......Warrack Cinema!!

Okay guys, right to me and let me know what you think of the above, you can either leave a comment on blogger or write to my email chookabok@hotmail.com.

P.s I started my new script 3 pages in already takes place in the town hall. I'm pretty excited about it already!!

PHOTOS: Elizabeth and Brooke three day's before opening night!!!

CAST BBQ AND ALL THE GOSS

Well it has nearly been a week since our last performance and so much has happened in that time. The amount of positive feedback myself and my family has received has been amazing!!!

Jess and Bonnie sand my two original songs on the A.B.C on Wednesday live across Victoria. Well Done Girls what a great job you did.

News out on the grape vine is that St Arnaud want the script and yes wait for it.....So do the Horsham Arts Council. Wahooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway Cast B.B.Q is this Sunday from 12pm where we can all catch up on the latest goss. PLEASE BRING A SALAD AND YOUR SCRIPT But I do have just a little bit extra goss. There is a small very small possibility that I will be on the Sunrise Program being shot this Sunday talking about the play. But I'll keep you updated....How cool would that be though.

Keep up the good work guys and keep in touch...via the blogger comments or my email address chookabok@hotmail.com

Photos: (1) Sofia Habel (2) Cast Funny Shot (3) Candles that lead the walk way to the play

FINAL NIGHT

6pm came as cars began rolling down the long dusty drive, silk flags glimmered above, with the glow of the slowly setting sun. Those who came for a meal rolled inside whilst across the path and beyond a few pine trees a nervous cast began preparing themselves for their final performance.
8pm came just as quick as it had the previous nights, and as the nerves heightened within the costume and make up tents, the crowd now 130 strong began to make there way into the stable where the first scene would take place.

I looked to the sky to see yet again more rain clouds and prayed to god, myself and the cast would not have to experience once again the weather dramas from the nights before. 'Please God just let it clear up, just for another hour, just let us do the show, just this last one'The first scene ended as the crowd hastily made there way out onto the outside seating, as a few more spits of rain fell and my heart although tired still pounded with worry inside my chest.

The first scene began as night fell, with the sound of kookaburras ringing throughout the trees. Mum came up to my side and said 'I've checked the internet, it's all clearing, it's going to pass around us'.....I looked to mum and then back up to the sky unsure which one to believe. The clouds said 'Yes' but technology said 'No'.

It never rained, and we never had such a perfect performance as the final night. Everyone lifting to the occasion. What talented actors and musicians and dancers and singers.
God I was proud of you guys, what an absolutely amazing job you all did. As the night became darker and drew to an end, a lone fairy would Kneel beside a man on stage, nothing more. Simple very simple but oh so powerful as I turned to the crowd who had tears in their eyes.

What a crowd, what a cast.....what a night. 30 mins later I turned around to see an empty stand and empty chairs and behind me an empty stage with scattered leaves, silence, the original dream, the original vision and now forever a beautiful and treasured memory for all those who came to see it.
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Well what a crazy two weeks it has been. And what a brilliant five nights of performance, blessed with perfect weather (Pretty much).

Over 700 people saw the show over five nights, and absolutely all comments and feedback received has been positive!!!!!

Two interviews on A.B.C radio this week Yayyyyyy, with an interview on Wednesday going all over Victoria with the two original songs Renee's Song and The Perfect Amount being performed By Jess Lester and Bonnie Crafter with Craig Somers on Guitar.

Even more publicity in the papers this week too!!!

Cast BBQ this coming Sunday at the Lions Park 12pm....... Family members and any photos taken during the shows are welcome, with certain cast members receiving certain awards. (Hee hee hee) ALSO IF YOU WANT TO BRING A SALAD OF SOME SORT THAT WOULD REALLY HELP ME OUT!!! ALSO DON'T FORGET YOUR SCRIPTS!!!

Don't be sad guys, you have all made friends for life now.....start thinking about next year......forming your own committee???

Count Down..... SEVEN DAYS TO GO.

With 7 days to go. We now only have 5 rehearsals left and two full costume runs!!!!!!!
Generator, tent, seating and sound and light are all hired and ready for opening night. Today only 27 tickets were left. Which means by tomorrow every night should be sold out. That means 600 people will get to see the show over 5 nights. Yayyy!!!
Programs are currently being finalized and should be ready for the night. If you know anyone who doesn't have there tickets left they better get in quick.
Good luck to our two youngest lead cast members Madeleine Spicer and Kyle Kemp who at just 11 yrs of age are doing a superb job!!

PERFORMANCE NIGHTS

NO TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON NIGHT

Meal will be served at 6.30pm sharp
Show at 8pm sharp (Doors open 7.45pm)
(Doors will CLOSE at 8pm for first scene) If you are running late you will not be able to see the first scene.

Don't forget to bring your tickets. No admission without tickets.

Dress warmly and bring blankets, the nights will get cold!

Bar at the Rusty Nail will reopen after the show has finished.