Welcome to the home page of Players Theatre Company
Players have been entertaining the Eastern Suburbs since our humble beginnings as a church theatre group for the Holy Family Parish in 1982. That year proudly presenting “Trial by Jury” and “A Fruity Melodrama” in the church hall which, with the indefatigable labours of a very enthusiastic cast and crew, had been converted into a most practical and comfortable theatrette for each production. Initially drawing on the great talents of those pioneer members, the company has continued to grow in both theatrical expertise and standards.
In 2003, Players turned over a page in their history. The then committee invited a group of young, enthusiastic individuals to develop a strategy for re-vamping the company. This new team went about infusing Players with a new energy, both in the membership and in the shows they presented. Over the last five years, Players has expanded into a driving force, extending opportunities for younger members to be involved onstage and behind the scenes. We pride ourselves on our creativity and the strength and passion of our diverse membership.
Players have a wide range of musicals under their belt, including “The Music Man”, “Oklahoma”, “Guys & Dolls”, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat”, “Bye Bye Birdie”, “Side by Side by Sondheim” and “Jesus Christ Superstar” just to name a few. In 2006 we saw a return to form, in the staging of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as our contribution to straight theatre. Other notable productions have been “Not Now Darling”, “Stepping Out”, “Arsenic & Old Lace”, and “Lend Me a Tenor”.
Players enjoy performing their shows at the lovely Watson Theatre at Forest Hill College and our rehearsal home is based at the new and improved Fleigner Hall in Clayton. Apart from providing the medium and the support for members to explore and experience all aspects of theatre, both on and off stage, Players also prides itself in having nurtured a happy, healthy social environment all of it's Members.
Players Theatre is proud to be a stalwart of Amateur Theatre in the eastern suburbs, consistently providing wonderful opportunities for artistic expression in all its forms, having a fair and open audition process and creating quality entertainment for its appreciative audience.
We thank you for visiting our site and invite you to have a browse and catch up on the goings on at Players Theatre Company.
YEAR / SHOW / DIRECTOR / MUSICAL DIRECTOR
2008 Bugsy Malone Pics / Dee Whittington - Michaela Smith / Kate Lawson Gould
2007 Jesus Christ Superstar Pics / Mario Mohorko / Lauren Fairbairn
2006 A Midsummer Nights Dream Pics / Michaela Smith
2006 Seussical The Musical Pics / Matt Higgs / Tony Toppi
2005 Disenchanted Pics / Michaela Smith
2005 Side By Side By Sondheim / David Wisken / Tony Toppi
2005 Bye Bye Birdie Pics / Dee Whittington / Tony Toppi
2004 Influential Broadway Clip / Matt Higgs / Tony Toppi
2004 Joseph And The Dreamcoat Pics / Dee Whittington / Tony Toppi
2003 Lend Me A Tenor Pics / David McLean / Tony Toppi
2002 Pirates Of Penzance / Andrew Plant / Tony Toppi
2002 Godspell Pics / Pamela Hook / Kate Lawson-Gould
2001 A Tribute To The 50's / Angela McMullin & Janet Smith
2001 Oliver! Pics / Dee Whittington / Kate Lawson-Gould
2001 It Runs In The Family / Marj Reed
2000 Gypsy / Jaison Hoernel / Kate Lawson-Gould
2000 Arsenic And Old Lace Pics / Angela McMullin & Dee Whittington
1999 Oklahoma Pics / Jaison Hoernel / Richard Thornton
1999 Dinkum Assorted Pics / Craig Martin
1998 Pajama Game / Robin Knowles / Peter Brodie
1998 Stepping Out / Pamela Hook / Annette Kane
1997 Anything Goes / Russell Magee / Peter Brodie
1997 Not Now Darling
1996 Roomers / Sharon Johns & Louise Matthews
1996 Madly In Love / Lynette Williams
1996 How To Succeed In Business Marj Reed / Julia Cornwell
1995 Side By Side By Sondheim Pics / Nicole Chaperon
1994 Oh Kay Ralph Strasser / Justin Jacobs
1994 Don't Drink The Water / Melinda Mosca
1994 Sweet Charity / Michael Thompson/Lydia Saroto
1993 A Tomb With A View / Nicole Chaperon
1993 Guys And Dolls / Russell Magee /Lydia Saroto
1992 Macbeth / Michael Thompson
1992 Hello Dolly / Michael Thompson / Lydia Saroto
1991 Fools Rush In / Michael Thompson
1991 Calamity Jane / Laurie Hook / Lionel Winton-Smith
1990 The Proof Of The Poison / Robin Knowles
1990 Mame / Nicole Chaperon / Lydia Saroto
1989 The Reluctant Debutant / Anne Douglas
1989 Kiss Me / Kate Russell Magee / Lydia Saroto
1988 The Haunted Through Lounge / Annette Kane
1988 White Horse Inn / Eddie Kane / Lydia Saroto
1987 The Heiress / Dani Edwards
1987 Oklahoma! / Russell Magee /Lionel Winton-Smith
1986 A Lady Mislaid / Michael Ward
1986 The Pajama Game / Russell Maggee & Louise Short
1985 Seperate Tables / Dani Edwards
1985 The Music Man / Eddie Kane / Lionel Winton-Smith
1984 The Importance Of Being Ernest / Michael Ward
1984 Brigadoon / Russell Magee / Margaret Scammell
1983 The Desert Song / Eddie Kane / Margaret Scammell
1982 The Fruity Melodrama / Rosemary Barnett & Margaret Scammell
1982 Trial By Jury / Lionel Winton-Smith / Margaret Scammell
SYNOPSIS
Jonathan Larson's 1996 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical (which itself was based on Puccini's 'La Boheme'), RENT chronicles a year in the lives of a group of New York City East Villagers. During a 525,600 minute span of their existence, these bohemian artists grapple with everything from paying the rent on time to being rent apart by love, drugs, AIDS and death. RENT shows that even amidst such adversity, love and hope can thrive if only we realize that there is no day but today.
Interested in becoming involved in amateur theatre?
Whether it be painting faces, banging a nail or displaying your talents on stage, Players Theatre Company extends a warm welcome to all newcomers, experienced or not, to make a contribution to our company.
Buy and Adult, Concession or Child Membership and get involved today !
We also provide a patron membership which offers you two premium seat tickets to each of our shows for the year for the price of one adult and allows you to purchase extra tickets for your family and friends at the concession price of the respective shows. Please note that patron memberships close on March 1 each year.
Membership prices are as follows:
Patron Memberhip: $60 (closes 1st of March)
Adult: $30
Concession: $20
Children (Under 12): $15
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Our aim is to keep you informed of shows, auditions and special events.
Interested in helping out? Maybe you have an idea for a production?
Maybe you would like to direct a show yourself?
If you have any suggestions, please dont hestitate to email
Postage: Players Theatre Company PO Box 2076 Mount Waverley 3149
Contact one of our Committee members:
President: Mario Mohorko Vice-President: Dee Whittington
Secretary: Pierre Chaperon Treasurer: Ian Sparrow
General Members: Claudette Elias, Eleanor Horsburgh, Jessica May
Michaela Smith, Jess Woods, Nyree Walls
Over the years Players have created and collected many great costumes and set pieces. In the spirit of community theatre our resources are open to everyone.
Whether you are putting on a full scale show yourself or just going to a fancy dress party, our collection might have something you are looking for.
To organise a viewing of our stock please call Claudette Elias on 9802 3965
Players share a strong history of co-operation with it's neighbouring theatre companies. Please visit them and help support your local community theatre.
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The actors, singers and dancers that perform on our stage do it all in their own time and pay for the privilege as well. They do it for the love of their art and are the life blood of the company.
As a sponsor you become the life line of the company. Your donations help build the intricate sets, pay for the materials for the dazzling costumes, and go to other such things as paying for the rights and royalties to stage the show, theatre costs, printing… the list goes on.
Without the help of sponsors, the company has only three forms of revenue: Ticket Sales, Cast Fees and Membership.
As a sponsor Players will offer you tickets to an exclusive special preview performances of our shows where only the sponsors are invited followed by a mingle with the cast and even backstage tours where you can see where all the hard work really is. You will also receive advertising in our show program and on this website.
Your pledge keeps community theatre alive and well.
