Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston)

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Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) Feb 26, 2009 15:53:14 GMT 11

Post by Buff on Feb 26, 2009 15:53:14 GMT 11

After 766 performances witnessed by 1.2 million Australians, followed by 12 months on Broadway and a return season in Australia playing to 10,000 seat arenas, The Boy from Oz is finally coming to Tasmania!!

This October, Encore Theatre Company will present The Boy from Oz in Northern Tasmania's most prestigious venue, the Princess Theatre, for 8 performances only.

There will only ever be one Premiere Season in Tasmania, and this is your chance to be a part of history and join the cast in "the musical of a lifetime"... Peter Allen's lifetime.

Featuring elaborate sets, dazzling costumes and a first class stage band, auditions will be held on May 9 & 10 at the Earl Arts Centre, with rehearsals commencing on Sunday June 21.

Due to overwhelming interest - particularly in roles that require a strong similarity to actual people (Garland & Minnelli), Encore have opened audition bookings early!!

If you would like to book an audition, contact Encore with your specific music requirements. Call Jamie on 0433 999 248 to secure your preferred audition time!

Interest in The Boy from Oz has also extended to the Princess Theatre Box Office, and tickets will be on sale from early March. www.theatrenorth.com.au

"To love another person is to see the face of God" - Les Miserables

Parade of Stars character - Enjolras from "Les Miserables"
Medley of the Stars song - Do You Hear The People Sing, from Les Misérables

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Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) Mar 25, 2009 18:34:39 GMT 11

Post by encoretheatre on Mar 25, 2009 18:34:39 GMT 11

Encore Theatre Company is pleased to announce that the title role in The Boy from Oz will be played by Patrick O'Halloran.

So, please meet Tasmania's Boy from Oz!

Patrick has been performing throughout Tasmania for over ten years and has been involved in major productions with every major performing group in Hobart and Launceston.

He has enjoyed playing lead roles in Assassins for the Launceston Players, Into the Woods and Les Miserables for Exit Left Productions and West Side Story for XWellington WellingtonX Productions.

He has also been successful in numerous eisteddfods and recitals under the tutelage of Helen Todd and received dance training with Michelle Howell and Mandy Cashion in Hobart.

Off stage Patrick has maintained contact with the performing arts through his role as Chair of the Friends of Tasdance Committee.

Having been based in London for the last 18 months, Patrick is pleased to return to Launceston (and still call Australia home!) and be a part of the excitement and musical greatness of Peter Allen and The Boy From Oz.

Welcome to Encore, Patrick!

All other roles (including an understudy for the role of Peter Allen) will be auditioned. Audition bookings are now open, and audition kits and music selections now available. To book you preferred time for the weekend of May 9-10 get in early (almost 20% of available timeslots are already booked - unheard of for Launceston this far out from auditions!)

Call Jamie on 0433 999 248 or email encoretheatre@hotmail.com for more details, and watch The Examiner for official audition notices (but hey, why not get a head start on your audition preparation... make that call!)

PS Key production personnel and audition dates for Encore's Les Miserables (Princess Theatre, March 2010) will be announced soon. Join Encore's e-list and be the first in the know! It's free - just email Encore to join

Last Edit: Mar 25, 2009 18:36:36 GMT 11 by encoretheatre

Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) Apr 27, 2009 10:03:49 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Apr 27, 2009 10:03:49 GMT 11 A reminder notice of auditions was in the Saturday Examiner. Auditions are less than 2 weeks away. Buff
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Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) May 9, 2009 22:46:21 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on May 9, 2009 22:46:21 GMT 11 Excellent story on Southern Cross news tonight. Said to Mrs Buff "Di just can't sit still!!" ;D You gotta love her! Buff
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Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) May 12, 2009 22:42:59 GMT 11

Post by encoretheatre on May 12, 2009 22:42:59 GMT 11

THE BOY FROM OZ - AUDITIONS

After two very long but exciting days the show has been cast. And what a fantastic cast it is! Thanks to all the people who took time out of their weekend to come along and audition.

Please meet the cast of the Tasmanian Premiere production of The Boy from Oz!

PETER ALLEN Patrick O'Halloran
YOUNG PETER Alistair Stubbs & Flynn Miller
JUDY GARLAND Kerri Gay
LIZA MINELLI Shelley Spencer
MARION WOOLNOUGH Liz Bennett
GREG CONNELL Matthew Garwood
SHEENA (Trio) Natalie Bramich
KAREN (Trio) Alana McDonald
LINELLE (Trio) Melissa Wimmer
DEE ANTHONY Col Francis
VALERIE ANTHONY Susie Fisher
DICK WOOLNOUGH Ross Marsden
CHRIS BELL Nic Tolputt
WALLY BELL Jamie Hillard
MARK HERRON Cayden Richards
BRIAN HENDERSON Alex Thompson
JOSIE MANN Pam Corrick
RHONDA Sam Hammersley
TRICK Jono Butler
BONNIE Mary Cassidy
BROADWAY CHOREOGRAPHER James Whitmore
RICH WOMAN Wendy Huett
REPORTER Suzanne Parkinson
REPORTER Marg Vaessen
REPORTER Leigh Ennis

ROCKETTES
Katrina Squires
Nicole Tudor
Caitlyn Turner
Alli Bassano
Tegan Parkinson
Phoebe Morwood
Alex Thompson
Shylock Mountney

Thankyou to everyone who auditioned, I only wish that we could have fulfilled everyone's dreams on a weekend filled with stunning talent and a mix of exhilarating & heartbreaking casting choices - BJ

Last Edit: Aug 4, 2009 14:03:37 GMT 11 by encoretheatre

Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) May 13, 2009 9:52:57 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on May 13, 2009 9:52:57 GMT 11 Looks like a pretty good cast there - lots of names I recognise that will be great. All the best to the cast and production crew. Buff
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biggirlnow Backyard Balladeer Posts: 17	Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) May 14, 2009 18:37:33 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by biggirlnow on May 14, 2009 18:37:33 GMT 11 Oooh, that is a good cast. I'm looking forward to seeing this show. I saw it with Todd McKenny (would have loved to see Hugh Jackman in it )

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Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) Jun 16, 2009 18:05:10 GMT 11

Post by encoretheatre on Jun 16, 2009 18:05:10 GMT 11

This Thursday evening sees the first gathering in the Launceston Worker’s Club of the Tasmanian cast of The Boy from Oz, on the 17th anniversary of Allen’s passing.

According to show director Belinda King, “As the Encore team prepare to stage a piece of theatre that pays tribute to the life and songs of one of Australia’s great showmen, it seems right that our first cast gathering will take place on the 18th of June. Indeed, a number of our cast weren’t born when Peter died, but I don’t think there would be an Aussie alive who doesn’t know the words of I Still Call Australia Home and be affected by the sentiment of his great song.”

So this Thursday why not... "Put your hands together and help him along.. all that's left of the singer... all that's left of the song..." and raise a glass to Australia's flamboyant song & dance man.

Last Edit: Jun 16, 2009 18:05:42 GMT 11 by encoretheatre

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Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) Jul 22, 2009 17:59:31 GMT 11

Post by encoretheatre on Jul 22, 2009 17:59:31 GMT 11

Don't be surprised if you see Coats Patons explode with activity this weekend, because Encore are hosting a very special guest.

Grant Alley, President of Cloc Musical Theatre Melbourne is in town, volunteering his time to teach Encore the intricacies of the amazing set he built, which has provided the onstage playground for his company and companies on the Gold Coast, Far North Queensland and now Launceston.

Some 6 tonnes of set, including 22,000 lights and remote control trucks has been shipped here, with the generous support of Launceston City Council.

It should prove to be an enlightening weekend with Grant, and one where the local Encore team can learn much from the man who leads what is arguably Australia's leading community theatre company.

Last Edit: Jul 22, 2009 18:00:51 GMT 11 by encoretheatre

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Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) Sept 26, 2009 10:58:20 GMT 11

Post by encoretheatre on Sept 26, 2009 10:58:20 GMT 11

With less than a week to go until the Tasmanian Premiere season of The Boy from Oz, the Encore team are busy with bump-in and... opening up another show!

Due to popular demand and man requests to the booking office...

SHOW DAY MATINEE

Thursday 8 October at 2pm

All adults/group/concession tickets $25
Child u/16 $15

ALL TICKETS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION and on sale now from the Princess Theatre Box Office

See you @ the theatre!

Last Edit: Sept 26, 2009 10:59:13 GMT 11 by encoretheatre

Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	Boy from Oz - Encore (Launceston) Sept 28, 2009 9:41:18 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Sept 28, 2009 9:41:18 GMT 11 Mrs Buff & I are looking forward to seeing the show this Friday. All the best for the run! Buff
	"To love another person is to see the face of God" - Les Miserables Parade of Stars character - Enjolras from "Les Miserables" Medley of the Stars song - Do You Hear The People Sing, from Les Misérables Keeper of the Elegant Thimble