January 2009 Newsletter
THE DAY THEY KIDNAPPED THE POPE
A full length comedy by Joao Bethencourt.
Despite the title, this comedy has been extraordinarily successful in Europe and South America. The Vatican Newspaper, Osservatore Romano, devoted a full page to the play, giving it a rave review. Drama critics have given it the thumbs up and now Pilgrim Productions are proud to present the English translation as a New Zealand premier.
Auckland director Gwyneth Glover is delighted to follow up her highly successful production of Charley’s Aunt with a very different comedy. With warm characters, witty dialogue and an ending to surprise us, this play is is the perfect night out for Pilgrim supporters and friends.
AUDITIONS
February 22nd, 2 PM at the Bi-Centennial Hall next door to the Pitt St. Methodist Church, 78 Pitt Street, Auckland city.
CAST REQUIRED:
Samuel Leibowitz - a New York taxi driver - middle aged
Sara Leibowitz - his wife
Irving & Miriam - their late teenager children
Pope Albert the Fourth
Rabbi Meyer
Cardinal O’Hara
Extra voices for news readers, commercials, translators and various other voices. Please pass this notice on to any one else you think might be interested. As well as a cast, we are also looking for back stage helpers, costume and props people and set builders. Come along and be part of the Pilgrim team. For further information please call Bruce on 373-4507 day or 845-1094 evenings.
Other News:
The Auckland Community Theatre Trust (www.actt.co.nz) a group of community theatres have an announced their nominations for 2008 productions. Pilgrim received four - Gwyneth Glover - Best director, Carol Evans - Best Costumes, Neil Lobb - Best Stage Manager and Charley’s Aunt - Best Comedy.
Other Pilgrim members and associates to be nominated for awards in various productions during the year are Peter Carr, Robert Gordon, Barry Spring, Des Hudson, Dave Powell, Rex Steele, Sam Winer, Lynn Webster, Susan Hargraves & Bruce Weston. The full list of nominees can be found on the website. Congratulations to all who were nominated.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions are now due for the year. Your $15 ($25 per couple) membership helps keep you informed and gives preferential bookings & offers.
Members are also very welcome to assist with all aspects of theatre. Please visit our website www.pilgrimproductions.org.nz for all information regarding membership, productions and other theatre news.
WHAT’S ON AT OTHER THEATRES
Dolphin Theatre - FAMILY PLANNING - 21st Feb - 14th March Tel 636-7322
Papakura Theatre have a musical/play in March
Mairangi Players - STATE OF THE PLAY - Tel 419-0415
Ellerslie Theatre - WHERE THERE’S A WILL - March 19th - 28th Tel 525-3336
Howick Little Theatre - LIPSTICK DREAMS - March 7th - 28th Tel 534-1406