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Up For Grabs - Kwinana Theatre Workshop

Tue, 14 Aug 2007, 11:15 am
dancektp20 posts in thread
There are tickets available for the WA premiere of David Williamson's 'Up For Grabs' which opens this friday at the Kwinana Arts Centre - Sulphr Road, Kwinana. For those who are tossing up whether to come down to see the show, but think it's too far. Think again, Kwinana Arts Centre is only 25 min from Perth. Also, this is not an overly long play - it will be done by 10pm, so it won't be too late a night. Please see following details for the play and bookings number. Kwinana Theatre Workshopi's next production will be David Williamsons: Up For Grabs. Directed by Paul Treasure. Casti: Simone - Kristen Twynam-Perkins Gerry - Adam Salathiel Manny - Lee Wright Felicity - Kimberley Shaw Dawn - Melinda Sklenars Kel - Don Lee Mindy - Joy Norton (Yes you have read correctly Up For Grabs marks the return to the stage of not one but two Finlay Award Winning Directors, Kimberley Shaw and Lee Wright, after 8 and 11 years respectively.) The story deals with the efforts of Simone, a young fledgling art dealer, to sell a painting by Australian artist Brett Whitely for a record $2 million and thereby establish herself at the “big end of town”. This ambition turns to desperation when she signs a contract guaranteeing this price. Performances: August 17, 18, 22, 24 & 25 at 8pm 19 & 25 2pm. Adult - $17 & Conc - $15 Ticket bookings on 9439 0290 (after hrs 9528 2220) Kwinana Arts Centre - Sulphur Road, Kwinana
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The MultiTalents of People

Fri, 14 Sept 2007, 04:25 pm
DazzaB

I too saw this FANTASTIC production! What a treat :) This is one of things I like most about community theatre - it's such a lucky dip. Generally you will get a good night out, sometimes you get something that you don't like - this is a great opportunity to learn - How would I do this better? - and then sometimes you get totally surprised by a show that could easily run for months on the West End.

HUGE congratulations to the cast and crew!

Paul - you really told that story man - awesome work. As I said on the night, I don't stand unless I mean it!

Kristen - I thought you were absolutely FANTASTIC! I was troubled to read that some people believe that if one dances/choreographs one cannot act - glad to see you proved them wrong with a vengeance!

Melinda - A wonderful, honest and engaging performance - keep it up!

Kim - Simply stunning! There's nothing like treading the boards yourself to remind all those know-it-alls out there that you know a thing or two yourself about ALL things theatrical ;)

Adam - Great to see you used on stage for a change - techs are so rare in community theatre that they often don't get the opportunity to show off their other talents!

Joy - Having watched you develop as a performer for some years now it was such a pleasure to see you truly own that part. Knock 'em dead darl - you've got the stuff :)

Don - It's nice to know that you're still around and giving your boundless energy to the theatre. The day Don Lee retires will be a sad day for all of us!

Lee - I have never seen you perform before and I have never worked with you before. I would dearly like to - whether being directed by you or smashing out a ripping scene for an audience. You were a pleasure to watch and for KTW's sake I hope you stay around.

And to close, endless Kudos for this magnificent show! As I said earlier, community theatre is somewhat of a lucky dip - and this show was definately one of those special treats that you find every now and again! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Darren

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