It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our good friend and etc Committee member Michael Bond. Michael was very active in helping us improve our lighting system for which we are very grateful. He also directed our VDL entry play last year in spite of his ill health. Our hearts go out to his lovely wife Carol and family.

Auditions - Baby with the Bathwater

Newsletter Issue 2

Issue 2 of our Newsletter has just gone out! Be sure to check your email for all the great things that have been happening at ETC. Not signed up? We can fix that! Just send us an email to essendontheatrecompany@gmail.com and we'll add you to the list! Link to the Newletter is also attached below! Enjoy!

Auditions - Baby with the Bathwater

While rehearsal's are going well for "The Pirate Princess" we have upcoming auditions for our third production "Baby with the Bathwater" by Christopher Durang and directed by Drew Mason. Please see event details for more information!

Auditions - Baby with the Bathwater

Baby with the Bathwater By Christopher Durang Directed by Drew Mason Audition Dates: Sunday 25 June 2017 at 6p.m. Thursday 29 June 2017 at 7.30pm Bookings essential for audition via Director at drew.mason@optusnet.com.au or 9382 6284 Audition Venue: Bradshaw Street Community Hall Bradshaw Street (off Buckley Street) West Essendon VIC 3040 Melways 28B3 Google Maps: https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Essendon+Theatre+Company/@-37.753079,144.893059,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6ad65c132fe4d1e9:0xde935373e7f0cb3f Characters: Helen- character ages from 20-50 John- ages from 20-50 (will also be the voice of psychologist) Daisy (Male)-ages from 17-30 Nanny/Kate/Principal- 30+ Cynthia/Angela/Miss Pringle/Susan-25+ Accents: possibly American. All characters, except Daisy, will be portrayed as caricatures, so I am looking for exaggerated portrayals. The play will essentially be staged as a cartoon, with Daisy as a live action character in a world that finds him completely out of his depth. Character Summary 3F (20+) 2M (20+) Contact: All enquires to director Drew Mason at drew.mason@optusnet.com.au or 9382 6284 Auditions are open call. Please plan on spending at least an hour at the audition. The audition will consist of reading allocated scenes from the play with the other actors and some improvisational work. Please have read the play prior to the auditions. There are copies available in the VDL library, or one can be provided by contacting the director. Synopsis: When two young parents bring home their newborn child, it becomes quickly apparent that they have no knowledge of how to care for the baby. Determined not to look at the gender of the child, so as not to be impolite, they assume incorrectly that the baby is a girl. What follows is an erratic look at the family unit as the child is raised by incompetent (but loving) parents and a nanny who turns out to be the anti-Mary Poppins. Not to mention several years of therapy for the baby...all while trying to write an essay on Gulliver's Travels...and complete University before he turns thirty. For anyone who has, was, or is a parent, this contemporary classic from Christopher Durang will have you both laughing and gasping as we lampoon modern parenting. Rehearsal Period: Rehearsals will be three times a week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings & Sunday afternoons. Performances Dates: 14 – 17 & 21 – 23 September 2017 Thursday, Friday and Saturday Performances at 8pm Sunday Matinee at 2pm

The Pirate Princess - A Children's Pantomime

Looking for something to do with your kids during the next school holidays? Well why not come along to our next production for the year - a children's pantomime! The Pirate Princess will be fun for the whole family!!

Essendon Theatre Company

The Pirate Princess - A Children's Pantomime

The Pirate Princess A Children’s Pantomime By Mazz Ryan Directed by Michele Haywood Season: 1 – 8 July 2017 Theatre: Bradshaw Street Community Hall Bradshaw Street (off Buckley Street) West Essendon VIC 3040 Melways 28B3 Google Maps: https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Essendon+Theatre+Company/@-37.753079,144.893059,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x6ad65c132fe4d1e9:0xde935373e7f0cb3f Performance Dates: Saturday 1 July - Saturday 8 July 2017 Sat 1 July (1pm & 5pm) Sun 2 July (2pm) Fri 7 July (2pm) Sat 8 July (1pm & 5pm) Bookings: Phone/SMS 0422 029 483 or book online at www.essendontheatrecompany.com.au or https://www.trybooking.com/275611 Ticket prices: $15 or $50 for Family of 4 (any comination of children and adults); Children under 5 free Payment by CASH ONLY at the door Synopsis: The Pirate Princess tells the story of Evalina, a princess who would much rather be a pirate than a princess.

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A final look at the Madagascar set before I start demolition.

Madagascar by JT Rogers

A sell out crowd tonight for the return of "Madagascar!" There is still time to come along and see this haunting drama by J.T Rogers and skillfully directed by Stephanie Gonelli! Head to www.essendontheatrecompany.com.au to book your tickets! This is a show not to miss!!

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It's opening night! Have you got your ticket to see Madagascar by J.T. Rogers and directed by Stephanie Gonelli? Head over to www.essendontheatrecompany.com.au! This is a production you won't want to miss!