Footloose Program

March 25th - April 9th 2022

PRODUCERS’ NOTES PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR | BARBARA TRIMMER SHARON SIMPSON It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the Whangarei, love it here? “Yes I do”. There is so Riverbank Centre and to our production of West much young talent in this town. Working on this Side Story. show has been a joy. I couldn’t have done it with- This year we are celebrating our 75th anniversary as out the wonderful creative team of Kayla, Sam, a community theatre organisation, and surprisingly Vera, Michal and Monica along side me. this is the first time that we have produced this My thanks also to the amazing support team from particular musical. The show has some challenging Whangarei Theatre Company West Side Story was musical and dance numbers as well as requiring the first Broadway Musical that required ALL the a lot of dramatic energy from the cast. They have cast to sing, dance and act with equal proficien- all worked incredibly hard during the months of cy. We started with some singers, some dancers rehearsals and have shown amazing support for each and some actors. With the help of the team above other, especially towards those who are new to the they have been trained and developed into triple world of musical theatre. threats. As always there has been an extremely hardworking We have strived to create our unique version of team behind the scenes, and I would like to thank this classic tale, from the original 1957, libretto, them all for their time and dedication and the many book and score. Many of the themes are as relevant hours they have put in to bringing West Side Story today as they were in Shakespeare’s great love sto- to the stage . ry, that inspired Bernstein, Robbins, Laurents and I hope you enjoy the show, and look forward to your Sondheim to write this classic Musical Tragedy. continued support with “Hot Stuff ” in November In time Love will always overcome Hate. A great and the entertaining selection of productions thing to remember in these troubled times. planned for 2022. Alan Palmer Barbara Trimmer MA (VPA). AGSM&D (prof. Acting)

Based on a conception of JEROME ROBBINS Book by Music by Lyrics by ARTHUR LEONARD STEPHEN LAURENTS BERNSTIEN Entire Original production Directed And Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

SYPNOSIS Act I As he departs, the Sharks take their girls home and go off to the drugstore, while a playful argument develops between The production opens with a danced Prologue indicating Anita and two homesick Puerto Rican girls over the relative merits of life back home and in Manhattan (America). the bitter tensions between the Jets, a self-styled “American” At the drugstore, the Jets are nervous about the approaching street gang, and the Sharks, a group of young Puerto Ricans. meeting with the Sharks, but Riff advises them to play it cool The leader of the Jets, Riff swears to drive the Sharks, led (Cool), and when the Sharks arrive, an agreement is reached, by Bernardo, from the streets (Jet Song). Riff determines to at Tony’s insistence, to have a fair, bare-handed fight between challenge Bernardo that night at a dance in the gym, and the two best fighters in each gang the next night, under prevails upon his old friend and the co-founder of the Jets, the highway. Next day, Tony visits Maria at the shop and Tony, to help him. Tony has been growing away from the among the clothing dummies they enact a touching wedding gang, and feels the stirrings of other emotions (Something’s ceremony (One Hand, One Heart). Maria makes him promise Coming) but agrees. to stop the fight between his gang and her brother’s. In the Bernardo’s sister Maria, newly arrived from Puerto Rico to quintet Tonight, Tony and Maria sing of their love, Anita marry his friend Chino, attends the dance (The Dance at makes plans for a big evening, and Bernardo and Riff and the Gym) and despite the obvious hatred between the gangs their gangs make their own plans for the rumble. Two of the meets Tony, who at once falls in love with her (Maria). Later, Jets, Action and Snowboy, have already been questioned, and after the dance, while the gangs begin to assemble at Doc’s they explain to the rest of them how to handle the adults (Gee, drugstore to choose a place and weapons for their rumble Officer Krupke!). - a gang fight - Tony visits Maria on the fire escape of her apartment, and they pledge their love (Tonight), promising to Act II meet the next afternoon at the bridal shop where Maria works.

In her room, Maria is gaily preparing for her meeting with Doc tells Tony what Anita has said, and Tony leaves his hiding place, wandering numbly on the streets. At midnight, he runs Tony (I Feel Pretty). She is unaware of what has happened, into Maria, who has been searching for him, but their moment until Chino bursts into her room and tells her that her brother is brief: Chino appears from behind a building and shoots has been killed by her lover. Seizing a gun, he rushes out in Tony dead. The stunned gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, appear search of Tony. Tony, however, has climbed the fire escape to from the shadows and, drawn together by the tragedy, lift up Maria’s room, and in spite of her grief she is unable to send the body of Tony and carry it off. him away. Clinging together desperately they envision a place where they can be free from prejudice (Somewhere). In the streets and alleys the gangs flee the police, panic-stricken by the killings. Two of the Jets, Action and Snowboy, have already been questioned, and they explain to the rest of them how to handle the adults (Gee, Officer Krupke!). The sorrowing Anita knocks at Maria’s door, and Tony leaves by the window, taking refuge in the basement of Doc’s drugstore. Anita upbraids Maria for allowing Tony to come near her (A Boy Like That), but Maria’s answer (I Have a Love) carries its irrefutable force, and at length Anita agrees to go warn Tony that Chino is gunning for him. She goes to the drugstore, but is brutally taunted by the Jets for her nationality, and finally in hysteria spits out a different message for Tony: that Chino has killed Maria in revenge.

The Creative Team SHARON SIMPSON RAY PALMER DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR Alan first performed on stage at Alan first performed on stage at the age of 7 and as a teenager he the age of 7 and as a teenager he was accepted into the National was accepted into the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. Youth Theatre of Great Britain. He spent 4 summer seasons with He spent 4 summer seasons with the company. After training at the company. After training at the Guildhall School of Music the Guildhall School of Music and Drama he met his “kiwi” and Drama he met his “kiwi” wife Julie in London and in 1983 wife Julie in London and in 1983 they came to NZ, where Alan they came to NZ, where Alan was appointed as Director of Forum North and founded was appointed as Director of Forum North and founded Northland Youth Theatre. In 1988 they returned to the UK. In Northland Youth Theatre. In 1988 they returned to the UK. In 1993, Alan returned to teach Acting at Northland Polytechnic. 1993, Alan returned to teach Acting at Northland Polytechnic. In 2007 he began teaching at Wellington Performing Arts In 2007 he began teaching at Wellington Performing Arts Centre (WPAC). Whitireia Polytechnic acquired WPAC Centre (WPAC). Whitireia Polytechnic acquired WPAC in 2009. He directed productions including “Jane Eyre The in 2009. He directed productions including “Jane Eyre The Musical”, and “The Little Shop of Horrors”. Alan has appeared Musical”, and “The Little Shop of Horrors”. Alan has appeared in feature films and will soon be seen in “Coming Home in in feature films and will soon be seen in “Coming Home in The Dark”. He has played many roles in TV series including The Dark”. He has played many roles in TV series including Shortland Street. On stage he has appeared in over 50 Shortland Street. On stage he has appeared in over 50 productions in the UK and NZ. productions in the UK and NZ. DEBBIE GRAHAM KAYLA GANLEY VOCAL COACH CHOREOGRAPHER Westside Story is Kayla’s first time Westside Story is Kayla’s first time choreographing a theatre production choreographing a theatre production and she is delighted to have done so and she is delighted to have done so with such an incredible creative team with such an incredible creative team and cast. Since her first performance and cast. Since her first performance with WTC in “The Phantom of with WTC in “The Phantom of the Opera” (2019) as part of the the Opera” (2019) as part of the corps de ballet she also appeared in corps de ballet she also appeared in “RENT” (2019) as a tango dancer. “RENT” (2019) as a tango dancer. However she has taken a break from However she has taken a break from performing to focus on her studies performing to focus on her studies and teaching. Kayla has been teaching ballet and contemporary at and teaching. Kayla has been teaching ballet and contemporary at Just Dance Whangarei since 2017 and been dancing since the age Just Dance Whangarei since 2017 and been dancing since the age of 4. She studies full time towards her BAA in Photography and of 4. She studies full time towards her BAA in Photography and Graphic Design at Northtec, juggling both student, teacher and Graphic Design at Northtec, juggling both student, teacher and theatre life. Kayla has had an amazing time during this process and theatre life. Kayla has had an amazing time during this process and is is incredibly proud of the whole cast and crew for all they have is is incredibly proud of the whole cast and crew for all they have accomplished. accomplished.

Faye McMillan | Wardrobe FACT 1. Kama had her first backstage experience armed Kevin Bacon went undercover as with a comb, hair spray and eyeliner for “Annie a high school student. Get Your Gun” while she was living in Belgium. The then 24-year-old was treated the SiAnce then she has assisted with local shows way his character, Ren, ended up being such as Miss Saigon (2011), Mamma MIA! treated in the movie. He only lasted two (2017), and The Addams Family (2017) to three hours. before being nominated for a NAPTA award for best hair and makeup for Whangarei Theatre FACT 2. Company’s “Phantom of the Opera” in 2019. She is happy to be helping out with another WTC Tom Cruise almost played Ren production and proud of the effort everyone has The producers wanted Tom Cruise, but put into Westside Story. he had a scheduling conflict with All the Right Moves (1983). Kama Dickson | Hair & Make-up FACT 3. Kama had her first backstage experience armed with a comb, hair spray and eyeliner for “Annie Madonna auditioned for Ariel. Get Your Gun” while she was living in Belgium. Had she gotten the part, it would have SiAnce then she has assisted with local shows been her first feature film role. Lori such as Miss Saigon (2011), Mamma MIA! Singer got to play Ariel Moore instead. (2017), and The Addams Family (2017) before being nominated for a NAPTA award for best hair and makeup for Whangarei Theatre Company’s “Phantom of the Opera” in 2019. She is happy to be helping out with another WTC production and proud of the effort everyone has put into Westside Story. I’M FREE

THE ADULTS Tayla Carpeter-rihari TAMARAGH POTTER OF BOMONT Willard Urleen This is Ellen’s first This is Ellen’s first show with WTC. show with WTC. She has previously She has previously performed ensemble performed ensemble roles in Joseph roles in Joseph & the Amazing & the Amazing Technicolour Technicolour Dreamcoat and Disco Dreamcoat and Disco Inferno at Pompallier Inferno at Pompallier College, and has a background in Ballet College, and has a background in Ballet and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved performing and is excited to be back on performing and is excited to be back on stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show come together and the friendships made. come together and the friendships made. IAN PAGE KAMA DICKSON HADYN MONTGOMERY WES WARNICKER Willard Willard This is Ellen’s first This is Ellen’s first This is Ellen’s first show with WTC. show with WTC. show with WTC. She has previously She has previously She has previously performed ensemble performed ensemble performed ensemble roles in Joseph roles in Joseph roles in Joseph & the Amazing & the Amazing & the Amazing Technicolour Technicolour Technicolour Dreamcoat and Disco Dreamcoat and Disco Dreamcoat and Disco Inferno at Pompallier Inferno at Pompallier Inferno at Pompallier College, and has a background in Ballet College, and has a background in Ballet College, and has a background in Ballet and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved performing and is excited to be back on performing and is excited to be back on performing and is excited to be back on stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show come together and the friendships made. come together and the friendships made. come together and the friendships made. CLAIRE MONTGOMERY ANNIE HOLLAND-KEARNS MICHAL PEARCE Willard Willard Willard This is Ellen’s first This is Ellen’s first This is Ellen’s first show with WTC. show with WTC. show with WTC. She has previously She has previously She has previously performed ensemble performed ensemble performed ensemble roles in Joseph roles in Joseph roles in Joseph & the Amazing & the Amazing & the Amazing Technicolour Technicolour Technicolour Dreamcoat and Disco Dreamcoat and Disco Dreamcoat and Disco Inferno at Pompallier Inferno at Pompallier Inferno at Pompallier College, and has a background in Ballet College, and has a background in Ballet College, and has a background in Ballet and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved performing and is excited to be back on performing and is excited to be back on performing and is excited to be back on stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show come together and the friendships made. come together and the friendships made. come together and the friendships made.

PAUL DICKENS-JACOBS MUSICAL Willard NUMBERS This is Ellen’s first ACT 1. ACT 2. show with WTC. She has previously FOOTLOOSE/ON ANY SUNDAY STILL ROCKIN’ performed ensemble Everyone Cowboy Bob & Band roles in Joseph THE GIRL GETS AROUND LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY & the Amazing Chuck, Lyle, Tracey, Suzy, XXX Rusty Technicolour I CAN’T STAND STILL CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART Dreamcoat and Disco Ren Vi Inferno at Pompallier College, and has a background in Ballet SOMEBODY’S EYES MAMA SAYS and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo Willard West Side Story, singing Somewhere in LEARNING TO BE SILENT ALMOST PARADISE Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved Vi, Ethel Ariel & Ren performing and is excited to be back on HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO DANCING IS NOT A CRIME stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show Ren come together and the friendships made. Ariel, Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo HEAVEN HELP ME (REPRISE) Shaw DANI PARANIHI-EDWARDS SOMEBODY’S EYES (REPRISE) CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART? Willard Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo HEAVEN HELP ME (Reprise) This is Ellen’s first Shaw show with WTC. I’M FREE (HEAVEN HELPS FOOTLOOSE (FINALE) She has previously THE MAN) Everyone performed ensemble Everyone roles in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Disco Inferno at Pompallier College, and has a background in Ballet and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved performing and is excited to be back on stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show come together and the friendships made. KATHERINE TASKER Willard This is Ellen’s first show with WTC. She has previously performed ensemble roles in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Disco Inferno at Pompallier College, and has a background in Ballet and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in West Side Story, singing Somewhere in Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved performing and is excited to be back on stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show come together and the friendships made.

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SOMEBODY’S LEARNING TO EYES BE SILENT I CAN’T STILL STAND STILL ROCKIN’ EYESSOMEBODY’S THE GIRL GETS AROUND

TEHNE SEMBLE ELLEN TAYLOR KAYLA GANLEY Willard Willard JARED FROST Willard This is Ellen’s first Cody has been an show with WTC. active member Cody has been an She has previously of WTC since he active member performed ensemble debuted in Little of WTC since he roles in Joseph Shops of Horrors debuted in Little & the Amazing (2015). He has since Shops of Horrors Technicolour been involved in (2015). He has since Dreamcoat and Disco multiple productions, been involved in Inferno at Pompallier his favorites include multiple productions, College, and has a background in Ballet Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom his favorites include and Cheerleading. Ellen is a soloist in of The Opera (2019), and Rent Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom West Side Story, singing Somewhere in (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny of The Opera (2019), and Rent Act 2. From a young age, Ellen has loved Zuko in his school’s production of (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny performing and is excited to be back on Grease (2018). Cody has also been Zuko in his school’s production of stage. Ellen has enjoyed seeing the show involved in filming an upcoming Grease (2018). Cody has also been come together and the friendships made. Amazon production. He hopes that you involved in filming an upcoming enjoy the show - Chung Chung! Amazon production. He hopes that you LIAM ROSS enjoy the show - Chung Chung! Willard SHAKIRA WILLIAMS Willard ABBIE JENNINGS West Side Story is Willard Liam’s first show Cody has been an with Whangarei active member This is Abbie’s Theatre Company. of WTC since he first production His previous stage debuted in Little with WTC. She experience was at Shops of Horrors has been dancing Intermediate School (2015). He has since for over 15 years, School where he been involved in training in ballet and performed in “High multiple productions, contemporary. Ballet School Musical”. In his spare time Liam his favorites include shows including Don enjoys skatebording with his friends and Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom Quixote, Copelia , has enjoyed working with both old and of The Opera (2019), and Rent and The Nutcracker, and has enjoyed new friends. Liam has changed a bit to (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny the new experience with WTC. Abbie fit his character Big Deal and his favorite Zuko in his school’s production of has had a lot of fun learning the dances part of the show is Gee, Officer Krupke. Grease (2018). Cody has also been of West Side Story and is looking involved in filming an upcoming forward to performing them in front of SIENNA FRIEND Amazon production. He hopes that you an audience.of West Side Story and is Willard enjoy the show - Chung Chung! looking forward to performing them in front of an audience. Cody has been an SATORI SMITH active member Willard TAHI-ORA TITO of WTC since he Willard debuted in Little Cody has been an Shops of Horrors active member Cody has been an (2015). He has since of WTC since he active member been involved in debuted in Little of WTC since he multiple productions, Shops of Horrors debuted in Little his favorites include (2015). He has since Shops of Horrors Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom been involved in (2015). He has since of The Opera (2019), and Rent multiple productions, been involved in (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny his favorites include multiple productions, Zuko in his school’s production of Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom his favorites include Grease (2018). Cody has also been of The Opera (2019), and Rent Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom involved in filming an upcoming (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny of The Opera (2019), and Rent Amazon production. He hopes that you Zuko in his school’s production of (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny enjoy the show - Chung Chung! Grease (2018). Cody has also been Zuko in his school’s production of involved in filming an upcoming Grease (2018). Cody has also been Amazon production. He hopes that you involved in filming an upcoming enjoy the show - Chung Chung! Amazon production. He hopes that you enjoy the show - Chung Chung!

ADAM KING EMER LEA MAEVE ADAIR Willard Willard Willard Cody has been an Cody has been an Cody has been an active member active member active member of WTC since he of WTC since he of WTC since he debuted in Little debuted in Little debuted in Little Shops of Horrors Shops of Horrors Shops of Horrors (2015). He has since (2015). He has since (2015). He has since been involved in been involved in been involved in multiple productions, multiple productions, multiple productions, his favorites include his favorites include his favorites include Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom of The Opera (2019), and Rent of The Opera (2019), and Rent of The Opera (2019), and Rent (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny Zuko in his school’s production of Zuko in his school’s production of Zuko in his school’s production of Grease (2018). Cody has also been Grease (2018). Cody has also been Grease (2018). Cody has also been involved in filming an upcoming involved in filming an upcoming involved in filming an upcoming Amazon production. He hopes that you Amazon production. He hopes that you Amazon production. He hopes that you enjoy the show - Chung Chung! enjoy the show - Chung Chung! enjoy the show - Chung Chung! CHLOE ROUNDTREE KAMAIA BAIN- ARNICA POUTAI Willard BRIDGE-FROST Willard Willard Chloe has absolutely This is Kamaia’s 2nd loved her first time This is Kamaia’s 2nd show with whangarei working with WTC. show with whangarei theatre company, her Her background in theatre company, her first show was Shrek dance has meant first show was Shrek the Musical in which adding singing and the Musical in which she played multiple and acting to her she played multiple characters. Kamaia performance belt characters. Kamaia studies drama at however she has studies drama at Whangarei Girls High enjoyed the challenge and had so much Whangarei Girls High School and plans on continuing to study fun. A special moment for Chloe was School and plans on continuing to study drama throughout her schooling years. watching how each scene came together drama throughout her schooling years. Her favourite part of this show is The into an amazing show. She has made so Her favourite part of this show is The Gym scene because of the high energy many new friends and memories which Gym scene because of the high energy and tension between both gangs which she will treasure forever. and tension between both gangs which she says is unreal to be a part of. she says is unreal to be a part of. HANNAH CROSS SRTOCIKLILN’ Willard Cody has been an active member of WTC since he debuted in Little Shops of Horrors (2015). He has since been involved in multiple productions, his favorites include Mamma Mia! (2017), The Phantom of The Opera (2019), and Rent (2019). In 2018 he also played Danny Zuko in his school’s production of Grease (2018). Cody has also been involved in filming an upcoming Amazon production. He hopes that you enjoy the show - Chung Chung!

TITLE THE BAND FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL ORIGIN Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow (among others), the lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. Mere Teinaki.........................Woodwind Zoe Watson...........................Percussion FACT 1. Andre La Bonte.....................Woodwind Greg Allen....................................Drums Pippa Howes..........................Woodwind Tiina Stewart.................................Violin Kevin Bacon went undercover as Matt Watson..............................Trumpet Xena Martin....................................Cello a high school student. Caleb Lamb...............................Trumpet Talisha Buckingham........................Bass The then 24-year-old was treated the Ian Mason...............................Trombone way his character, Ren, ended up being treated in the movie. He only lasted two MAMA to three hours. SAYS FACT 2. Tom Cruise almost played Ren The producers wanted Tom Cruise, but he had a scheduling conflict with All the Right Moves (1983). FACT 3. Madonna auditioned for Ariel. Had she gotten the part, it would have been her first feature film role. Lori Singer got to play Ariel Moore instead.

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PRODUCTION CREDITS Production Manager.......................Monica Nance KEEP UPDATED: Director.................................................Alan Palmer Check out our website Musical Director.............................Michael Pearce and Facebook page for more information on Choreography....................................Kayla Ganley upcoming auditions and events. Wardrobe.........................................Faye Mcmillian Props..............................................Barbara Trimmer Hair & Make-up.................................Kama Dickson Technical Director.........................................Tim Bell Stage Manager.......................... Assistant Stage Manager........... Sound Design..........................Morgan Matheson & Matthew Simpson Light Design...................................................Tim Bell Set Design...................................................Ian Page Set Artist............................... Photography....................................Tracey Morris & Kayla Ganley Marketing & Publicity.................................Ian Shaw Programme..........................................Kayla Ganley Repetiteur............................................Cathy Teinaki Wardrobe team............. Set construction............................................... Make-up & hair team...................................... Props team........................................................ Stage crew......................................................... Technical crew................................................. Catering..............Craig & Praleen Johnson

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS: Craig & Praleen Johnson for the catering. Alan would particularly like to thank everyone who has accommodated him during his move from Wellington to Whangarei, without whose help he could not have directed WSS. Northland Scaffolding Ltd for the scaffolding used in the set. James Franklin for assistance with sound. PHOTOGRAPHY BY: June / July 2022 HEAVEN October 2022 HELP ME Nov / Dec 2022

About Roof Restoration the Venue Every family needs to maintain their home and the rule applies ​Each year we produce several equally to the Whangarei The- shows, most of which are staged atre Company family and the in our own complex on Reyburn Riverbank Centre. House Lane. Facilities at the If you’ve been walking the Riverbank Centre enable us to Hatea Loop recently you will present our shows to a highly have noticed the large scaffold- professional standard, in an ing and the tent that has been auditorium which seats 170. erected over our theatre. This ​We also provide a home to other month work commences with groups focusing on speech and the re-roofing and internal drama as key elements in build- restoration of the Riverbank ing confidence and social skills Centre, something that has for young people. Students from been needed for a few years these groups go on to perform now. at community events and take The theatre was built in the roles in WTC and other produc- 1980s and ever since has been tions, across New Zealand and a major part of the Riverbank beyond. The benefits to them and Whangarei’s performing personally, and their communi- arts scene. It is unique, with a ties, are immense. geodesic design, and covered with fibreglass shingles. Donations Unfortunately its position on the riverbank has meant it has If you would like to help ensure been exposed to the elements, Whangarei Theatre Compa- and gradually water has been ny can continue to support driven under the shingles by local youth and adult talent to the wind and driving rain. develop and to provide enter- Eventually this water found tainment for the community its way under the fabric of then please make a donation. the roof and into the interior A Direct Credit to Whangarei where it dripped into the Theatre Company Inc, 12-3099- inside bore little relationship to 0417087-00 with the reference where it was actually entering of the Roof would be appreciat- under the shingles. ed or you could contribute via So, after much deliberation, https://nzwtc.sales.ticketsearch. the WTC Executive committee com/sales/salesdonation/130. concluded that they had no choice but to have the roof repaired. Title The Riverbank Centre is the home of Whangarei Theatre Company, and for more than 70 years, Whangarei Theatre Company has been playing a vital role coaching, developing, and providing performance opportunities to creative peo- ple across the community. We are immensely proud of our society, our performers, and our building.

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