All’s Well that End’s Well
This year we have decided to tackle another, slightly “lesser known” comedy, with a title that has become a part of the lexicon. “All’s Well that End’s Well” is about the folly of youth, the frustration of age and the triumph of commitment (or perhaps obsessive persistance/underserved love?). Well, at least that’s how we begin…
I have attached the full script in a format you may be able to print out – otherwise go to http://shakespeare.mit.edu/allswell/full.html this link and download onto your Ipad or tablet to save trees.
Have a read. See what you think..
Cheers
Avril
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – The Final Word
At the close of 2012, Tropical Arts Association Inc has had an AGM, Christmas Party and we are now awaiting the DVD of our production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The show was very well recieved by our audiences and it was the largest and most ambitious so far in terms of cast and partners. There were up to 85 in the cast (varied from night to night!) aged from 4-74 with 12 paid professionals, 25+ school students, 22+ performers with a disability and a great range of talented community actors. Backstage was just as diverse and exciting.
Tanks Arts Centre, Song Connection and ARC Disability services came along with us for the ride and we made sure there was a place for almost everyone who showed up, no matter how close to the production. Please enjoy the photographs to see just how colourful and happening it was.
Have a safe festive season and see you next year…Cheers Avril
The Dream Year to date
There’s been workshopping in the Tanks:
Workshopping Mechanicals in Tank 3
Theres been roving around the Tanks:
sleepy and tropical
Getting ready for Tropical Surreal roving practice
- Roving through crowds at Carnival on Collins
The Banner’s Flying!
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Shakespeare at the Tanks 2012 -A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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RADF Success!
Hi all,
Good news! Tropical Arts was successful in our application for a RADF grant which is an arts initiative from the Cairns Regional Council and the Queensland Government. This means we can really develop the partnerships between ARC and Tropical Arts and Song Connection and Tropical Arts. This is going to mean an exciting production with a fantastically diverse cast. Inclusive theatre is great theatre!
ARC Ensemble rehearsals began on the 3rd of July and ideas are moving along at a fantastic pace! Further rehearsals are about to start from the week of the 16th of July. Exciting – so stay tuned cast creatives and crew (you know who you are!)!
And finally, with fanfare! Thank you to Crossroads recreational club for their generous contribution to the production and congratulations to them for providing access to the community for people with a disability – for the last 25 years!! Well done. We feel the baton being passed.
So everything is moving along well. See you soon all and stay tuned…
Avril
Next Workshop – 1st of July
Tropical Arts invites you to
WALKING IN THE DREAM
When: Sunday 1st July, 1.30am – 4.30pm
Where: Tank 3, Tanks Arts Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
Who: Anyone interested in becoming part of the production.
butterflyWhat: Open and Inclusive Community Theatre Workshop - Find out how Tropical Arts works and how you can become part of Shakespeare at the Tanks 2012 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
- Theatre skills
- Ensemble training
- Exploring Shakespeare’s play
- Sign up for the cast
- Preliminary Casting Announced
- Rehearsing scenes
- Script finalised
How Much: Members – free, others $5. (Membership $10)
For details call Avril on 0418 765 588 or Lyndell on 0411 345 622
We’ve got the start of a set design (thanks Latoya!) and are off and running in a number of areas! Breaking News: Tropical Arts was successful in securing a RADF Grant through Cairns Regional Council – thank you very much! – the professional artists and arts workers employed through this grant will make it possible for more community participation – that means YOU onstage, or someone you love. Why? Because theatre is the answer to everthing…..
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – news
Oberon as the mountain stares moodily past the butterfly Titania
Tropical Arts invites you to
FRAGMENTS OF THE DREAM
An Open and Inclusive Community Theatre Workshop – Find out how Tropical Arts works and how you can become part of Shakespeare at the Tanks 2012 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
• Theatre skills
• Ensemble training
• Introduction to Shakespeare’s play
• Meet the members
When: Tanks Market Day – Sunday 29th April, 9.30-12.30
Where: Tank 3, Tanks Arts Centre, Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
Who: Anyone interested in finding a pathway into theatre: experienced or first time, all ages, no prerequisites – join in at any open point.
How Much: Free – gold coin donation appreciated.
