Note from backstage
by Lara Macgregor
Artistic Director
Kia ora
Welcome to 2013. What a start! The theatre has opened its doors to Taki Rua – Aotearoa/New Zealand’s National Maori Theatre Company – and their production of John Broughton’s Michael James Mania. This is an exclusive two-week season, so book now!
We are eternally grateful to our Friends of the Fortune members who are the principal supporters of this show, and in their ever humble way refuse to take any credit for it. Well too bad…you’re all amazing, and we cannot thank you enough.
I am also thrilled to see the Members that are discovering the benefits of our subscription offer. As you know, we introduced this in 2011 with a modest goal of attracting 50 subscribers to the theatre. Last year we embraced 177 subscribers, and this year already Maureen in box office is having trouble keeping up with the demand. My sincere thanks to you for engaging as a subscriber. This ensures a committed audience ahead of time, a gauge for us as to what shows appeal to our patrons, and we love being able to mail your tickets in advance, and guarantee you the best seats possible.
Here’s to a fabulous year ahead. I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the theatre.
Lara Macgregor
Artistic Director
Interview with Te Kohe Tuhaka
Check out this interview with Te Kohe Tuhaka and get to know the actor behind Michael James Manaia. Opening at Fortune Theatre, Saturday, 2 February, 7.30pm.
MEDIA RELEASE - OPEN AUDITIONS
The Court Theatre and Fortune Theatre will be holding joint open auditions on 13 February 2013. Open auditions will be held at the Court Theatre in Christchurch, which is located on Bernard Street in Addington.
The Court Theatre in Christchurch and Fortune Theatre in Dunedin are two of New Zealand's foremost theatre companies. Both theatres are committed to supporting and employing local, national and international artists of the highest calibre.
Those wishing to audition will be required to prepare two contrasting monologues, one of which must be from a New Zealand play. Actors who are also skilled singers should come prepared with 16 bars of a song. Both the monologues and the song should not exceed a combined duration of 5 minutes. Actors may only be asked to perform one monologue.
Expressions of interest, including contact details, a photo and a short acting resume, must be emailed to Melanie Camp at:
Successful candidates will be contacted with a confirmed audition time. Priority will be given to those who have not previously auditioned.
