PETTY CRIME - World Premiere of a new NZ Musical

So we did it -- and not only that but the pleasure of sitting at the back of the 120 seater theatre and hearing people laughing, sighing, saying nothing but exuding emotional energy all over the theatre -- the incredible job lighting designer Nik Janiurek did which was operated immaculately and with love by Rob Hannaford, dear Craig Jamieson- humble sound man from Tauranga who I met when we were both 'keen as mustard' fledglings at the Tauranga Operatic Society. New friend Paul Athy donated his little house near the theatre for sound design and operator Craig as did Michelle and Phil Kean generously provide a roof over the head of King Rat -- Aaron Ward who learned the role in 2 weeks after coming home from a successful season of MIDDLE AGED SPREAD. It was great to have some new input and he took over some directing duties while I had what I hope was some well deserved down time till we onslaughtered into production week which consists of tech rehearsals, dress, lighting, makeup, sound checks -- basically for the technicals of the production. Cut to opening night... it has to be the closest thing to having a baby for a man - and we had a bonny bouncing family of animals who were thrilled at the response and went on to spit and polish the show until the excellent closing night. We made it by the skin of our teeth financially but monies from ticket sales haven't come in yet ... TICKET are very quick to take your money but we have to wait 2 weeks till after the show to get the pay out. Seems the way most corps work ... what's best for them! So hoping to pay the bills and give those involved a koha.

STOP PRESS: I have been in touch with the people at PLAYHOUSE THEATRE in Glen Eden ... a wonderful 240 seater theatre with brilliant tech specs and hope to launch into a professional production to take it to the next level. If and when is still to be determined.

so i am leaving the G.A.L. bank account open in the hope that people may still offer support.

Thanks to all those who contributed, ARTWORKS THEATRE BOARD, FRONT OF HOUSE, ANDY BOSTON for his primo stage management, Baraka and Amanda Sorrenson for the bloody brilliant animal make-up and costumes that blew minds and received so much praise- rightly so from KRISTEN SORRENSON. that's all for now.