Kingstonfirst - Whats On - 10th September 2010

OUR TOWN: A KINGSTON STORY AT THE ROSE THEATRE

 
Be a part of Our Town: A Kingston Story,
a Community Play at the Rose Theatre.
 
Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 September
Our Town: A Kingston Story
A celebration of Kingston’s past, present and future
Devised by Ciaran McConville
Directed by Jamie Harper
 
The Rose is delighted to announce that this summer the local community is invited to become apart of a Community Play, Our Town: A Kingston Story. 
 
Artistic Director of the Rose Theatre, Stephen Unwin explains “The Rose isn't simply a theatre, it's a cultural centre for everybody.   I keep looking for opportunities to involve local people in what we do, and I’m thrilled to announce OUR TOWN: A KINGSTON STORY, the Rose’s Community Play.   This will be a devised piece, directed by Jamie Harper and written by Ciaran McConville, which will draw on local people’s memories of the past, experiences of the present and dreams of the future.
 
We believe that this is the perfect time for local people to come together and create a piece of theatre that celebrates the town in which they live.  We want everyone to get involved: contribute to the story, come and act onstage, make costumes, paint the set and so on.  And we need people to promote the production, organize the day-to-day management, and help us find generous local companies who can support it.  
 
The stage door of the Rose is wide open: come and make OUR TOWN special.”
 
Come to the launch of Our Town: A Kingston Story. A Community Play.
Everyone is welcome to attend the launch of the Community Play on Tuesday 27  July from 1-2pm in the Rose auditorium with Stephen Unwin, Artistic Director and Jamie Harper, director of Our Town: A Kingston Story. Representatives from the marketing and production team will also be present to talk to you about the many ways you can become involved.
 
Get involved!Actors.If you are aged 16 or over and you would like to be a part of the action onstage, simply download an application form at www.rosetheatrekingston.org and e-mail it to jamieh@rosetheatrekingston.org . No previous drama experience is necessary. We're looking for people who are enthusiastic, committed and willing to challenge themselves.
 
Behind the Scenes.
Become an important part in producing the play. We have volunteering opportunities in the following areas available: marketing, wardrobe, stage management, technical and wigs. We are also looking for a photographer and an artist in residence to document the production from page to stage.
 
If you are aged 16 or over and you would like to get involved behind the scenes e-mail ourtown@rosetheatrekingston.org or write to Our Town, Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL.
 
Support the Community Play
Backed by the Kingston Chamber of Commerce we are looking for local companies to make a small donation of £200 to the project. For more information including details of the benefit package, please contact Roger Chown on 0208 939 4059 or e-mail Rogerc@rosetheatrekingston.org
 
How to find out more and keep up to date

Visit www.rosetheatrekingston.org
Take a look at the notice board in the Culture Café with updates on the Community Play.
Come to the launch at the Rose Theatre on Tuesday 27 July from 1-2pm.

 
Performance Schedule
Our Town: A Kingston Story
Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 September
Evening performances 7.30pm
Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 2pm & 6pm
Tickets £10/ £15/ £20
Box Office: 0871 230 1552
www.rosetheatrekingston.org
 
 

Phone: 0871 2301551

Link: www.rosetheatrekingston.org

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