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The Bay Theatre Players next major produc1on, Compass, directed by Lyn Sterling, opens to audiences on Friday 24 June for an eight-show season. This produc7on introduces us to a cast of 10 talented young actors, several of whom are first 7me actors on the stage. The young cast, ranging in age from 12 to 15, are excited to bring Jessica Bellamy’s play to audiences on the Playhouse Stage in Batemans Bay, and have fully embraced the world of the play and the characters they are playing. The Bay Theatre Players also welcome first-7me actor, Chris BlewiD, who is the only adult in the show and plays Mr Finchley, the school teacher. Assistant director of Compass, Michaela Burtenshaw, welcomes Chris to the stage, saying “He has been so willing to learn and have fun, it’s been such a delight watching his character grow. I love watching people of all ages realise the magic of the theatre”. Compass, by Jessica Bellamy, explores themes of social status and injus7ce and challenges the young characters to consider how their decisions are guided by their moral compass. It does this in the seSng of a school camp, following a group of school students who are le4 to fend for themselves a4er their school teacher goes missing. The Bay Theatre Players produc7on of Compass by Jessica Bellamy, will be onstage Friday 24 June to Sunday 3 July. Ma7nee and evening performances are available. There will be a short Q&A a4er each of the 4 ma7nee performances which will provide a great opportunity to get to know the cast. Tickets are on sale now at www.trybooking.com Play Explora1ons The Bay Theatre Players will be holding their next play explora7on on Tuesday 14 June at 7pm, at the Theatre. This month, the players are excited to explore “Mamma Mia”. A poten7al contender for a produc7on in 2023, the players welcome everyone along to check out the script and learn more about this fun story about love, friendship and fun in the sun. For further info, send an email to baytheatreplayers@gmail.com, and also join the Facebook and Instagram pages for the most up to date info on Bay Theatre Players events.
beagle weekly : Vol 263 June 10th 2022
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