Applause & Afterthoughts

Blackout Theatre Company There’s a particular kind of magic that only community theatre can conjure - the kind that comes from heart, grit, and the collective belief that storytelling matters. Blackout Theatre Company’s production of Carrie captured that magic from its very first crash of thunder and held it right through to the final full stage blackout. The story of Carrie, I must admit, is an interesting choice for a musical. I’m intrigued by the idea that someone read St

Henry Lawson Theatre   21 st  Century theatre is a wonderfully complex and challenging space as both professional and amateur productions embrace technology and pursue the “new”. However, there’s something truly special about watching a tight-knit ensemble cast deliver a fast-paced, witty script on a single set, bringing to life a delightfully entertaining classic British farce. Tech is great, but fearless performers with airtight timing is where you will find the real magic.

Holroyd Musical and Dramatic Society If you’re after a night of unapologetic fun, nostalgic rock anthems, and theatrical cheekiness, Holroyd Musical and Dramatic Society’s production of Rock of Ages  hits the mark and then some. It’s a show that revels in all the glory and cliché of 80s Rock with an irrepressible sense of self-deprecating fun and a clear intention to bring the audience along for the wonderfully ridiculous ride.  Set in 1987 on L.A.’s Sunset Strip, the story f