TITIRANGI THEATRE INC.

Incorporating Waitemata Theatre

Our next production is

Three days of rain by Richard Greenberg
directed by Duncan Milne
season:21 Nov to 2 Dec 2017
This witty and intelligent play was nominated for a Pulitzer. It follows
Walker and his sister Nan, children of a famous architect, as they wait for
the reading of his will. They are joined by Pip, the son of the architect's
business partner. As they wait, and as the will is disclosed, they bicker
about who did what, and why.
In the second half the same three actors play their own parents thirty five
years earlier, at the same age and in the same place, and we find out what
really happened.

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Membership now includes free tickets to all our performances
Pick up a brochure and membership form in the foyer
Email: membership@titirangitheatre.co.nz for information
Or apply online at www.titirangitheatre.co.nz

Theatre Hire
The Theatre Auditorium is available for hire.
For further information email theatrehire@titirangitheatre.co.nz
Please note that this link goes to Lopdell House Development Trust, who
now manage the Theatre Hire.

COSTUME HIRE SERVICE

The theatre has an extensive, exciting wardrobe
for hire at reasonable rates.
Our wardrobe hours:
Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. Fridays 5-7 p.m. Saturdays 10-12 p.m.
Situated at The Treasure House (Lopdell Hall), just behind Lopdell House
For further information contact Lynn, Ph 818 6645
Or email wardrobe@titirangitheatre.co.nz

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 Our sponsors support us - please support them! Please switch off cell phones during the performance
The use of cameras, video equipment or tape recorders
is not permitted in the auditorium.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

BOOKINGS: bookings can be made at Titirangi Pharmacy.

Directors notes Phone 817 7658, or online through our Website.
At the plays outset Helen discovers she is sterile. In a act of off-the-
cuff generosity, Claudia offers to bear an IVF child on Helens behalf, GROUP BOOKINGS: Special rates available, for more information ask at
Mark (Helens husband) as the donating father. Inevitably, human Titirangi Pharmacy.
emotions (especially around parenthood) are unpredictable and
complications ensue. People with disabilities:.. Please help us offer the best possible service by
This play has been a pleasure to direct, very much for the on-board informing us of your requirements when making bookings. Provision can
cast, but also because of the plays quality. Designed to keep the be made for a limited number of wheelchair users in the auditorium.
audience off-balance, it is a beautifully written and compelling
THEATRE INFO LINE. For details of wardrobe opening hours, current and
drama, with strong comedic elements, and impelled by strong
upcoming productions: Phone 817 5951
socio/political comment.
Sian Davis FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
Write to Titirangi Theatre Inc. P O Box 60 092, Titirangi.
email: contact@titirangitheatre.co.nz,
About the Director or visit our website: www.titirangitheatre.co.nz
Originally a pro actor from way back, Sian Davis,
the plays director, has had wide experience in
directing throughout Aucklands community
theatres, from the North Shore to Howick. FIRE REGULATIONS
Fire Exits are situated at the sides of the auditorium.
Her previous production at Titirangi Theatre was
of Who Wants to be 100 (Roger Hall), staged in
Please keep all stairways, gangways and corridors that afford entry and
2013 at Portage Road. exit entirely free from obstruction.
Mostly directing NZ plays, and the classics, she
is nevertheless always appreciative of a real We ask patrons to observe the NO PARKING signs at the entrances
challenge and has embraced the chance to engage with this
intelligent and multilayered play.
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Creative Team

Director Sian Davis

Producers Richard McFadgen, Chris Lane, Francene
McIlroy By David Williamson
PA to the Director Richard McFadgen
Stage Managers David Rhodes Directed by Sian Davis
Wardrobe Lynn Cottingham
Makeup Dana Cashmore
Dresser Pania Williamson
Set Design and painting Sian Davis, Janet Williamson
Set Builder Malcolm Dale and crew The play is set in Sydney and covers a period of some 20
Sound design, FX & music Robin Lane
Lighting Design Josh Rust years from the early 1980s to the early 2000s.
Lighting and Sound Operators Josh Rust, Vanessa Clarke, Sabrina Ou, There are 29 scenes and 7 locations! (the projections
Rose Tse
Backstage Bronwyn Rhodes, Pania Williamson, Ellen indicate time and location of a scene).
Mountcastle
Projector Duncan Milne, David Rhodes
Poster Design Malcolm Dale
Publicity Phoebe Falconer
Photography Mac McIver
Front of House Phoebe falconer and team Helen Deakin - Francene McIlroy
Programme Mac McIver Claudia McAdam - Rachel Bock
Billboards Tony Dunn, Bryan Moore
Martin - Ashton Brown
Mark - Zak Clarke
Our next play will be in production soon- we are always looking for
both experienced and novice volunteers to help with backstage, Margaret McAdam - Sue Golding
production, marketing and technical tasks. Kelly - Ella Bernstone
If you are interested visit the volunteer section on our website
www.titirangitheatre.co.nz

Sponsorship can take many forms... money, goods and services:

please think about how you could sponsor our popular and historic
organisation!

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 Sue Golding - Margaret Francene McIlroy - Helen Deakin
Over the years I've worked with most I grew up doing musicals at the Playhouse Theatre
Auckland community theatres, but living on then took a 17 year break to get married and have
the North Shore, only one play at Titirangi children. This is my 3rd show at Titirangi Theatre,
Theatre - Judy in Roger Hall's Four Flat Whites the others being Pack of Girls 2010 and the
in Italy a few years back. I'm travelling Pantomime in which I had the pleasure of working
overseas again for the dual delight of a good with my sons. I played Ruth in Calendar Girls back
meaty role, and working with Sian Davis. I've in 2015 which won me a NAPTA best actress award.
worked with Sian several times (memorably It has been amazing working with new people and a new director. Sian
Doubt, The Raft, and PA for Who Wants to be has me doing things on stage that I have always been taught not to do,
100? at Company Theatre). Birthrights is Sian's kind of play and mine see if you can work them out. I dedicate this performance to my Dad,
so I'm relishing the chance to help bring it to life out West. Brian Clark who has always been my inspiration.
Ella Bernstone - Kelly
Zac Clarke - Mark The first time I ever went on stage was a character
This will be my first time performing at ballet piece for The Lion King- since then I've been
Titirangi Theatre. I am no stranger to the hooked. I've been in several Kids4Drama productions
boards, having performed at TheatreWorks, and two pantomimes at Titirangi Theatre, and loved
both my extras role and as Princey in last year's
Phoenix Theatre and Mt Cotton Drama Group
Christmas panto. To play a very serious role as Kelly
in Brisbane, Australia. My most enjoyable
has been a great change from my over exaggerated
roles include Blunchli in George Bernard
characters in the past, and a challenge I've enjoyed tackling. It's been cool
Shaws Arms and the Man and Leonard in
working with Sian, and I've been able to learn a lot through her unique
Rumours. I am delighted to be working with directing style
Sian again and to be sharing the stage with a fun and talented cast.
Ashton Brown - Martin
Rachel Bock - Claudia Ashton is a professional actor, stand-up comedian
This is my first production with Titirangi Thea- and writer for both theatre and television as well as a
tre and I'm absolutely thrilled to have the op- writer and performer of spoken word poetry. A
portunity to be in a David Williamson play and drama school graduate, Ashton now runs his own
playing the dynamic role of Claudia. theatre company Self Deprecating Eclecticism and his
Although it's been over 10 years since last be- writing and theatre has won several awards. Ashton
ing on stage I've been in a few tv series and on is a strong advocate for mental health in NZ and this
TV commercials over the last few years. But year he wrote and performed a solo show in the NZ
International Comedy Festival which was centred around his struggles with
like many actors stage is a first love.
mental health. The show went on to sell out and received rave reviews. This
The past two months have been fun working with a wonderful director,
is Ashtons first show with Titirangi Theatre and he has thoroughly enjoyed
cast and crew and I hope you enjoy the story of Birthrights tonight. PS the
spending time with his passion acting for stage.
accent is natural!

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