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Theatre in the Park
   
About Theatre in the Park
Theatre in the Park came into being during 1999 in the unique Hawkesbury River community, home to many talented and colourful personalities living among a scenic backdrop.
The concept of a theatre group emerged from discussions between Ray Bontoft and Peter Hughes after the community lost its live entertainment options when the area's only hall closed. From these talks a theatrical opportunity has evolved, giving the chance for all community members to take part at any level in creating a local event. Even in the simplest form, being involved in a play has given people a sense of personal achievement, pride and equity in the final result. Theatre in the Park was conceived with an outdoor stage and a vision for a family picnic-style atmosphere where everyone can enjoy quality live theatre. This vision of a community-driven theatre came to fruition with the enormous success of the first production in 1999, when some 480 people joined the festivities.
Brooklyn Community Theatre is a volunteer non-profit group. Ticket pricing ensures the event remains accessible to all. With donations, both in kind and financial, and ticket sales we are able to meet our production costs.
The Charter of the Brooklyn Community Theatre is administered by Producer, Ray Bontoft and Director, Peter Hughes.
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Peter Hughes
Director, Brooklyn Community Theatre |
Ray Bontoft
Producer, Brooklyn Community Theatre |
Community Profile on Brooklyn Community Theatre in Bushland Shire News, September 2008
Past Productions
If you have any photos of past Brooklyn Community Theatre productions please email them to: theatreinthepark@bigpond.com so that we can post them to this website.
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Play On! 2009 |
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Cast from left to right: Jim Gosden as Saul as Dr Rex Forbes; Drew Bontoft as Billy as Stephen Sellers; Rachel Steele as Violet as Diana Lassiter; Helen Goodrich as Polly as Lady Margaret; Noel Castley as Henry as Lord Dudley; and Michelle Raison as Marla as Doris, the Maid. |
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That's the Spirit! 2008 |
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Brooklyn Community Theatre would like to say a huge thank you to our terrific audience who came to see our performance of "That's the Spirit!" by Tim Kelly. Despite the drizzle around 500 people came to Rest Park, Brooklyn on Saturday 15 November 2008 to enjoy a fantastic night of family entertainment under the stars. The play, a murder-mystery-comedy, delivered plenty of chuckles and chills... the atmosphere was electric!!
Theatre in the Park would not be possible without our generous sponsors who are listed on our Sponsors page. We would like to thank them again for their support which allows us to provide this wonderful event to the community. Special thanks goes to Hornsby Shire Council, Fenwicks Marina, Luxury Afloat and Don Thompson.
So many people give so much of their time and energy to the production, both on stage and behind the scenes. A huge shout-out to our crew - Dave Mitchell, Lara Tattersall, Steve Jones, Peter Mudie, Brett Hughes, Catherine Pigneguy, Ruth Steel, Robyn Steiner, Paul Mares, Robert Williams and Paul Surrest - to everyone that helped with the stage construction (and destruction) and to everyone that contributed in so many different ways to making this such a fantastic event: Bob Wilson, Brett Steele, Darryl Manning, Dave (you know who you are), Dave Broome, Dave Penno, Hawkesbury River Real Estate, Matt Glendenning, Mooney Mooney Workers Club, the Mudie family, Noel Castley, Phil Butterworth, Suellen Warton, Sandra and Anthony Dimmock, Roscoe Martin, Jenny Pakes and many more from this wonderful community that is Brooklyn.
Theatre in the Park is the dreamchild of our Director, Peter Hughes and our Producer, Ray Bontoft who every year give their all to bring an exceptional night of drama to our community. Without their amazing creative energy there would be no Theatre in the Park... thank you for this wonderful gift Pedro and Ray.
Last, but not least, the stars of the show, our fabulous cast who took the wonderful journey that is Theatre in the Park and gave us a night to remember. Give yourselves a huge round of applause guys, go on, you deserve it... |
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Cast from left to right: Kate Duncan as Victoria Greenstreet; Noel Castley as Ernst Slater; Emma Jones as Bella Donna, Drew Bontoft as Bud Frazer; Karen Hughes as Irene Lockwood; Gary Robertson as Inspector Prindle; Venette Lowe as Claire Voyant; Jim Gosden as Wayne Hopkins; Helen Goodrich as Ruby; Greg Upfold as Scotty Nelson; Sonya Giesekam as Anne Boleyn; Paul Watt as Juan the Hermit. |
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Caught in the Net, 2007 |
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Program | Photos |
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Run for Your Wife, 2004 |
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Program [14 MB] | Press |
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This Way Up, 2002 |
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Its My Party, 2001 |
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Program | Press |
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The Odd Couple, 2000 |
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Our first production, in 1999 |
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 Contact Us At:
theatreinthepark@bigpond.com
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