16 Jan 2021
A big thank you to Amara and Lynn for organising the first play reading social night at The Rondo. The night was a tremendous success with 14 people enjoying two different scripts. The first was a first draft of an original script by Geraldine Paterson, one of our newest members. It was shows very great potential as a comedy and stay tuned for workshops to develop the script further.
The second script was a one act by an Australian playwright that showed great promise as a potential fringe production. Everyone was very encouraging to have more similar nights so please, if you have a script that you would like read contact Amara and Lynn via secretary@therondo.com.au
Stay tuned for the next play reading night and come along and join in the fun.
3 Dec 2020
Did you miss our AGM and want to be involved in 2021?
It’s not too late to sign up for one of our volunteer teams. If you have some time to spare or skills to share or want to learn any aspects of theatre, check out the teams below and get in touch.
Email secretary@therondo.com.au to find out more or express your interest in getting involved. See you ‘round The Rondo!
28 Nov 2020
WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS AT THE RONDO ARE BACK!
LIFE WITHOUT ME by Daniel Keene, Directed by Lynn Cropp
Auditioning Sunday 6th and Monday 7th December, 7:15 PM at The Rondo Theatre, Green slopes St Edge Hill
Performance dates 26 February – 6 March 2021
“My life just seems to go on, but…without me in it.”
If you don’t know who you are and you don’t know where you’re headed, you might find yourself spiralling in ever-tightening circles until you come to rest in a nondescript part of town; in a crummy two-star hotel, where the service is churlish, the lift doesn’t work, the toast is burnt and the pot plants set off your allergies. But! Keep our expectations low, really low, and who knows? You might be pleasantly surprised by how everything works out.
An absurdist comedy full of whimsy and wit with liberal lashings of life’s painfully poignant moments.
CAST
3 female - 4 male
2 x middle aged men, 1 young couple, 1 middle aged couple, 1 older woman.
CONTACT DIRECTOR LYNN CROPP to register your interest in auditioning and to obtain a perusal script.
Email: misslynnie@iig.com.au
FB: Lynn Cropp via messenger
MOB: 0407 633 150
*** Production team also required – please contact Lynn to register interest / attend auditions.
26 Nov 2020
We are so excited to share that we have upcoming AUDITIONS for our first play for 2021 this December.
Stay tuned for more info this weekend!
7 Nov 2020
AND SADLY
THE LAST EVENT ON OUR 2020 CALENDAR IS OUR AGM AND END OF SEASON CATCH UP
A MUST DO EVEN WITH A YEAR SO EMPTY OF LIVE THEATRE AT THE RONDO
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE COMMITTEE FOR 2021 PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE A FINANCIAL MEMBER FOR 2020, COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM ATTACHED AND HAVE IT SIGNED BY CURRENT COMMITTEE...
These are: Kevin Shorey, Cath Willacy, Alyssa Byrne, Frank Joel, Lynn Cropp, Helen Lavis, Brett Neale, Amara Ennis, Paul Hynes, Mike Gleed and Noelene Rees.
OR CURRENT FINANCIAL MEMBERS (WE CAN'T TELL YOU ALL OF THOSE!)
THIS THURSDAY, SOME COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 5PM TO 5.30PM IN THE RONDO FOYER TO HELP SIGN AND DELIVER YOUR NOMINATION FORMS AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS...OTHERWISE, EMAIL A COMPLETED COPY TO OUR SECRETARY ALYSSA @ secretary@therondo.com.au BEFORE 24TH NOVEMBER 2020
images/AGM-Nomination-Form-2021-CLT.pdf
images/2020-AGM-Agenda-CLT.pdf
SEE YOU THERE
TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2020
7PM FOR 7.30PM START
BYO DRINKS AND SNACKS
21 Oct 2020
They're ready! It's tech time tonight and our cast and crew are working really hard to make Rondo in the park a fun night for you all...
See you 'round the Rondo this weekend
16 Oct 2020
Thank you to everyone who has supported our unusual return to theatre in 2020.
We look forward to seeing you all 'round the Rondo again soon...
10 Oct 2020
12 Aug 2020
Archivist Narelle Shorey has updated both lists of plays since her last call out and is keen for more people who might remember
shows still missing on our list? Both are below for your peruasal - CLT shows and Fringes...
Narelle is also calling for paraphanalia, such as programmes and photographs, to complete our hard copy archives
or to scan and include in our digital archives if you can't part with your memorabilia.
Please check the new list below and get in touch if you think you can help Narelle with this endless task.
images/CLT-PRODUCTIONS-list-updated-August-2020.pdf
images/FRINGE-PRODUCTIONS-list-updated-August-2020.pdf
images/CLT-ARCHIVE-Wants-and-needs-photos-and-pragrammmes-August-2020.pdf
Thank you all for you help.
Keep an eye on our facebook page for some memories from the archives coming soon...
7 Jul 2020
Our Archivist, Narelle Shorey has certainly been busy going back through the old files and is trying to create a complete list of Cairns Little Theatre - The Rondo theatre's past shows including Fringe Theatre. Narelle does have a huge collection of information to sort through; old programs, photos, newspaper clippings and now digital memories and has dedicated uncountable volunteer hours to organise it all! We can't thank you enough Narelle.
Next time you visit check out our digital memories compiled by Narelle on the foyer telly. You might just spot yourself!
We are now looking for your help to fill in the gaps and share your memories with us.
Check out the two lists below and email Narelle at narelles43@gmail.com if you can help us add any missing shows...?
ARCHIVE-CLT-productions-by-Narelle-Shorey-2020.pdf
ARCHIVES---FRINGE-PRODUCTIONS-by-Narelle-Shorey-2020.pdf
