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Next Unseen show

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Hi All,

Well as some of you may know, and some may not, I have been overseas for a while, but I'm back now and trying to sort out the next Unseen production.

Basically what we intend to do is something quite different. It will be more of a "fringey" thing - although not performed at exactly Fringe time.

We will do a normal three week season which will lead into the Fringe, with our last two performances including the first two nights of the Fringe.

The performance will consist of a number of shorter plays - altogether making up the title of "Pratchett Pieces Three".

It will be in two halves, with one half being taken up by a longer play "The Trial" - which is a witch's play. (45 mins)
The other half will be a number of Pratchett's short stories turned into sketches - about 4 of them which together will total another 45 mins.

So what I am looking for from you is to develop a "troupe" of actors who can take various roles throughout the whole lot of these plays and sketches.

I believe that this is going to be a really exciting production and addresses the true nature of community/grass roots theatre (almost Shakespearian style) where we have a troupe of actors who take on different and exciting challenges, and could be playing any role any night.

This will require an absolute commitment from all actors we chose to be versatile, reliable and have a load of fun.

So I almost need you to say "yes the project is exciting and I'm in" without even knowing your exact roles. You need to be happy to have a go at loads of different roles, and to allow me to have a pool of actors from whom I can choose the best person for the role at the time.

What say you all? Sound like fun?

Please let me know your thoughts on the matter.

Here are the dates:

Unseen Play _ Pratchett Pieces 3. Feb 2012. Not in Fringe but 2 days of the end of it in Fringe to get Fringe publicity.
· Production Week starts Mon Feb 6
· Performance Dates: Feb 10 to 25
· Rehearsals start 28 Nov in theory – take out week over Christmas.
· Therefore rehearsals start Tuesday 22 November
· Auditions Sunday 6 November
· Therefore I have September to write it?

Unseen Co-Founder wins Award

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Hi All,
Just to let you know that one of Unseen's original Co-Founders - Melanie Munt has been awarded "Best Actress" at the Western Australian Screen Awards.
Yay Mel!
We'll post the photo here as soon as we have our photo facilities working again.
Meanwhile you can see more about it on our Facebook group page at:-
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/group.php?gid=35676871218

Unseen Academicals Almost Ready

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Hi All,
Just letting you know that "Unseen Academicals" is almost ready to go!
While others may have been having a great Easter break we have been rehearsing every day!
Mind you it has been punctuated with visits to the local restaurant, pizza deliveries etc and we have been having loads of fun as well as working hard!
Don't forget that the Preview is this coming Friday 9th April, and we officially "open" on Saturday 10th.
While this site is currently being stubborn about uploading photos, you can also visit us on our Facebook group, where some rehearsal photos are currently being uploaded.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=35676871218
or you can find more details (and book your tickets) on the website of the theatre where we are perfoming at www.bakehousetheatre.com
See you soon!

Auditions for Unseen Academicals

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Auditions for Unseen Academicals

We here at Unseen are very excited about having received the script for "Unseen Academicals" before it has even been published, so it will definitely be an Australian Premiere.
All of our audition notices are now sent via our website, so if you are interested in auditioning and have not yet logged into our site, you will need to do so pretty quickly.
When you have logged in please tick the "audition" mailing list box and you will automatically be sent an email with all the relevant details on the auditions aproximately two weeks from the audition time.
If you have any questions about how auditions are conducted please go to our FAQ section before emailing direct because most of your questions will already be answered there.
Auditions will be held on Jan 10 at 3pm at The Bakehouse Theatre, 255 Angas St. Adelaide.

Website is up and running

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A scroll imp

Well the website is finally back up again!

It has been rewritten onto some brand new old parchment scrolls and it has also been redesigned a little, so that you can navigate your way more easily between the scrolls without tearing them up so much and bending the corner curls over.

Some things may be missing as our scribes are still working day and night to copy in all the information from the past nearly ten years of Unseen's existence. Some material will unfortunately remain forever in room 3b.

The scroll imps have also arranged things to make it possibe for scroll readers (or 'users') to magically create an 'account'. This means that YOU, the scroll user, can actually become a sort of part-time temp scribe yourself and write in comments about the shows that Unseen puts on. Right now, The Last Continent is playing, so if you have seen it, get scribing and tell us what you thought of it! If you haven't yet seen it, then get to it before Granny Weatherwax comes and stares at you!

Next Show postponed

Hi All,
Just to let you know that our next show which had been planned for April, and then postponed until July is unfortunately postponed until around September/October.
This is due to a very serious and extended family illness, so I'm afraid that it is beyond our control just at the moment.
I had been keeping the title under wraps for a surprise, but now that you have to wait so long you might as well know what it is you are waiting for!
Yes its going to be 'THIEF OF TIME".!

Auditions for Unseen's next Production - Jan 6

Hi Everyone,

Well its that time again! Auditions coming up soon for Unseen's next Discworld production.

This time we are doing things a little differently. Instead of the usual group "cold read", we are holding individual auditions on Sunday January 6th in timeslots from 1pm onwards.

If you would like to audition, here is what you need to do:-

Send an email to Pamela on pamela@unseen.com.au and provide the following information:-
CV, (no longer than one page)
Small headshot (preferably embedded in your CV)
Phone number

Sir Terry Pratchett joins the cast of Unseen for "Reaper Man"

Sir Terry Pratchett

Pamela Munt, Artistic Director of Unseen Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that Sir Terry Pratchett will form part of the “cast” of “Reaper Man” opening this Saturday 15th at the Bakehouse. Although he will be unseen (due to being on the other side of the world) he will certainly be heard.

Terry has been kind enough to record a voice-over for the role of “Azreal – the Great Attractor and Death of all Universes” which will form part of this world premiere adapted from his original novel by Pamela Munt, and directed by herself and David Dyte.

Donation to AlzheimersSA

Alzheimer's Australia

Unseen Theatre Company is pleased to announce that it will once again donate the proceeds of its Preview Night for "Reaper Man" to Alzheimer's SA.
We do hope that you will join us in supporting this worthy cause by attending the show on September 14.

Auditions for "Reaper Man"

Hi All,

Please be advised that we are holding auditions for Terry Pratchett's "Reaper Man".

Below you will find all the information you need to audition and if you scroll even further, you will see what the show is all about:-)

WHEN:
Sunday July 1st at 1pm.

WHERE:
Bakehouse Theatre, 255 Angas Street Adelaide

ROLES AVAILABLE:
I'm sorry to say to the girls in our group/lists that this one has only a couple of female roles which are already filled. (perhaps we'll see you next time?)
So at the moment we are looking for males between the ages of 18 and 60!

Unseen University Convivium

Unseen Theatre Company will be performing two of the five plays from its Adelaide Fringe 2012 Season for ONE performance only at the Unseen University Convivium on Saturday July 7 at 2pm.at Adelaide University.
Our Artistic Director Pamela Munt will also be a guest speaker at this Discworld Convention.
For more information go to http://ausdwcon.org/

Next show - "Reaper Man"

Hi All,
It's official!
Our next show will be "Reaper Man".
Pamela is working hard on the stage adaptation which should be finished very soon.
Performances are scheduled for September 7 to 23.
Auditions Sunday June 24 at 3pm.
If you are interested in auditioning please email pamela@unseen.com.au
More information soon.

Last minute Christmas gift?

Hi Unseen Fans,
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift for a Pratchett fan, how about a voucher to our next show?
"Pratchett Pieces Three" opens on Feb 10.
A double pass to this could be an ideal Christmas gift.
If you would like to take up this option, please email Pamela on:
pamela@unseen.com.au
for more details.

Rehearsals for "Pratchett Pieces Three" begin

Hi All,
Well our troupe has been cast and rehearsals for "Pratchett Pieces Three" begin today!
More news soon!

Rehearsals progressing well

Hi All,
Well we are into about our 5th rehearsal for "Wyrd Sisters" and all progressing well. We are thrilled to be going "backwards" with a witches play that we have not done before!