“THE STAR”, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - PAGE 43
Off to see the wizard
LYRIC Theatre is looking for more interested adults to fill the lead roles in the
2013 production of The Wizard of Oz.
They held their first information session for the production in Novem-
ber and director of the show, Peter McAlpine was thrilled with the turn out. “We had around 100 people at our first informa-
CAIDEN Lawson was born at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on November 23. He is a son for Brian and Sarah of Mirboo North, and a sister to Jessica, 3.
Life together: Jamie and Lisa Jenkin of Korumburra after their wedding at Koonwarra.
Summer wedding THE shady trees, lawns and gardens of Koonwarra Cottages provided the ideal setting for a summer’s day wedding on Saturday, December 8 for Jamie Jenkin and Lisa Kelly, both of Korumburra.
Lisa, who is the youngest daughter of Jenny Kelly of Loch, chose a stylish gown by Leah S Exclusive Design of Hallam for her special day. Featuring a gathered bodice with jewelled detail, an exposed lace-up back and sweetheart neckline, the gown of soft, ivory chiffon flowed down into a full A-line skirt and train that was both elegant and ideal for the warm conditions. Lisa was attended by her sister Melissa Beveridge, the matron of honour, and bridesmaids Jenna Jenkin (sister of the groom), Michelle Peacock (sister of the bride) and Jen Daniells. They wore full-length gowns of ‘seamist’ coloured chiffon featuring lightly gathered bodices extending all the way round to the back and creating an empire form which flowed through to the floor in a soft inverted pleat.
The groom, Jamie Jenkin, son of Stuart Jenkin of Korumburra and Maria Arestia of Korumburra, was supported by best man Tim Beveridge and groomsmen Jordan Myors, Chris Amor and Dale Wyhoon, with Bailey Peacock and Cody Amor pageboys and Abbey Beveridge the flowergirl. After the wedding ceremony, performed by civil celebrant Barbara Houghton, which featured a memorial tribute to Lisa’s grandfather Les Wyhoon, the wedding party, their friends and family retired to the Italian Social Club in Korumburra which had been superbly decorated by family and friends for the occasion. Wedding photos were taken by Bree Fennell of Leongatha. After enjoying a three-course dinner, catered by Brett Sinclair, speeches and the cutting of a caramel and chocolate mud cake made by Jamie’s aunty, Helen Arestia, the couple and their guests danced the night away to music by Dave Manning and Mark Howard. The couple will holiday in Fiji before returning home to Korumburra to live.
Above, RHYS Christian Armstrong was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on October 7 to Bec and Phil Armstrong of Inverloch, and is a brother for Carys, 2. Left, TARA Louise Mitchell was born in Shanghai on November 13. She is the first child for proud parents, Kim Gilliland, formerly of Wonthaggi, and Bobby Mitchell, from New Zealand.
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tion session, of which about 50 were kids, so that was really pleasing,” he said. “There were also a lot of parents present, which we encouraged so they could learn what is expected of their kids in a Lyric production. “We were hoping for a few more adults though, as many of the lead roles except Dorothy, are for adults.” The show, which will open on July 5, 2013, has a large number of lead roles for children and adults, a range of cameo roles and a large children’s and adult chorus. Following the information session, there was a trio of workshops held for aspiring young actors, singers and dancers. “We also held a mock audition, to show the kids and their parents what will be expected of them when auditions are held early next year. “We had our example child sing part of a song, read a monologue and complete a small dance routine as stepped out by the choreographer. “The production team was giving feedback on how to improve the audition throughout the process to both the actor and the audience, so they got a good idea of what we will be looking for come audition time. “It was a really beneficial afternoon. The kids and their parents really came away learning a lot from the workshops.” The show will have a big cast of more than 50 players, but Mr McAlpine said it is not specifically a children’s show. “There are a lot of adult roles, dancing/movement roles, cameos and an adult’s chorus. There will be a lot of roles for children too, but we want to encourage more adults to the auditions,” he said. “Auditions will be held in early February, once school has started and we may also have another information session/workshop between now and then.” Mr McAlpine is directing the show, Tanya Chalmers is choreographer, Cheryl Connor is musical director and Glenda Smith is assistant musical director. Any enquiries regarding the production can be directed to Mr McAlpine on 0407 538 245.
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