I don't think it was remiss of this reviewer to not mention the lead actor, I think he summed it up with 'Often times more cynical than satirical'. He probably lives by 'if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all' principles and I don't think he contradicts himself when referring to the script, I think this is your error. He refers to the script as brilliant but the performance as laboured and this is something for the director to address. I do agree that the actors worked very hard, I just think they didn't 'get' it either so there was no chance for the reviewer to 'get' it based on what was portrayed. I also agree that the chaplain and psychiatrist were the superior characters but in act two I was more interested in how much creaking my seat could have made should I have made an early exit and visited the bar, and this doesn't make me want to return to this theatre in hurry, unfortunately.

Don't worry guys, I'll write you a Techno Musical and replace the DJ with a structured storyline. It'll be performed on pillars in a rave warehouse filled with lasers, pyrotechnics and awesome video projection onto shaped water vapour on a massive scale.

Definitely. We were discussing this in the old NEW GROUND section. I definitely want superheroes flying around the stages taking down androids at full speed with captivating explosions, even if it's in an arena and I have to pay two hundred dollars. Concerts from the world's leading bands are fast approaching pure, high speed entertainment of a very high calibre, but there's no story line, and that's what theatre people love.

Here's a video from Me and four others that I filmed on my iPhone. I would normally film on my Sony Z1P High Definition (seven grand) camera, but this new shiny thing was in my pocket and I wanted to test it. No zoom. Funnny show with some decent singers.

I thought the play itself was shite. Boring and too long. Acting was awesome but. REally funny

Hi Joe,

Would you mind putting this up on the Theatre Network? Thanks so much

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SLAMS is putting on a motown, barbershop and 90s boyband competition this Friday, 19th March until Saturday, 27th March.

Indulge in champagne and nibblies at your table while the three groups compete for your vote. It's at the Knox community arts centre on the corner of Scoresby Road and Mountain Highway Bayswater, Melbourne at 19:30 for five performances only.

Get back to the hits of yesteryear and enjoy the memories as SLAMS invites you to tap your feet to SUITS: Battle of the harmonies.

Agreed.

This is a picture of the universe?

Wow, this site has some pretty cool smilies!

I too was at Brisbane Arts Theatre's Catch 22 and I think it's important to share, as my opinion of the production is wildly different from the reviewers.

Firstly, I think it is remiss of the reviewer to comment on a play and not mention the performance of the lead at all. James Gauci delivers a commendable performance. The role of Yossarian is not an easy one and his committment to Yossarian's journey really shines through. I think he worked damn hard!

I also don't think the reviewer really "got" many points in the show. The so-called "laboured" second act is a product of the script (which he then goes on to describe as "brilliant" so I am not sure what was going on there). The act is written so as to make the point that war IS drawn out, it IS senseless and it WILL send a man mad, if he lets it. I think the parallels here were particularly well handled. Sure, I will admit some scenes did appear to be slightly protracted, but in my mind these were mainly the comedic scenes, that could stand to have quicker dialogue pace. But that's only if I am really nitpicking.

The cast were a cohesive unit and the swing from comedy to drama was smooth. And Yossarian punching Nately's whore in the face... wow!

I thought the show was great. You will either love it or hate it though, because of its very absurdist core. And that's my two cents.

I am presently the highest-ranked player of 'The Game' on the internet as I have developed the ranking system; amongst other aspects. I have faced some good opposition in the past and all have taught me something, but in all instances my challengers have failed - time-and-again - to see the big picture and raise the challenge of, The Game.

I choose to play within the 'Theatre Cordillera' - a theatre arena of my own description, encompassing my great talent, intelligence, and wisdom - which forms around me when I step out onto the battleground.

I have been lurking on this site for some time. Now that I have made my presence known by entering into the spotlight, it is likely I will hang 'round a bit to see where this adventure will go.

So who am I?

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However, it is likely that only with an association of such fine players as I - can this whole concept of playing The Game reach the next level and become something more. (Internet whiz-kids are necessary, I do believe.)

Taking the calibre of player - I have faced in the past - as an indication of how long this process will take...it is likely to take a long time.

Nevertheless, perhaps some of you will surprise yourselves with your ability and The Game can finally take another step forward, even if it is on this site 2.0.

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"Sigh.

I just want to get out of this hell hole I'm stuck in! Is that too much to ask? I mean, the armies are fast approaching, the G.I.'s are thinning out and to make matters worse, all my girls are starting to sag more and more with each passing day!

How am I supposed to sell these girls if they can't even get ME up?!" - Tran Van Dihn aka. The Engineer.

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For me, the role of the Engineer has been incredibly challenging, and at the same time, highly rewarding. There are not many roles that allow a performer to really sink your teeth in, and be absolutely loathed and loved by the audience at the same time.

The phone call after the audition took me by surprise... I didn't think I'd get it. I was crossing the street at the time, and the secretary said, "oh, by the way, we'd like you to play the Engineer", I froze. In the middle of the street.

In peak hour traffic.

The multitude of car horns honking in my direction jarringly bought me back to reality, where I finished my crossing and avoided disaster. I couldn't believe it.

Now, after more than a month of rehearsals, he's getting hard to shake. I leave the rehearsal, but find that the 'Engineery-ness' stays with me. It's a great feeling, because it says to me that I'm really going for it, and pushing myself to be the best I can.

It's funny, but I constantly feel as though the rest of the cast is watching, judging, and I'm always wondering if they're thinking 'Geez, I can do better than this putz...'. Some of you may think that I'm paranoid, but if you are, then you've obviously not done enough theatre.

While I won't discuss the direction or sets of the show here, I can say that the cast that I've been working closely with thus far, as well as the incredibly dedicated and committed production team, have made my job seamless. I know we've got a long way to go, but I know that it's only going to get easier. That, and having a hot cast of dancing girls to boss around is fun, too...

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I found this on yourtango.com:

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2. He Radiates Calm. It's sending shivers up our spine just thinking about how powerful a man's calm presence can be. Neurotic or hyper or frenzied is stressful, no matter how busy the man or what his excuse. But if he's got cool written all over his face and his gaze is pure steady and peaceful his sex appeal will shoot through the roof (think old-school James Dean). We women can unwillingly fall into the trap of over-worrying about things we can't control. A man who sets us at ease by reminding us how things always manage to work out in the end is absolutely hot.

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6. He Is Affectionate. Though we women try not to let on, affection (be it an arm around the shoulder or hand on the leg) lights us up like fireflies. Consider it your secret weapon. By affection, we do mean to include expressing your feelings through words, such as "I love you." It's amazing how many hot men fall short of sexy just for lack of articulating and showing their love. Let's put it this way: There are guys who reach out to their partner while driving, and there are guys who keep both hands on the wheel and eyes straight ahead. The lads of the former group qualify for sexy.

7. He Laughs Loud, Hard, Often. No news flash here. Comedy is highly enticing. It's worth noting though that there are different types of humor. The insecure comedy that's based on putting others down or calling them names doesn't gibe with us. But give us fun-loving, belly-jiggling jokes and laughter and you'll head straight to the top of the sexiness charts.

You're welcome, Lani.

I'd like to see a proper list of Musical Theatre companies as well.

Thanks so much for the lists. It has been a real struggle to find professional companies so I really appreciate your help

Lani

Here's the company list for NSW. These are not just musical theatre companies. I tried google but couldn't find a list. It might help though...

Rob Martin Productions
Sydney Student Productions--
24HRRRSunhee Kil
A Band For All Occasions
A Different Corner Productions Inc.
A Working Light Incadmin
Academy of Performing Arts Macarthur
Academy Productionsadmin
Acting and Modeling in Campbelltown/ Macarthur - Stage and Screen Academy
Acting Factory
Action Break Theatre
ACTION ON CUE
ACTiv Elite Performers
Actors Anonymous
ACTORS CENTRE AUSTRALIA
Actors College of Theatre and Television
Actors Creative
Actors Pulse
ACTORS STUDIO AUSTRALIA
Adult Tap Classes
Aerialize - Sydney Aerial Theatre
Aha! Productions Incorporated
Albion Productions
Alchemy Theatre Companyshaft
AlexVOCo.Alien Chooks Productions
Amateur company
Anyroad Productions
Arcadians Theatre Group
ARTS Australia
Arts On Tour NSW
Arts Theatre Cronulla
Ashfield Musical Society
Ashfield Youth Theatre
Association of Community Theatre
Atomic Entertainment
Audioscapes Pty Ltd - ProTools Recording Studio, Newtown, N.S.W.
Australian Institute for Performing Arts
Australian Theatre For Young People
B SHARP (COMPANY B BELVOIR)
Ballina Players
Balmain Light Opera Company Inc
Bambina Borracha Productions
Bankstown Theatrical Society
bardo
BARESKIN PRODUCTIONS
Bastable Street Drama Society Inc.
Bathurst Theatre Company (BTC)
Bay Theatre PlayersPhil Cullen
Bellingen Playback Theatre Company
Berowra Musical Society Inc
Beryl Segers Presents...JBurdon
Betty Productions
big M productions
Bilby Theatrical Productions Pty Ltd
Bite Size Theatre
Black Star Media
Blacktown City Community Theatre
Blacktown Youth Theatre Experience Inc
blue barcode productions
Blue Mountains Musical Society Inc
Blue Productions (now Betty Productions)
BM Kids Talent Agency
Broccoli Box Theatre
Brook Community Theatre
Bulldog Theatre Company
BURDON AND ANDERSON PRODUCTIONS
Cameo Theatre Company
Campbelltown Theatre Group Inc
Campbelltown Theatre Group Inc
Canned Laughter
Canterbury Theatre Guild
CAPTAIN ALDO
Casting Couch Productions
Casting Room
Castle Hill Players
Casula Powerhouse Theatre
Chalkdust Theatre Inc.
Charity Playhouse
CHATS PRODUCTIONS
Chatswood Musical Society
Cherrrywood Theatre Group
Chester Street Theatre Group
Chinstroke Productions
Cleopatra Productions
Co Yogo
Coffs Harbour Musical Comedy Co. Inc.
Coffs Harbour Spring Festival of Theatre
COMPANY B BELVOIR
Comtlas
Creative in Company
Cronulla Theatre Group
Cuban Folkloric Company
Cumberland Gang Show
Cumulus Productions
dalem productions
Dance Central Sydney
Dancing Giant Productions
Darlinghurst Theatre Company
Devil May Care
DevisingTheatre
DFREYR
Disney Theatrical Productions (Australia)
Distant Targets
Donkey Brown
Dooker Lork Productions
Dq Performance Studio
Drama Scene
DRAMAC (Macquarie University Dramatic Society)
Dramatic Works
Drunk Teddy Productions
Duncan Entertainment Group
Dundas Musical Society
Dural Musical Society Inc
Elanora Players
Engadine Musical Society
Enmore Theatre
Ensemble Studios
ENTECH 2008
Epicentre Theatre Company
EUCMS Inc.
Everness Productions
Eye Theatre Group
FAMS Theatre Company
FautA
Ferknerkle Productions
Fia*tCo (Five Islands Theatre Company)
filmoz
Films at Owl's House
FIOS FILMEAN
Fish Records Musicals
Fisher's Ghost Youth Orchestra
Flowing River Productions
FOOT AND MOUTH Community Dance and Theatre Company
Footprint Theatre Inc
Forest Youth Theatre Company
Fourth Floor Productions
Free Radical Enterprises
Fried
FTRE
fuel4arts
FUOTY
Gearstick Theatre
Gene Pool Productions
Generation Theatre
Genesian Theatre
Genesian Theatre Company
Geoff Duncan Enterprises
Go Theatre
Goanna Entertainment
GOSFORD MUSICAL SOCIETY
Gosford Musical Society
Great Lakes Amateur Dramatic Society
Griffin Theatre Company
Griffith & Regional Association of the Performing Arts (GRAPA)
Harmonious Events
Headlong Theatre Company
HELP! Productions
Henry Lawson Theatre
Highlands Theatre Group Inc
Hills Musical Society Inc
Hollivowf
Holroyd Musical and Dramatic Society
Horizon Theatre Company
Hornsby Gang Show
Hornsby Musical Society
Hornsby Musical Society
Hotmail 12
Hugh Monroe Productions
HuiyTR
HUN BUN PRODUCTIONS
hunbun productions
Hunters Hill Theatre
Hype Marketing P/L
00 Hype Promotions & Dancers
Illyria Productions
Impro Australia
In the Frame Productions
iudfshgiufhdsuigh
J J K Productions
jessica kahler
Jeune Productions
Jibshot Productions
Joshua Atha
Joshua Atha Entertainment
Juliusmedia Pty Ltd (CX Magazine, ENTECH)
JVPAS Youth Musical Theatre Group
Kaleidoscope Theatre Company
Keeping Young
Kempsey Singers
Kestrel Theatre Co
Kim Carpenter's Theatre of Image
Kirrawee Gang Show
KJYF
Koyote Productions
Kropka Theatre
Lane Cove Theatre Company
Laughing Stock Productions
Laycock Street Theatre Company
Left of Centre Stage
Lem software
Lickety Split Theatre
Lil Van Jovial Productions
little death productions
Little Things Props Hire
Liverpool Performing Arts Ensemble Inc.
Lockett Arts Productions
Loki Enterprises
Lonedog productions
LPA Entertainment Australia
LVJ Productions
LVJ Productions
LVJ Productions
LVJ Productions
Macquarie Musical Society
Macquarie Musical Society
Maitland Gilbert and Sullivan and Musical Society Inc
Maitland Repertory Society
Manly Musical Society
Marian Street Theatre
Marketplace Design
Martin Software
Maverick
merelyplayers
Merlin Live Pty Ltd
Metropolitan Players Inc.
Midlight
Mik Casino
Miranda Musical Society Inc.
MLC PRODUCTIONS
Moira Blumenthal Productions
Monkey's Wedding Productions
Moss Vale Players
mountains youth theatre
multiplepersonalityorder theatre,arts and media intervention company
Murder By Design
MUSE (Musical Theatre Ensemble University of Sydney)
MUSIC THEATRE ON LOCATION
MusiK KabaU
Naked Theatre Company
Naked Youth Productions
Napa Valley Allsoft, Inc.
National Institute of Dramatic Art
Neil Gooding Productions
Nelson Training
New Star Productions (Royalty House)
New Theatre
newcastle dramatic art club
Newcastle Dramatic Art Club
Newcastle Festival Opera
Newcastle Gilbert & Sullivan Players Inc
Newcastle Repertory Club Inc.
Newtown Flicks
Nice Guys Productions
NIDA
NIRIMBA Contemporary Music College TAFE NSW
Northern Beaches Youtheatre
Nowra Anglican College
NSW University Theatrical Society (NUTS)
NTT Productions
NUCMS
Num Num Productions
octopus
Off-Broadway Productions
Off-Broadway Productions Australia
Oh My Hat Productions
OPERA HUNTER
Orang Kampung Productions
Out of My Mind Productions
Out of the Blue Performing Arts Inc
Out of the Box Theatre Company
Oz Showbiz Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Pacific Opera Company
Paddo Productions
Pal hold co.
Pandora's Box Productions
panther productions
Panther Productions Pty Ltd
Parnassus' Den
Parramatta Musical Society Inc.
pdfuigifdh
Pear Shaped Comedy Club - Sydney
Peninsula Theatre Company
Penny Presents...
Penrith Musical Comedy Company Inc.
Peter Darren Productions
Phoenix Theatre Productions Inc.
Picton Theatre Group
Picton Theatre Group Inc. (PTG)
Pigeonhole Productions Australia
PJ Productions
Plasticgowns & Papercrowns
Playback Theatre Sydney
Point Break Drama Acting School
Pork Chop Productions
Pro Showreel Co.
Proscenium Music
Purrfect Productions
QADS Theatre Company
Qstage
Queanbeyan Players
Railway Street Theatre Company
RAPA
RE:ACTOR Acting Services
RealityBitesStudio
Reamus Youth Theatre
Red Engine Entertainment Effects
rehearsal room
Richmond Players Inc
ricochet working productions inc
Riverina Theatre Company
Riverside Lyric Ensemble
Robert Half International
Rockdale Musical Society Inc
Rod's Sound and Lighting Services
Roger Gimblett Productions
Role Play Australia (NSW)
Roo Theatre Company
Roxy Theatre
Santa's Kingdom Australia Pty Ltd
Savoy Arts Company Inc
Scoomber productions
Screenwise
Shady Players Aboriginal Street Theatre Troupe
SHAFT Productions
Shakespeare By the Sea
Shakespeare et al P/L
Shh theatre company
Shiraz Entertainment
Shire Music Theatre Company
Shire Music Theatre Inc
Shoalhaven Entertainment
SHOPFRONT THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Short & Bald Productions
Short & Sweet
Short Fuse Filmfest
Showtune Productions
Sidetrack Theatre Workshop
SINGLE SHOT THEATRE
Singleton Theatrical Society
Siren Theatre Co
SK- AV
Sketched Out Productions
Skutch Pty Ltd
SOACT Wagga School of Arts Community Theatre
Soir et Theatre
SongBirds
Songe Arts
South Eastern Musicals
SpaceCraft Productions
Spirit Enterprises
Spirithouse Theatre Company
Splinter Theatre Company
SQUABBALOGIC
square the circle
Squeaky Floor Productions
St Andrew's Cathedral School
Stage Artz Theatre Company
Stage Craft Studios
Stage Door Drama Studios
Stage help
Stage Lift
Stagetek
Stagetek
Stagetek Academy
Stagetek Academy of Performing Arts
Starbird Ventures
Starburst Entertainment
Strathfield Musical Society Inc.
Stray Dogs
Stretch Mk1
Studio Four
Studio Outside Graphic Design
Submerging Artist Productions
Sutherland Theatre Company
Sydney Art Theatre
Sydney Film School Mango Production
Sydney Prop Specialists
Sydney Shakespeare Festival
Sydney Theatre Company
Sydney University Madrigal Society
Sydney University Opera Company
Sydney Youth Musical Theatre
SYDNEY YOUTH OPERA
TAA Entertainment
TAFE Entertainment
Tall Trees Productions
Tamarama Rock Surfers
Tamworth Musical Society Inc
Tantrum Theatre
TANTRUM Theatre Co-operative Ltd
The Australian Institute for Performing Arts
The Cafe Debris Company
The Central Coast Shakespeare Company
The Company of Players
The Crypt Theatre
The Hills Musical Society
The Laugh Garage Comedy Club Sydney
The Living Room Theatre Company
The Macquarie Players
The Operating Theatre
The Powers That Be
The Regals Musical Society
The Ridge Youth Musical Theatre Group
The Sound Construction Company
The Sutherland Theatre Co. Inc.
The Sutherland Theatre Company
The Sydney Comedy Hole
THE Theatre Company
The Three Bettys
The Twenty Somethings
The Whisper Stop
The WorkGroup
Theatre
Theatre 4a Incorporated
Theatre And All That Jazz
Theatre Dwa Konie
Theatre Dwa Konie
Theatre Nepean
THEATRE OF BLOOD
Theatre Songe
Theatre South
Theatresports Scared Scriptless - Impro Australia Inc
Thee More Pork Players
Thingamagiga Productions
Triptych
Troublemakers Entertainment
Troy Dodds Enterprises
TULLEing
Tumbleweed Theatrical Productions
Turramurra Passion Productions
Tweed Theatre Company Inc.
Twisted Melon
Type Faster - Sydney
Uft Productions
Under the Table Productions
Unhinged Incorporated
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG - School of Music & Drama
Urban Dance Centre
Urban Tales
Valley Artists Inc
Vilasetio Revenfe
Vintage Duck Incorporated
Vip XXX
Vix 'N Co
Voice Matters
Waggahaert
Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd
Watchdog Communications
WelspoonTrane
Wesley Institute
Wildfire Theatre Company
Willoughby Theatre Company
Windswept and Interesting
Wingz Productions
Wingz Productions - A Macarthur Theatre Company
Wollongong Workshop Theatre
Woodstock Players Inc
WORKSHOP THEATRE
World of Fine Theatre and Music (WOFTAM) Productions
Woy Woy Little Theatre Inc.
http://www.desperate-singles.com
http://www.stephenpascoe.com.au
Wyong Drama Group
Wyong Musical Theatre Co. Inc.
YellowKat Productions
Zygote Productions