Tickets are on sale for The Bay Theatre Players next major production, Compass by Jessica Bellamy, set to hit the stage at the end of June 2022. Early bird tickets are on sale to Bay Theatre Players members this week, before opening to the general public on Friday 29 April 2022.
Compass, an exciting Australian play, centres around a group of young people who are lost in the Australian rainforest when the school camp teacher goes missing. Emotions run high and friendships are tested, especially when the food starts to run out and a mysterious stranger appears. Director Lyn Sterling has been delighted how the cast have stepped up in this production, and she is equally happy that the families of cast members have volunteered to help in the production, including backstage crew, set painting and front of house.
Audience members will see one family connection on the stage in June, with first-time player, Chris Blewitt joining the production as head teacher, Mr Finchley. Chris joins his son, Harper Blewitt, on stage, and says he is cherishing the process and spending this time together. Chris said of the upcoming production “I have thoroughly enjoyed the process and challenge of this role as Mr Finchley. I have loved learning the craft of jumping out of my own skin into another character. It has always been a real test for me to let go of my inhibitions and just be in the moment and being part of this group of kids and the team has really helped me to overcome this. It's such a supportive and positive environment and the Director’s unwavering positivity on all of our abilities is just magical. Especially for us newcomers to the scene.”
Above: Harper and Chris Blewitt - Harper Blewitt on stage in Compass
Harper has been part of the Bay Theatre Players for several years, as well as being involved with Stella Performing Arts workshops. His first role was in the Addams Family Musical last year playing a cowboy ancestor. After being in the ensemble with no lines in The Addams Family, Harper says he is really looking forward to the challenge of the role of Jason, being a main character with many lines to learn. Harper said of his character “Jason is a leader and this is something I am looking forward to playing as I don’t currently have a leadership role in is regular life and I’m learning a lot from it.”
Bay Theatre Players present Compass by Jessica Bellamy, on stage from 24 June to 3 July 2022. Matinee and evening performances available. Tickets are on sale from 29 April at www.trybooking.com.
Calendar Girls Auditions
Bay Theatre Players will end the 2022 season with Calendar Girls by Tim Firth, and auditions will be held on Saturday 18 June 2022.
Don’t forget to get your audition forms returned to Director, Candy Burgess, by 2 May 2022 – so audition times can be organised and audition pieces can be sent out. Production audition packs are available on the website www.baytheatreplayers.com .
Come join the fun, there are several adult roles available, both speaking and non-speaking, male and female.
