KICK Concert Photos Now Available

Filed Under On Newsletters Nov 13 2008

KICK End of Year Concert photos taken by Matt Jewell Photography are now available for viewing. For the sake of privacy issues, please e-mail the KICK Office for the link. If you do not have the KICK e-mail address, please use the ‘Contact Us’ form on the website.

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KPG Christmas Party & Prize Giving

Filed Under On Newsletters Nov 3 2008

KICK Performance Group’s Christmas Party & Prize Giving will be held 5:30-8pm on Saturday 29 November at KICK Studios. Please RSVP by calling the office on 9966 5013. We hope to see you there!

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Annual Concert A-Z Guide

Filed Under On Newsletters Oct 17 2008

ANNUAL CONCERT
SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2008
START TIME 4PM
YOUR A - Z GUIDE OF WHAT TO DO

This update should contain all the information you need about the performance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would greatly appreciate questions NOW rather than in the show week where it gets VERY tricky to please and accommodate everyone.

Address of Performance
Science Theatre, UNSW, Kensington
Parking: Enter through Gate 14, Barker St, turn right into Southern Drive. Park in the multi-level parking station. Upon exiting vehicle turn right into Engineering Road, turn left into University Mall. Science Theatre is located on the right side, opposite the Red Centre.
For drop-off or handicapped parking enter through Gate 2, High St, turn left at the Io Myers Theatre, then first right, turn left into Union Rd, then first right. Handicapped patrons may park here in designated bays, other vehicles should return and exit via Gate 2 and proceed to the Barker St Parking Station.

Attendance at classes
PLEASE ensure that students attend all classes from now until the performance. As it has been a very bad flu season, classes have been held back by absenteeism and pieces aren’t quite where they should be. Please help your child by getting them to class on time and prepared. We greatly appreciate your assistance with this.

Call times – Performance
All children should arrive at the time below with Hair and Makeup done in their KICK Coloured T-shirt and black pants, tights or shorts.
12pm         Performance Stream
1.30pm         High School students arrive
2pm             School age children arrive
2:45             Tiny Tots and Pre Performers Arrive
3:30             All children backstage ready
4:00             Show Starts
Parents will be able to pick up their children in the foyer of the theatre at the completion of the concert. We allow the children to leave in order of age, youngest first. Please be patient as this can take awhile but is the safest way to make sure each child finds their “owners”.

Classes on Saturday 1 November
There will be NO CLASSES AT KPG on Saturday 1 November 2008.

Cast – Who is involved
All KPG vocal, musical theatre and dance students are involved and working towards the performance. A programme is attached to this guide, which lists each class’s item/s.

Cast party for all cast
There is no official cast party organized after the performance. The KPG Christmas party acts as the official after show party for drama night and the annual concert. Students, parents, siblings, friends and staff are all invited to this event. As there are a lot of over 18’s involved in the show, KPG takes NO responsibility for cast members throwing or attending any after show events.

Concert bag checklist
On the day of the concert please pack the following items.
–    Hairbrush, hairspray, gel, spare elastics and bobby pins plus some spare safety pins
–    ALL makeup for touchups
–    Bottled Water (no soft drink, no juice) WATER ONLY
–    A non messy snack. No chocolate, no dairy, no lollies. (Think apple slices in a sealed container, or dry snacks like Shapes or Carrot sticks – but no dips please). Any food spillages on costumes will need to be paid for.
–    Appropriate footwear. Ballet shoes or jazz shoes or tap shoes depending on the class. Please check with your teacher if you are unsure.

Content
All material in this performance is suitable for a family audience. Any concerns, please call the office to discuss.

Copyright and video cameras
In compliance with Copyright regulations, we wish to advise that the video or audio taping of the performance or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. We have obtained a copyright license for the performance, which prohibits recording of any kind (except by those who hold a valid copyright license). So please help us to help others within the industry (the artists whose music and materials we are using) by respecting this and leaving the video camera AT HOME!

Costumes
All classes have individual needs and students will be fitted at their Sunday dress rehearsal. All costume, hair and make-up requirements are listed in this newsletter. If you have any questions, please call the office and we will help you. Please ensure that your child’s name is clearly marked on all items.

Drop off and pick at the theatre
For drop-off or handicapped parking enter through Gate 2, High St, turn left at the Io Myers Theatre, then first right, turn left into Union Rd, then first right. Handicapped patrons may park here in designated bays, other vehicles should return and exit via Gate 2 and proceed to the Barker St Parking Station.

Duration of show
The performance will run for a maximum of two and a half hours (including interval).

Emergency number
In the case of an emergency on the day, please call 0412 618 214. The office will not be open as all staff will be at the theatre.

Extra Crew – Calling students in year eight and above
We are hoping that students in year eight and above who are not in the production will volunteer to be part of our front of house and backstage team. Parents and grandparents are also welcome to apply. If you would like to help, please give your name to Erika at the office or call her on 9966 5013. All tech crew will be trained and given a certificate. Students who do the full day will also be given a reference.

Make-up and hair
Makeup
All students will need to arrive at both the rehearsal day and the concert with their makeup done. All female students will need to wear the following:
–    Foundation (one shade darker than skin tone for stage)
–    Pink or Rose Blush (depending on skin tone)
–    Bright Red Lipstick
–    Brown eye shadow
–    Black eyeliner
–    Black Mascara or fake eyelashes for older students.
Please remember that under the harsh lights of the stage children need to have full makeup, which may look strange whilst sitting in the car but is absolutely necessary.
We don’t want their lovely faces blending into the cyclorama.
All Male students will need to wear the following:
–    Black eyeliner
–    Foundation
–    Brown blush.
Hair
All students will need to arrive at the concert with their hair done. All hair should look like stage hair… that means gel and hairspray, no wispy bits, no bumps and no fringes. Use only black elastic bands and bobby pins the same colour as your child’s hair.
Students in Jazz/Tap combos, Musical Theatre, High School Jazz/Tap/HipHop will need to either wear the two French braids or a low ponytail as hats will be worn as part of their costume.
Hairstyles for this year are:
All ballet classes – a neat bun
All other classes may choose one of the following
–    a high ponytail. (You should be able to see the ponytail on top of the child’s head when looking straight in the mirror) Hair must be straightened if using this hairstyle.
–    two French braids with a part down the middle. (Please make sure hair is braided from the scalp not just in a plat)
–    For short hair only (down to the chin) half up half down.
Hair will need to stay in place for the entire concert and rehearsal. Please make sure hair is secure. If you need explanation on how to do hair properly, please ask at the office.

No visitors back stage PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No visitors will be allowed backstage at anytime. If you wish to leave cast members flowers or best wishes, please leave them with one of the supervisors. Do not try to contact your child as refusal can offend. It is a logistical nightmare - and a safety concern to have strangers around a large group of minors.

Parent helpers
A call to parents who are willing to help on the dress rehearsal or concert day. There are a few ways you can help: Look after and dress our younger students on the rehearsal day; Transporting costumes and props to and from the concert; Washing some costumes the week after the concert. If you can help, please let the office know.

Parking
Enter through Gate 14, Barker St, turn right into Southern Drive. Park in the multi-level parking station. Upon exiting vehicle turn right into Engineering Road, turn left into University Mall. Science Theatre is located on the right side, opposite the Red Centre. For drop-off or handicapped parking enter through Gate 2, High St, turn left at the Io Myers Theatre, then first right, turn left into Union Rd, then first right. Handicapped patrons may park here in designated bays, other vehicles should return and exit via Gate 2 and proceed to the Barker St Parking Station.

Performance dates & times
The show will start at 4pm on Saturday 1 November 2008. Parents will be able to pick up their children in the foyer of the theatre at the completion of the concert. We allow the children to leave in order of age, youngest first. Please be patient as this can take awhile but is the safest way to make sure each child finds their “owners”.

Photos of the performance.
Photos of the cast will be taken at the performance. Photos will be available on the KPG website. The password is available from the KPG office.

Special effects.
We will be using a few special lighting and sound effects in the production. In compliance with Work cover Regulations, we wish to advise that these may be used in the performances.

Supervision at the performance
KPG has rostered its entire support and permanent staff for the purposes of student supervision and welfare during the performance. Each student (even the adult) will need to sign in and out at the stage door.

Ticket bookings
Concert tickets will go on sale on 21st October 2008 at 10am at the KPG Office 9966 5013. No ticket orders will be taken before this date.

Ticket prices
Adult tickets $31.00 (includes GST & booking fee)
Full time students & pensioners (with correct ID) $20.00 (includes GST & booking fee)
Children $20.00 (includes GST & booking fee)

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Drama & Vocal Performance Running Order and Final A to Z

Filed Under On Newsletters Sep 25 2008

The Drama & Vocal Performance is almost here and we have some additional information to share with you:

You can download the running order of the Drama and Vocal Performance by clicking here.

The final Drama and Vocal Performance A to Z is available by clicking here.

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ANNUAL DRAMA & VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Filed Under On Newsletters Sep 8 2008

ANNUAL DRAMA & VOCAL PERFORMANCE
SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2008 2PM & 7PM
~ A - Z GUIDE ~

Address of Performance.
Glen Street Theatre – Glen Street, Belrose.
Limited free parking is available at the theatre. There is also a large parking lot at Glenrose shopping centre across the road from the theatre. Parking is also available on the street.

Attendance at classes.
PLEASE ensure that students attend all classes from now until the performance. As it has been a very bad flu season, classes have been held back by absenteeism and pieces aren’t quite where they should be. Please help your child by getting them to class on time and prepared. We greatly appreciate your assistance with this.

Between Performances.
Students performing in both performances should bring food with them, or alternatively bring money with them. There are several takeaway places at Glenrose shopping centre across the road from the theatre. There will only be a short amount of time between the end of the first performance and the second, so we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that students do not go further than across the road to avoid missing their call time.

Call times – Performance
Saturday 27th September –
Drama Companies                                                                   12.15pm
Performance Stream & Triple Threat                                12.30pm
After School Drama classes                                                 12.45pm
Musical Theatre Classes                                                     12.45pm
KICK Starters                                                                        12.45pm
Acting for screen                                                Audience members.
Evening Performance – Ballarat Companies 1, 2 & 4+PS Blue    6.00pm

Classes on Saturday 27th September.
Term three concludes on Friday 26th September, thus there will be NO CLASSES AT KPG on Sat 27th September.

Cast – Who is involved?
All KPG students who take drama, vocal, musical theatre or acting for screen classes are involved and working towards the performance. A programme is attached to this guide, which lists each class’s item/s.

Cast party for all cast.
There is no official cast party organized after the performance. The KPG Christmas party acts as the official after show party for drama night and the annual concert. Students, parents, siblings, friends and staff are all invited to this event.
As there are a lot of over 18’s involved in the show, KPG takes NO responsibility for cast members throwing or attending any after show events.

Content
All material performed in the 2pm performance is suitable for an ‘all-ages’ audience. We wish to advise that the content in the 7pm performance may not be suitable for a younger audience. If you are unsure, please call the office to discuss this.

Copyright and video cameras
In compliance with Copyright regulations, we wish to advise that the video or audiotaping of the performance or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. We have obtained a copyright license for the performance, which prohibits recording of any kind (except by those who hold a valid copyright license). So please help us to help others within the industry (the artists whose music and materials we are using) by respecting this and leaving the video camera AT HOME!

Costumes
All classes have individual needs and students will come home with a note listing all costume, hair and make up requirements. If you have any questions, please ask your childs teacher or call the office and we will help you.

Drop off and pick at the theatre.
Students should be dropped off at the ‘Stage Door” of the theatre. This is situated around the back of the theatre. There will be staff at the door to collect them and sign them in. There will be signs at the theatre showing the way to go. Collection will be done at the same point in class groups.

Duration of show.
The 2pm performance will run for a maximum of three hours (including interval). This performance includes the work of all drama, musical theatre and vocal students. The evening performance will run for approximately 3 hours and will show the works recently performed in Victoria.

Extra Crew – Calling students in year eight and above.
We are hoping that students in year eight and above who are not in the production will volunteer to be part of our front of house and backstage team. Parents and grandparents are also welcome to apply. If you would like to help, please give your name to Erika at the office or call her on 02 99665013. All tech crew will be trained and given a certificate. Students who do the full day will also be given a reference.

Make-up and hair.
All make-up and hair should be done by students PRIOR to arriving at the theatre. All female cast should come with their hair in a high ponytail, or at least off their faces. Boys should have their hair in a funky style, please speak to your teacher if you are unsure.
As each class will require something slightly different from the next, students will come home with a note listing what makeup they will need and how their hair should be done. If you don’t understand anything on the note, please call the office and we will try to assist you.

No visitors back stage PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No visitors will be allowed backstage at anytime. If you wish to leave cast members flowers or best wishes, please leave them with one of the supervisors. Do not try to contact your child as refusal can offend. It is a logistical nightmare - and a safety concern to have strangers around a large group of minors.

Performance dates & times.
There will be one performance broken into two start times. The performances are being held on Saturday 27th September at 2pm & 7pm.

Photos of the performance.
Photos of the cast will be taken at the performance. Photos will be available on the KPG website. The password is available from the KPG office.

Special effects.
We will be using a few special lighting and sound effects in the production. In compliance with
Work cover Regulations, we wish to advise that these may be used in the performances.

Supervision at the performance
KPG has rostered its entire support and permanent staff for the purposes of student supervision
and welfare during the performance. Each student (Even the adult) will need to sign in and out at the stage door.

Ticket bookings
Tickets can be purchased over the phone 02 9975 1455, at the venue or online
– the following link will take you directly to the ticket purchase: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=GLENSTREET&organ_val=2406&event_val=ZGKI&schedule=list
Adult Tickets $31(inc GST)
Full time students & Pensioners (with correct ID) $20(inc GST)
Children $20(inc GST)
(Glen Street carries a booking fee for all ticket purchases which will be placed on top of the above ticket prices)

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Newsletter - September 2008

Filed Under On Newsletters Sep 5 2008

Welcome to spring!

Holiday Camps
With beautiful weather just around the corner, don’t stay cooped up inside over the holidays. KPG has a variety of awesome camps on offer these October school holiday that will have you playing out in the sun, relaxing in the air con rooms and also performing your heart out on the stage!

Vocal and drama night
Just a reminder that the date for Vocal Night has now been changed; it will now be held on the 27th September with Drama Night. The performances will be at Glen Street Theatre. Tickets can be booked through the theatre on 02 9975 1455.

Ballarat
Congratulations to all our company and performance stream students who were a part of our recent Ballarat tour to compete in the Royal South Street National Play Festival. A special congratulations to our following members:
- Alex Thompson for winning the Best Male Actor (und 21yrs)
- Gina Xiradis for winning the Best Female Actor (und 21yrs)
- Hayley McCarthy for winning the Actor with Most Potential (21+)
- The entire Company Three for winning the Actors with Most Potential (und 21yrs)

Concert
Our annual concert will be held on November 1st at UNSW Science Theatre. All classes are busily preparing for the performance so students need to be committed to class. If you know of any dates before November that you won’t be able to attend class on please let your teacher know ASAP.
Fees
As the term is coming to an end we are still noticing some outstanding term 3 fees. Please check at the office to confirm you are up-to-date with payments. Any outstanding payments can be made either over the phone, cheque, eftpos, credit card or direct deposit, so choose which ever suits you best!

Australian Screen Tests
In order to accommodate pilot season and to maximize AST entrants’ exposure, the dates of The Australian Screen Tests have been moved to 15th – 19th January 2009. Participants will have even more seminar and workshop opportunities with the international judges. Check your diaries and start making plans to join us at The Australian Screen Tests in January! Please contact Erika at ast@aipa.com.au or give her a call on 9966 4030 if you have any questions.

Congratulations
The following actors have all booked these jobs in the last few weeks. Congratulations to them all!

Hayley McCarthy:
All Saints- Amber (Guest Role)
Telstra: Feelings of Free- Print & TV Campaign- (Lead)
Telstra: Bubbles- Print Campaign (Lead)
Out of the Blue- Jacqui (Guest Role)

Sam Glissan:
Yellow Pages- Get Noticed- Print and TV Campaign
Angus Vidulich:
“I Promise You”- Short Film (Lead)
B-Pay- Print Campaign

Ariana Shields:
Hubba Bubba-Nickelodeon ad

Talia Suh:
“Midnight Dream”- Short Film (Lead)
Won “Best Actor” at Sydney Film School Awards

Mike Sheehan:
VW Commercial (Lead)
Hugh Whetham:
Colonial Mutual TVC
Maddie Flood:
New Character on the
“Millie & Molly” Series II

Maddison Silva & Mathilde Stephen
Total Girl Magazine Feature Shoot

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KPG Wins Big in Victoria!

Filed Under On Newsletters Aug 19 2008

Congratulations to KICK Performance Group’s five companies for performing so well this past weekend at Her Majesty’s One Act Play Festival in Victoria! Company One placed second overall for their play, “Something for the Pain”, written and directed by Marg Haynes. Company Three, directed by Kathy Stewart, won Best Junior Production for “Hello Dahl” (written by Kathy) and Junior Company with Most Potential. Dexter Sue, Luka Tanfara and Hugh Whetham were nominated for Best Junior Player - Male with Alex Thompson taking home the prize. Gina Xiradis won Best Junior Player - Female with Ashleigh O’Brien and Maddie Silva also receiving nominations. Hayley McCarthy won Senior Player with Most Potential. The feedback from the adjudicator was outstanding. We are very proud of all the kids for representing KPG so well both on and off the stage! Well done!

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KPG to Compete in Play Festival in Victoria

Filed Under On Newsletters Aug 13 2008

Chookas to KICK Performance Group’s five companies traveling to Victoria 15-18 August for Her Majesty’s One Act Play Festival. We are looking forward to an exciting, fun weekend!

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