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THEATRE HISTORY
In the year 2006 we are facing never ending petrol price rises (today’s rate being around $1.76 per litre), longer working weeks with large numbers of our population contracted to six day rosters, huge demands on the household budgets, a wide range of entertainment options, satellite TV, DVD’s, play stations, internet, chat rooms… you name it – the chance to be thoroughly entertained without ever setting foot in a theatre in one’s entire life holds true for many within our society. The fact that we are able to still attract capacity crowds is a credit and tribute to all those involved.
When the ‘old’ Cue was opened back in 1974 the Inglewood Dramatic Society was the envy of theatre groups around the country. When the ‘new’ TET Cue Theatre opened in 2001 our society was once again in an enviable position.
In each year that this society has been in existence its members have made huge commitments of their time, talent, expertise and passion for a ‘hobby’ that, at times, can consume all other aspects of their lives. For some the public accolades for this interest is rewarded by the applause of the audience at the end of a performance. But for each actor taking a bow at the final curtain we must remember those individuals who have donated countless hours to ensure that the ‘show must go on’.
From the building of two Cue Theatres to the sewing of a hemline on the leading lady’s dress; from the set building and the plotting of the lighting and sound boards to ensuring the supper is ready at interval and the foyer is warm; from the audition notices to the programme printing; from the first reading of a script until the last prop is put back into the prop cupboard – no task should go unnoticed and no thanks or acknowledgement would be enough….
in 2006 the Inglewood Dramatic Society celebrated its 50th Year of Exceptional Theatre made possible by Exceptional People. Congratulations!