Since the publishing of the interview in The Chronicle (Thursday May 17, page 15), Rick had started to achieve results by Friday. One call was from Learna Peelgrane who was in the 1978 production of Bottoms Electric Summertime Dream. She found out about the reunion after her mother read the article and contacted her with the details.
So far the only the Genesis team have been directly contacted. It was only the lack of a cast list for the Bottoms Electric Summertime Dream production that had imposed this constraint. My collection of DDYT memorabilia had reach zilch decades ago (damn those spring cleans!!). Fortunately a chance conversation with my brother Greg revealed not only that he remembered more about the 2 productions than I did but he also had copies of the program guides for both years. He has scanned the program guides and forwarded the images to me. I will soon have these available on the web. I have forwarded the cast list for the Bottoms' production to Rick so that he can begin the search.
Saturday, 19 May 2007
Hello everyone, it's Jeane Yarrow here
Below is an email from Jeane Yarrow (Acting team Genesis).
As i am in London at the time of the event i cannot attend sadly.
I am based in London but have moved a long way over the last 30 years..it has been an interesting time... for me at least.
I am a medical doctor and work as a pharmaceutical physician. I travel a lot and enjoy the international aspect of work. There is not much else to report though. I expect it is a bit different from the Toowoomba way of life.. but i retain a place in Sydney and go back every year for a couple months- so at heart i am always an aussie no matter how far i go.
I wish your event every success and thank you for including me in your search.
Best wishes Jeane
As i am in London at the time of the event i cannot attend sadly.
I am based in London but have moved a long way over the last 30 years..it has been an interesting time... for me at least.
I am a medical doctor and work as a pharmaceutical physician. I travel a lot and enjoy the international aspect of work. There is not much else to report though. I expect it is a bit different from the Toowoomba way of life.. but i retain a place in Sydney and go back every year for a couple months- so at heart i am always an aussie no matter how far i go.
I wish your event every success and thank you for including me in your search.
Best wishes Jeane
Thursday, 17 May 2007
"It sparked a flame which has been kept alive ever since" - Rick Ireland
Excellent work Rick!!!
Due to Rick's efforts there is a prominent half page article in The Chronicle (Thursday May 17, page 15) dedicated to the reunion. The article titled "Remembering the heady days of the DDYT" with the bold heading "Theatrical 'teenagers' gather for a reunion" contains a prominent photograph of Rick Ireland, Michelle McIntyre, Jeff Williams and Tony Kyprios set against the backdrop of the Empire Theatre's fabulous stage arch. There is nothing else on the 2 page fold that competes for the reader's attention (unless of course the Huggies Jumbo Nappies @ $31-95 truly gets your motor running:). Rick's contact details have been included with the article so we have the best chance yet of reaching as many of the remaining DDYT members as possible.
With so many local & regional organisations/events/etc competing for media coverage, it is a testament to Rick's media skills that he was able to 'market' our little soirée so successfully. Thanks also to Michelle, Jeff and Tony for taking the time out of their busy schedules to assist Rick. With the enormous effort our organisers Rick and Michelle have put into making this reunion a reality, June 16 will be a hugely successful night!
Due to Rick's efforts there is a prominent half page article in The Chronicle (Thursday May 17, page 15) dedicated to the reunion. The article titled "Remembering the heady days of the DDYT" with the bold heading "Theatrical 'teenagers' gather for a reunion" contains a prominent photograph of Rick Ireland, Michelle McIntyre, Jeff Williams and Tony Kyprios set against the backdrop of the Empire Theatre's fabulous stage arch. There is nothing else on the 2 page fold that competes for the reader's attention (unless of course the Huggies Jumbo Nappies @ $31-95 truly gets your motor running:). Rick's contact details have been included with the article so we have the best chance yet of reaching as many of the remaining DDYT members as possible.
With so many local & regional organisations/events/etc competing for media coverage, it is a testament to Rick's media skills that he was able to 'market' our little soirée so successfully. Thanks also to Michelle, Jeff and Tony for taking the time out of their busy schedules to assist Rick. With the enormous effort our organisers Rick and Michelle have put into making this reunion a reality, June 16 will be a hugely successful night!
Wednesday, 16 May 2007
The Chronicle newspaper article is scheduled for Thursday May 17
NEWS UPDATE:
Rick would like to let you all know that the interview & photo opportunity he organised with Merryl Miller (The Chronicle) will appear in Thursday's newspaper (May 17).
Rick, Michelle, Jeff & Tony were involved and hopefully the publicity generated will help to reach other DDYT members from yesteryear.
Finger crossed for good things to happen from this publicity!
Rick would like to let you all know that the interview & photo opportunity he organised with Merryl Miller (The Chronicle) will appear in Thursday's newspaper (May 17).
Rick, Michelle, Jeff & Tony were involved and hopefully the publicity generated will help to reach other DDYT members from yesteryear.
Finger crossed for good things to happen from this publicity!
Tuesday, 15 May 2007
Hello Again
Hello DDYT-ers
Kate Foy here ... when Rick contacted me about this excellent idea, I had no hesitation in saying yes. I wasn't directly involved at all, but as Murray's wife, was hanging round the edges wishing I was a bit younger and could get more involved. I recall the two productions very well, and the old DDYT was the springboard for a revival which I helped get up in 2000 of a youth theatre QUE (now sadly no more) in a partnership between QTC, the Empire Theatre (now gorgeously refurbished) and USQ. A bit like old times ...
We returned to Toowoomba from Armidale in 1987 with two kids in tow, after Murray had been artistic director at New England Theatre Co for 7 years. I've been at USQ since then, and still am. Am now Assoc Prof in the School of Creative Arts, and Deputy Dean of the Faculty. I've been behind the Shakespeare in Queen's Park Festival, entering its 5th year of operation. SiQP plays each year in March. You can read a bit about it here, if you haven't heard of it. Apart from USQ teaching, directing and administration, I serve on the board of the Empire Theatre, and am Chair Queensland Theatre Co., so life's never dull. Both kids are grown (Edward 29 and Jessica 28), and sadly without their father. Murray passed away in 1998 after a long and heroic battle with cancer. He remains vital in our hearts and the memories of many people whom he touched over the years. I know he will be there at the reunion somewhere catching up.
In the meantime, travel safely if you are coming from afar, and look forward to welcoming you to good (dry) old Woombie ... . You are going to love the Empire!
Kate Foy here ... when Rick contacted me about this excellent idea, I had no hesitation in saying yes. I wasn't directly involved at all, but as Murray's wife, was hanging round the edges wishing I was a bit younger and could get more involved. I recall the two productions very well, and the old DDYT was the springboard for a revival which I helped get up in 2000 of a youth theatre QUE (now sadly no more) in a partnership between QTC, the Empire Theatre (now gorgeously refurbished) and USQ. A bit like old times ...
We returned to Toowoomba from Armidale in 1987 with two kids in tow, after Murray had been artistic director at New England Theatre Co for 7 years. I've been at USQ since then, and still am. Am now Assoc Prof in the School of Creative Arts, and Deputy Dean of the Faculty. I've been behind the Shakespeare in Queen's Park Festival, entering its 5th year of operation. SiQP plays each year in March. You can read a bit about it here, if you haven't heard of it. Apart from USQ teaching, directing and administration, I serve on the board of the Empire Theatre, and am Chair Queensland Theatre Co., so life's never dull. Both kids are grown (Edward 29 and Jessica 28), and sadly without their father. Murray passed away in 1998 after a long and heroic battle with cancer. He remains vital in our hearts and the memories of many people whom he touched over the years. I know he will be there at the reunion somewhere catching up.
In the meantime, travel safely if you are coming from afar, and look forward to welcoming you to good (dry) old Woombie ... . You are going to love the Empire!
Monday, 14 May 2007
Hello everyone, it's Brenda Liesegang here
How to cram 30 years into a nutshell…hmmm…let’s give it a go (squish, jam, squash)
Left school, studied theatre design at DDIAE, and moved to Brisbane into a share house with Moo Stringer and Judith White - lots of getting up to mischief ensued. All went our separate ways and I began working in a drawing office and later got extremely itchy feet and went off to seek my fortune in the world. Sadly I came back without it, but I saw a great deal of South America, Africa, Asia and Europe while I looked!
I met a man in Kathmandu and he and I later married and had a daughter, India. After many years of travelling, we chose Stradbroke Island as a great place to raise a child and opened a fitness centre and adventure activities business. We separated, and I opened a restaurant at Point Lookout and ran it for eight years while juggling motherhood and business obligations.
I sold the restaurant in 2004 and have recently begun a new project with my brother Stephen here on the Island. We have just launched a website www.straddieonline.com.au and I am being kept busy with a whole new ballgame. Keeps things interesting… see you at the reunion!
Brenda
Left school, studied theatre design at DDIAE, and moved to Brisbane into a share house with Moo Stringer and Judith White - lots of getting up to mischief ensued. All went our separate ways and I began working in a drawing office and later got extremely itchy feet and went off to seek my fortune in the world. Sadly I came back without it, but I saw a great deal of South America, Africa, Asia and Europe while I looked!
I met a man in Kathmandu and he and I later married and had a daughter, India. After many years of travelling, we chose Stradbroke Island as a great place to raise a child and opened a fitness centre and adventure activities business. We separated, and I opened a restaurant at Point Lookout and ran it for eight years while juggling motherhood and business obligations.
I sold the restaurant in 2004 and have recently begun a new project with my brother Stephen here on the Island. We have just launched a website www.straddieonline.com.au and I am being kept busy with a whole new ballgame. Keeps things interesting… see you at the reunion!
Brenda
News from Rick & Michelle - Reunion Acceptance list
Hi everyone,
Our list is GROWING for the reunion and still more confirmations on the way!!
We started thinking that this would be a GENESIS reunion essentially, given that we only had names from the GENESIS program and considering that most people went on to perform in Bottom's Electric Summertime Dream the following year. This reunion does not exclude team members from Bottom's!
Rick, Michelle, Tony and Jeff, recently did an interview with The Chronicle (Toowoomba's local/regional newspaper) in the hope that people that have not yet been contacted, will have the opportunity to contact Rick about the Reunion. Naturally some people would have long moved away from the area, but we hope that remaining relatives & friends may pass the article on to the appropriate people.
We are doing our best to find people, but unfortunately we are not going to be able to contact everyone, so please let Rick know if YOU know of anyone's whereabouts.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Kind regards,
Rick and Michelle.
PS: Please let Rick know if the spelling of your name is incorrect. We will make corrections for the name tags that Brenda Liesegang has kindly offered to make up for us! Thanks Brenda!
Confirmations so far:
Di Cary (& Raylene) - Acting team
Leo Keane - Acting team
Andrea Dye (& Mike) - Directing team
Shane Calcutt - Acting team
Michelle McIntyre (& Neil) - Acting team
Rick Ireland - Acting team
Naomi Nicholson (& Mark) -Acting team
Rob Kingham, (Rob’s Mum & nephews Sam & Luke). - Director extraordinaire!
Deb Little - Secretary
Jeff Williams (& Barb) - Technical team
John Gillies - Technical team
Tony Kyprios- Acting team
Kate Foy - USQ
Robert Ketton - USQ
Mary Anne Jackson (& Ralf ) - Design team
Camilla Priaulx - Directing team
Sharon Hoey - Acting team
Susan Bulmer- Design team
Ian Wilson - Acting team
Jonathon Jackson - Acting team (Bottom's)
Janine Jackson - Acting team
Brenda Liesegang - Design team
Vic Barbeler - Writing team
Leo Zeller - Acting team
Mary Ellen Stringer - Acting team
Our list is GROWING for the reunion and still more confirmations on the way!!
We started thinking that this would be a GENESIS reunion essentially, given that we only had names from the GENESIS program and considering that most people went on to perform in Bottom's Electric Summertime Dream the following year. This reunion does not exclude team members from Bottom's!
Rick, Michelle, Tony and Jeff, recently did an interview with The Chronicle (Toowoomba's local/regional newspaper) in the hope that people that have not yet been contacted, will have the opportunity to contact Rick about the Reunion. Naturally some people would have long moved away from the area, but we hope that remaining relatives & friends may pass the article on to the appropriate people.
We are doing our best to find people, but unfortunately we are not going to be able to contact everyone, so please let Rick know if YOU know of anyone's whereabouts.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Kind regards,
Rick and Michelle.
PS: Please let Rick know if the spelling of your name is incorrect. We will make corrections for the name tags that Brenda Liesegang has kindly offered to make up for us! Thanks Brenda!
Confirmations so far:
Di Cary (& Raylene) - Acting team
Leo Keane - Acting team
Andrea Dye (& Mike) - Directing team
Shane Calcutt - Acting team
Michelle McIntyre (& Neil) - Acting team
Rick Ireland - Acting team
Naomi Nicholson (& Mark) -Acting team
Rob Kingham, (Rob’s Mum & nephews Sam & Luke). - Director extraordinaire!
Deb Little - Secretary
Jeff Williams (& Barb) - Technical team
John Gillies - Technical team
Tony Kyprios- Acting team
Kate Foy - USQ
Robert Ketton - USQ
Mary Anne Jackson (& Ralf ) - Design team
Camilla Priaulx - Directing team
Sharon Hoey - Acting team
Susan Bulmer- Design team
Ian Wilson - Acting team
Jonathon Jackson - Acting team (Bottom's)
Janine Jackson - Acting team
Brenda Liesegang - Design team
Vic Barbeler - Writing team
Leo Zeller - Acting team
Mary Ellen Stringer - Acting team
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