First Day on Stage

Not in costume yet, and I'm wearing my mike on a piece of elastic around my head which explains the slight Ena Sharples look.

Almost Ready

Last day in the rehearsal room

with Jimmy Kieffer

A bit different from MY FAIR LADY!

Laura spritzes Logan after a long day.

Angel in full flight

Angel and Joey

Bernard and Joey

Ian being a Gangster

Houston Eats

Most of the eateries in Houston are pretty terrific but one local hangout has earned our repeat business...the Grand Lux Café

The décor is grand indeed but the restaurant is situated in a strip mall on a main road and is usually packed with families and diners of all ages.

This bejeweled hamburger was not on the menu but is available to buy at the Galleria mall across the street for a mere $600.

 

New Chums

Our wonderful Victor/Victoria, Ms. ANASTASIA BARZEE.

Fitting fittings fittings!

Our first cast birthday, Robbie Roby

 And our gorgeous company

Go Mummy!

 

Toni Lamond AM honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

 

Actors Equity is thrilled to announce that Toni Lamond AM is the recipient of the 2014 Equity Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Foxtel.

 

Actors Equity president Simon Burke says: “Toni is a truly legendary Australian performer whose phenomenal career has spanned vaudeville, musical theatre, television and cabaret. She is also a wonderful human being who has given back to her community, to her colleagues and to her industry in every way she can. I’m truly delighted she is the recipient of the 6th annual Equity Lifetime Achievement Award.”

 

Toni's career began at age 10 singing on the radio and touring with her parents' variety shows and has since encompassed musical comedy, straight plays, recordings, film and cabaret. She has been a proud member of Equity since 1950.

 

Brian Walsh, Executive Director of Television at Foxtel, says: "Foxtel is delighted to be associated yet again with the Equity Lifetime Achievement Award. We are especially pleased because this year's winner is a true ornament to Australian stage and television. Toni Lamond has been delighting audiences for years, it's hard to think of anyone more worthy of an accolade such as this."

Toni was nominated by Australian performers and selected from many nominees by Equity’s National Performers Committee.

 

“Toni’s name came up time and time again when we asked Australian performers who they most admire and respect. It is Equity’s great pleasure to honour what is literally a lifetime of achievement.” says Burke. 

 

This award was launched in 2009 with the generous support of Foxtel. Past recipients include Peter Carroll, Bob Hornery, Maggie Dence, Ron Haddrick, Kevan Johnston and Jill Perryman.

An Awards Ceremony will be held at the Sydney Theatre in October.

Benefit

AN EVENING WITH
JOHNNY MERCER:
A FUNDRAISER FOR DANCERS OVER 40!
November 18th, 8pm

DO40 member Karin Baker has assembled a bevvy of DO40 beauties for our first-in-a-long-time fundraiser at the Triad Theater on Monday, November 10th, 8pm.  Bambi Jones, Juliet Ewing, Joyce Nolen and Patti Mariano perform, with David Hancock Turner on the ivories. 

The evening will be hosted by DO40 member Tony Sheldon, with more guests to be announced as news breaks!  Tickets on sale in October.  $25.00 for members; $50.00 for non-members; One drink minimum

I've Grown Accustomed To This Place

What an absolute joy this entire experience has been. I will never forget Minneapolis, the Guthrie and the wonderful people I worked with on MY FAIR LADY.

with Helen Anker

Closing night goodbyes.

with Ann Michels

with Aimee K. Bryant

with Molly Sue McDonald

TT with Tinia Moulder, Angie Timberman & Michael Gruber

Until next time!