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CASTING CALL FOR STAG’S final 2024 PLAY THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN by Martin McDonagh Director: Matthew Freeman For more information and access to monologues, email mtfreeman1994@gmail.com A cast of nine is required with a wide age range. Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group is located at 50 Loeman St in Strathmore, and auditions will run from September 10-12. All actors are encouraged to prepare a monologue from the play. Group auditions to be held. Irish accents are highly encouraged. The Cripple of Inishmaan, a strange comic tale in the great tradition of Irish storytelling. Set in 1934, on a remote island off…

We are pleased to announce the cast of our next production HAPPY COUPLING by Ross Gumbley, directed by David Collins. Bethany Simmons – Digby / Naomi Harper Hynes – Eddie / Lizzie Luisa Romeo – Aaron / Mandy Tara Lichtenstein – Gary / Rose Georgina Topp – Ralph / Sylvia Welcome aboard team! Production dates: 30 May to 8 June Tickets available: https://www.trybooking.com/CNWSJ

We have a new committee! At the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group, the new committee for 2024 was elected.   We are pleased to announce the following appointments: President: Brian Edmond Vice-President: Gail Armstrong Treasurer: Vladimir Grisinski Secretary: Hayley Martin General Committee Members: Lucy Curran, and Audrey Farthing. We wish to strongly express our gratitude and thanks for the exceptional  work and commitment that both George Benca and Barbara Sapwell invested in their respective roles as President and Secretary of STAG, not to mention the terrific efforts George has put in, in all things Set/Technical.

Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group Inc. (STAG) will be held on Monday 15 April 2023 at 7.30pm. The AGM will be held at Strathmore Community Hall, 50 Loeman Street, Strathmore, VIC 3041. Proposed Agenda Items 1. Minutes of last year’s AGM 2. President’s Report: 3. Treasurer’s Report: 4. Election of Office Bearers: President Treasurer Secretary General Committee members 5. At the conclusion of the AGM, allocation of responsibilities amongst the new Committee will occur.

We have a new committee! Last night, Tuesday 11 April 2023, at the Annual General Meeting of the Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group, the new committee for 2023 was elected.   We are pleased to announce the following appointments: President: George Benca Vice-President: Barbara Sapwell Treasurer: Brian Edmond Secretary: Barbara Sapwell General Committee Members: Luke Smith, Gail Armstrong, Veronica Hanneberry and Vlad Grisinski You may have noticed that our long standing Secretary Veronica Hanneberry has retired from the role.  We wish to express our thanks for the many hours of work that Veronica has given to STAG over the years and are…

We are excited to announce our 2023 Season. Tickets to Play 1 and Season Subscriptions available. Play 1 FORTUNE’S FOOLS by Frederick Stroppel Director – Audrey Farthing 23 February 4 March 2023 Play 2 AN INSPECTOR CALLS by J. B. Priestley Director – Roderick Chappel 1 – 10 June 2023 Play 3 THE NORMAL HEART by Larry Kramer Director – George Benca 17 – 26 August 2023 Play 4 THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) (revised) (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield New revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. Director – Brian Edmond 16 –…

We are excited to announce the cast for our Season 1 Production Fortune’s Fools. Congratulations to all of our cast. Bookings will be open shortly for this fun comedy by Fred Stroppel. Jay: Chris Black Chuck: George Benca Bonnie: Hayley Martin Gail: Alexandria Page    

STAG Theatre are very excited to announce the cast of our next production, The Other Cinderella, directed by Michele Haywood. Congratulations and we look forward to a fun filled season. Cast as follows. Chris De Zeeuw – Barney Warrick Smith – Baron Sophie Stewart – Cinderella Matthew Ray – Danny Gary Mills – Demon Emily Goode – Fairy Lonni Allan – Margaret Juliana Smith – Melanie Anannya Musale – Melissa Angelo Snell – Prince