Celebrating five succesful years,
OzMade Musicals 2007 was an end-of-the-year extravaganza at the Athenaeum
Theatre, hosted by Tony Sheldon on his 'night off' from playing the lead
role of Bernadette in Priscilla Queen of the Desert - the Musical.
In
2007 Magnormos provided two new works - The Happy Medium by Peter J
Casey and Suddenly Single by Peter Pinne and Paul Dellit - with
developmental assistance. This assistance included the appointment of
a creative team and cast, rehearsal venues, aesthetics, and administrative
support. This 'workshopping' process culminated in the gala concert,
where a snapshot performance of each work was presented as the 'On The
Drawing Board' component of OzMade Musicals 2007.
OzMade
Musicals is not just about debuting new work, as Magnormos believes that
remembering what has passed is just as important as paving the way for the
future. Through OzMade Flashbacks, the 2007 audience was
treated to a highlight number from six existing Australian musicals, and, in
line with the 2007 Magnormos Prompt Musicals season 'Strong Women in
Song', all of the flashbacks were performed by established and emerging
'leading ladies'.
OzMade Musicals 2007 was a
celebration. A celebration for Magnormos as it reaches the milestone
of five years. A celebration for the writers who were having their
work debuted or remembered through the showcase - and a celebration for the
audience, to rejoice in our local voice as it sang to us through OzMade
musicals.
