The play is being staged in partnership with the metro and the theatre.<\/p>\n
Gareth and Ashleigh Kroll (a performing artist, actress, singer and dancer) will be directing, choreographing, doing the musical directing and acting in the production.<\/p>
Both are directors and producers for the Amateur Theatre Community Association and directors of their own organisation called Stardust Theatre Productions, which was founded in 2017.<\/p>\n The organisation aims to make amateur theatre as professional as possible and offer a platform to students who are studying for a career in the arts.<\/p>\n Gareth and Ashleigh studied and obtained their ATCL diplomas in musical theatre through London Trinity College.<\/p>\n \u201cLet\u2019s Do The T!me Warp Again<\/em> is based on the classic musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show<\/em>, but this rendition will bring in some interesting twists and some South African culture,\u201d said Gareth.<\/p>\n \u201cWe approached the municipality with the idea as we wanted to do something meaty for the youth in Youth Month.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have a dynamic cast of 25 who have a great love of theatre and the arts and are extremely talented.\u201d<\/p>\n The production will be adjudicated by the SA National Community Theatre Association (SANCTA) during its run.<\/p>\n Gareth and Ashleigh\u2019s previous production, Stardust the Musical<\/em>, which was produced last year at the Springs Civic Theatre, was also adjudicated by SANCTA and received outstanding reviews and won six SANCTA awards.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RELATED ARTICLES:<\/span><\/p>\n The magic of musical theatre<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The awards received were: Best Production 2017, Best Directors (Gareth Lovell Davies and Ashleigh Kroll), Best Actor (Katlego Mpepele), Runner-up Best Actress (Joy Roberts), Best Ensemble and Best Technical.<\/p>\n Rehearsals have been in full swing for the past three months at Witdeep Primary School in Witfield, Boksburg, and Gareth said they appreciate the assistance of the school in giving them rehearsal space.<\/p>\n He also thanked Protea Stage Productions in Benoni for helping them with stage sets and advice and the Germiston Theatre for allowing them to stage the production.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s now crunch time.<\/p>\n \u201cI am looking forward to the roller-coaster ride which is Rocky Horror<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe cast has big shoes to fill in such a well-known musical,\u201d said Gareth.<\/p>\n The production is set to be staged at the theatre from June 21 to July 1, with performances taking place as follows:<\/p>\n \u2022 Thursday, June 21, at 7pm.<\/p>\n \u2022 Friday, June 22, at 7pm.<\/p>\n \u2022 Saturday, June 23, at 2pm and 7pm.<\/p>\n \u2022 Sunday, June 24, at 2pm.<\/p>\n \u2022 Friday, June 29, at 7pm.<\/p>\n \u2022 Saturday, June 30, at 2pm and 7pm.<\/p>\n \u2022 Sunday, July 1, at 2pm.<\/p>\n Tickets are available at the door or to pre-book or for more information contact Gareth on 084 441 0739 or Ashleigh on 079 707 8991.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/05\/20GCNENTERTAINMEN_71323-520x390.jpg\")