Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:49:39 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.bct-th.org/images/http://www.bct-th.org/BCT_LOGO.gif http://www.bct-th.org/ jamie@sala.net http://www.bct-th.org/Article92.html Bangkok Community Theatre would like to thank all those audience members who came to see Pinocchio this weekend. Almost 700 people saw the play over the first four performances and we know that it must have been a difficult decision to come or not to come given all the news reports. Thank you for your support. We have been hard at work trying to find a way to stage an additional performance to accommodate those audience members who already have tickets but were unable to attend this weekend. This afternoon we confirmed arrangements with The British Club to offer one additional performance next Saturday, March 20th at 11am. So, if you already have a ticket but did not attend this weekend, and if you would like to attend the performance on Saturday March 20th at 11am, please email pinocchio@sala.net to confirm your seats. Please email your confirmation with the number of people expected to attend on the 20th at 11am, plus the ticket numbers and the date and time of your original ticket. For example: "The Smith family of four will attend at 11am on Saturday March 20th. We originally had 4 tickets for the 1:30 performance on Saturday March 13th and our ticket numbers are 025-028." If you know you can not attend the Saturday 11am show, please let us know and if we can sell off your tickets for you, we will. Please remember that every adult and every child (regardless of age) must have a ticket to the show and that you should arrive 45 minutes prior to showtime to participate in the crafts which are included in the ticket price. The British Club will provide snacks and refreshments both before and after the show but these are additional; they are not included in the ticket price. There is no parking at the club and the closest skytrain stop is Chong Nonsri. Thank you very much. We hope to see you at the show! Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:49:39 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article91.html Today, Suday March 14th, BCT will hold both performances of Pinocchio as planned. We understand that there is concern regarding the demonstrations today but since they are on the other side of town it is our intention to go ahead with all shows as originally scheduled. Several people have asked why we didn't just postpone this weekend's performances. Unfortunately, right now the venue and the actors are not available at the same time except for the two planned weekends. Our choice was to go ahead for whichever audience members could attend this weekend or cancel completely which would have meant disappointing everyone. We decided it was best to perform for those who could make it rather than to cancel entirely. It was a tough decision and we hope you understand and will join us if possible. If there is any further news regarding shows/tickets we will make announcement of it here. Please stay safe and stay in touch. Other news contact points would be cast members, BCT Committee members, the BNH Hospital and The British Club. These are all access points for updated information on our plans. The BNH Hospital number is 02-686-2700 x1122, the BCT Hotline is 089-887-7945, and the British Club is 02-234-0247. We do advise audience members to take whatever precautions they deem necessary and to allow extra time to travel to The British Club as the demonstrations will likely create traffic problems. Skytrain is probably your best bet (Skytrain stop Chong Nonsri) Please also remember that you want to allow 45 minutes prior for the craft activities before the show so you want to build all that into your plans. Also there is no parking at the British Club. Thank you very much for your support and we hope you will enjoy the show. The Pinocchio Production Team Bangkok Commuity Theatre PS If you are looking for tickets, please note we still have tickets for both shows on the 14th and some for the first show on the 20th & the last show on the 21st. We apologize that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless the show is cancelled. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:36:27 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article90.html At this time, BCT plans to hold all performances of Pinocchio as planned including the two peformances on March 14th, 2010. We understand that there is some concern regarding the demonstrations over the weekend but it is our intention to go ahead with all shows as originally scheduled. If that should change for any reason, on Friday night or early Saturday morning and then again on Sunday morning, we would post the information here, we would inform cast and BCT Committee members, the BNH Hospital and The British Club. These are all access points for updated information on our plans. The BNH Hospital number is 02-686-2700 x1122, the BCT Hotline is 089-887-7945, and the British Club is 02-234-0247. We do advise audience members to take whatever precautions they deem necessary and to allow extra time to travel to The British Club as the demonstrations will likely create traffic problems. Skytrain is probably your best bet (Skytrain stop Chong Nonsri) Please also remember that you want to allow at least a half an hour for the craft activities before the show so you want to build all that into your plans. Thank you very much for your support and we hope you will enjoy the show. The Pinocchio Production Team Bangkok Commuity Theatre PS If you are looking for tickets, please note we are sold out for both shows on the 13th and the first show on the 14th but we still have tickets for the second performance on the 14th and some for the 20th & 21st. We apologize that tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged unless the show is cancelled. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:03:07 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article89.html Updated March 10th: If you are looking to buy tickets, please note that we are sold out for both shows on the 13th, and the first show on the 14th plus the 4pm show on the 20th. There are still tickets available for the 4pm show on the 14th, the 1:30 show on the 20th and both shows on the 21st. Tickets are getting low for all peformances so don't delay. Please note that tickets may not be exhanged for another day or cancelled however, if you cannot use your tickets, please let us know and we'll try to put you in touch with someone who wants them. Likewisem, if you want to attend but can only attend one of the sold-out performances, please let us know. If someone contacts us trying to return tickets for one of those performances, we'll put them in touch with you! Get your tickets now. Spread the word. See details in attached body text or download the digital poster from the discussion forum to your right. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:25:10 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article88.html Read the great Pinocchio Preview article in The Bangkok Post RT section on Feb 26, 2020. Here is the link: http://www.bangkokpost.com/entertainment/entertainscoop/33571/fairytale-theatre Tickets still available for all shows as of Feb 26th but the March 20th 4pm show almost sold out. Availability still good for all others as of 10am today. Will update this note in a few days. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:40:57 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article87.html Bangkok Community Theatre merrily presents “Pinocchio”at The British Club (Silom Soi 18) An interactive children’s play for the young, and young at heart! Bring your little ones to BCT’s wonderfully inventive version of “Pinocchio” to be performed in English at The British Club twice daily at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm on March 13 & 14 and March 20 & 21, 2010. Tickets at B200 are available to the general public from February 22nd at the lobby reception desk at the BNH Hospital on 9/1 Convent Road from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday; 8am to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday. British Club members may also sign for tickets at The British Club. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:48:24 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article86.html Bangkok Community Theatre Announces Auditions for the comedy LYSISTRATA 19 roles to be cast! Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:15:54 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article85.html After the fun and wine-soaked frivolity of January's pub night, the February Club Night will be the BCT Annual General Meeting (which we'll rattle through as fast as we possibly can) followed by the annual Bobs Ceremony! Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:52:23 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article84.html We had a great turnout at Pinocchio auditions on Sunday, January 10th with a broad range of ages and a good mix of experienced and new BCT members as well. Thank you to everyone who braved auditions and congratulations to the six cast members and the cast understudy: Pinocchio - Kristen Mandel Gepetto - Paul Robere Mime/Cricket - Dariya Suebkraisorn Fairy - Lynsey Collis Fox - Valentin Réaud Cat - Micah Lee Understudy - Belinda Skinner Tickets go on sale Feb 22 and we still need FOH volunteers to work the two weekends! See this space for news as it develops! Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:49:14 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article83.html Auditions for Pinocchio are January 10th, 2010. Please see more information in the previous news posting and/or visit the discussion forum on this site for character descriptions and photos from past participation plays. This is a 1-hour children's participation play (performed by adults) which will be staged as theatre in the round in March. It is a new version of Pinocchio and has never before been performed. Get involved with the premiere here in Bangkok; register for auditions! Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:44:40 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article82.html BCT's next production is the delightful participation play "Pinocchio" which will be peformed by a cast of adults as theatre-in-the-round in March 2010. Read the rest of this article for more information, go to the discussion forums on this site to download a copy of the Audition Flyer, to see photos of our last participation play, and/or to take a look at the Audition sides and character descriptions. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:34:18 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article81.html Don't miss the BCT Christmas Party this Thursday, December 3rd! Email membership@bct-th.org for location details. Food will be provided for members (there is a small fee for guests) and it is BYOB. Also if you have a Christmas specialty you'd like to share, bring that too! We hope to do some caroling, maybe some Christmas skits - contributions welcome! Most of all, we will ring in the festive season with lots of good cheer. The theme is White Christmas so wear your best winter white bling if you can or just wear a smile and show us your pearly whites :-) See you on Thursday at 7pm! Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:36:16 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article80.html Blood Brothers has had a fantastic run at the Alliance Francaise on South Sathorn Road. There will be tickets available at the door for the last performance on Sunday, November 29th so if you haven't seen it yet, make sure you come today. Curtain is at 6pm. Don't miss it! Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:16:11 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article79.html Go to the Discussion Forums and under Blood Brothers you'll find the "Education Pack." This is an amazing resource for anyone interested in knowing more about the show. Check it out and share it with friends! And get your tickets today! You can purchase online or at any of the Total Reservations Kiosks. Free seating at the theatre so you can buy your tickets separately and then sit together with your friends. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:39:35 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article78.html Visit www.totalreservation.com for more information and get your tickets soon: The show will be for four nights only so don’t be disappointed! Please help us spread the word by passing this information out to family, friends and colleagues. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:25:46 -0600 http://www.bct-th.org/Article77.html Playwriting November Club Night, "Blood Brothers" tickets on sale now and auditions coming up for our March production of "Pinocchio"on January 10th. There's lots going on so check the news and get involved with BCT today. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:59:39 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article76.html Visit www.totalreservation.com for more information and get your tickets soon: The show will be for four nights only so don’t be disappointed! Please help us spread the word by passing this information out to family, friends and colleagues. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:45:56 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article75.html Could you be the next Caryl Churchill or Alan Bennett? Come along to the November Club Night and unleash your inner bard! Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:37:06 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article74.html Auditions were held on Sunday, September 6th and Blood Brothers has now been cast! Here is the talented cast: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:00:55 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article73.html Men in skirts busy Stripping the willow with the Gay Gordons and the Dashing White Sergeants...you could be forgiven for thinking we're talking about the kind of show you see in Patpong, but no! It's Scottish Country Dancing! (...yes, yes, I know that kilts aren't skirts, boys. Keep right on wearing them. Please.) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:30:01 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article72.html On November 26-29th, 2009, Bangkok Community Theatre will perform one of the longest-running hit musicals from London’s West End, “Blood Brothers” by Willy Russell. English-speaking men and women of all nationalities (minimum age 16 years) are invited to attend auditions by registering in advance. Read on for more details and download the cast list and other information from the Discussion Forum to your right. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:45:04 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article71.html We have confirmed Tuesday, September 1st as the date for the Knitting B-C-T. See details about the event in earlier posting. BCT will sponsor the wool and the BNH will lend needles & provide knitting tuition on the evening. They also have knitting starter kits which you can buy for B200 which include needles yarn and more that you can take away with you. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:17:10 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article70.html Mamma Mia! The Musical Workshop Thursday 3rd October, 7.30pm If Pierce Brosnan can do it then you definitely can. Come have the time of your life at the next Bangkok Community Theatre (BCT) Club Night. Take a chance with professional Voice and Theatre coach Michelle Collier, who will be leading a Mamma Mia! - The Musical workshop in which she promises that, "all who attend will definitely find their voice!" You too can be a Super Trouper as Michelle leads us through the elements of staging your very own Mamma Mia songs (platform boots and sparkly jumpsuits optional!) Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:11:15 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article69.html BNH Hospital is running a program where they have asked the community to "Knit for the Needy". Volunteers are kindly asked to knit 6" squares and send them to the hospital to be sewn into blankets and donated to the needy up north for the winter. This is a great project and we plan to hold a Knitting B - C - T very soon so that we can contribute many squares (possibly an entire blanket) prior to the Press Conference on September 15th. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:19:05 -0500 http://www.bct-th.org/Article68.html BCT has been offered a 10% discount on group tickets of 30 people or more attending "The Merchants of Bollywood". Please fill in the doodle link urgently so that we can find a date where a minimum of 30 people can attend. You can buy tickets for friends if you like - please indicate how many are interested in the comments section of the doodle link note here. More information on this fabulous Bollywood production is noted below. http://doodle.com/dacqsawxea9ndugi Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:18:41 -0500