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US and THEM

US and THEM

Options Theatre Company landed at Laycock Street Community Theatre

Options Theatre Company’s latest Live Stage Performance, US and THEM arrived on the main stage at Laycock Street Community Theatre on Friday, 2 February 2024.

Us and Them is an original science fiction play by Options Theatre Company and tells the story of a group of people from an unknown race, on a floating rock, somewhere in space.

Gina lives on a grass covered rock floating in space. She is turning 21, and that means one thing to her floating rock civilisation… Choosing Day!

Gina must choose between a society divided into Us and Them or be forced to walk alone on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams. Faced with impossible decisions and a society at war with each other, which side will she choose?

Directed by Stuart Smith, Us and Them is an original sci-fi play created by Options Theatre Company which has been captivating audiences with four SOLD OUT Preview shows and a massive performance on the big stage at Laycock Street Community Theatre.

Us and Them aims to bring hope to a world dividing. It’s a metaphorical world to our own, people living on a floating rock in space who are perplexed by a question “who is right and who is wrong” and asked to pick a side.

What would it take to unite such a world?

With an original score by Musical Director, Andrew Sampford, US and THEM features music from Pink Floyd, Muse, Green Day, The Goo Goo Dolls, Moby, INXS, Radiohead and Neil Diamond.

Artistic Director, Stuart Smith said…

“Us and Them is a collaborative project with the creatives and cast at Options Theatre Company. We posed the question – What would it take to unite a divided world?  Us and Them is our search for that answer. At the moment, our world is more interested in picking a side than searching for the truth – a universal truth that encompasses us all – and that simple truth is what Us and Them attempts to reveal.”

Original score by Musical Director Andrew Sampford
Choreography by Carolyn McNamara and Emily Marshall
Directed by Stuart Smith
Written by Stuart Smith with Shelly Edgington and Andrew Sampford
Workshopped with the OTC Ensemble

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Hurricane

HURRICANE

Options Theatre Company rolled out their
second show for the year – Hurricane!

Options Theatre Company’s Monologue Performance, Hurricane – A Whirlwind of Voices touched down with 3 performances in September and October, 2023.

In this show, our acting ensemble delved into many plays and films. They created a cacophony of theatrical monologues and swirling emotions drawing from a diverse range of scripts, from Shakespeare to Jurassic Park.

We are excited to have the extraordinary talents of Emily Taylor on board as Director and Acting Tutor for this production.

Hurricane Director, Emily Taylor said:

The Cast and Options Theatre Company team have worked incredibly hard to bring Hurricane to fruition.

The title, Hurricane, was conceived through discussion with the cast as we reflected on the effect of putting these monologues together. We wanted to suggest that these random voices – different characters from different worlds – are caught up in a storm of words. They are buffeted this way and that, through turmoil, tragedy and triumph until they finally land together on the stage.”

Hurricane was a hit with our audiences in three great performances, with two day time shows and a SOLD OUT evening show.

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If I Can Dream

If I Can Dream

Options Theatre Company are thrilled to be back LIVE on Stage
with If I Can Dream.

Options Theatre Company’s Dance Performance, If I Can Dream has been mesmerising audiences as we bring a showcase of our Dance Group to the stage.

If I Can Dream welcomes you to a world where dreams take flight and imagination dances with reality. The performance takes you on journey through the realms of passion, hope and fun using the language of movement.

If I Can Dream mixes a seamless blend of contemporary, modern and hip-hop dance styles that showcases the versatility of our amazing performers.

Directed by Carolyn McNamara with choreography by Emily Marshall, Maddi Xuereb and Julia Gorey, If I Can Dream has allowed our dancers to combine their acting skills with each diverse dance piece.

Our performers remind us constantly of the power to dream, to create and to achieve, regardless of our circumstances.

Carolyn McNamara
Assistant Artistic Director

Tickets for all performances of If I Can Dream SOLD OUT and we received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our audiences.

Here’s just a few of the comments we received

“Once again, a wonderful show.”

“Congratulations to everyone, you are all amazing!!”

“I had the best day… thank you – awesome awesome show!”

“That’s awesome! Congratulations!“

“Well done everyone! You are all superstars!!”

“It was a great show!”

“Thanks OTC for the effort and care you put into our ‘stars’.”

“Wonderful! Congrats guys!”

“Yes, another brilliant show from all the Guys & Gals at OTC!”

“Great Dancing, Great Music, Great atmosphere!”

“Take a bow all of You!”

“You certainly deserved the applause!”

“I’m so glad I saw the show!”

“Great show! Well worth seeing.”

“Outstanding, well done OTC team… missed ya!”

“Another amazing performance by all and welcome back.”

Let your imagination take flight and surrender yourself to the enchantment of If I Can Dream – where dreams come alive!

TICKETS:
SOLD OUT