Civic Theatre named as finalist in national awards
Orange Civic Theatre has been announced as a finalist in a national leading industry award.
The theatre, operated by Orange City Council, is one of four finalists for the Drover Award, to
be announced at the 30th annual Australian Performing Arts Centres Association conference
in Melbourne next month.
It’s up against the Manning Entertainment Centre in Taree, Bendigo’s Capital Venues and the Cairns Civic Theatre.
Orange City Council’s Community Services Committee Chair Ron Gander said the recognition
was a “big deal” in the industry.
“This is recognition of the fantastic work behind the scenes, by the staff at the Orange Civic
Theatre,” Cr Gander said.
“The team work tirelessly to ensure Orange can secure and keep leading productions and
maintain its reputation as a wonderful venue for producers and audiences alike.”
The Drover Award for Performing Arts Centre of the Year recognises the achievements of
outstanding presenting organizations in regional areas.
It is awarded to the theatre who works with producers to provide consistently outstanding production, marketing and management services and community engagement.
The venues are nominated by producers.
Orange Civic Theatre Performing Arts and Venues Manager Michelle Pearce said it was an
honour for her team to be nominated for an award, which was usually contested by about
200 venues.
“It’s very exciting,” she said. “Orange Civic Theatre is thrilled to be included as a finalist in this
year’s Drover awards amongst such highly valued venues.”
She said, should the theatre be successful at the awards in Melbourne September 1, it would mean the venue’s reputation as a high quality venue in the industry would be further cemented.
That is good news for the Orange community, according to Cr Gander.
“The more producers that hear of the fantastic facility and staff at the Orange Civic Theatre the more productions we’ll get coming here,” he said.
“The theatre staff should be proud of what they have achieved.”
CONGRATULATIONS: Orange Civic Theatre staff (front) Blake Thomas, Peter Campbell, Peter Telford (front) Alisa Nicol, Michelle Pearce, Liz Kenny and Christine Nightingale are nominated for the Drover Award.
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