Gold Coast Theatre Alliance 2015 Launch

Gold Coast Theatre Alliance 2015 Launch

On the weekend of November 1 & 2, 2014, the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance held its highly successful launch of shows 2015 at the Helensvale Cultural Centre and Auditorium with special guest stars Daniel Mallari, Lucy McIntosh, Keiarn Chesebro and Ian Lake wowing audiences. Professional MC Gregory Brown conducted proceedings and Patron of CGCTA  & Councillor Lex Bell and Councillor William Owens presented awards along with major sponsors including LocalSearch & Stage Whispers representatives.

Distinguished Service Awards or GCTA Heroes Awards were presented to Edna Woodall, Joan Stalker Brown, John Rees Osborne, Wal Lotocki, Norm Strambini, Christine Harris, Jeannie Hattendorf, Lauren Steele, Jennifer Fitzgerald, Jacqui Goodliffe and Annie Lotocki.

Also the BreaKaLeg Talent Quest held in conjunction with the launch was held at the weekend. Adjudicators - James and Claudine Anderson and Deborah Leigh-Russell were amazed at the talent presenting.

BreaKaLeg Champions for 2014 are:

Stage Whispers Award - Junior Solo: Jack Watson ($100 and Stage Whispers Subscription)

Origin Theatrical Award - Open Solo: Chloe Finlay ($300)

The Arts Centre, Gold Coast Award - Small Group: Lincoln Jamieson & Lilli Noonan ($300)

The LocalSearch Award Large Group - Harmony in Paradise ($1000)

The Gold Coast Theatre Alliance would like to thank the sponsors of the event.

Article by Annie Lotocki

Image: Harmony in Paradise, Winner of the Group Section of the BreaKaLeg Talent Quest.

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