Bringing storytelling to life

What a splendid achievement for the executive, past and present, and also the fantastic teamwork that is involved in presenting a play to the public (Woy Woy Little Theatre celebrates 50 years, Peninsula News, June 25).

There is so much to do, from casting to set building, lighting, stage management, direction of actors, to the selling of tickets.

I can recall seeing early productions at the Umina Progress Hall.

This was in the late 60s and early 70s.

One that stands out in my memory was the Australian play, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll.

It was excellent and the two male leads were marvellous.

Woy Woy Little Theatre's recent productions of The Mousetrap and Arsenic and Old Lace were examples of their consistent high standard.

Theatre is great art and entertainment and it has been pointed out that story telling is the oldest art and that theatre is the art that brings storytelling to life.

Letter, 16 Aug 2012

Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy