19th to 23rd July 2005
It's the late 1950s and teenagers from across the United States are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. Meanwhile, Albert Peterson, his manager is going into debt and has staked his financial future on Conrad's success. Albert's secretary, Rosie, is increasingly frustrated with the time and money Albert is losing on his project. Disaster strikes when Conrad receives a draft notice to join the military. Thus, Albert attempts to stage a farewell party for Conrad in which he is to kiss one lucky fan on the Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the army. Kim MacAfee, from Sweet Apple, Ohio, is the lucky girl chosen to be kissed. But conflict arises when her boyfriend, Hugo Peabody, gets jealous, and Rosie becomes fed-up with the abusive treatment she receives from Albert's mother. Eventually, things turn out ok. Kim and Hugo resolve their problems and Albert agrees to leave managing, become an English teacher, and marry Rosie.

Directed by Jill Stephenson Musically Directed by Wayne Shellard Click here for production photos

Cast:
Albert Peterson: Garry Dring
Rose Alvarez: Leissa Smith
Ursula Merkle: Charlotte Potts
Kim Macafee: Laura Thompson
Mrs Doris Macafee: Lesley Maenami
Mr Harry Macafee: Marty Maenami
Randolph Macafee: George Maenami
Mrs Mae Peterson: Maggie Hadland
Conrad Birdie: Dean Wilson
Hugo Peabody: Mark Reed
Mayor: jeff Sturdy
Mrs Merkle: June Walker
Harvey Johnson: Carl Bowstead
Gloria Rasputin: Marie Turnbull
Teen? Trio: Charlotte Aslin, Dionne Dunning, Sally Laville

Chorus of Teenagers, Townsfolk, Reporters etc.
Claudia Dunning, Lana Walker, Alice Maenami, June Walker, Val Scurr, Jan Lewis, Dionne Dunning, Laura O'Neill, Melissa O'Neill, Katie Menezes, Emily Willis, Emily Williams, Katie Allen, Sally Laville, Natalia Holliday, Sue Tindale, Emily Coomber, Lydia Newton, William Holliday, Thomas Allen, John Dring, Joseph Newton, Carl Bowstead, Charlotte Aslin

Featured in the Movie Clip:
Newscaster: Keith Lewis, Jill Stephenson
Cindy Triumph: Marie Turnbull
Weather Girl: Sally Laville
"Oxydol" Lady/children: Jan Lewis/ Natlaia and Will Holliday
"Face Off" Girl: Katie Menezes

Behind the scenes:
Stage Management: Marty Maenami, Eddie Robson
Set Designed and Painted by: Marty Maenami, Jill Stephenson, Edde Robson, Debbie Weir
Video/Photo Presentations: Mark Reed
Lighting/sound: Debbie Weir, Keith Lewis
Costumes: Julie Allen, Jan lewis, Val Scurr, Sue Tindale
Stage Crew: Tony Duffy, Alan Short, Liam Callaghan
Ticket Sales/Treasurer: Maureen Robson
Programme: Marie Robson
Photography: Eddie Robson
Refreshments: Bernie Turnbull and Gang
Raffle/Programme Sale: Betty Stephenson, Margaret Lincoln
Door: Harry Lowes. Jeanne Smith
Bar: Ben Scurr