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A Brief History of Nova
NOVA Music Theatre originated from the Box Hill Light Opera Company 25 years ago. The name was changed so that the company could present a wider range of musical productions, not just operatic style performances. Since then, NOVA has progressed from presenting shows in school halls to the highly technical, high quality shows of today.
The last productions as Box Hill Light Opera were The White Horse Inn and Carousel, performed in the Box Hill High School hall.
In 1972. NOVA decided to perform Camelot as its first production and to stage it in the Alexander Theatre because of the better facilities. It was a fine production and an Australian amateur premiere. This was followed by Hello Dolly in the same venue .... another premiere!
Finding it hard to attract audiences from Box Hill and surrounding areas it was decided to try Kew High School because of its proximity. NOVA stayed at Kew for some time, but still the audience seemed to want to stay near home.
NOVA moved to Nunawading High School presenting many productions both large and small. A tremendous challenge for such a small venue.
NOVA now has a very fine home at the Whitehorse Centre in Nunawading. The first production in this venue was Brigadoon in 1986, followed by many others in the ensuing years. Nova has been nominated for, and received, a large number of Music Theatre Guild and Lyrebird Awards.
NOVA Music Theatre Inc. presents two major productions a year in May and October.
How to get in contact with NOVA...
Lyn Handy: 9727 0192
(Chairperson)
Ticket Bookings: 1300 305 771
Felicity Hill: 9870 5084
(Wardrobe Manager)
Postal Address: 532 Springvale Rd Nunawading, Vic, 3131
Email: novamusictheatre@optusnet.com.au |
Chairperson
Lyn Handy
Artistic Director
Noel Browne
Secretary
Glen Browne
Finance Manager
James Robertson
Assistant Secretary
Wayne Robinson
Publicity
Jane Wootten
FOH Co-ordinator
Vanda Humar
Memberships
Jayne Keller
Program / Newsletter
Brian Leaver
Promotions & Lyrebird Rep
Jayne Keller
Committee Members
Kay Roberts
Matt Jakowenko
Ticket Secretary
Lyn Handy
Wardrobe Manager
Felicity Hill
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NOVA Music Theatre Inc.
Postal Address: 532 Springvale Rd Nunawading, Vic, 3131
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Copyright © 2008 NOVA Music Theatre Inc. |