ABOUT CLOC - OVERVIEW

What They Say

CLOC enjoys strong support from the community in general, charities and organisations, the amateur theatre industry and the professional theatre industry. Below are extracts from some sample letters representative of the support across these areas.

CLOC is probably the best of the Community Musical Theatre Groups in Victoria. …..Their work has complemented the Alexander Theatre for almost thirty years and is known throughout Australia. Very few amateur groups can claim that Anthony Steele, the Director of the Sydney Festival, begged for a ticket and flew down from Sydney to see one of their productions………

Phil D A'Vard - Director : Performing Arts Precinct, Monash University

CLOC Productions should not be regarded as a simple "amateur" theatre company. Their attitude towards their work is as "professional" as many subsidised companies and they fill a vital role ……… It not only provides a platform where amateur performers and theatre students can groom themselves for professional work, it also gives professionals a place where they can polish their skills when no paid work is available……..

Phil D A'Vard - Director : Performing Arts Precinct, Monash University

.. Like most things, the real learning takes place with experience and a hands-on approach. CLOC has given me all of this, and more, in a "professional" environment……. ….. the CLOC Committee will venture in new ways of getting people involved and giving students the chance to gain experience……

Gordon Gill - Work Experience Student

……. The standard of production at every level never ceases to amaze me. I have noticed over the last couple of years the encouraging sign of many younger people, both in the audience and involved in the productions. There is a great enthusiasm…….

Judy Collard - Preferential Patron

……I have been actively involved in fund raising for Moira Child and Family Support by organising theatre nights at CLOC productions. CLOC has always been extremely supportive in my endeavours, resulting in many thousands of dollars being raised for this worthy cause………

Megan Walton - Moira Child and Family Support

….this opportunity gave me a much broader and more in-depth understanding of the many 'behind the scenes' aspects that I had previously encountered. I now have witnessed a much more strategic planning and execution of theatre on a much grander and solidly structured base…….

Susan Gamble - Work Experience Student

……The productions are a wonderful training ground for young performers, whether it be on the stage, or learning the numerous facets of backstage, lighting, sound, design or producing……many of the patrons are senior citizens, and are grateful of the lower prices than professional companies while enjoying the excellent standard of production……

Gwenyth Cadwallader - Preferential Patron