The Group
Centenary Theatre Group Inc was established in 1976 in the Brisbane suburb of Jindalee.
In those days we were known as the "Centenary Players" and our first show was a revue staged in 1976 (we became "Centenary Theatre Group Inc." in the early 1990s). During the early years, we had no fixed abode and we performed wherever we could, including kindergartens and church halls. In the late 1970s, a home was finally found for the Players at the Chelmer Community Centre, where we have been performing ever since.
On 10 October 1998 the Centenary Theatre Group took over as trustees of the Chelmer Community Centre. The hall is still available for other community activities, but because of our new status as "Trustees" the Group will be able to apply for grants from Arts Queensland and other bodies.
Another benefit of our trusteeship is that the theatre has a permanent home, a luxury which should not be taken for granted.
Read 'CTG - Our History' as delivered by Janet Barnes at the Oxley-Chelmer Historical Society Historical weekend in September 2002!
The Logo
Our logo was designed by Kate Barnes in 1985. She used as a base the harle1quin clown, which is one of the standard characters in Commedia Dell’arte. She used as a model a mannequin named Hugo who was, and remains, a member of her household. At the time CTG asked Kate to design a logo, Hugo was painted with black and white squares and wearing a black skull cap to welcome guests to a costume party. By introducing the theatrical masks and perching him cheekily on a bench, Kate created the image we all know and love.
Committee 2010
Patrons - Cr. Jane Prentice & Cr. Nicole Johnston
President:
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Vice-President: Rod Felsch
Treasurer: Leigh Varma Secretary:
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Committee Members:
Elliot Price, Tristan Holland, William McCreerey-Rye, Trevor Johnston
The CTG is extremely grateful for the support received from the
Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
The CTG is a non-profit, amateur theatre company. |
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