Fiddler on the Roof, Bel Canto Productions
The Independent Theatre Association WA (Inc.) is the state network for community theatre presenters and people involved in regional and metropolitan community theatre. We support and promote our membership and actively participate in the development of community theatre throughout WA.
Objectives:
Provide a network of resources and communication for members in the development of community theatre.
Further the development of community theatre, audiences and theatre.
Provide an avenue for communication between clubs, that stimulates the development of community theatre.
Provide professional development opportunities.
Fundraise to support the development of community theatre.
Our focus areas
Robert Finley Awards
The premiere awards night for Western Australian amateur theatre. Finley Awards are given annually to what is judged to be the best theatrical production in that year by an amateur group.
Dramafest
Dramafest allows performers, directors, producers and technical crew to come together to produce works between 20-50 minutes in length in a friendly competition that is enjoyed by audiences.
Youthfest
Youthfest is similar to Dramafest, but has been restricted to under 18s so that schools and youth groups can stimulate interest in theatre arts in our younger generation.
The 2023 Committee
President
Kimberley Shaw
Committee
Michelle Ezzy
Committee
Krispin Maesalu
Vice President
Liam Gobbert
Committee
Guy Jackson
Committee
Kieran Ridgway
Hon. Secretary
Alan Gill
Committee
Rachel Vonk
Committee
Madeleine Shaw
Hon. Treasurer
Tammy Peckover
Committee
Shelly Miller
The term of the President (2025), Vice-President (2024), Hon. Secretary (2024), and Hon. Treasurer (2025) are for 2 years each.
All General Committee Members elected for a 1-year term.
The President and Hon. Treasurer are elected in alternating years to the Vice President and Hon. Secretary.
All positions are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame award is presented at the annual Finley Awards to people who have gone above and beyond to contribute to the betterment of community theatre in WA. The ITA is able to take suggestions for award recipients throughout the year.
Joey Leonard - David Goodall - Ailsa Travers - Norma Davis - Justin Freind - Don Allen - Carole Dhu - Kimberley Shaw - David Young - Kerri Hilton - John Milson - Gwynne Marshall - John Woolrych - Lyn Hutcheon - Fran Gordon - Majorie de Caux - Ryan Taaffe - Michael Hart - Brian Mahoney - Bree Hartley - Kent Acott - Gordon ‘The Optom’ Johnston - Neroli Sweetman
Life Members
The Life Member award is presented at the annual Finley Awards to people who have assisted or contributed enormously to the operating of the ITA. The decision to present this award is made by the ITA Committee.
Ailsa Travers - Barry Lucas - David Young - Norma Davis - Jarrod Buttery - Kimberley Shaw - Geoff Leeder - Ryan Taaffe - Kerri Hilton - Penny Searle - Brenda Stanley - Jeff Hansen - Paul Treasure - Terry Hackett - Kent Acott - Lyn Hutcheon - Bronwyn Hammond - Liam Gobbert
Norma Davis Award
The Norma Davis Award is for service above and beyond that described in the Life Member category.
Norma Davis - Stirling Players - Emma Davis - Ryan Taaffe - Kent Acott