April 16, 2011

Trust Productions

As well as funding individuals to train in the disciplines of theatre, we have made a number of direct contributions to live entertainment through our own fundraising productions.

 1992, Old Herbaceous, by Alfred Shaughnessy

                                                      

1994, The Duck Variations, by David Mammet

1995, Brief Lives, Patrick Garland

                                               

2003, Concert at Virginhall, Thornhill

15 Minute Theatre Competition

The idea for 15 Minute or Suitcase Theatre stemmed from John Lawson, and evolved to raise funds, to stimulate imagination and to provide a platform for aspiring actors and directors regionwide. Each entry would entertain for 15 minutes with no setting and minimum props, using basic theatrical skills and being judged accordingly. The response was really inspiring, and four very successful competitions were held:

•1997, Theatre Royal, Dumfries – won by Wallace Hall Academy

•1998 – Theatre Royal, Dumfries – won by Wallace Hall Academy

•1999 – Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas – won by Lochside Youth Theatre

•2000 – Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas – won by Dumfries & Galloway Art School


Wallace Hall Academy (1997 entry)