Te Aroha Dramatic Society Inc
LATEST NEWS
NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING - TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER AT 7PM
We hereby give notice of a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of all members of the Te Aroha Dramatic Society Incorporated at the Te Aroha Little Theatre, 8 Honi St, Te Aroha at 7pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025. Owing to to significant changes to the Incorporated Societies Act, a sub-Committee of our Committee have been working hard on drafting up a new constitution (rules) for the Society as required by the new Act. The law change requires that we insert into our constitution a number of mandatory clauses and make changes to our existing constitution. Available for viewing and/or downloading (below) are both our existing and proposed constitutions for you to look at and compare them. Having said this, we'll be explaining the changes in detail and in simple layman's terms at the meeting on 25th November.
OUR NEXT PRODUCTION
AUDITIONS
Thinking of auditioning for one of the many roles in Blackadder on 7th December? Click HERE for details about roles.
At the Little Theatre
The Theatre is centrally located and well-equipped. The Society receives good support from the community. We provide the chance for people of all ages and walks of life to become involved with any aspects of theatre production; from acting through to backstage, lighting and sound, advertising, marketing and promotion.
Great plays
The society aims to stage three plays a year - usually March, June and November. With a great legacy behind us, we are proud of the quality of our plays. Follow our Facebook page to keep up-to-date with audition calls and what's on.
Costume hire
Our range of costumes is stunning and vast. See our gallery page for proof! For your next event why not get in touch? We love seeing our wardrobe enjoyed by the community.
Fun opportunities
Putting on a production is hard work, fun, and ultimately very satisfying. We need a range of skills - it's not just about being on stage! We would love to have you join us. Come along to our regular Tuesday morning gatherings at 10 am, or contact us below.
Membership
For an annual fee you can support the Society's work, get discounts for costume and theatre hire, and receive a regular newsletter keeping you informed.
Annual membership fees are
$20 for single persons,
$30 for couples,
$35 for families.
To renew your membership for 1st April 2025 to March 31st 2026 please pay to our bank account:
03-1573-0041082-000
Use your name as a reference.
Theatre Hire
The theatre is available for hire. It has hosted musical concerts, school performances, writers group, drama classes, and last year was the venue for a New Zealand short film premiere. We offer:
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comfortable air-conditioned auditorium
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raked seating for approx. 80 people
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toilet facilities
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42m2 stage with additional wing space
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spacious backstage changing room with lit mirrors
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sound and lighting equipment
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foyer with a bar area and tea/coffee making facilities.
Radio Te Aroha 88 FM
We own and operate Radio Te Aroha, which is run by volunteers and publicises community groups and their activities, local businesses, and local music artists.
The station offers a fantastic opportunity to local businesses by offering radio advertisements that cost just $200 for a whole year.
If you’d like to volunteer, please get in touch. We're always looking for locals who are keen to do voiceovers for our community organisations and our commercial advertisers. Listen in via the player below.