Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I join Barton
Theatre Company ?
A: Come and see one of our shows, if you like what you see then contact
one of the front of house staff, identified by their badges, after the
show. Alternatively come down to see a rehearsal at Peel Green Community
Centre (St Michaels) on Mondays or Thursdays between 8:30 and 10:30PM.
You can email us but please be aware that an immediate response may not
be possible. Local libraries normally carry lists of drama
groups in your area. BTC are listed in Eccles and all Salford libraries.
Q: Where do you perform ?
A: BTC have several venues. We have performed at Buile Hill Performance
Arts Centre (part of Buile Hill High School), Eccles Old Road, Salford.
Recently (2001) we have been back to our home of 21 years St Michaels
Community Centre and Social Club, Peel Green, Patricroft, Eccles.
However our latest show is being produced at Robert Powell Theatre at
Salford University
Q: Do you accept scripts ?
A: No. We get lots of emailed scripts and scenarios sent to us. We are
an amateur dramatics company and do not have funding to pay new script
writers. Therefore we put them straight into the trash because of the
volumes involved. We stick to commercially published scripts (Samuel
French etc.) or in house written stuff. Simply put do not send us
anything as it will not be read...
Q: Do you have any paid jobs ?
A: No. We are an amateur dramatics company not a commercial theatre
company.
Q: When is the next show ?
A: See the home page
Q: Who is George Stitt ?
A: Who indeed. George is the resident keyboard, sound and lighting guru
for the society. He has been known to tread the boards, set dress, paint
sets and stage manage. He is an all round good guy who is indispensable.
He has more electronic equipment in his truck than many small recording
studios have.
Q: How did you get the car into the theatre in Just Between
Ourselves?
A: For those people who didn't see the show. The car was an Austin
Metro. We had the engine, gearbox and fuel tank removed. The safety
barrier outside the hall and the internal entrance doors were removed.
About 8 to 10 guys then turned the car onto its side and slid it through
the door opening. Once inside the hall the car was then righted onto its
wheels and pushed into position. The sills were full of water and we had
a minor flood (the car was from a scrapyard and had been outside for a
long time) There was very little damage to the car and a microphone was
installed inside. The engine bay had a powerful loudspeaker placed
inside and the sound of the engine was piped to it from the sound
system. A smoke machine was installed and the show was ready to go. The
car was 3rd prize in the raffle and yours to take home if you could get
it out of the building.
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