Welcome to Z-PAC Theatre - the fun theatre experience!

The Z-PAC Theatre started back in 1964 when a group of people, who loved theatre, formed the Hervey Drama Circle. In 1968 the group moved into a small theatre in Newhaven Street, Pialba which was a renovated army hut. The group, which now became The Hervey Bay Little Theatre, began producing full length plays.

Over the years there were many name changes, and in 1994 the name changed to The Zephyr Street Performing Arts Community Theatre known as Z-PAC Theatre!

Z-PAC Theatre needs your help!

The Z-PAC Theatre has a lot of productions in the works, and is looking for some big, strong, muscular 'He-Men' types to help build/construct sets, props and to lend a hand on Tuesdays.

Any and all help would be most appreciated. Please contact us, if you'd like to lend a hand.

'Z-PAC Theatre Has A Heart!'

What happens when a parent who has been the sole lynchpin of the family passes away? How does the rest of the family cope, not just with their own grief but with each other, as long-held allegiances shift and swirl?

Z-PAC Theatre presents a new play by Hervey Bay author, Richard Yaxley, well-known for previous successful productions such as Blokeworld and 2009’s Abstract Nude. Heart is a contemporary examination of family politics which features Cal (Jonathan Dunn) trying to deal with the death of his mother Jean (Val Grainger) as well as the conflicting claims of his brusque wife Georgia (Majella Jorgensen) and his meddlesome ex-wife Vivian (Theresa Saunders).

A further complication occurs in the form of Cal’s brother Robbie (Richard Yaxley), a ‘man-child’ who struggles to understand what has happened to the once tight-knit family, and how the future might unfold.

With its raw subject matter coupled with powerful performances from an experienced cast, Heart is sure to both entertain and provoke. The curtain rises on this fresh, original show on Friday August 13th at 7.30, with further performances scheduled on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons (2 pm) until Saturday 28th August.

Tickets are available from Mary Ryan’s Bookshop and ABC Centre in Central Avenue, Pialba. See poster! (1.4MB)

Glee Choir Club Auditions

Auditions will be held at the ZPAC Theatre on Zephyr Street, Scarness on Monday 23rd August from 5-7pm Director, Gunilla Myren is looking for Guys & Dolls, ages 14-24 to form a theatrical vocal ensemble. The Glee Club first project will be: A Christmas Extravaganza!

Are you interested?

CRITERIA:
• Singers with experience of singing in choir or vocal ensemble
• Some knowledge of reading music
• Great sense of rhythm
• Ready to commit to rehearsals and performances
Please prepare a song to perform at the audition.
For more information please e-mail

Acoustic Club

The August Acoustic Club was easily our biggest night yet. Keri McInerny came along to share a few songs and give a bit of a run down on her recent trip to Hollywood. She also brought along her protégé, Kyle Downes, who also performed on the night. Kyle and Keri were both very successful at the World Championships of Performing Arts and Kyle was grateful for the support provided by the Z-PAC Theatre.

Keri is a regular visitor to the club and always on the lookout for talent, so next year it could be you flying off to Hollywood. The club will be on again in September on Sunday the 5th. Come along and enjoy the entertainment and join us for a quiet Sunday evening drink.

[Left] Kyle Downes performing at ZPAC.

JUNIORS PRODUCTION 2010

The Juniors are working on their end of year production:

Wonkaland is a mix between 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Willy Wonka'. It is a story about Charlie, a poor child who dreams of winning a 'Golden Ticket' which entitles the ticket holder entry into the 'Wonka' factory.

The 'Wonka' factory is a place where dreams are made of, with little surprises around every corner!

We have started our rehearsals and with hard work and perseverance ... I am thinking it will be a great show! We have a lot of work to do with sets, costumes and props, any help is welcomed!

Performance dates will be: 3rd & 4th December (times to be confirmed) !!