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We’ve got a very special treat for all you improv nuts! We managed to secure guest trainer Carina of “Schleudergang” and “allerDings” fame for a special workshop in GERMAN on Monday, March 7th! To enroll please email us your name and phone number at thepennylessplayers@gmail.com Participation is free! How cool is that!!!

It’s gonna get wicked cool! The Pennyless Players are casting for Terry Pratchett’s magical “WYRD SISTERS” wonderfully adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs. We are looking for actors (from tiny to Hamlet-sized roles) as well as behind the scenes crew (stage manager, set design, costume, make-up, assistants, etc), and welcome all drama enthusiasts –Continue reading “Casting Call”

The Pennyless Players wish you all a relaxing semester break and we’ll see you in March with one major casting call (details to follow) and more projects in the pipeline! Wohooo!

Time to officially hand over our donation to Lerncafes Graz by spending an afternoon with the little rascals. And look how wonderfully they’ve decorated our “official” cheque! Thank you! By the way, all Lerncafes in Graz welcome volunteers at any time to help the kids with homework, play games with them etc.

Our first meet-up this year is open to everyone interested in joining us this semster on stage or behind the scenes! We will talk about our ideas and plans for this and the next semester and welcome your suggestions as well! When: Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2015 Time: 6:30pm Where: English Department, 1st floor, SR 11.12Continue reading “First meet-up”

Waheeey! We’re back! Every Wednesday 7-9pm you’ll have to chance to play fun improv games and improve your acting skills with Cecilia! No prerequsites needed and you can join us at any point during the semester!

The second floor of the English Department now boasts a wonderful, colourful message board dedicated to the Pennyless Players! On it you can find the main facts about us, our production history, and contact info. Production pictures to follow soon! Big thanx to Lisa for decorating!!

We happily supported the Alumni Uni Graz Fundraising team in their video promoting the crowd-funding of 430 new seats in a new lecture hall for students! Click here to check it out! For more info on the campaign visit http://430sesselfuerunigraz.at

The Pennyless Players will participate in this year’s celebration of the Europan Day of Languages in Graz by hosting an English acting workshop for 15-19 year olds (basic techniques and body awareness) and performing “The Ghost of Canterville” a short play for 10-13 year olds inspired by Oscar Wilde’s short story. It’s our first timeContinue reading “European Day of Languages”

The proceeds of “What Happened to Eliza Doolittle” will be donated to two very worthwhile charities: Local: LERNCAFE – integrative intercultural afternoon mentoring for pupils     International: LiScha – rebuilding schools after the devastating earthquake in Nepal