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ConArtists and the SPCA are joining forces to bring to you a brilliantly funny improvised comedy show where the audience and a celebrity tribal council of judges decide which comedians survive.

PRESS RELEASE

September 22^nd 09

“Survivor SPCA” Comes to the Shore

We at ConArtists – the home of Theatresports™ want to make you howl, snort, screech, neigh and purr with laughter, and it’s all for a good cause.

Recently, at a meeting of actors from ConArtists, everyone showed their true colours.  They’re big softies.  While one actor was updating us with pictures of his wee girl, born this year, another was proudly showing us pictures of his new puss.  At that meeting three cats sat around the table as if they were part of the planning and creative process.  And, in a way, they were.  All were rescued moggies who have inspired us to do more.

In New Zealand, and Auckland particularly, we seem to be hardening our hearts.  Suddenly there’s evidence of people not caring.  And it’s not always what you think.  As big businesses cut down forests (we have lost 80% of our rain forest in NZ) and we all contribute to pollution through cars and litter etc, the fast buck and the easy path is more and more prevalent.

When we hear of corporates and individuals stepping up it gladdens our hearts.  In fact it’s downright inspiring AND it has inspired us.    ConArtists – the home of Theatresports™, also has a sense of corporate responsibility and so even though we’re non profit, we’re stepping up too to support of our favourite charity for the furry and feathery….and no I don’t mean New Zealand Fashion Week.

Actors are a push over for a good cause. Being an actor means a very well developed sense of empathy, so those big eyes seeking out a friendly face at the SPCA Village have found many of our actors will answer the call.  Even the most cynical of us have found ourselves leaving with fluffy bundles to love and pamphlets of advice on how to keep the darlings in the appropriate style.  And now we’re helping them further by putting on an hilarious show on the Shore.

It’s a brand new format – “SURVIVOR! SPCA”.  The details are below and rest assured it will be a laugh a minute and the money raised will be going to the dogs.  Oh, and the cats, rats, rabbits, horses, goats… well , you get the drift.

I know it’s been a tough year  BUT that doesn’t stop animals suffering and needing our help.   We need you to help them stay alive.  SO help them SURVIVE by enjoying “Survivor” with us.

THE TRIBE HAS SPOKEN.

CAST: Actors – Nigel Burrows (Birkenhead Resident) and 22 years with ConArtists, Scott Sinclair, Allan Roberts (Castor Bay and Head of Drama at Rangitoto College), Lindsay Brown, Geoff Dolan, musician; Ross Devereux and MC; Clare Kelso.  All these people are from 10 to 20 year stars of improv in Auckland.

Guest Judges – Bob Kerridge from SPCA plus two other animal nuts, celebrity guests.

For more info, interviews or photo opportunities:

Clare Kelso
0274-411-215
360-1495
clare@conartists.co.nz