"Beginnings"
Phoenix Ensemble began after a fire destroyed the Beenleigh Memorial Hall, originally known as the Beenleigh School of Arts. Like a phoenix, the Ensemble rose out of the ashes and began as a choir. Phoenix Ensemble Inc. continues to build its reputation on professionalism and accessibility to all members of the community. It is now a well-respected Queensland theatre company.

"Foundation Board of Directors"
Annie Lotocki
John Davidson
Heather Scott
Wal Lotocki
Maureen Jackson
Mark Williams
Judy Davidson
Luke Hutley
Helen Holt

"Current Board of Directors 2000"
Annie Lotocki
James Feagai
Heather Scott
Wal Lotocki
Maureen Jackson
Adam Marcombe
Tonya Koot
Tammy Gosling
Glynis Aubrey


The family from "La Cage Aux Folles".


The "Jets" from "West Side Story".


"School's in" from "Stepping Out".


The cast from "Godspell".


The cast from "dimboola".


The cast from "Wait Until Dark".


The kids from "Bugsy Malone".


The Pirates from "Pirates of Penzance".


The cast from "Sherwoodstock".


A scene from "Out of Order".


A scene from "Sailor Beware".


The dinner from "Brilliant Lies".

"Location"
The theatre is now located in the Gold Coast community centre of Beenleigh. The company runs its own theatre - the Pavilion Theatre, Beenleigh Showgrounds, James St, Beenleigh, Qld, Australia. The theatre is distinguished by its striking red and black doors.

"Philosophy"
Phoenix Ensemble Inc. is a non-profit making organisation and all funds generated are used for the benefit and future development of the company. The Ensemble endeavours to bring all facets of the arts to the local and surrounding communities. Now entering its sixth year of establishment, the company has a large membership of all ages as well as a record of excellent standing in the Queensland community for producing quality choral, musical and dramatic works.

"Gold Coast Theatre Alliance"
Phoenix Ensemble Inc. is part of the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance. Our Artistic director, Annie Lotocki was president of the Alliance 1999/2000. Keep a look out in the Gold Coast Bulletin each Thursday for "What's On", a column dedicated to community theatre groups within the Gold Coast Alliance.

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Last edited on 29th August 2000