OUR MISSION
To create, promote and enjoy the performing arts with the community of Porirua in a safe and friendly volunteer environment.

We value
People
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Wellbeing
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Inclusiveness
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Respect
Passion
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Promoting
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Supporting
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Sharing
Pride
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Quality
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Learning
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Legacy

The Committee enacts this by:
Producing awesome performance art ~ Of course!
Managing the 5 year horizon ~ Where are we going?
Initiating long term objectives ~ What do we want?
Setting annual priorities ~ What is important right now?
Measuring and reporting on progress ~ How are we doing?
Creating enduring guidance and processes ~ How do we do it
RECOGNITION
MUSICAL THEATRE NEW ZEALAND
Merit Awards
2025 Mary Jarmulski, 2022 Sandy Brewer,
2021 Florica Belworthy, 2019 Robert Ormsby
2018 Merlyn Criscillo, 2016 Cheryl Moeau
2015 John Mahan, 2014 Theresa Savory
2013 Jeff Agnew, 2010 Colin Brown
2009 Amanda Stone, 2007 Russell Kitto
2006 Margot Stuart, 2005 Lima Watson
2004 Charles Ellis, 2001 Lyn Ellis
1999 Basil Mahan, 1997 Adele Mahan
1994 Bob Cater
ADELE MAHAN AWARDS
2025 Delwyn Monk
2024 Anna Lowe
2023 Christine Leadbeater
2022 Jen Church
2021 Ewen Church
2020 Karl Hobman
2019 Robert Ormsby
2018 Heather Browne
2017 Theresa Savory
2016 Amanda Stone
2015 Jennifer Pearce
2014 John Mahan
2013 Tanisha Wardle
2012 Sandy Brewer
2011 Colin Brown
WELLINGTON DISTRICT THEATRE FEDERATION
Full length play competition
2025 Pack of Girls
Best Comedy
2019 Shrek the Musical
Excellence in Acting David Bond
Magic moment Dragon
2017 Seussical Junior
Best Childrens Show
Best Lighting
Most Promising Singing Voice Sarah King
COMMUNITY

2021
Amici Trust Nola Speir NextGen Encouragement Award
Hayley Searancke
ORIGIN Theatrical Poster Competition - 1st place
The Sound of Music
