MLOC Productions Incorporated - The History

MLOC Productions Incorporated is a non-professional not for profit organisation, administered by a board of management and assisted by volunteers.

MLOC was first established as the Mordialloc Philharmonic Society in 1945, operating as a choral society until the 1970s when as the Mordialloc Musical Society, the group began staging full musical comedy productions.

From 1985, as an incorporated association, the group has been known as the Mordialloc Light Opera and, from 1992, as MLOC Productions Incorporated.

MLOC Provides Quality Theatre Entertainment and Acting Skills

There is always a serious need for quality non-professional musical theatre in metropolitan areas. Talent is always out there but often wasted for the choice of hi-tech gadgets.

MLOC provides a cost effective exposure for amateur talented actors in community. It is a win-win situation: opportunity for actors and the affordable access to world class show for community.

The aims and objectives of MLOC Productions Inc can be summarised as follows:

• To provide opportunities for the community to participate on stage as performers in the presentation of quality musical theatre and concert entertainment
• To provide opportunities for the community to participate off stage in valued front of house, back stage and production roles in the presentation of quality musical theatre and concert entertainment
• To provide quality entertainment to the community and provide opportunity for them to attend our productions at very affordable prices
• To provide a training platform and a source of practical experience for persons (students and others) who are seeking professional careers in theatre and theatre craft

Musical Theatre for Community - Functional locations

MLOC’s activities are from the following locations:

• Rehearsals – Parkdale Church of Christ, Como Parade, Parkdale - twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday)
• Set construction/storage – Heatherton Uniting Church, Kingston Road, Heatherton
• Costumes - Heatherton Uniting Church, Kingston Road, Heatherton
• Shows – mainly at the Phoenix Theatre, 101 Glenhuntly Road, Elwood

Membership of MLOC

Any member of the community with an interest in performing on stage, assisting off stage or learning stagecraft is eligible and can apply for membership. Member and Show fees are currently being reviewed:

MLOC’s members (full and show) have ranged in age from children under ten to adults in their eighties.

Junior membership (same rate as concession) applies to those persons under sixteen years of age.

If you are planning to do more than one show per year it is more economical to join as a full member and pay the member's show fees.

Further Information

Please contact us if you wish to know more about MLOC and its activities.