April Newsletter |
| Posted on 29th April, 2010 |
CHARITY FOR 2010
It was decided at the meeting that Interchange Shoalhaven and Aunties and Uncles would be the Players charity for this year.
Thanks to Jan Johnston for researching a number of local charities for our selection.
PLAY READING EVENING
All welcome to the play reading on the second Monday – the 12th April. We are looking at When The Rain Stops Falling and will enjoy a glass of wine, cheese and bikkies and good company.
WORLD’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA
THURSDAY 27TH MAY AT TIM TAMS 10.30am
(Provided by Tim Tam ladies)
AND AFTER THE June 7th MEETING
(Please bring a plate)
Current Productions
Not Now Darling directed by Lawrence Hinwood, production manager Malcolm Wills.
Ben congratulated Lawrence and Malcolm on presenting a play that was well received with large audiences. Thecast and crew enjoyed themselves and worked really hard. Thanks to Lawrence, Malcolm , the cast and crew for a terrific production.
The Peach Season– by Debra Oswald, directed by Chris Neale, production manager Bob Harnwell. The play has been cast and a read through taken place, rehearsals start April 8th. Tickets are now at the box office. All production roles have been filled. Set model has been made and it looks amazing, thanks to Betty Hume. The Front of House roster passed around during the meeting, ring Lesley Crump to put your name down.
CAST LIST
Joe–Daniel Smith, Celia-Kathryn Hudson, Dorothy-Lyn Harnwell, Zoe-Molly Moyes, Sheena-Hannah Mitchell, Kieran-Alex Dunne Production Team and crew will appear in next newsletter.
Aladdin- Directed by Lyn Harnwell, production manager Jim Bieler
Lyn has had a first audition and many phone calls. Further auditions are to be held on 11th April at 1pm and Wednesday 14th at 6.30pm. Singing rehearsals will start the end of April with main rehearsals starting early May. Adults are welcome to auditions as there are some parts for adults.
Arcadia– by Tom Stoppard, directed by Kathryn Hudson, production manager Debbi Szota
Kathy reported that some production roles had been filled already. Auditions will be held on Sunday, 9th May at 3pm and Monday, 10th May at 7pm. Auditions will be advertised in the local press the week before. The play has a number of male roles which Kathy hopes will be able to be filled.
DRAMA CLASSES
Kathy put forward the possibility of another class being formed as there is a waiting list with almost enough students for a primary class. Drama classes recommence for term two on Monday 19th April, 2010
For enquiries phone Kathy Hudson: 44478043
· Diamond Anniversary-The theatre will be 60 next year and ideas are needed for the celebrations. Send your ideas to Alyson Whiteoak: alyson.whiteoak@bigpond.com
· A Wife Too Many has been approved as the final production for the year. This play has been adapted by Lyn Harnwell from The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay
· Patrons/members are reminded that the theatre does have disabled access at the side of the theatre. Inform the front of house staff if needed so that the side door can be opened. Signs will be displayed.
· There were some issues with ticket sales during the last production, with many tickets double sold. Ben has spoken to the Visitors Centre Manager and they are putting a new system in place to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
· As per the guidelines the Production Manager is in charge of the Crew, not the Director. However, any problems should be solved at the Production Planning Meeting before anyone is selected.
· We’re looking for plays for 2011. Submissions may be given to Committee members.
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