December Newsletter |
| Posted on 9th December, 2009 |
Notes from the December Newsletter
❉PLAY READING - MONDAY DECEMBER 14TH
This is the final play reading for the year, and all those who have attended once, thrice or every time are
cordially invited to have a cheering glass and a little festive nibble. We will read a little more of One Wife Too
Many and discuss or reminisce about what we have read. See you at 7.30pm. Lyn
❉YOUTH DRAMA CLASSES
The last week of classes is this week and the students are enjoying parties and small performances.
Enrolment forms are due to Kathryn Hudson in early January. Ring Kathy on 4447 8043 for further details.
The Players thank Kathy and her teachers for all their hard work and enthusiasm with our young people.
❉NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to Associate member Colin Defries (Santa Claus and the Giant) and Junior members Stuart Thomson
(Edmund), Billie Luscombe (aka Mr Tumnus the faun), Jessica Phelps (Susan) and Breanna Macey (wolf).
We hope you enjoy a long and happy association with the Players.
NARNIA NONSENSE
Excuse me, but I’ve got something to say.
You see, every time I’m in a play
I have an urge I cannot resist
To write a poem and take the gist.
So here it is - perchance an editorial
Written from a stance professorial.
President Ben directed this episode
With help from Darren along the road
And Anji who is clearly in production mode.
Sue Willis with eyes beady
Was a formidable Mrs Macready.
And when it came to the food
She changed meal times to suit her mood.
Harmony as Lucy was first wardrobe inside
And took it all in her stride.
Edmund was a cheeky Turkish Delight brat.
Of course Stuart’s not at all like that.
Jessica played peacekeeper Susan,
Who tries to be protective if she can.
Peter the eldest was a worthy lord,
But Liam kept forgetting to wipe his sword.
And goodness gracious us,
Billy the kid was a lovely Tumnus,
With a rendering on his flute.
How did he manage to get into that suit?
Lawrence perfected his eager beaver walk.
I don’t think I could do that without the aid of a
cork!
Motherly She Beaver Lyn, with helpers many
Created costumes ten a penny.
Larger than life was Colin Defries.
A hearty out-of-tune Santa and a giant piece.
The jingle bells go jingle jangle
When presents from his sack he can’t untangle.
And when it comes to the White Witch
Selena was such a delightful bitch.
And she really has powers beyond
Even opening presents with her magic wand.
Normally as mild as a barn owl
Alex kept practising his Maugrim scowl.
Paul as hairy Alsan made good roaring sounds
And his performance grew by leaps and bounds.
Katie and Hannah were leopards certain
Whose other job was to pull the curtain.
Breanna was wolf one, then a frozen unicorn.
CJ was Santa’s helper then wolf two was born.
Not fog-etting Dave the slave who saw the thaw.
Behind the scenes there weren’t too many.
Just mothers and Bill and Helen and Bob and Darren
and Penny,
And Skye maker-upper extraordinaire.
But she never got to turn me into a bear.
With Tom and Ian, the sound and light shakers,
Let’s not forget all the set and costume makers,
Publicity and Front-of-House, many takers.
Thank you all, it was a rage,
For my debut on Nowra Players’ stage.
Now as we go our separate ways,
Whatever they teach you at school these days,
Don’t despair, don’t get tragic.
Just take with you a little Narnia magic.
Maurice Pepper.
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