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Newsletter Summer 2006 Summer Production 2006 The production of
“Pardon me Prime Minister” by Edward Taylor and John Graham took place on 16th
& 17th June. It was
directed by Audrey Thomas and showed a number of members in various stages of
undress. The red dress also appeared
on three different cast members. Audiences
totalled 91 people over the
two performances which was better than in recent years for plays, this was
partly due to the cast encouraging people to come. Subscriptions Subscriptions are now due.
These are £6 for adults and £3 for those in full time education. People taking part in the pantomime who
have not been members before will be asked to pay £3 for adults and £1.50 for
those in full time education. If you
have not paid your subscription yet please could you do so to Claire.
Pantomime 2007 A director and
a producer are needed for the pantomime, if you would like to take up this
opportunity please can you let any of the committee know by 21st
July. The committee have been looking
at some scripts from the internet from lazybee, www.lazybeescripts.co.uk,
the final decision will be made by the director and committee. The director is responsible for what
happens on the stage and how the actors are to interpret the script. The producer is responsible for coordinating the backstage and front of house
activity and works closely with the director to ensure the set and costumes
reflect the way the director sees the production. The
performances will be Feb 23rd & 24th rehearsals will be
Wednesday or Thursday evenings in October, November and December and Sunday
afternoons and Thursday evenings in January. The startup
meeting will be on Sept 14th at 7:45pm at the Epworth Hall. The meeting will be for adults and older
children/teenagers interested in taking speaking parts who will be asked to
audition for the parts they are interested in. Anyone who is interested in helping with
the technical aspects of the production is also very welcome. There will be a separate meeting at a
later date for younger children interested in taking part. We would like to encourage new people to
take part in the pantomime so bring your friends and neighbours along. AGM The AGM took
place on 21st June and a new committee was elected. The minutes are attached with this
newsletter. The New
Committee
Chairman – Jo
Finch Treasurer –
Claire Bevan Secretary –
Melanie Haydon Committee
members – Lesley Evans Sue Holligan Rebecca Rickard Vanessa Sharpe Sue Spurling Shakespeare Evening Vanessa Sharpe
is organising a
Shakespeare play reading evening on 19th July at 7:45pm in the
Epworth Hall. This will be an
opportunity to read scenes from several different plays. Theatre Trip The “Hot
Mikado” is being performed at the Watermill Theatre in Newbury this
summer. This is The Mikado like you’ve
never seen it before as East meets West and the musical style moves on a few
years to the 40’s. The G&S classic score now swings and jives with sassy
songs and a bit of gospel and Rhythm and Blues too. Tickets are likely to be £17.50 and lifts
will be coordinated. If you would like
to go to see this on 1st September please let Melanie know by 21st
July. Village Quiz We would like
to enter a team in the village quiz on 22nd August at 7:30pm in
the village hall. This is in aid of
the village hall funds. Please let Jo
know if you would like to take part. Improvisation Evening Do you worry
about what to do if it all goes wrong on stage and you don’t get your
cue? We are planning an improvisation
evening for November to give you a chance to try out a few ideas. Christmas Party It may seem a
long time to Christmas but so you have time to work on your party piece the
Christmas Party will be bring a plate of food and an item – song, sketch,
monologue, poem….Date and venue will be announced nearer the time. Murder Mystery Evening We have been
asked by the Kings Somborne School Association if we would put on a murder
mystery evening next April/May. We
will need a script/story for this and Alan Glynne-Jones has volunteered to
write something, if there are any other budding authors out there who would
like to have a go please get in touch with Alan. Summer Play 2007 We would like
to put on a play again next summer, if anyone has any ideas of a play they
would like to direct please think about it over the summer and let any of the
committee know by the end of August.
We have a directory of plays available for amateur productions; please
get in touch with Melanie if you would like to have a look. |
