Audience numbers were up, despite only performing four shows instead of the
traditional six, and we made a profit of around £2,000. Feedback from audiences
was positive, and nobody bemoaned the lack of Friday night shows – so we
may use this as a template for future years.
Congratulations to Pru and all who helped in the production – and particular
thanks to Steve White who stepped in at the last minute to run the lights
We had intended to run a Murder Mystery in April, but now feel it would be difficult to cast at that time – so it will move to June (see below).
Instead, we've decided to run one or more of Jo Smith's Jobsworth sketches
during a Saturday supper evening, along with a short Junior production if one
is available.
The read-through of the Jobsworth script(s) will be in the Village Hall
at 8pm on Tuesday 5 March – all welcome.
These sketches were originally written as radio scripts, and we perform them
on stage as such, reading from the scripts in front of (dummy) microphones.
There is also an active sound effects team needed!
See here
for pictures from the last times we did it.
When there's no production in rehearsal we intend to use our Tuesday and Thursday
evening slots at the Village Hall for activities such as Playreadings, Improv
Training, Cupboard clearance, etc. Open to all.
So far the following have been arranged:—
• Tues 20 Feb : 8pm - Play reading (Nick)
• Thurs 22 Feb : 8pm - Improv session (Steve)
• Tues 27 Feb : 8pm - Play reading (Tina)
See the website for more details.
Make a particular note in your diaries of this date for the AGM, starting
at 8pm in the Village Hall, followed by wine and cheese.
Dil will be stepping down as chairman after 25 years in post and the
new committee will elect a successor from their number at their first meeting.
If you would like to join the committee, the AGM is the time and the place to
do it. Let Maggie (the Secretary) know either in advance (nomination forms will
come out with the next Newsletter), or at the meeting.
This is the new date for performing the Murder Mystery. More details
later.
As it involves a fair amount of improvisation, we plan to organise some light-hearted
social/improv sessions for all Club members.
You won't need to be in the Cast to attend these. More details later (and see
above).
We've invited Barbara to bring her Rough Ditch Folk Group back for another
Barn Dance in the summer.
If you came to the last one you won't want to miss this.
Nick will be directing a Comedy in the autumn, title to be decided.
He will hold play-reading sessions in the Spring to help choose a script
– watch the website for details (first one on 20 Feb).
Now we've gathered some keen younger members for the pantomime, we'd like to keep their interest by organising events for them during the rest of year. More details later,
As always, let a committee member know if you have any bright ideas –
we're always ready to listen.
Meanwhile, stay safe – and we hope to see you at rehearsals, at
a Social event, or at the next show!