NEW MEMBERS
NEW MEMBERS
We welcome new members! Ever fancied being someone else? Well, acting is a great way of taking on a new persona. If you've never experienced the buzz of pulling off a dazzling performance and getting acclaim from an appreciative audience, we can give you that opportunity. We like to involve new members as soon as we can, even if that means only a small part at first. If you would rather work behind the scenes, there are plenty of roles for you to make your mark, including set-building and decorating, sound and lighting, props, costumes, make-up, prompt, publicity, front-of-house, refreshments as well as producer, stage manager and director.
We put on two productions a year - in May and November - and occasionally enter drama festivals too. Usually we discuss and select the next play as soon as we can after finishing the last one. After casting, we rehearse on Wednesday evenings for about 3 months, with Mondays added for about 2 months. For the two weekends before performance evenings (usually Wednesday through to Saturday) it's all hands on deck to help build the set, dress and paint it, then do a technical rehearsal.
We welcome new members! Ever fancied being someone else? Well, acting is a great way of taking on a new persona. If you've never experienced the buzz of pulling off a dazzling performance and getting acclaim from an appreciative audience, we can give you that opportunity. We like to involve new members as soon as we can, even if that means only a small part at first. If you would rather work behind the scenes, there are plenty of roles for you to make your mark, including set-building and decorating, sound and lighting, props, costumes, make-up, prompt, publicity, front-of-house, refreshments as well as producer, stage manager and director.
We put on two productions a year - in May and November - and occasionally enter drama festivals too. Usually we discuss and select the next play as soon as we can after finishing the last one. After casting, we rehearse on Wednesday evenings for about 3 months, with Mondays added for about 2 months. For the two weekends before performance evenings (usually Wednesday through to Saturday) it's all hands on deck to help build the set, dress and paint it, then do a technical rehearsal.
MARCH 2023
Here is Libby's latest newsletter.
This one includes 2 special items on sound & vocal warm-ups. Enjoy!
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FEBUARY 2023
Please find attached our latest newsletter that Libby has done a brilliant job producing.
This month there is a fascinating feature on lighting as well as news about props help needed & our monthly pub visit, plus other exciting events happening in March.
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JANUARY 2023
Thank you to Libby for producing the latest newsletter. There is a big feature on the Producer's role in this edition, which makes interesting reading. As Denise says, it's always good practice to broaden our members' skill set, so if anybody wants to learn the ropes, Denise will be happy to share her experience.
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NOVEMBER 2022
We have great pleasure attaching our latest newsletter, that Libby has compiled. We are very grateful to her, as she has taken on this task, despite having a demanding job, lots of lines to learn for the play & the organisation of our Christmas party to cope with. As the saying goes, if you want something done, find a busy person.
This issue includes, as well as news items like our next production details, an interesting piece about the role of the wardrobe mistress. Many thanks to Sally for this contribution.
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OCTOBER 2022
We are delighted to attach our latest newsletter, compiled by Libby. There's an insightful interview with Steve, our longest-standing member, plus news of progress on our current production, Rutherford and Son, & how you can help. Also it is your last chance to buy tickets for our special event featuring our patrons - Blokes of a Feather, as there are only a few left now.
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SEPTEMBER 2022
We are delighted to attach our first newsletter, compiled by Libby!
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This will now be a regular feature and will have all the latest news and behind the scenes information.
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