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Newsletter Number: 348 December 2011 |
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Dear Members |
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After a mild and pleasant autumn, winter has now well and truly arrived and most of us are no doubt preparing for the festive season ahead. Once again we can reflect on a successful year and thank you all for your continued support and enthusiasm. |
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Many thanks to those of you who completed the feed-back forms at the last production. The information provided will help us plan our future programme. A big welcome to all the new Members who have recently joined us as a result of the above. Enjoy your first Newsletter. |
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Congratulations to Gillian & Lee Steele on the arrival of their “first production” Alexander William born on Thursday 8th December. |
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Katherine Howard |
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Many, many thanks to George and all involved in yet another sell-out production. It was enjoyed by cast, crew and audience alike. The Director and his assistant asked that the following note be included: |
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“George and Jeannie are delighted to have received so many congratulations following the production of this William Nicholson play. In return they would like to thank the entire cast and crew for their total commitment during rehearsals and performances. There was a very pleasant atmosphere throughout with everyone carrying out their role thoughtfully and sensitively. All the hard work was much appreciated and made our job such a great pleasure” |
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Sinbad the Sailor 27(evening), 28(matinee & evening), 29 January(matinee only) |
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3(evening), 4(matinee & evening) February 2012 |
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Roland reports rehearsals have started well and thanks all those who have offered help to date: |
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Wendy Davies, stage manager ( trained by Victoria !!!), Cyn Ernest, costumes & prompt, Barrie Heathcote, Peter Smith, lighting, Bill Pilcher, special effects, Jeannie Metcalf, props, Jay Garland & Sophie Shickell, make up, Jerry Day, front of house, Di Day, refreshments, Jenny Lewis, raffle assistant. |
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Additional help is required to assist Barrie with the sound effects created by Bob Foley, who will not be available for performances. If you are interested and feel able to scale the dizzy heights to the lighting box, please call Barrie on 01483 277648. |
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Cyn will require assistance during performances to help dress the character parts – definitely no sewing involved!! Call on 01483 276190. |
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Jerry needs a team to work front of house with him. Call 01483 277679. A raffle organiser is also required – call Liz on 01483 275965. |
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Back stage crew always required – contact Wendy 01483 277361 |
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A reminder that set building commences Sunday 11th December at 9:00am. Come and relieve the tensions with a hammer and nails !! Tea & coffee provided. |
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Jan Butcher has kindly volunteered to run the box office which will open for the Membership and general public on Wednesday 4th January at 9:00am. Tickets can be booked by e-mail or telephone only: online: tickets@ewhurstplayers.com tel: 01403 822696. |
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Please remember, to avoid disappointment, book early, particularly for matinees and if bringing little ones a car booster cushion or similar would be advisable. |
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Spring Production “Semi Detached” 16th – 19th May 2012 |
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Auditions for Katrina’s comedy will be held on Wednesday 8th February and Thursday 16th February 2012 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. Reading copies will be available from Katrina on 01483 272441. |
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More information for this production will be published in the next Newsletter. |
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Future Productions |
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We have an offer for the November 2012 production but there is still time for any “secret” Directors amongst you to put forward possible alternatives. Also, we are looking for a January 2013 “pantomime”. Don’t be shy there is an enormous amount of support available. Please call Bruce Dean 01483 277863 for further information. |
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Theatre Tickets |
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Liz Foley has 2 for 1 tickets for “Crazy for You”. Please contact her on 01483 275965 |
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Walton & Weybridge Amateur Operatic Society (fellow NODA members) are putting on the musical |
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Jekyll & Hyde at the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, Hepworth Way, Walton on Thames KT12 1AU in the new year. The committee thought it a good idea to perhaps go as a group and suggest Friday 10th February at 7.30pm. Depending on the response, transport could be made available. Tickets, excluding transport, are £15. Contact Liz on 01483 275965 or e-mail secretary@ewhurstplayers.com |
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by Monday 19th December if interested. |
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Dates for your Diary: |
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27,28,29 January 2012 Sinbad the Sailor |
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3,4, February Sinbad the Sailor |
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8,16 February Semi Detached auditions |
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10 February Jekyll & Hyde at Walton-on-Thames |
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22 February AGM in the village hall |
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1 April Latest date for offers to direct the November production |
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16,17,18,19 May Semi-Detached |
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Next Committee Meeting ………….. Wednesday 4th January 2012 at Peter Bradley’s That’s all for now, have a happy and peaceful Christmas and “prosperous” New Year. |
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Wendy |
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