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Pinelands Players
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The Official Newsletter
(Established 1948 & Incorporating The Cape Town Repertory Theatre Society)P O Box 131 Howard Place 7450 Email: cjwells@mweb.co.za or phone 0215318682
Hey Everyone!
Lots of exciting things in store. Never forget that you are the Society, without you it doesn’t exist. So get involved in everything. All it takes is an email or phone call. Has the kettle boiled? OkieDokie, put up your tootsies and read on.
THE PLAY READINGS 28TH September
Not a bad turnout, but it did not reflect the interest shown in ‘straight’ plays. So where were the rest of you, mmmmm? Nevertheless Laura Bosman and Greg Tinney were able to cast & perform their plays, which the audience thoroughly enjoyed. Huge thanks to Ted Faulkner & Graham Boxall who organised it all and well done to Laura, Greg & their casts.
CELEBRATIONSHottentots Hollands Dramatic Society, The Cape Town Gilbert & Sullivan Society and David Millar all celebrate their 60th birthdays this month. And they all have or will be, celebrating in style. Happy birthday! Pinelands Players’ turn next year. There are some ladies who are also celebrating special birthdays this year, but I will tactfully refrain from mentioning your ages Tina and Denise!If you would like to attend the G&S 60th Anniversary Masked Ball on the 3rd Nov, contact Yolande – Yolanda.Kotze@za.verizonbusiness.com.
COMPLIMENTARY TICKET PRIZESTo those of you who won tickets to ‘The Fantasticks’ at the Musical Quiz: please book your seats! (see details below).
AUDITIONS Teddy Davies is staging that wonderful Kander & Ebb musical ‘Cabaret’ next year in May for Festival Players. The auditions begin at 10.30 a.m. on the 4th Nov. at Artscape rehearsal room 301. Lots of meaty parts for singers, actors & dancers. For more information, contact Teddy on 083039603132.
HEATHER EARP-JONESI’m passing on all the good wishes received from you to Heather via this AdLib. Heather, you wouldn’t believe the amount of people wishing you well. I haven’t passed your number on, you’d never get to rest. So I promised I’d do this!
JILL MITCHELLDee’s Mum, Jill underwent surgery yesterday to remove a nasty little invader. All the best for a speedy recovery to full health from all of us, Jill.
IDOL CHATWhether you like it or not, Idols is fascinating. It’s good to see that Daniel Buys is still in; but I was very sad to see young PJ go. Wouldn’t it be great if Daniel won though? Mind you the judges seem to have a big influence on the gullible public and they are pushing Bjorn (he of the bum notes) and Jody (the Whitney Houston clone). What do you think? Keep voting for Daniel anyway…..you never know.
CLUBNIGHTSGearing up to opening night with ‘The Fantasticks’ means that the Committee have their hands full this month. And of course, the show opens on the 9th of November. BUT we are planning another Christmas bash which is always so popular. See the special item further on, giving more details on this and how to book.
Oh boy, this is such a talented cast. If you don’t see another show this year, don’t miss The Fantasticks! Roland (El Gallo) is an amazing find. He’s a powerful actor and singer, you are going to love him. Dee Hewett and Shaun Holley as the young, misguided lovers are just delightful and their voices soar in the songs. There is a lot of comedy. No, I mean it, a lot – Ben Smit, Ted Faulkner, Clifford Graham and Greg Tinney are truly, truly funny. You don’t often see Louis falling about with laughter – he did the other night at a rehearsal. Christine Thonissen as the impish Mute is everywhere – now you see her, now you don’t.Listen out for the ads on FMR, recorded by Roland and Clifford. I think they’re great.
BOOKING HAS OPENED PHONE 021 5318682 or email cjwells@mweb.co.za DATES: 8.15 p.m. Evening performances: 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th. Tickets R65Matinee performances: 10th (2.30) 11th (3 p.m.) 17th sold. Tickets R55 AS YOU CAN SEE, THERE ARE ONLY NINE PERFORMANCES FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM, SO PLEASE HURRY! It really is a show you’ll want to see more than once. Best of all it is suitable for all ages. Cheaper than a meal out and heaps more fun.
CHRISTMAS BASH 14TH DECEMBER 2007
Dee and I are organising this year and it’s going to be a humdinger! We’ve got some great surprises in store for you. The eats will be superb and as we’re catering, we do need you to book. Same booking details as for the show, by now you should know them!Come ready to let your hair down and really enjoy a unique evening. We’ll let you into some of the secrets once you’ve booked – but only then. Family & Friends of Pinelands Players are welcome.
THE COMMITTEE HAVE BEEN BUSY PLANNING NEXT YEAR FOR SOME MONTHS NOW. FOUR HUGE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: THE AGM ON THE LAST DAY IN FEBRUARY, A SPECIAL CANDLELIGHT SUPPER, A BIRTHDAY PARTY AND A MUSICAL. STARTING FROM LAST TO FIRST: CALLING ALL DIRECTORS: THE COMMITTEE ARE LOOKING FOR A TALENTED SOMEONE WHO WILL UNDERTAKE THE DIRECTION OF ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ – OUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY MUSICAL.THE DIRECTOR NEED NOT BE A MEMBER OF PINELANDS PLAYERS, BUT MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE.
*THE COMMITTEE WERE ASKED TO BRING A LIST OF MUSICALS TO A MEETING DEVOTED ENTIRELY TO DISCUSSING THE SUBJECT. DOZENS OF MUSICALS WERE PROPOSED. WE EVENTUALLY HAD A SHORT LIST AND VOTED THE FAVOURITE, WHICH WAS OF COURSE, THE WIZARD OF OZ.
BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE CLUBHOUSE, WITH A MARQUEE, SPIT BRAAI, CHAMPAGNE AND LOTS OF MUSIC. THE DATE IS STILL TO BE FINALISED, SO WATCH THIS SPACE
SPECIAL CANDLELIGHT SUPPER AT THE PINELANDS TOWN HALL IN MAY (DATES TO BE ADVISED). THIS WILL BE A WONDERFUL MIX OF MUSIC FROM THE PAST, MUSIC FROM THE PRESENT (AND MAYBE EVEN MUSIC FROM THE FUTURE?). JEAN McKENZIE, SHAUN HOLLEY, ROLAND PEROLD & GRAHAM BOXALL WILL BE PUTTING THEIR HEADS TOGETHER TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING REALLY, REALLY SPECIAL FOR OUR 60TH.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 24TH FEBRUARY 2008
(LAST SUNDAY IN FEBRUARY)
PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT DATE ON OUR ANNUAL CALENDAR. A TIME TO CATCH UP AND REFLECT ON THE PAST YEAR. WHERE DID WE GO WRONG, WHERE DID WE GO RIGHT? YOUR TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY AND TELL US. HOW DO WE STAND FINANCIALLY AND WHO WILL BE WILLING TO PUT THEIR MONEY WHERE THEIR MOUTH IS AND COME ONTO THE COMMITTEE?
What’s happening in theatre:
HHDS: Snow White and the 7 Dwarves runs until the 20th at the Playhouse in Somerset West. Booking: 0218525182.
MILNERTON PLAYERS production of An Inspector Calls (Directed by Gordon Molloy) is at the Playhouse 30 Nov to 8 Dec. Booking opens 2nd Nov on 0215573206 or email macdram@absamail.co.za
MADS presents Rebecca (director: birga Thomas) at the Masque – now running. To book phone 021 788 1898.
Tailpiece
So much to do, so little time. But this newsletter isn’t a chore, I really enjoy sneaking into your letter boxes and computers and chatting to you. I hope you enjoy it as well.To all the students writing exams and their shattered parents & teachers trying to keep things together – good luck. And to all of you who are still dealing with the remains of the lurgies that attached themselves to us this winter, hope you shake it off soon. Still a very busy year ahead and again I urge you to participate. We have a great Society with spirit and energy and you are the engine that drives it. Please support ‘The Fantasticks’ you won’t regret it, it’s a theatrical gem.
Break a leg
June
