The Official Newsletter of Pinelands Players
(Established 1948 & Incorporating The Cape Town Repertory Theatre Society)
P O Box 131 Howard Place 7450
Blog: http://pinelandsplayers.wordpress.com/ Email: tanya@march.za.net Phone: 082 900 6963 January 2012
Hi there readers
New Year’s greetings to you!
We hope that everyone had a safe and merry festive season. Time to get back into routines, re-focus on work & health and for some, new year’s resolutions. We now see many embarking on ways to shed the kilos after over indulgences and wild parties. It’s actually quite simple – cut down on your intake, and get active. Get involved in theatre….
The year has kicked off with positive and new prospects for Pinelands Players. We look forward to some exciting shows and events.
Honk! is moving to the Masque Theatre for more performances. The successful run during December paves the way to yet more fun and success in the Southern Suburbs. Do not miss this show!
We are delighted to announce that our mid-year Candelight Theatre production is Shout, which will be directed by Garth Tavares. Garth recently musically directed the Rolska production of “Edges” which was staged at the Kalk Bay Theatre and went on to a successful run at the 2011 Grahamstown Arts Festival.
Garth is currently lecturing musical theatre repertoire classes and directing Cape Town’s hottest comedy cabaret group, “Rock ‘n Rouge”. Auditions for Shout will take place on 3 & 4 March 2012, and call backs on 10 & 11 March. More information on this show to follow.
You are reminded of the Annual General Meeting taking place on 12 February 2012 – 15h00 at the Pinelands Congregational Church Hall, Nerine Avenue, Pinelands. Please will you RSVP to Clara Machado by no later than 7 February 2012, and direct any apologies to her if you are unable to attend. Clara’s email is : clara.machado87@gmail.com. Sadly Clara will not be eligible for nomination onto the committee this year as she is jetting off to the UK to further her career and dramatic arts experience.
Don’t forget to join us for our first Club Night of the year – an exciting 60’s themed quiz evening, on 2 March 2012 in preparation and excitement for Shout auditions. Chenara and Clara will once again offer us a fun and entertaining evening.
We are still looking for proposals for Candelight Theatre for the end of the year slot, so we eagerly await to hear from any of you who wish to put a production together.
So whether actively getting involved in our shows or events, or just mulling around at home, make it your mission to at least support Pinelands Players and our fellow societies. We depend on you to make everything we do, a success.
May 2012 bring you and your loved ones happiness, adventure, health and laughter.
Take time to give someone a compliment, but only if you really mean it. Take time to smile at someone, but only if it is genuine. Take time to show some kindness, but only if it comes from the heart.
Tanya March
Calling New Committee Members
As the Annual General Meeting approaches, so too comes the time to elect a new Pinelands Players Committee. Not all our current members are able to stand on the committee for the forthcoming year, and therefore we appeal to anyone who is interested in joining our team, to put their names forward for election.
The responsibility of the committee is to ensure that wise decisions are made for the longevity and success of the society. It also requires individuals to give of their time and expertise to ensure that our events, club nights and shows are appealing to a wide audience.
Whilst committee duties are sometimes arduous and tiresome (and very behind-the-scenes), we have a lot of fun!
Please contact Tanya by no later than 7 February 2012 – tanya@march.za.net or on 082 900 6963.
Honk!
We say goodbye to the Little Theatre, but we do not say goodbye to Honk!
We are moving to the Masque Theatre for further performances of this uplifting musical 23 – 25 February 2012.
Sadly we say farewell to Julian Fernandez, who has moved to Germany to attend theatre school there. Clara Machado will soon be venturing off to the UK to explore her talents and the country. We wish them all of the very best and we have been privileged to have had them perform during the run at the Little Theatre. A few other members of the cast are unable to participate in the re-run, and we will miss them too.
Should you be interested in assisting with follow-spots or back stage for the Masque performances, please do not hesitate to contact Tina Gough (Bgough@telkomsa.net).
Do not forget to book your seats for this show – there are only 4 more performances available to the public.
See you there!
Forthcoming attraction:
From cover-to-cover SHOUT! travels in time from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women.
Just as Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Cilla Black, and Lulu were independent women with major careers, English and American women were redefining themselves in the face of changing attitudes about gender. SHOUT! reflects that change through the unforgettable music of the time. Though SHOUT! wears its heart on its sleeve, it also has its tongue planted firmly in its cheek. Everything from the period is recreated – from the fashions and the dances to the music and the hair; all of which is heightened and made just a tiny bit larger. With a shimmy and shake, the songs are tied together by hilarious sound bites from the period – from ’60s advertisements for anything and everything – to lonely hearts letters answered by an advice columnist who thinks every problem can be solved with a “fetching new hair style and a new shade of lipstick.”
Watch this space for more updates on this production!
CATA Awards
Congratulations go to Roché, June and Kyla and their teams of talented people both on stage and behind the scenes!
24 Of the 102 nominations have been awarded to Pinelands Players.
ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTION
Kerry-Lee Knott-Craig – Godspell
Kyla Thorburn – Honk!
June Wells – Honk!
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
Kyla Thorburn – Honk!
BEST SET
Kyla Thorburn – Honk!
MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER
Roché Haupt-Buckle – Godspell
Kerry-Lee Knott-Craig – Godspell
Darik Vélez – Godspell
John Lambrou – Forever Plaid
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A PLAY OR MUSICAL
Jennifer Moss – Godspell
Jennifer Moss – Honk!
Lesley Ann Gill – Honk!
Laura Bosman – Honk!
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A PLAY OR MUSICAL
Byron Bure – Godspell
Gary Kiewitz – Godspell
Andrew Weiss – Honk!
BEST ACTRESS IN A PLAY OR MUSICAL
Bonny White – Honk!
BEST ACTOR IN A PLAY OR MUSICAL
Darik Vélez – Godspell
Richard White – Forever Plaid
Christopher Thomas – Honk!
Richard White – Honk!
BEST PLAY, BEST MUSICAL, MOST ADVENTUROUS PRODUCTION, BEST DIRECTOR OF A PLAY, BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL
Roché Haupt-Buckle – Godspell
June Wells – Forever Plaid
Kyla Thorburn – Honk!
Nominees will automatically be invited, but still have to RSVP. For anyone else wishing to attend this prestigious event, contact the Masque Theatre to book your seat. Masque Theatre : masq-th@mweb.co.za
What’s on
9 March 2012 Masque Theatre
Marvin’s Room directed by Brenda Grey
Claremont Dramatic Society
Bookings 021 788 1898
23 – 25 February 2012 Masque Theatre
Honk! directed Kyla Thorburn
Pinelands Players
Bookings 021 788 1898
Auditions
Pinelands Players
Shout by Phillip George & David Lowenstein
Directed by Garth Tavares
Performance dates: 16 – 29 July 2012
Pinelands Town Hall
Audition dates: 3 & 4 March 2012
Call back dates: 10 & 11 March 2012
Place: Clubhouse
The Crossing
Pinelands
Enquiries: Tina: Bgough@telkomsa.net
Claremont Dramatic Society
Odd Couple (Female version)by Neil Simon
Directed by Sheldon Cross
Performance dates: 20-28 July 2012
Masque Theatre
Audition dates: 5 February 2012 14:00
Place: The Hok
Claremont
Enquiries: Sheldon Cross:
sheldon_cross@yahoo.com
Club night
60’s Quiz Night
2nd March 2012
19h00
Clubhouse
In preparation of the Shout auditions and to get everyone amped up about this show……
Dress up if you want to.
Bring one 60’s question to contribute to the evening’s questions.
Fantastic prizes.
