Claremont Chat
November 2013 – Number 126
Hi All,
Summer holidays are so close I can smell the sea and suntan lotion. “One of these mornings, you’re going to rise up singing, then you’ll spread your wings, and you’ll take to the sky.” What a year we have had and there is still so much to see and do before we dive head first into Christmas time debauchery.
Christmas Party! 1 December 2013:
Our last member’s event will take place on Sunday 1 of December at the Hok at 4pm. A new Christmas play, entitled Scrood, written by Delaney Carpenter, this absurd spoof promise to be a loony look at Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol. Followed by a braai, bring (own meat) and braai, the committee will supply salads and rolls. The bar will be open, but feel free to bring your own drinks. Please RSVP to Pam: Tel: 021 657 5793 Cell: 082 488 0442 email: PamB@Masterparts.com ASAP, but definitely before Wednesday 27 November. Don’t miss this chance to see some exciting new theatre, an mingle with fellow thespians and reflect on a year well spent.
Audition 1
The Cape Town Gilbert & Sullivan Society will be holding auditions for a new lavish production of Oklahoma!, which will run in the Artscape Opera House from 19 July to 3 August 2014 and will be accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. The show will be directed by Teddy Davies with musical direction by Alastair Cockburn and choreography by Kyla Thorburn. Auditions will take place at Artscape on Saturday, 23 November for Chorus (recall 8 December); Saturday, 30 November for Principal Characters and Sunday, 8 December for specialist dancers. For more information and instructions, look here: http://www.gilbertandsullivan.co.za/news/10/general/audition-notice-oklahoma#.Und05VNi0Zk
Audition 2
‘FLAT SPIN’ A comedic farce by Derek S. Royle. Directed by Wendy Goddard for Muizenberg Dramatic Society. Wednesday 27 November at 19:30.
VENUE: Rendezvous (Old Zandvlei Bowling Club),57 Promenade Road, Muizenberg
PRODUCTION DATES: 14-22 March 2014, at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg.
ENQUIRIES: Wendy Goddard 083 414 7003 or wendygoddard@xsinet.co.za
The combination of a mouse, an aspirant model, an incompetent electrician, an Italian film director who can’t speak English and a walk-in cupboard make for hilarious situations which will leave the audience gasping for breath.
Mistaken identities and cover-ups abound in this uproariously funny farce revolving around the frantic efforts of a young couple to keep their marriage secret so that she can take a much needed job.
‘Flat Spin’ is classic British farce at its best – good, old-fashioned, fun entertainment.
More information here: http://www.mads.co.za/auditions.html
Audition 3
HERE LIES JEREMY TROY By Jack Sharkey. Direction: Mari Mocke
Milnerton Playhouse, Sunday 8 December, 13.30 for 14.00 . Production dates: March 2014
This farce revolves around the main character, Jeremy Troy, who has led his wife, his boss, and his friends, to believe that he is a qualified lawyer. Because one of the partners in the law firm for which he works, has recently died, Jeremy is hoping that he will be promoted to take that person’s place. He has therefore invited his boss, Mr. Sven Ivorsen, who has never met his wife, Kathryn, to dinner.
Charlie Bickle, a friend whom Jeremy has not seen for a long time, turns up unexpectedly at Jeremy’s home, intending to talk his way into being accommodated there for a period of time. Charlie is an artist and he hires Tina Winslow, a model, to come over to Jeremy’s house to sit for a portrait.
Initially Jeremy and Kate are in and out of the house, and there is a merry mix-up before the important dinner-date, during which time it is suggested that the model pretends to be the wife, Kathryn, whom she has also never met, and to prepare the dinner for the boss. When Kate returns before dinner, she is totally confused by the situation and thinks that her husband has been having an affair with Tina behind her back.
However, all’s well that ends well and within all the comedy action there is also a love story.
For further information please contact the director, Mari Mocke. 021 556 2415 or 082 708 4794 E-mail: mari.mocke@telkomsa.net
Inter-society Quiz
Claremont attained a very respectable second place (thanks to Ruth Allsopp), allowing G&S the honour of taking first place…and hosting next year’s quiz. Thank you to Constantiaberg for hosting a fun evening with a wonderfully diverse range of questions
Henceforward…
Our final production of the year, ‘Henceforward…’ has come and gone. Despite good reviews, audiences weren’t as good as we’d hoped for, but we still managed to cover our costs. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved – backstage, onstage, and front-of-house.
Tea for two…
Dear Society Chair, Committee & Society Member!
You are invited to Tea with the Theatre Manager
On
22 December 2013 at 15h00
At
The Masque Theatre Foyer
Why?
To report back on the Creative Economy Conference attended in October & to answer general questions relating to the Masque Theatre
RSVP
By latest 15 December 2013
Masque Fundraiser 1
Starting at 20h00 this Saturday, 23 November, there will be a Karaoke & Dance presented by Hayley and Gary Fargher in the theatre foyer. This will be an evening not to be missed! Come sing and dance the night away while helping the Masque Theatre raise funds for its new roof and aircon system. Come dressed as your favourite artist, and enjoy an evening filled with good music and many laughs. Gary Fargher will be churning out the hits and there will be a cash bar and snacks available. Hayley Fargher will be the hostess for this great evening of fun, music and dance! Tickets cost a mere R50.
Masque Fundraiser 2
MASQUE FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS FAIR
Date: Sunday 8 December
Time: 10:00 until 14:00
Venue: Masque Theatre foyer and verandah
Come and find the perfect stocking stuffer – over 20 stands of crafts, bric-a-brac, yummy food, White Elephant, books, CDs and more.
There will be a child-minding service, so you can browse at leisure.
If you would like to donate any ‘White Elephant’ please contact Jane: f.h.d.society@gmail .com or 021 782 3608. Donations to the book stall: please contact Eve on 0827892281 or everon@absamail.co.za!!
Volunteers
YOU ARE INVITED
LAUNCH OF THE MASQUE THEATRE’S NEW VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME
The Masque Theatre is launching a newly structured Volunteer Programme aimed at
managing and supporting our existing volunteers more effectively, recruiting and training new volunteers, and offering our patrons, both audiences and producers, a highly professional and efficient service.
Come along and hear about our exciting plans for 2014 and how you will be a part of them!
We also want to say a very big THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers for your fantastic support during 2013.
When: Sunday 15 December at 7.30pm
Where: Masque Theatre Foyer
First drink is on the house, thereafter a cash bar. Light snacks will be served.
RSVP: Jane Cohen jane@masquetheatre.co.za
Or telephone the theatre at 021-788 6999 by Friday 6 December please
Calendar
23 Nov – 8 Dec Oklahoma! Auditions
22 Nov – 7 Dec It Runs in the Family by Ray Cooney. Directed by Johan van der Merwe for Milnerton Players
23 November 20:00 Karaoke and Dance Masque fundraiser
27 November Flat Spin audition
29 Nov – 7 Dec Rope by Alfred Hitchcock. Directed by Alastair Duff for Muizenberg Dramatic Society
30 November Pinelands Players Flashmob. More details here: http://pinelandsplayers.wordpress.com/2013/10/14/theatre-in-a-day/
1 December 16:00 – CDS Christmas Party! Scrood – A New Christmas story by Delaney Carpenter
8 December Masque Fundraising Christmas Fair.
8 December Here Lies Jeremy Troy audition
15 December Masque Volunteer Programme Launch
22 December 15:00 Tea with the Theatre Manager
For the theatre one needs long arms… an artiste with short arms can never make a fine gesture.
-Sarah Bernhardt
All my love,
Sheldon Cross
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