Summer plans

Shakespeare unraveled
We shall be brainstorming the bard on Wed 15th June as part of our "Open Stages" project. All members are invited to take part and pitch in with their ideas. Venue: The Shakespeare (what could be more appropriate?)

Rehearsed play reading
Liz H presents a rehearsed play reading of Ayckbourn's "Round and Round the Garden" with supper for members on Sat 9th July.

November production
Geoffrey is tying up the last few loose ends on the cast and crew for "Rebecca", our November production.

Social summer
We abandon our regular meeting place (The Shakespeare pub, Bridgnorth) for our July 6th meeting, which is a social "bring and share" at the home of the secretary.

Theatre visits
A couple of suggestions from members: "Midsummer Night's Dream" at Stratford July to November and "Twelfth Night" at Ludlow 25th June to 10th July. I'll investigate.

For more information on any of the above contact deleiper@hotmail.com

NODA Award

We welcomed Jean Beard, NODA rep for 25 societies, to our May meeting. She said she was "blown away" by our June production of "When we are Married". The production was marked against a checklist and we scored 89 out of 100, narrowly beating 2 close contenders. It was the first time in the 10 years that the award has been made that a newly formed society has won "Best Drama". Needless to say we were all delighted, especially director, Maureen Callon, and Graeme Christie, producer.