So successful was the Royal Shakespeare Company's "Open Stages" project, working with amdram groups that they are thinking of doing it again. Liz Fisher's initiative and drive got Bridgnorth Players involved and, from what I hear, everyone who took part in our production found it very rewarding. The icing on the cake was performing on stage at the Courtyard Theatre at Stratford in the autumn showcase.
Our November production of "Jug", directed by Gill Kelly, was well received and some venues were oversubscribed. It made a healthy profit, which, considering it is a little known play, says a lot about about our reputation.
This Saturday, 12th Jan we have a members' event with a rehearsed play reading and supper.
Next week are auditions on the 15th and 17th Jan for the spring production of Alan Ayckbourn's "Intimate Exchanges", directed by Maureen Callon. As always, we welcome anyone wanting to take part. Performance dates are 26th/27th April and 3rd/4th May 2013.
My thanks to all members for their input this past year and especially to those who work behind the scenes to make it happen. Committee meets this week to plan for 2013 and already have some ideas in the pipe-line: a summer rehearsed play reading, a spring workshop on voice, theatre visits ( a large group are booked in to see "The Ladykillers" at Wolverhampton's The Grand), collaborative working with other groups and what we might do for the November production. More details will appear on the BP ShropNet web-site once they are confirmed.
All good wishes for 2013
Dorothy
Monday 7 January 2013
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