NEWSLETTER Monthly News & Info
We have two very expensive
events coming up this autumn and we need everyone to help ensure we get full
houses. First is the Feaste Ball on Saturday 13th September. This is
a big change from the usual Tavern that has been our contribution to Carnival
for many years. We have booked a really good dance band and that is expensive.
Consequently, we have a target to sell 150 tickets to ensure we cover all
the costs and, even more important, to make it a really good occasion. Posh
frocks in Pewsey!
The second high profile production is The Wizard of Oz in the third
week of October. Our musicals always draw high praise and it makes sense to
share the experience with as many people as possible - it's always better
playing to full houses. It's expensive to put on a high quality show and we
need to generate enough revenue from ticket sales to cover this, but there
is another reason to maximise our income from this show - The Meningitis Research
Foundation (Reg Charity No. 1091105).
The fourth and last performance of The Wizard of Oz, on Saturday 25th October,
will be a Gala Performance (with Cheese & Wine and a Raffle), and half the
face value of every ticket sold for that performance will go directly to the
charity. PVADS connection with The Meningitis Research Foundation started
when "Fred" Woodward - much loved and respected producer and director of many
of our shows - succumbed to this disease and died in January 2001.
Feaste Ball Performers The
first rehearsal will be in the Bouverie Hall at 7:30pm on Wednesday 23rd July
2003. Just turn up or call Darren Little on 07900 474 407 if you can't make
it but want to be involved.
Carnival Float Please let
me or any other committee member know if you want to be involved with the
Carnival Float. We need constructors and painters as well as dancers to learn
the routines and man the float during the procession. (Dancers must be responsible
for their own costumes).
Backstage Team for The Wizard
Of Oz
Backstage Team for The Wizard
of Oz Please contact Colin Harris or any other committee member if you are
able to join the backstage team for this production (lot's to do!) .
Thursday 13th November. Tickets
have sold very well but there are still some left at £37.50 each. Contact
me on 01672 563 987 if you are interested, but be quick!
Producer/Director For Panto
2004
Director for Panto 2004? We
are still looking for someone to produce the Panto in January 2004. All applications
or nominations can be sent to me or any other committee member.