"Who killed the Director?"
Auditions 7.30 at Cinnamon Coffee House, Cartway, Bridgnorth on Thursday 16th April 2009.
No experience necessary, just a desire to take part and have fun.
The Murder Mystery suppers take place on Friday 12th June at the Community Hall in Low Town and Saturday 20th June at Ditton Priors Village Hall.
Tuesday 14 April 2009
Saturday 4 April 2009
Death by Drama
As in "Death by Chocolate" - overindulging in something rich and enjoyable.
This week has brought out the blossom and some really good plays. The shame is they all happened this week, so getting to them was tricky for those of us not taking part and impossible for those who were.
Belfrey, BroADS and Albrighton Players - we need to talk!
TOTS beat the rush with "Dial 'M' for Murder",by Frederick Knott, directed by Richard Aston. He can be justifiably pleased with the result. It's a cracking story, (though the intervention of the Home Secretary in the final scene can be considered artistic license) with the audience held in suspense to the end. The production was an effective collaboration of an excellent cast from Wellington, and various Bridgnorth folk creating a convincing set and providing back-stage support.
On Thursday I made by lone way to the Birchmeadow Centre in Broseley, whilst other Players headed for the Drama Festival at the Belfrey in Wellington. The play, "Dangerous Corner" by J B Priestley was played in the round, the set being a 1930's drawing room. I didn't know the story, but it reminded me of a Poirot tale, with each character in turn being exposed in some way as the spotlight of suspicion fell on them. An interesting ending. I had hoped to chat with the director at the end, but had to leave before he was free. I shall certainly make a point of going to see other BroADS productions.
On Friday, Q and I headed to Albrighton to see "Abigail's Party" by Mike Leigh. This one is set in the 1960's and the set brought back memories! The audience found quite a lot to be amused at in this dark tale and the character of the cringeworthy Beverley, in a long lime-green dress, was well portrayed. In fact, all the actors were good. The only down-side was that some local oik had scored the car, which was parked (tucked in and not blocking any driveways) outside the school.
Had a lovely chat with chairman Debbie also Gill and Mark at the end and ascertained that the Albrighton Players' next production, a farce, will be the 3rd weekend in November, so we must ensure that our end of year production does not clash; mind you, AP also recommended the Pattingham Players, one at Codsall and one at Wightwick, so I guess there is bound to be a clash somewhere. Perhaps we should get together at the start of the year and divvy up the weekends?
Dorothy
This week has brought out the blossom and some really good plays. The shame is they all happened this week, so getting to them was tricky for those of us not taking part and impossible for those who were.
Belfrey, BroADS and Albrighton Players - we need to talk!
TOTS beat the rush with "Dial 'M' for Murder",by Frederick Knott, directed by Richard Aston. He can be justifiably pleased with the result. It's a cracking story, (though the intervention of the Home Secretary in the final scene can be considered artistic license) with the audience held in suspense to the end. The production was an effective collaboration of an excellent cast from Wellington, and various Bridgnorth folk creating a convincing set and providing back-stage support.
On Thursday I made by lone way to the Birchmeadow Centre in Broseley, whilst other Players headed for the Drama Festival at the Belfrey in Wellington. The play, "Dangerous Corner" by J B Priestley was played in the round, the set being a 1930's drawing room. I didn't know the story, but it reminded me of a Poirot tale, with each character in turn being exposed in some way as the spotlight of suspicion fell on them. An interesting ending. I had hoped to chat with the director at the end, but had to leave before he was free. I shall certainly make a point of going to see other BroADS productions.
On Friday, Q and I headed to Albrighton to see "Abigail's Party" by Mike Leigh. This one is set in the 1960's and the set brought back memories! The audience found quite a lot to be amused at in this dark tale and the character of the cringeworthy Beverley, in a long lime-green dress, was well portrayed. In fact, all the actors were good. The only down-side was that some local oik had scored the car, which was parked (tucked in and not blocking any driveways) outside the school.
Had a lovely chat with chairman Debbie also Gill and Mark at the end and ascertained that the Albrighton Players' next production, a farce, will be the 3rd weekend in November, so we must ensure that our end of year production does not clash; mind you, AP also recommended the Pattingham Players, one at Codsall and one at Wightwick, so I guess there is bound to be a clash somewhere. Perhaps we should get together at the start of the year and divvy up the weekends?
Dorothy
April meeting summary
Pat brought a play to read; alas, I can't remember the title, but it was about the attemps of two feuding nieces to remove their aunt from her increasingly expensive town centre flat; however, they are outmanouvred by the wiley old bird.
Catherine read a lively piece from Richmal Cromptons "Just William's Christmas" and Rosemary did a creditable Oxfordshire accent reading a couple of Pam Ayre's poems.
Auditions for our June Murder Mystery play will take place at Cinnamon Coffee House on April 16th at 7.30.
Auditions for our end of November production will be in June, with rehearsals starting in early August. Script extracts will be available at the June 3rd meeting for anyone who'd like to have a read-through before auditions.
Our May meeting celebrates Bridgnorth Players' first anniversary with an acting workshop. Please bring any guests who might be interested in joining the group. We need at least one more person on the organising committee to take on the role of treasurer. It has been suggested that no-one should be able to hold a role for more than 3 years, to prevent it becoming a long-term committment or burden, to encourage members to have their say in the running of the group and to ensure that no individual ends up monopolising how things are done. So step on up!
Dorothy
Catherine read a lively piece from Richmal Cromptons "Just William's Christmas" and Rosemary did a creditable Oxfordshire accent reading a couple of Pam Ayre's poems.
Auditions for our June Murder Mystery play will take place at Cinnamon Coffee House on April 16th at 7.30.
Auditions for our end of November production will be in June, with rehearsals starting in early August. Script extracts will be available at the June 3rd meeting for anyone who'd like to have a read-through before auditions.
Our May meeting celebrates Bridgnorth Players' first anniversary with an acting workshop. Please bring any guests who might be interested in joining the group. We need at least one more person on the organising committee to take on the role of treasurer. It has been suggested that no-one should be able to hold a role for more than 3 years, to prevent it becoming a long-term committment or burden, to encourage members to have their say in the running of the group and to ensure that no individual ends up monopolising how things are done. So step on up!
Dorothy
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