Guest speaker: Christopher Key
We were privileged to have the director of "Les Miserables" as guest speaker at our AGM. Christopher Key spoke about how "Les Mis" has been woven through his career from the start. He diverted into other ventures on several occasions, including performing in "Jerry Springer, the Musical", but over the years "Les Mis" has enticed him back. He has taken several roles, including Jean Valjean, before ending up as director. Balancing the demands of the theatre with family life has influenced his decisions. Recently Christopher and his wife Lucy have set up the Key Theatre Academy for young people in Much Wenlock. He was thanked warmly by Dorothy on behalf of the members and a cheque donated to a charity of his choice.
The business of the evening was the consideration of the annual report and accounts and the appointment of officers and committee members. Dorothy Leiper stepped down after 5 years as secretary and handed over to Maureen Callon, who stepped down as chairman. Liz Fisher was elected chairman having formerly been treasurer and Pat Lowe was elected in her place. David Kelly and Kathie Oakley joined the committee, Kathie as membership secretary.
The evening was warm enough for us to sit outside and enjoy a bbq, but an evening chill later sent us indoors for puddings.
All in all it was a very pleasant evening.
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