2011 kicks off

Feb meeting
It is difficult to get the feel of a play from a synopsis and reading one act, but Maureen and Geoffrey did a good job of introducing us to these two plays. Both received support, and the pros and cons of staging either discussed. As it turned out, the need for 7 men and a young woman as Mrs de Winter in "Rebecca" meant that "84" would be easier to cast for June, giving us more time to sound out potential actors for "Rebecca" later in the year.
We've held 2 open auditions and hope to firm up roles and a production team at March's meeting to ensure the production can go ahead.

We met in the snug at The George and were well looked after by Sue Tristram, with bowls of chips arriving part way through the evening. It's a cosy and welcoming venue, and great for the occasional informal meeting, but perhaps not ideal for play readings with our voices carrying into the bar and vice versa.

Any member can propose a play. To make this easier Dorothy has created a simple proposals template with guidance notes to help anyone who would like to direct or produce a play of their choice.

Jan meeting
Mark Rigg opened his home to us and we welcomed two new members, Lynne and Kathie.

The secretary reported that "Theatrical Winterval" had made a profit and we are invited to perform one of the dramas, "Dinner For One", at the Twinning weekend in the summer. Bridgnorth Players will be represented at the Mayor's Concert on 26th March and we plan to be involved with the Arts and Music Festival on Bank Holiday weekend. Taking the lead on all these is the ever-youthful Geoffrey Speechly.

Sheridan's "The Rivals" followed. "Odd's life, Mr Fag".

February's meeting would be a sampling of "84 Charing Cross Road" and "Rebecca", put forward by members as options for the June production.