Editorial
Well, here we are again. After a little hiccup this year, we are back into the swing of things. Not too much has actually happened since our last newsletter in January 2004 but we will update you on what has happened since then.
First of all, if you haven’t already found out, Quilt, our second Abbey show this year, has been cancelled. Therefore, our next show will be My Fair Lady, to be staged in the Regent on Broadway in August (further details follow).
So, without further ado, let’s bring you all the news…
“Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”
If you were unlucky enough not to have seen this show, you missed out on a goodie. Thank you to everyone involved in making this production a success. A great time was had by all.
"My Fair Lady"
This production will be staged in the Regent on Broadway from 6-21 August 2004. Bookings have opened at Ticket Direct (at the Regent and Arena). Usual membership discounts apply on production of your current membership card.
A large and extremely talented cast has been chosen for this production. Check out cast details here.
If you are interested in helping out with this production in any way, please contact Merryn Osborne on 353 0893.
CATS – “Wish Upon a Stone”
After a successful weekend of auditions, the CATS production this year, Wish Upon a Stone has been successfully cast. Rehearsals are already under way and this production will be on stage at the Abbey Theatre from 20-25 September 2004. Keep an eye out for details on how to book your tickets for this production which has been written by and will be directed by Kathleen McAlinden and Glenn London, with musical direction by Amy Hunt.
Newsletter
As you will have guessed by now, the decision was made to post our copies of this newsletter to all members again. However, if you would prefer to receive an e-mail copy only, please leave your name and e-mail address with Carol in the Abbey office. A copy of the newsletter will still continue to be put on the Society’s website.
Annual General Meeting
As you are no doubt aware, the Society’s AGM was held on 25 May 2004 and the following appointments were made;
President
Ken Benn
Auditor
Al Hadwin
Patron
Ron Osborne
Board Members
Murray Davies, John Spelman, Rachael Penman, Merryn Osborne, Scott Andrew – who all join Allan Nagy on the Board.
Business Units
If you happened to miss this year’s AGM but would like to be involved with one of the Society’s Business Units, please give your name and contact details to Carol at the Abbey Office.
The Business Units are;
- Shows
- Facilities & Equipment
- Promotions & Marketing
- Wardrobe
- CATS
Membership Discounts for Costume Hire
Members are entitled to a 10% discount on hireage of costumes. Discounts are available only for the person named on the membership card.
Please remember to have your current card with you when hiring a costume as staff are required to add membership numbers to the invoice before giving a discount. The Wardrobe reserves the right NOT to discount certain items, e.g. new costumes and those requiring dry cleaning.
General Charges:
Adults costumes: $5 - $40 (plus refundable bond)
Children’s costumes: $5 - $15 (plus refundable bond)
Children’s prices are only applicable to those costumes on the children’s rack.
Length of hireage is usually no more than one week – return date will be given at time of hireage.
National Singing School
For the first time since the inception of the Singing School in 1978, a separate course has been created especially for Music Theatre lovers. This will be the chance to concentrate solely on a Music Theatre set of courses. Irene Bartlett from Brisbane will be the Guest Tutor and Michael Williams from Wellington will be directing this area with Jane Keller, also of Wellington, offering her expertise in the Broadway Belt. For further information, visit www.singingschool.org.nz or obtain further information from the notice board at the Abbey.
Town and Around
My Fair Lady
6-21 August 2004
REGENT ON BROADWAY
Wish Upon a Stone
20-25 September 2004
ABBEY THEATRE
A Christmas Carol
24 June – 3 July 2004
Pahiatua Repertory
Stepping Out
11-26 June 2004
Feilding Little Theatre
Thought of the Month
And you thought you knew everything...
- Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
- The plastic thing on the end of shoelaces are called “aglets”.
- Most dust particles in your house are made of dead skin.
