Peninsula Players Spotlight Newsletter
July 2011
2011 Annual General Meeting
Big thanks to everyone who came out for the 2011 AGM at the Peninsula Players Clubhouse. Our turnout was very good, twice as big as last year!
Also, thanks to 'Corner Grass' for providing awesome musical entertainment for our 'Post AGM' BBQ.
To learn more more, and to book Corner Grass for your event, click on the link...
http://sites.google.com/site/cornergrassband/
Thanks to Chantelle for bringing all the food, and Clem for his excellent BBQ grill skills!
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New Executive Lineup
The Peninsula Players wish to thank Tony Garnett, Kai Hansen and Becca McCarthy for their valued contributions to the Peninsula Players Executive during this past season.
We look forward to seeing you on stage soon!
We welcome 3 new members to the new Executive: Dianne Currie, Jan Manchur and David Fisher.
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New Season announced!
The upcoming performance season for The Peninsula Players was announced, and this year it's.....
'The Unexpected Guest'
Written by Agatha Christie
Directed by Sid Clarke
See audition notes below!
'Robin Hood - A Christmas Pantomime'
Written by Allan Haynes
Directed by Allan Haynes
See audition notes below!
'Murder at the Howard Johnson's'
Written by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick
Directed by Matt Watson
'How The Other Half Loves'
Written by Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by Sid Clarke
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Audition Notice
'The Unexpected Guest' by Agatha Christie.
Directed by Sid Clarke.
Audition Dates
Saturday, July 23rd (1 to 4:00pm)
Sunday, July 24th (1 to 4:00pm)
Saturday July 30th (1 to 4:00pm)
Location
Peninsula Players Clubhouse
1649 Mount Newton Cross Road
Saanichton (map)
Cast requirements
7 Males (ages 20 to 50)
3 Females (ages 20 to 50)
Backstage/support crew needed.
More Information
Call Sid at 250-656-8975.
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Audition Notice
'Robin Hood - The Pantomime' by Allan Haynes.
Directed by Allan Haynes
Audition Dates
Sunday 10 July, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location
Peninsula Players Clubhouse
1649 Mount Newton Cross Road
Saanichton (map)
Performance Dates:
There will be a total of 12 performances at our three theatre venues:
The Centre, Brentwood Bay, Dec 09-11
Berwick Theatre, Royal Oak, Dec 16-18
Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, Dec 21-23 & Dec 27-29
Rehearsals will be at our clubhouse and will start in early September. They will generally be three times a week (weekday evenings and weekend afternoons).
This will be typical pantomime with heroes and villains, music, dancing, audience participation and lots of humour.
There will be a large cast with roles for young people and experienced actors and actresses. Some roles will involve singing and dancing. If you wish to audition for one of these roles, please come to the audition prepared to demonstrate your talents.
For an audition slot, please contact the director by e-mail at cvbm@telus.net.
(More auditions to be held in August)
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Events Calendar (New!)
We've added a new Events Calender to the Peninsula Players website at...
http://peninsulaplayers.bc.ca/events-calendar/
It'll show you upcoming auditions, performances, and events for all our shows on one calendar!
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'Gone with the Wine' continues at the Muse Winery!
Still a few more dates for you to see 'Gone with the Wine', July 2, 16, 30 and August 13th and a matinee July 17th.
Get all the details at http://peninsulaplayers.bc.ca/
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Here's a chance to introduce your kids to Theatre...
Summer camp for kids
Join us at KINDERSURPRISE: Our annual kids camp Cabaret/Variety Show created and performed by kids supported by the mentorship of Atomic
Vaudeville folk and other professional artists.
DETAILS:
Camp dates are Mon July 18th - to - Fri July 22nd
at the Victoria Events Centre (1015 Broad St.) from 10:00 to 4:00pm
with an evening performance/show on Friday July 22 at 7:00pm
We will be doing puppetry, improv, music, video, movement, playwriting, comic books. Teacher/mentors include Cam Culham, Wes Borg, Hank Pine,
Britt Small and more.Cost is $250 per child or 2 siblings/$450 for the week.
Age range is 9 and up (but we will consider younger in certain cases).
To reserve your spot please send an email with your child's name and your phone number to atomicvaudeville@gmail.com ASAP and we will confirm and send you a sign up form.
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Remember to join our Peninsula Players page on Facebook, and follow our Tweets (@SidneyTheatre) to get updates on performances and auditions.
Cheers,
Rem
Webmaster
Peninsula Players