NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO: 205
Affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association, and Somerset Fellowship of Drama
CHAIRS CHAT
It was great to see such a good turnout for the AGM, and I am very excited to be your new Chairman. Huge congratulations to all the well deserving recipients of the Society awards, and to Eliza Hodgson for her ‘Best Performance Under 30’ achievement at the SFD One Act Drama Festival. Both entries did a great job representing the Society and I hope that the Festival can become a permanent fixture in the CUDOS calendar. We will be starting work on ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ next week and I look forward to seeing you all at the Information/Workshop events. Don’t forget to get your ideas and suggestions for shows and fundraisers to the Committee so that we can plan a fantastic year ahead. Charmaine
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
This was well attended and we enjoyed catching up with friends over drinks and nibbles at the end. Thanks went to our outgoing President Robbie Heyd-Smith and Chairman Dendy Harris at the end of their tenure. We welcome Martin Singleton as our new President.
Committee
Chairman Charmaine Bray
Vice-Chairman Ann Brolly
Treasurer Rob Thom
Minutes Secretary Angie Eason
Correspondence Secretary Wendy Elliott
Ryan Andrews
Fred Broom
Kerry Thom
Chris Holman-Holmes
After many years as Treasurer, Dave Brolly has stood down and we thank him for all his time and commitment
Membership/Patrons fees are now due: Family £50Individual £25Junior £10
Vice President £32PatronsCouples £13 Individual £8 Business £20Fees can be paid by card at rehearsals, by BACS (preferred), to Wendy or sent to the Treasurer Rob Thom, 8A East Street, Crewkerne TA18 7ABBank Details:Reference; Member or Patron FeeAccount No: 69629862Sort Code: 30-98-97
ONE ACT PLAY
The two CUDOS entries did very well at the competition. The Junior entry was ‘Blue Electric Wind’, directed by Taya Bray. Again congratulations to Eliza Hodgson and well done to the cast of 10. All aged between 10 and 15. The Adult entry ‘Gum and Goo’ directed by Fred Broom was nominated for Best Overall Production, Taya Bray, Helen Wickens and Ryan Andrews were each nominated for best Actor/Actress with Ryan winning the award. Congratulations to all.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS9th - 13th September inc Matinee Wed 2 Apr Info night/Company singing & dancing
Thu 3 AprilPrincipal songsMon 7 AprilSolo singing - individual slots Thu 10 AprilRecoup of all audition material All at 7.30pm in the Victoria HallSun 13 April Auditions commencing 11am Wed 23 April 1st rehearsal
Cast must be 16+ prior to opening nightPlease keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for further information.
Condolences to Sarah Clark on the loss of a much loved sister.
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AWARDS
Audrey Stokes - Dave Brolly
Neill McClintock - Lisa Gage
Ruth Pountney - Lilly Mae Parks
Rising Star - Libby Knight
Colin Miller - Music - Hilary Anderson
Membership
Membership/Patrons fees are now due:
Family £50
Individual £25
Junior £10
Patrons
Vice President £32
Patrons Couples £13 Individual £8 Business £20
Fees can be paid by card at rehearsals, by BACS (preferred), to Wendy or sent to the Treasurer Rob Thom, 8A East Street, Crewkerne TA18 7AB
Bank Details:
Reference; Member or Patron Fee
Account No: 69629862
Sort Code: 30-98-97
ONE ACT PLAY
The two CUDOS entries did very well at the competition. The Junior entry was ‘Blue Electric Wind’, directed by Taya Bray. Again congratulations to Eliza Hodgson and well done to the cast of 10. All aged between 10 and 15. The Adult entry ‘Gum and Goo’ directed by Fred Broom was nominated for Best Overall Production, Taya Bray, Helen Wickens and Ryan Andrews were each nominated for best Actor/Actress with Ryan winning the award. Congratulations to all.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 9th - 13th September inc Matinee
Wed 2 Apr Info night/Company singing & dancing
Thu 3 April Principal songs
Mon 7 AprilSolo singing - individual slots
Thu 10 AprilRecoup of all audition material
All at 7.30pm in the Victoria Hall
Sun 13 April Auditions commencing 11am
Wed 23 April 1st rehearsal
Cast must be 16+ prior to opening night Please keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for further information.
Condolences to Sarah Clark on the loss of a much loved sister.
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CUDOS had two plays in this festival
Gum & Goo by Howard Brenton.
This play was directed by Fred Broom with a cast of:
Mary - Taya Bray - nominated for Best Actress
Gum - Helen Wickens - Nominated for Best Actress
Goo - Ryan Andrews - Winner Best Actor
The play was also nominated for Best Production.
Electric Blue Wind by Brad Birch
This play was directed by Taya Bray supported by Fred Broom & Charmaine Bray with a cast of:
Debbie - Rita Pearce
Sally - Charlie-Jane Norris
Duck - Riley Morris
Holly - Lily Greenham
Stinkbobbie - Jenny Pitman
Sam - Daniel Barry
Leigh - Amy Easter Brook
Toot - Eliza Bolton
Issie - Eliza Hodson - Winner Best Performer under 30yrs of age
Pog - Maggie Singleton
oot - Eliza Bolton
The Play was also nominated for Best Youth Production.
Ian Wickens took charge of Sound & Lighting for both productions.
The Adjudicator for the festival was Bob Tomson and the awards were presented by our own Ann Brolly as SFD Vice Charman.
Some of our members and friends are performing in the event which is for a very good cause, please support.
