New Letter March 25

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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