Rehearsals are underway and it will not be too long before we’re off scripts. Some of us are already ‘books down’.
A few photos of rehearsals and costume ideas.
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Present Laughter – Cast
So the initial plans are underway, casting is complete, and so the line learning begins. Below is a note from the Director.
Thanks to those of you who have shown interest in this production and attended the readings and auditions. I have enjoyed hearing everyone read the various parts and have now decided on the cast. In some cases, there were several possible actors for particular roles and I am sorry that I could not give everyone who auditioned a part.
As you know, there are other very important jobs to be done so that we can put on this play and I welcome offers to assist in any way with the production. As I mentioned on Monday evening, finding a good, reliable prompt is very important to me, particularly from when books are put down so that I can give my full attention to watching the actors.
So, the cast will be as follows (in order of appearance);
Daphne Cassie Grindley
Miss Erikson Fran Sansom
Fred Colin Elphick
Monica Monica Hunt
Garry Martin Stephen
Liz Dee Thorne
Roland Sean Colledge
Henry Rob Sansom
Morris Steve Twinn
Joanna Jo Salisbury
Lady S Sue Worth
As the Director says, we’re still needing to people to do all those other vital tasks needed to put on a show, from setting lights, to printing tickets and above all, putting the word out so we get decent audiences to appreciate all the hard work.
Dorchester Drama – AGM
It’s that time of year again.
This years AGM will be held at the Colliton Club on the 22nd August 2018 at 7:30pm.
As always there will be nominating and choosing members for the new committee.
Ther’s also a chance to catch up on the latest news and find out a little bit more about the forthcoming production of ‘Present Laughter’.
Everyone’s welcome.
Next Production – Present Laughter by Noel Coward
Dorchester Drama will be proud to present ‘Present Laughter’ by Noel Coward, directed by Anne Brown.
“A self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis juggles a fawning ingenue, a crazed playwright, his ex-wife, and the personal lives of his friends..”
November 15th, 16th & 17th 2018
Readings will be held on 23rd & 30th July, with Castings on 6th & 13th August. All at Acland Court, Dorchester, 7:30pm.
If you’re interested in performing, stage management or just helping out behind the scenes or front of house, drop us a line or just drop in.
Performances will be at:
Dorchester Corn Exchange.
High St East
Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HF
Tickets will be available closer to the time.
Caucasian Chalk Circle Production Photos
Many thanks to Anita Harries for letting us post her photos taken during our Dress rehearsal.
Click the photo Link below for the full album
Caucasian Chalk Circle – Rehearsal Photos
Today is “Get in” day. with a tech rehearsal tonight.
So here’s some photos collected from rehearsals.
Caucasian Chalk Circle Fliers
Below is a link to the fliers (In JPG format) for those who’d like to post them around. Or there’s a pdf version linked at the bottom of the page.
Caucasian Chalk Circle – Ticket News
Tickets are out there, in a variety of ways to suit every type.
E-tickets are available from the website ‘Buy Ticket’ button. £9
Available from the Tourist Information Centre, in Dorchester Library. £9
Available from the Booking line (01305 268692) Leave a message. Tickets will be reserved for you on the door. £9
Available on the door at performance. £10.
CCC Poster
Here’s our poster for CCC.
please feel free to print it off and put it up somewhere.
Electronic tickets will be available shortly.
Chalk Circle News
Dorchester Drama’s next production is cast and we’ve started rehearsals, running through a complete reading and some blocking. It’s too early to say it’s coming into shape, there are many ideas still being tried out and, for some of us, the concept of Brecht’s Epic Theatre is still quite foreign.
In the meantime we also had a social evening last week, with a number of planned and impromptu party pieces entertaining those attending.
If you were not there, you missed Rob playing the part of Sleeping Beauty under the direction of Billie, while Mike & Fiona played the King and Queen, but not necessarily in that order. Other talented actors were also involved.