- May 20, 2018
WOW!!!!! What a fantastic night for CUDOS. 8 nominations and 2 wins.
Winners
Ann Brolly win for original script Spotlight Sheild winners.
Nominations Comedic Scene- Decorating scene Will Scott-Robinson and Diana Hodgson Cameo-Danny J Brand Cameo-Kerry Peters Female singer- Sian Flint Lighting non professional- Karl Taylor Michael Best and Josh James Chant Principle Girl- Sian Flint Dame of the year- Ray Norris Director - Ann Brolly Pint Pot Award.
- Apr 25, 2018
CHAIRMAN'S CHAT
Hi all and welcome to the new CUDOS year. I'd like to thank our retiring chairman Polly for her hard work over the last three years and welcome her on to the Committee along with new member Leonie. Thank you also to Beth who has stood down from the Committee.
Rehearsals are going well for Don't Dress for Dinner so make sure you support your Society and get your tickets now. We have some great shows and social events to look forward to this year so I'm looking forward to catching up with you all then. Kerry.x
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM was held on the 29th March and it is always good to catch up with everyone after the close of business. The new Committee is:
Chairman Kerry Peters
Vice Chairman Ann Brolly
Treasurer Dave Sach
Minutes Secretary Angie Eason
Correspondence Sec Wendy Elliott
Committee Dave Brolly
Leonie Dash
Polly English
Sue Miller
Congratulations to the members who received awards:
Ruth Pountney Award Tori Eglon
Rising Star Award Lisa Gage
Neill McClintock Award Jackie Dyer/
Helen Wickens
Audrey Stokes Award Ann Brolly
Colin Miller Award for
Music Lucy Singleton
(A new award given by Sue in memory of Colin)
Members and Patrons fees are now due for renewal, please send to Wendy at 9 Winyards View, Crewkerne, TA188HZ
Members Patrons
Family £42 Individual £8
Individual £20 Couple £13
Student/Jnr £8 Business £20
Vice President £32
DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon.
9th – 12th May 2018
Director: George Flint
We are in the final phase of rehearsals (set build has started, Sat/Sun from 10am. You don’t have to be in the production to be involved, all help is very much appreciated). Rehearsal are such fun, don’t miss this funny play. Tickets on sale price £8 (£6 concessions) - Wednesday Night Special Offer- 2 tickets for £10.
Available from www.cudoscrewkerne.com or from Wendy 01460 74380 (any problems email us on cudostickets@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE FROM WENDY ON 01460 74380
SPAMALOT 12th – 15th September
Director - Nick Harris
MD - Gill Merrifield
Choreographer - Lisa Gage
Workshops - All at 7.30pm in the Victoria Hall
Mon11th June - Singing
Wed 13th June - Dancing/Singing
Thu 14th June – Principal Acting /
Singing/Dancing
Sun 17th June - Auditions - 2.00pm VH
For more information including rehearsal schedule and audition pieces visit our website (cudoscrewkerne.com). Search for us on facebook, (Crewkerne United Dramatic and Operatic Society) or follow us on Twitter (@CUDOS2)
WALKING TREASURE HUNT - Sat 14th July
Lucy Singleton and partner John are holding a Walking Treasure Hunt price £6 each to include food (bring your own drinks, alcoholic/soft). Children under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult. The first team will start at 2pm and then at 10-minute intervals. Starting location to be confirmed. If you can’t make the treasure hunt you can join us at 6pm – let Wendy know when you book your place.
The treasure hunt will end at Lucy and Johns (69 North Street – parking available) where food and frivolities will finish off a fun afternoon. Names and money to Wendy by 30th June please.
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THE BIG SLEEP OUT UNDER THE STARS
The proceeds from the draw at the dinner dance and collection box in lieu of sending each other Christmas cards were donated to the Taunton Association for the Homeless and they have invited us to join them at the Big Sleep Out being held at Taunton Football Club on Friday 8th June. If you would like to join them details can be found on www.tah.org.uk/supportus/the-big-sleep-out-2018 or phone Rosie on 01823 271326
DIARY DATES
Don’t Dress for Dinner 9-12 May
Spamalot
Workshop/Auditions June (see above)
Treasure Hunt 14 July
Spamalot 12 – 15 September
Dinner Dance 10 November
Christmas Concert 7/8 December
Patomime Dick Whittington 23 – 26 January 2019
- Nick Harris
- Apr 17, 2018
Spamalot
Workshop/Audition/Rehearsal Schedule
All rehearsals at The Victoria Hall, Crewkerne
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Starting at 7.30pm
SETTING WEEKS – These are rehearsals that you must be available for. If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to organise a stand-in.
Monday 11th June – Singing Workshop
All welcome
Wednesday 13th June – Dance and Singing Workshop
All welcome
Thursday 14th June – Dancing/Acting/Singing Workshop
Principal auditionees
SUNDAY 17TH JUNE – AUDITIONS, 2PM
Monday 18th June – Principal Singing
7.30 - Not Dead Yet (Not Dead Fred, Lancelot, Robin)
7.50 - King Arthur’s Song (Arthur, Patsy)
8.10 - Come With Me/Knighting of Galahad (Lady, Arthur, Patsy, Laker Girls)
8.40 - BREAK
8.55 - The Song the Goes Like This (Galahad, Lady)
9.20 - All For One (Knights)
Wednesday 20th June – Singing & Dancing
Singing – 7.30 - Fish slapping Song (Fish Slappers, Mayor)
8.00 - Monk’s Chant (Monks, male ensemble)
Dance – Monk’s Chant
Fish Slapping Song
Thursday 21st June – Singing & Dancing
Singing – 7.30 – Not Dead Yet (Not Dead Fred, Lancelot, Robin, Bodies, Body Collector)
8.30 – BREAK
Dance - 8.40 – Finish/Revise Fish Slapping Song (Fish Slappers, Mayor)
9.00 – Not Dead YetWB 25th June SETTING WEEK
Monday 25th June
7.30: Act 1 Scene 1
7.45: Act 1 Scene 3
8:15: Act 1 Scene 4
9.00: Act 1 Scene 5
Wednesday 27th June
7.30: Act 1 Scene 6 (including dances)
Thursday 28th June
7.30: Act 1 Scene 7 (including dances)
8.45: Run everything set so far
Monday 2ndJuly – Singing - ALL
7.30 - Knights of the Round Table
8.30 - BREAK
8.40 - Find Your Grail
9.30 - Run Away
Wednesday 4th July – Dance - ALL
7.30 - Knights of the Round Table
8.40 - BREAK
8.50 - Run Away
Thursday 5th July – Dance - ALL
Find Your Grail
Revise other dances (TBC closer to the time)
WB 9th July SETTING WEEK
Monday 9th July
7:30: Act 1 Scene 8
Wednesday 11th July
7.30: Act 1 Scene 9
7:45: Act 1 Scene 10 (including dance)
Thursday 12th July
7.30: Act 1 Scene 11
Maybe Run Act 1Monday 16th July - ALL
Run Act 1
Wednesday 18th July – Singing
7.30 - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (Patsy, Arthur, Knights, Tappers)
8.15 - Minstrel Song (Singing Minstrel)
8.25 - BREAK
8.35 - You Won’t Succeed on Broadway (Robin, Minstrels, Arthur, Patsy, Celebrities, Lovely Ladies)
9.35 - What Ever Happened to My Part (Lady)
9.45 - I’m All Alone (Arthur, Patsy)
Thursday 19th July – Dance
7.30 - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (Patsy, Arthur, Knights, Tappers)
8.40 - BREAK
8.50 - You Won’t Succeed on Broadway (Robin, Minstrels, Arthur, Patsy, Celebrities, Lovely Ladies)
WB 23rd July – SETTING
Monday 23rd July
7.30: Act 2 Scene 1
7.40: Act 2 Scene 2 (including dance)
Wednesday 25th July - NO GILL
7.30: Act 2 Scene 3
7.50: Act 2 Scene 4
8.20: Act 2 Scene 5
Thursday 26th July – NO GILL
Run Act 1 – ACT 1 BOOKS DOWN
Monday 30th July – Dance – NO GILL
Run and polish ALL DANCES set so far.
Wednesday 1st August – NO GILL
Run and polish ALL SCENES set so far (not dancing)
Thursday 2nd August – Singing & Dance
7.30 - Twice in Every Show (Lady, Arthur)
7.40 - Where Are You (Herbert)
7.50 - He’s Going to Tell (Herbert, Concorde, Guards)
8.40 - His Name is Lancelot (Herbert, Lancelot, Carnival Folk)
8.50 - BREAK
9.00 - DANCE His Name is Lancelot (Herbert, Lancelot, Carnival Folk)
WB 6th August – SETTING WEEK
Monday 6th August
7.30: Act 2 Scene 6
7.45: Act 2 Scene 7
8.00: Act 2 Scene 8
Wednesday 8th August
7.30: Act 2 Scene 9
8.30: Act 2 Scene 10
Thursday 9th August
7.30: Act 2 Scene 11
8.30: Run Act 2
Monday 13th August – Singing - ALL
Finale songs
Polish/recap all songs
Wednesday 15th August
Polish Dance
Thursday 16th August
Run Act 2 – BOOKS DOWN
Monday 20th August - ALL
COSTUME CALL (timings TBC)
Wednesday 22nd August
Full Run
Thursday 23rd August
TBC
Monday 27th August
TBC
Wednesday 29th August
TBC
Thursday 30th August
FULL Run
WB 3rd September – YOU MUST BE ABLE TO MAKE ALL REHEARSALS FROM THIS DATE
Monday 3rd September
Run Act 1
Wednesday 5th September
Run Act 2
Thursday 6th September
FULL Run
Set Bows
Sunday 9th September – Tech/Band Call
FULL COMPANY
Monday 10th September – Dress
FULL COMPANY
Tuesday 11th September – Dress
FULL COMPANY
Wednesday 12th September – OPENING NIGHT!
Thursday 13th September – PERFORMANCE 2
Friday 14th September – PERFORMANCE 3
Saturday 15th September – MATINEE (2.30pm) & FINAL PERFORMANCE
