Newsletter August 2021

CHAIRMAN'S CHAT

Hi all. This week we had our first normal committee meeting, it was great to be back together. So many plans are coming together for our future shows and, of course, social events. We are hoping to see many familiar faces and possibly some new ones at rehearsals, bringing CUDOS back to our fantastic audiences. See you all soon and stay safe. Kerryxx

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Thursday 24th June

The AGM was well attended and it was good to finally meet again in person.

Committee:

Chairman - Kerry Peters

Vice Chair - Ann Brolly

Treasurer - Dave Brolly

Minutes Sec - Angie Eason

Corresp Sec - Wendy Elliott

Josh Chant

Leonie Dash

Maureen Sach

Will Scott-Robinson

The Awards for the 2019/20 season were presented.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL

Ruth Pountney Award - Lillie Woodhead

Rising Star Award - Vicki Stephens

Neill McClintock Cup - Dendy Harris

Colin Miller Award for Music - John Perry &

Lucy Perry

Audrey Stokes Trophy - Mike Best

A NODA ten year badge was also presented to Leonie Dash.

We raised a glass to Miles and Absent Friends.

Membership fees are now due:

Members Individual - £25

Junior - £10

Family - £50

Patrons

Vice President - £32

Individual - £8

Couples - £13

Business - £20

Payment can be made by bank transfer

Name: CUDOS

Sort Code: 40-18-25

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Ref: Membership or Patrons Fees

By Cheque to: CUDOS

And sent to The Treasurer, Dave Brolly, Treetops,

31 East Street, Crewkerne TA18 7AG

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Director - Leonie Dash

MD - John Perry

2 - 4 December including matinee

This year is the 20th Anniversary of CUDOS and Leonie is featuring songs and pieces from musicals, pantos and plays performed during this time. We hope many of you will come along to help celebrate this milestone.

1st Rehearsal - Thursday 2nd Sept at 7.30 in VH

Rehearsals will be on Mondays and Thursdays (except week of 13th Sept) until the end of October when they will move to Wednesdays.

There will be a dress rehearsal on Wednesday 1st December.

PANTOMIME 26 - 29th January 2022

THE NUTCRACKER PRINCE

Written by Lily Brolly/Adapted by Ann Brolly

Director Ann Brolly

MD Lucy Singleton

Choreographer Vikki Dominguez

Read through Mon 13 Sept 7.30 VH

Dance Workshop Wed 15 Sept “ Venue tba

Music Workshop Thu 16 Sept “ VH

Auditions Sun 19 Sept 2.00pm VH

1st Rehearsal Mon 1 Nov

Scripts will be available by email on 6 Sept. Email Ann on ann.brolly@me.com if you would like a copy

CURTAIN UP ON MURDER 4 - 7 MAY 2022

Director - Ann Brolly

We are to stage the play postponed from May 2020 with the original cast however, should any cast member not now be available due to change in circumstances, those parts will be auditioned for in February 2022.

VACANCY

We are looking for a DIRECTOR and SUGGESTIONS for the 2022 musical.

If we want to stage a musical next year we need people to come forward to help.

Please contact Kerry asap who would love to hear from you. Budding directors will receive as much help and support as needed.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

All members and patrons who have celebrated a special event over the last 18 months.

DIARY DATES

Quiz 15 October

Dinner Dance 13 November