We have come to the end of our year and this is the last newsletter from the present Committee.

I’m sure you’ll agree that 2009-2010 has been a great success with 4 very well received productions, starting with the Campton duo, ‘Cards, Cups and Crystal Ball’ and ‘Everybody’s Friend’, in April, ‘‘Allo ‘Allo’ in July, ‘Make Way for Lucia’ in October and ‘Alice the Panto’ last month. The ‘Cards, Cups’ duo was directed by Philippa Urquehart who very kindly filled a gap and in doing so shared many professional techniques with those involved in the production. Our July show was in addition to our usual schedule but, nevertheless, proved highly popular and a great deal of fun. I plan to direct ‘Dad’s Army’ this summer and, hopefully, it will receive the same amount of enthusiasm. Both Dilys’s production, ‘Make Way for Lucia’, and Helen Gray’s ‘Alice’, written by John Senior, were very well supported and lucrative. Needless to say, we depend upon a profit, along with members subscriptions, in order to pay our overheads such as insurance, storage and hall rental.

 

With regard to subscriptions, I include a letter from our Membership Secretary, Peter Spencer, who also gives details of our AGM, taking place on Tuesday 2^nd March. For venue and other information see below.

 

 

 

Our ‘Opera Night’, last February, arranged by James Black, and the Murder Mystery, in November (again,

by John Senior), were also enjoyable and successful events.

Other noteworthy occasions have been the ‘‘Allo ‘Allo’ party and the Christmas party, both hosted by Robin and Helen Clarke.

 

Just a few more dates before the ‘hand over’ on March 2^nd! -

 

Each year we do a small concert for the Lions over 70s party. Anyone interested in performing, or helping, on Sunday April 11^th, please contact a member of the (new) committee.

 

    15^th,16^th,17th April

SPRING PRODUCTION

    

‘My Three Angels’ or ‘Cider With Rosie’ to be directed by Dilys. The final decision will be made after the

AUDITIONS NEXT WEEK  

Wednesday 10^th February – 7.30.

    at 55a the MINT, RYE.

 

Of the 17 items abandoned after the pantomime, the following have yet to be claimed – a man’s fawn ‘Gola’ polo shirt, a paper-back, ‘The Forest’, a knitted sleeve(!) and a pair of blue grey gloves. Could anyone missing items, please call Dilys on 225915.

 

See you all at the AGM (if not on Wednesday!).

 

Carol x 

 

 AGM details below

 

 

Dear Rye Players,

 

Congratulations to all those involved in the recent pantomime, and thank you to all those who came and supported the shows.
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Our next event, to put in your diary, please, is The Rye Players’ AGM to be held at the Rugby Club at New Road on Tuesday 2nd March at 7.30 pm.
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Please arrive promptly to receive your new membership card, enjoy a drink together, watch a laptop presentation of some of the highlights of our 2009 season, and raise a glass to the future productions taking place in 2010.
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Your input and support this year has been invaluable in the growing prominence of the society in the town. By renewing your membership again we can build on last year’s success for 2010 and beyond, together.

Standard membership is still £10.00 per annum.
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We look forward to seeing you on March 2nd at 7.30 pm. Please make every effort to be there – the more the merrier!
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Peter Spencer.
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(Membership Secretary).