June 2008 Newsletter

Dear QUADS member,

As you can see below, a lot going on in QUADS at the moment (and we haven’t even got to the Summer Programme yet…).

Blithe Spirit

The May production of Blithe Spirit was a spine-tingling success, with great performances all round, high attendance figures, and an excellent review from the Derby Evening Telegraph. The committee wish to thank everyone involved, on and off stage for all their efforts.

QUADS Quiz Night at The Joiners Arms

Debs and Chris Simpson recently ran a Quiz Night fundraiser at the Joiners Arms where QUADS and non-QUADS teams competed in a closely fought contest. I’m pleased to say Jim Brereton’s team won by a narrow margin and over £100 was raised to help fund future QUADS shows.

Annual General Meeting, Quarndon Village Hall (Upper). Tuesday 24^th June, 7.45pm refreshments, 8pm meeting starts

The AGM has been arranged as above, tea/coffee/cake will be available from 7.45pm in the main hall, with the meeting proper starting at 8pm. Do come along if you can, hear the committee’s reports on last year, their proposals for next year and let’s have your views on QUADS issues.

Please remember annual subs are now due, it saves a lot of work for the treasurer if you are able to pay by cheque or cash at the AGM. Also, if your address, phone number or email address has changed or is incorrect, please let the secretary know.

 
Lower Hall basement clearance, Wednesday 2^nd July, 7.30 to 9.30pm

We had a clear up recently of the set area on and behind the set, but we do need some help clearing out the basement storage area in the Lower Hall. There is so much junk and damp-damaged material there, the area is almost unmanageable. Simon Carr is organizing a skip so we can clear out rubbish from the area on Wednesday 2^nd July, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

The committee are in need of volunteers to help clear out this area. If you are available just for an hour or two, it would be greatly appreciated.

P.S. Over the next QUADS year, the committee are hoping to organize some racks at the back of stage (behind the set flats, in the wings), which would greatly improve our storage issues. With the basement cleared up, it will be much easier to assess what construction materials, lighting spares, etc we have got and what storage is required.

One Act Play/Social Evening, Wednesday 30^th July, 8pm, Upper Village Hall

Please check the date in your diary, as we have had to move the One Act to Wednesday 30^th July. Doors open at 8pm, play starts around 8.30pm. This evening is open to QUADS members, family and friends. Please bring your own drink, plus food to share for an American supper. £2.50 per person on the door helps to pay for hall hire. There will be a quiz and also a raffle, any raffle prizes from members greatly appreciated. Last year was great fun, so please come along!

Audition for November shows, Tuesday 5^th August, 8pm, Lower Village Hall

An exciting departure from the normal autumn show this year. Subject to finding a suitable cast, we are planning to put on two different productions on alternating nights, Thursday to Saturday, over a two-week period. Two different casts, a drama and a comedy… and both plays performed in the round. Show dates are:

Weds 19^th to Sat 22^nd November 2008 Show A, Show B, Show A, Show B
Weds 26^th to Sat 29^th November 2008. Show B, Show A, Show B, Show A

Jan Baggaley is running a joint audition for both shows at 8pm on Tuesday 5^th August in Quarndon Village Lower Hall. If you want to talk to Jan beforehand, she can be contacted on Derby 552244. If you are interested in auditioning but are unable to make the audition date, again please ring Jan before the audition to be considered for a role.

Backstage crew: with two separate shows on alternating nights, we will need lots of help backstage/offstage (wardrobe, props, prompt, producer, stage manager, sound, lighting, publicity/marketing, ticket/programme sales, front of house and refreshments). If you fancy trying your hand at something different, now’s your chance! Please contact Jan by Tuesday 5^th August on Derby 552244 if you are able to be involved offstage in this unique event.

Hope to see you soon!

Best Wishes, 

Rob Snell

Secretary - QUADS

01332 840007

robandsophie@hotmail.com

Previous QUADS Newsletters
April 2008 Newsletter (webpage)
February 2008 Newsletter (webpage)
January 2008 Newsletter (webpage)
December 2007 Newsletter (webpage)
October 2007 Newsletter (webpage)
August 2007 Newsletter (webpage)
July 07 Newsletter (Word document)