Next Committee Meeting

The next committee meeting has been set for Tuesday 12th January 2010 (snow permitting!) so anyone with any burning issues/ info for the Players must let a committee member know in good time in order for it to be discussed at this meeting.

Panto 2009 - 'Aladdin'

Well this years panto was a roaring success. Well done to Allan and his team for putting on a great show. We had good sized audiences all week, and they were treated to the usual high standard of acting, singing and dancing, not to mention the superb Passmore special effects!

We are still awaiting the adjudication of this show which has been held up for various reasons. As soon as it becomes available we will make sure those that need a copy will get one.

Somerset Fellowship of Drama Website

The Fellowship has a new website up and running. It looks pretty good and will be very useful for members and non members alike. There is still some bits to be completed on the site, but you may find it worth having a look. Below is a link to the new site and I will also put a link to it on this website's links page for future reference;

www.somersetdrama.org.uk

AGM 2009 - 14th July

This years AGM passed off without any hitches. Sarah Kingsford was elected onto the committee to replace Marilyn Rowe who opted to stand down. Many thanks to Marilyn for her hard work, and congratulations to Sarah. Since the AGM Nancy has been elected as our new rep for the Village Trust Committee and Brenda has been elected to be Vice Chairman of the Players Committee.
Please remember that if not already paid, your subs are now due!!

At the AGM Dennis Evans and Gill White were made Honourary Life Members of the Players, as recognition for their many years of involvement with the Players both on and off the stage. Congratulations to both!!

Spring Play 2010 – As usual we are looking for suggestions/directors for next years Spring Play. Please come forward asap if you are interested. Please contact Allan Prentice.

Costume Hire Rules and Regulations:

Non members
£10 per costume hired or £5 for small items.
Deposit £20 (£50 for over 6 costumes)
Hirers must meet Sarah Kingsford (01984640773) or another representative of the Players at the Barn and at the end of the hire period return them to the Barn (and if possible help put them away!!)
If there is any damage an appropriate amount of the deposit will be retained to complete repairs. In the case of loss the whole of the deposit will be forfeited.

Members
Fully paid up members of the Roadwater Players may borrow costumes for personal use at no charge, but a deposit of £10 must be left to ensure their return! When borrowing costumes, members must give a date for their return and must be aware that any cleaning/mending needed will be the responsibility of the borrower.
All borrowers must meet Sarah (or another representative of the players) at the costume barn and return all costumes to the barn on the date agreed. They will also need to help return the costumes to the rails in the store before leaving.

Anybody with any questions should contact Sarah Kingsford on (01984) 640773

Costume Store at Huish Barton

The store is now being overseen by Sarah Kingsford. Anyone holding costumes or wanting to hire costumes should contact Sarah on 01984 640773 with regard to this. Sarah should be your first port of call for these matters in future.

Child Protection Policy

After much deliberation on this issue over the past few months the following child protection statement has been formulated; a copy of which will be handed to all parents and carers for each production with a return tear off slip, and will be incorporated into our rules.

 

"When young persons (under the age of 16), or vulnerable persons, are taking part in auditions, rehearsals or productions there will be a minimum of two adults (over 18) with them at all times. They will be supervised during these times and the Health and Safety rules of the Hall will be explained to them. The director of the production will be responsible for informing parents/carers of rehearsal and performance times. It is the responsibility of the parents/carers of young or vulnerable persons to ensure their safe arrival at and departure from auditions , rehearsals and productions. Should any concerns arise the committee undertakes to address them as a matter of urgency"