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Dear FSC Supporters Since my last newsletter the FSC has been involved in two main events, both of which were highly successful.
Having secured the new bandstand in Gostrey Meadows for our contribution to this event, several members of the Company put on a varied programme of speeches, songs and amusing sketches from the works of the Bard. We had good audiences for both performances, and good weather too which made the occasion even more enjoyable. Thanks go to all those who bravely took part at such short notice.
Last month, Ian Cullen with all the cast and crew produced a memorable interpretation of Much Ado About Nothing. The setting at the end of World War One made a welcome change from the traditional doublet and hose versions, proving that Shakespeare's plays can be adapted to all periods without loss of understanding or enjoyment. It was encouraging to see so many new faces on stage; good to see so many familiar ones too! Judging by the many complimentary comments we received, the play went down well with the audiences. A big thank you to all involved. EVENTS FOR 2010 School For Scandal Ellis Nicholls, a member of both the FSC and the Bourne Players, is planning to stage a modern-dress version of Sheridan's play in the Bourne Hall from 14th - 17th April 2010. He has asked the two companies to collaborate over this production, something to which the FSC committee happily agreed. As far as possible, the two companies will share equally the responsibilities and costs of the production and of course the profits. This means that we will be helping to provide actors, backstage help, front-of-house and box office help, set-building help etc. This should prove to be an interesting venture especially at a time when many amateur companies are struggling to survive. Please give the show your support. For those who would like to act in
the play, read-throughs and auditions take place in the Studio
Room at the United Reformed Church in South Street, Farnham on
Sunday 6th December from 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm and on Monday 7th December
from 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm. All are welcome whether or not you want
to audition for a part. Ellis is away until about the 25th November
after which he can be contacted for more details by email on Summer Production 2010 A Midsummer Night's Dream We are hoping to stage the Dream in the Performing Arts Centre at Frensham Heights School in July 2010.
The cast includes Michael Gambon, Alex Jennings and Frances de la Tour.
Our AGM will be held in the Studio Room at the United Reformed Church in South Street, Farnham on Wednesday, January 27th 2010 at 8pm. Please make a note of the date in your diary now. All current and prospective members are very welcome - we would appreciate a good turn-out.
Sally has contributed so much the FSC it is difficult to know where to start. I got to know Sally back in the mid 1990s when she first started to perform with the company; she has been one of our most consistently talented actresses ever since. She has taken lead parts in innumerable productions and has never disappointed us with her performances as Rosalind, Portia, Adriana, Beatrice, to name just a few. She was too a vital part of the Shakespeare Revue. Who can ever forget the gusto with which she, along with Hilary Lee-Corbin, led the audience in the French Lesson? Sally tackles everything she does with great enthusiasm and dedication. This is apparent not only in her acting but also in her work on the committee of which she is, until the AGM, the Treasurer. Not content with handling our finances, she has always undertaken the design and printing of the posters advertising our shows, organised the design and printing of our programmes and tickets, and generally overseen all aspects of our publicity. She has taken responsibility for the costumes and even persuaded her poor mother to act as costume mistress. To say she has been my right-hand woman is to underestimate her true contribution to the FSC. We wish her, Mark and Sarah all happiness in their new home in Haslemere, and envy the Haslemere Players their newest recruit! I hope to see many of you at the AGM in January. Kindest regards, Ann Wake November 2009 |