About Our Club

Meet the Club Committee

Mike

Smith

President/Chair

Christine Andersen

Treasurer

Nic

Tortice

Committee Member

Christine Evans

Vice Chair

Kris

Andersen

Committee Member

Helen

Mason

Committee Member

Jean

Buckley

Secretary

Angela Routledge

Committee Member

Hazel

Osmond

Committee Member

Department Heads.

Colin

Craig-Gilby

Webmaster

Mary

Ryder

Props

Matt

Osmond

Stage Design

Vacant

Sound

Judy

Wilthew

Costume

Vacant

Lights

Other Roles In The Club

Of course most people do several roles and we always need more helpers with all the backstage roles.

Many people are required to enable the plays to go ahead.

Some roles are only needed on the nights when the plays are being performed, while others like stage building, costumes, prop building/sourcing are required prior to a performance,

A selection of the different roles in the club are listed below.

Actor

Duties of a Actor

There is always a place for more actors in the club as most plays require specific role types, of all ages.

Committee Member

Duties Of A Committee Member

Various roles are available to committee members including Treasurer, Secretary, and Long Range Planning, The Committee meet on a regular basis and discus what is needed to keep the club running smoothly and plan the next plays.

Helper (Stage Hand)

Duties Of A Helper

We always require helpers to enable the show to go on, especially when the hall is being set up. There is always lots of fetching and carrying, plus sweeping up, and even making the tea, especially when the set is under construction.

Producer

Duties Of A Producer

Keep the director happy, and Organise members for the various jobs/roles for the upcoming play, Help source props and any other jobs that need doing.

Director

Duties Of A Director

Tell everyone what to do (In the nicest possible way)

Front Of House

Duties Include

Duties include selling raffle tickets, helping people find their seats, selling the choc ices in the interval, and after the show clearing up and preparing for the next show. (one organiser and several helpers)

Set Building

Duties Include

Constructing the stage extension (if needed) carrying the stage flats from the shed to the stage and erecting them, fitting any doors and timber skirting, laying the carpets, painting and/or wallpapering the walls, anyone with normal DIY skills are always welcome. also strip and put away at the end of the show.

Prompt For Plays

Duties Include

During the plays the prompt will usually sit behind the set and follow the play reading the script, and if an actor (hopefully never) forgets a line the prompt will "prompt" the next line

Set Dresser

Duties Include

Ensure that the set is laid out in the best possible way with any furniture and props that are needed guided by the director.

Lighting

Duties Include

Pre performance, Erect the Lights and ensure the actors are lit when they are at the appropriate part of the stage.

During the performance, Switch the lights on, and switch the lights off (In the right order of course)

Sound

Duties Include

Pre performance, Source and/or make various sound effects for the plays,

During the performance, Press play on the recorded sound effects (In the correct order of course)

Stage Manager

Duties Include

Manage behind the stage to ensure every actor and props are in the correct position during the performances, and all the behind the scenes people are ready, usually attend rehearsals to get to know the play well.

Props (Before and During Performances)

Duties Include

Beg Steal and Borrow any items that the play will require, Also someone is required to ensure hand props are ready for the actors to use during the plays.

Costumes

Duties Include

Work with the director to design, source, and adapt the various costumes that will be needed for the actors. (We do have a large wardrobe of past costumes at our disposal)

Set Design

Duties Include

Help the play director plan how the stage will be set out and built, Decide the best way to lay out the stage and access for the actors depending on how the play needs to be performed.