March 2014 AGM Notice and Dialogue Newsletter

Maitland Repertory Theatre
P O Box 111, Maitland NSW 2320
Repertory Theatre, 244 High Street, Maitland NSW 2320
Tel: 02 4933 2766 Bookings: 02 4931 2800
website: www.maitlandreptheatre.org
email: [email protected]
ABN 21 328 198 522
Nominations for Election 2014
Here are the nominations received by 25 February
which will be voted on at the AGM. At the AGM
nominations will be called for any vacant positions.
President: Robert Comber
Snr Vice President: Frank Freeman
Jnr Vice President: Heidi Bush
Treasurer: Terry Allen
Secretary: Ian Robinson
Management Committee:
Terry Allen, Heidi Bush, Cindy Collins, Robert Comber,
Dimity Eveleens, Frank Freeman,
Letitia Plume, Anne Robinson, Steve Ryan
(2 more nominations needed to fill the committee)
Casting Director: Elaine Webb
Casting Committee: Frank Freeman, Letitia Plume,
Dimity Eveleens, Steve Ryan
Properties: Letitia Plume
Publicity: Ian Robinson, Anne Robinson
Stage Manager (overseeing): Robert Comber
Wardrobe Mistress: Heidi Bush
Other positions still needing nominations:Junior Repertory Coordinator, Reamus Coordinator,
Dialogue Newsletter Editor, Rostering/catering,
Membership Officer, Lighting, Publicity Head, End of
Year Catering, Musical Director, Makeup, Season
Ticket co-ordinator, Social organiser, Casting
Committee Reserves.
BOEING-BOEING
Boeing-Boeing was a resounding success
– thank you to director Steve, cast and
crew and all associated with the show.
Audiences walked out smiling every night!
The Freedom of the City – April 2014
A strangled cry for freedom.
Rehearsals are well underway for this gripping drama.
Director: Dianna Galbraith
Cast
Lily
Rhiannon McDonald
Skinner
Chris Briggs
Michael
Andrew Hall
Judge
Terry Allen
Dr Dodds
Steve Ryan
Priest
Robert Comber
Brigadier
Ian Robinson
Policeman
Jack Doran
TV Commentator Matthew Collins
Photographer
Maddy Lardner
Soldiers
Alex Comber
Soldier
Daniel Timmins
Balladeer
Frank Freeman
Dr Winbourne
Craig Lindeman
Prof Cuppley
Angela Burgess
Miranda by Peter Blackmore
Miranda, which replaces Blithe Spirit in our
September season this year, is the tail of a doctor
who brings an unusual house guest back from his
fishing trip, and how she bewitches the menfolk.
The ladies however, are more wary of the ripples
that she causes…
New Carpet – Hall and Supper Room
New carpet is being laid in the auditorium and
supper room and will be completed in mid-March.
Thank you to Maitland City Council for your
Community Grant of $2,000 to assist with this
project.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Maitland Repertory Theatre Inc. will be held on Tuesday 25 March 2014 at The
Repertory Theatre, 244 High Street, Maitland at 7:30pm. Please arrive at 7:00pm so the meeting can start on time.
Agenda
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Welcome
Confirmation of minutes of Annual General Meeting held 12 March 2013
To receive and consider 2013 Committee Reports*
To receive and consider the 2013 Financial Statements*
Election of Office bearers, members of the management committee and other positions
General business
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Anyone over 18 who has been a financial member for more than 90 days is eligible to vote at the AGM.
Come along and have a say about how your theatre is run.
* Copies of the Consititution and Minutes of the 2013 AGM are available via the Membership page of the
Theatre’s website and the minutes and the 2013 Annual Report will be available at the annual meeting.
Our Play Seasons for 2014
23 April – 10 May
Freedom of the City
Director: Dianna Galbraith
20 June – 6 July
Junior Repertory - Toad of Toad Hall
Director: Mary Coombes
1 August – 16 August
Reamus – Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Director: Daniel Stranger
17 Sept – 4 Oct
Miranda by Peter Blackmore
Director: Leilani Rose Smith
22 Nov – 14 Dec
Christmas Dinner Show/ Cabaret
Director: Frank Oakes
Membership Fees
Membership fees are:
 Family $25
 Adult $10
 Concession/child $5
These fees are now due and cover the 2014
calendar year.
O, wonder!
How many goodly creatures are there here!
How beauteous mankind is!
O brave new world,
That has such people in't!
Miranda
The Tempest - Act 5 Scene 1
Update Your Contact Details
Other Events
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Reamus – meets each Monday at 7:00pm
Junior Rep – meets Saturday afternoons –
Make sure you stay up to date with what’s
happening at the theatre – please send your new
contact details to P O Box 111, Maitland or to:
[email protected]
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Management Committee Meetings –
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Junior Rep is at capacity for the time being
second Tuesday of each month at The
Playhouse, 7:30pm
Working Bees – TBA
find us on facebook at
www.facebook.com/MaitlandRepTheatre
Key Contacts
Our website www.maitlandreptheatre.org Contact Us page has full contact details
Ticket Bookings: 4931 2800 or via our website www.maitlandreptheatre.org
President – Rob Comber [email protected]
Publicity Contact – Ian Robinson 0427 933 280
Secretary – Ian Robinson 0427 933 280
Reamus – Daniel Stranger 0406 629 276
Treasurer – Terry Allen 4933 3741
Catering & Rostering – [email protected]
Dialogue Editor/Catering/Roster – [email protected] Costumes – Heidi 0407 306 004 / Letitia Plume 0427 732 912
Photo Gallery from Boeing-Boeing