Due to problems with the lighting at the Civic Theatre we have decided to postpone our production of Alice In Wonderland - the wiring for the lighting has been deemed unsafe to use and we have been given no definite date for when the repair work is to be carried out.
There is the possibility that the work will be completed by the end of June, but we simply cannot afford to take the risk that it may or may not be complete by then. At present we have spent very little money promoting the play; if we start issuing posters, flyers etc to advertise the show and then have to cancel we stand to lose both financially and in terms of running the risk of audiences turning-up and finding the theatre closed.
We have therefore decided to defer the production to November: Provisional new performance dates have been set as Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th (these dates will be confirmed as soon as possible). Rehearsals will recommence in September and the cast for the rearranged production will not be altered unless anyone is unable to continue in the play based on the new dates. If anyone is now unable to continue in the show, could they please let Alan know as soon as possible (telephone 01299 878042).
The decision to cancel the show was not taken lightly: we explored the possibility of using alternative venues or hiring lighting but none of the options proved feasible for one reason or another; the Civic is the only really suitable venue available (in our budget limitations) for a show of this magnitude.
Additionally all publicity activities have been put on-hold for the time being. We will not now be taking part in Bewdley Carnival (but may consider entering Stourport Carnival instead) and the Mad Hatters Tea Party at the Safari Park has been cancelled, but we will look to rearrange this (or a similar event) closer to the new production.
To compensate for the postponement of the show and to aid with the recommencement of rehearsals, we intend to run regular meetings throughout the summer. These will take the form of drama workshops and (hopefully) fun activities. Meeting times will be Sunday afternoons 3pm-6pm at the Guild rehearsal hut (unless otherwise stated) and an initial programme has been set-up as follows:
| June 2nd | Workshop |
| June 16th | Workshop |
| June 30th | After (non) Play Party |
| July 14th | Annual Rounders Match: Lickhill Park (by Community Centre) 2pm bring your own picnic finish approx 5pm |
| NB: we are not hiring the community centre this year so if the weather is bad, this event will be cancelled!!! | |
| July 28th | Workshop |
| August 11th | Alice Refresher Workshop |
| August 25th | Music Workshop (Alice songs) |
| Sunday Sept 1st | Recommencement of Alice rehearsals: Act One |
| Friday Sept 6th | Act One |
| Sunday Sept 8th | Act Two |
| Friday Sept 13th | Act Two |
| Sunday Sept 15th | Music Only |
| Sunday Sept 22nd | Full Play |
*** Rehearsals will then continue on Fridays & Sundays as normal - a full schedule will be issued.
The postponement of the show was a decision that was forced upon us due to the problems with the Civic Theatre and I apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience that this may have caused.
But...on the positive side: the postponement of the show gives all of us (cast, musicians, scenery & costume makers etc) the opportunity to make this show even better than it would have been in June!
Alan
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