AdLib – February 2012

AdLib – February 2012: New Committee & Shout! Auditions Announced

AdLib – February 2012. Kick off 2012 with Pinelands Players‘ pivotal February newsletter – featuring the new committee lineup, Honk!‘s cancellation aftermath, and auditions for Shout! The Mod Musical.

Featured Highlights:

🏛️ 2012 Committee Announcement:

  • Chair: Tina Gough | Secretary: Tanya March

  • New Addition: Lesley Gill joins (still seeking “technical-minded” male members)

  • Departures: Waldo Buckle & Clara Machado step down

🏆 Special Recognition Awards:

  • Andrew Weiss: Showstopping Bullfrog in Honk!

  • Kyla Thorburn: “Most props” award for Honk! direction

  • Roché Buckle: Adventurous Godspell debut at Artscape

🎭 Production Updates:

  • Honk! Cancellation: Masque Theatre run axed due to poor bookings (despite 12 CATA nominations)

  • Shout! Auditions (3-4 March): Seeking female vocalists for 60s musical

  • Preeoudly Seeouff Effrikan Preview: David Bolton/Kyla Thorburn’s April revue

Why This Matters:

1️⃣ Turning Point: Documents post-Honk! financial lessons and new creative directions
2️⃣ Artistic Recognition: Awards highlight behind-the-scenes contributions
3️⃣ Local Network: Members in Into the Woods (Springfield Convent) and Season’s Greetings

Perfect For:
• Researchers studying amateur theatre governance
• Performers tracking 2012 Cape Town auditions
• Educators exploring school-community collaborations

[Download the full PDF newsletter] for complete award citations and audition requirements!