AdLib – June 2012: Shout! Rehearsals & Honouring Legacy Members
AdLib – June 2012. Step into Pinelands Players‘ winter 2012 season with updates on their swinging 60s musical Shout!, tributes to life members, and upcoming auditions.
Featured Highlights:
🎭 Shout! The Mod Musical (16-29 July):
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Director Garth Tavares pushes cast with “relentless” energy
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UK-themed production features leaky-roof rehearsals (“umbrellas required!”)
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Committee call for volunteers: Front-of-house, bar, and dishwashing help needed
🌟 Special Features:
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Legacy Tributes:
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Constance Errington (60-year member): From 1953’s Lady Killer to 1976’s The Winslow Boy
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Marilyn Millar: Last-minute star of 1969’s No No Nanette
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School Production: Members Justin Wardle (MD) & Keenan Oliphant (Director) helm How to Succeed in Business… at Wynberg Boys’ High
🎤 Upcoming Opportunities:
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Auditions for The Grand Opening (Aug 2012):
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Seeking middle-aged lead + eclectic cast for June Wells’ original musical-revue
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“All shapes/sizes welcome – sense of humor essential!”
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Theatre Sports Night (24 Aug): Improv evening at clubhouse
Why This Matters:
1️⃣ Historical Continuity: Honors members who shaped PP’s 20th-century legacy
2️⃣ Creative Process: Rare look at Shout! rehearsals pre-opening
3️⃣ Local Network: Cross-pollination with schools (Wynberg) and societies (Gilbert & Sullivan)
Perfect For:
• Researchers studying Cape Town’s amateur theatre history
• Performers interested in 2012 audition processes
• Educators exploring school-community theatre links
Download the full PDF newsletter for complete Shout! volunteer details and legacy tributes!