AdLib – March 2015: Step Back to 2015 with Pinelands Players‘ March Newsletter
AdLib – March 2015. Discover the fresh faces leading Cape Town’s oldest amateur theatre society and get exclusive insights into their WW1 musical Till the Boys Come Home.
Featured in This Edition:
🎭 New Committee Introductions:
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Glyn Fogell (Chairman): From accidental detective in One Way Pendulum to leading PP
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Robyn Schurr: Hotelier turned musical theatre addict after Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
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Chris Laurie (Treasurer): Software architect by day, lighting wizard by night
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Lindy Srubis: Professional event planner bringing West End experience home
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Mandy Cardin (Creative): Dance captain with Waterfront Theatre School roots
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Lyle Wilson: Young vibrant newcomer (promising “introduction in person”)
🎶 Upcoming Production:
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Till the Boys Come Home (15-24 May 2015)
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WW1 musical set in 1916 South Africa
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Alternates between homefront concerts and trench warfare
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Fish & Chips supper included
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Creative Team: Helen Brain (Writer/MD), Ted Faulkner (Director)
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🗓 Save the Date:
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17 April: Tony Murray’s talk “My Favourite Actress” about Fanny Kemble
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March Auditions: Saturday sessions with post-audition braai
Why This Matters for Theatre Enthusiasts:
1️⃣ Historical Context: Documents leadership transition of 67-year-old society
2️⃣ Creative Insights: Rare look at pre-production for original WW1 musical
3️⃣ Local Arts Legacy: Showcases Cape Town’s amateur theatre talent pipeline
Perfect For:
• Researchers studying community theatre management
• Aspiring performers interested in 2015 audition processes
• WW1 history buffs curious about musical adaptations
[Download the full PDF newsletter] for complete committee bios and production details!