AdLib – May 2012: Shout! Rehearsals Begin & Clara’s London Adventure
AdLib – May 2012: Step into Pinelands Players‘ autumn 2012 season with exclusive Shout! The Mod Musical updates, Clara Machado’s London farewell, and a first look at June Wells’ year-end production.
Featured Highlights:
🎭 Shout! The Mod Musical (16-29 July):
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Cast Blog Debut: Luella Holland’s behind-the-scenes diary introduces the “color-coded” cast:
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Martine Kawalsky (Red): Teen belter with Blackberry obsession
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Melissa Sanderson (Orange): Dramatic anchor who hates gum-chewers
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Laura Bosman (Green): Saucy secret weapon with perfect pitch
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Garth Tavares (Pink): Multi-talented director/musician
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🌟 Special Features:
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Clara Machado Departs: Beloved member begins London adventure (follow her blog)
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Year-End Teaser: June Wells’ The Grand Opening plot revealed – retirees turn family into nightclub acts
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Member Milestones:
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Graham Boxall & Lesley Gill’s engagement
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Tanya Browne’s milestone birthday (“only looks 30!”)
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🎤 Upcoming Events:
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“Pinelands Has Talent” Night (18 May): 5-minute slots for songs, comedy, and more
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Community Theatre Spotlights:
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Preeoudly Seeouff Effriken (Kyla Thorburn) heads to Pietermaritzburg
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Season’s Greetings with Shaun Browne (1 June)
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Why This Matters:
1️⃣ Creative Process: Rare look at Shout! character development pre-opening
2️⃣ Generational Shift: Documents young talent (Martine) and departing members (Clara)
3️⃣ Local Network: Cross-society collaborations (Milnerton, Muizenberg)
Perfect For:
• Researchers studying 2012 Cape Town theatre
• Performers interested in original South African revues
• Members tracking PP’s “colour-coded” casting approach
Download the full PDF newsletter for Luella’s full Shout! blog and audition notices!