Discover Pinelands Players‘ AdLib – May 2024 Newsletter: A New Chapter for Cape Town’s Favourite Theatre Society
As your newly elected Committee, we’re thrilled to share our first newsletter of 2024, celebrating our vibrant community theatre family and looking ahead to an exciting future.
AGM 2023 Highlights
At our 3rd March AGM, we bid farewell to three dedicated Committee members – Laura Bosman, Tina Gough and Shaun Browne – whose contributions shaped our society. We welcomed fresh talent while retaining experienced leaders in new roles:
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Philippa van Ryneveld (Chair)
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Lyle Wilson
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Robyn Law (Secretary)
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Rob Hill (Treasurer)
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Jean Wilke & Lisa Pillay
Celebrating Our Legacy
We’re still buzzing from Legally Blonde: The Musical‘s phenomenal success – a tough act to follow! Special thanks to director Kyla Thorburn and musical director Barend van der Westhuizen for their visionary work that’s left Cape Town talking.
Farewell to a Theatre Legend
We celebrated Richard Whittaker’s contributions at an emotional farewell as he relocates to Mossel Bay. From building Hairspray‘s 2019 set to Legally Blonde‘s iconic revolving stage, Richard’s craftsmanship has enriched Cape Town’s theatre scene.
What’s Next?
Our 3-year vision includes:
🎭 *2024*: Strengthening our community through Subway Sessions, play readings and clubhouse upgrades
🎤 *2025*: Small/medium productions (we’re reviewing exciting proposals!)
💫 *2026*: Planning another spectacular large-scale show
Dates for Your Diary
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Subway Sessions: 14-15 June (contact us to perform!)
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Watch for Bonny White’s upcoming production featuring our members
Stay Connected
We’d love to hear your ideas at pinelandsplayers@gmail.com or @pinelands_players on social media. Here’s to creating more magic together!
“Theatre is the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” – Oscar Wilde
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