AdLib – October 2012

AdLib – October 2012

by | Oct 19, 2012 | Newsletters

AdLib – October 2012: The Grand Opening Rehearsals & Celtic Women Encounter

AdLib – October 2012. Step into Pinelands Players‘ bustling October 2012 with updates on their upcoming musical revue, star-studded encounters, and lively club nights.

Featured Highlights:

🎭 The Grand Opening Rehearsals (6-14 Dec):

  • Original musical-revue hybrid by June Wells

  • Plot: Retirees revive “The Grand” nightclub with reluctant family performers

  • Cast: Nigel Stephenson, Tanya March, Chris Laurie + debut of Erika Marais & Adrian di Lollo

  • Musical Director Victor Tichart’s “whacky humour” shaping rehearsals

🌟 Special Features:

  • Celtic Women Meetup: Chenara Fenton backstage with the ensemble after their Grand West show

  • ORB Band Spotlight: Members feature in Selim Kagee’s Cry for Love music video (Cape Town City Hall)

  • Health Shoutouts: Wishes for Jack Matthee, Heather Earp-Jones & Lynn Moss

🎲 Upcoming Events:

  • Bingo Night (26 Oct): Prizes and vetkoek mince (recipe included!)

  • Inter-Society Quiz (25 Nov): PP’s revenge bid after “elite bottom position” in 2011

  • Calendar Girls Alert: Lesley Gill & Melissa Sanderson in daring CDS production

Why This Matters:

1️⃣ Creative Process: Rare look at developing an original South African revue
2️⃣ Local Connections: Celtic Women, Selim Kagee, and cross-society collaborations
3️⃣ Historical Context: Documents pre-AGM committee dynamics (Tina Gough’s final months as Chair)

Perfect For:
• Researchers studying Cape Town’s 2012 arts scene
• Musical theatre fans exploring original works
• Members reminiscing about The Grand Opening

Download the full PDF newsletter for complete cast lists and club night details!

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AdLib – August 2012

AdLib – August 2012

by | Aug 19, 2012 | Newsletters

AdLib – August 2012: Celebrating Shout! Success & Auditions for The Grand Opening

AdLib – August 2012. Relive Pinelands Players‘ August 2012 highlights – from their smash-hit Shout! The Mod Musical to auditions for the year-end revue The Grand Opening.

Featured Highlights:

🏆 Shout! The Mod Musical Success:

  • 96.7% capacity audiences for the British-themed production

  • Critical acclaim: “One of the best of its kind” (Lieske Bester)

  • Team effort: Committee collaboration praised by Chair Tina Gough

  • R3,000 raised for technical equipment via raffles

🎭 Upcoming Opportunities:

  • Auditions for The Grand Opening (1-2 Sept):

    • Original musical-revue by June Wells

    • Seeking actors/singers (ages 20s–50s) for roles like anxious “Mac” and flamboyant “Arnold”

  • Youth Workshop (28 Sept–8 Oct): Musical theatre training for ages 14–24

🎤 Club Night (24 Aug):

  • “Whose Line Are It Anyways?” improv night hosted by Luella Holland

  • Glühwein & vetkoek mince served

Why This Matters:

1️⃣ Artistic Achievement: Documents PP’s record-breaking 2012 season
2️⃣ Educational Legacy: Launch of youth workshop initiative
3️⃣ Local Network: Buxton Festival send-off for Yeomen of the Guard cast

Perfect For:
• Researchers studying Cape Town’s 2012 amateur theatre
• Performers interested in original South African revues
• Educators exploring community arts training

[Download the full PDF newsletter] for full Grand Opening character breakdowns!

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AdLib – June 2012

AdLib – June 2012

by | Jun 19, 2012 | Newsletters

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):

  • Director Garth Tavares pushes cast with “relentless” energy

  • UK-themed production features leaky-roof rehearsals (“umbrellas required!”)

  • Committee call for volunteers: Front-of-house, bar, and dishwashing help needed

🌟 Special Features:

  • Legacy Tributes:

    • Constance Errington (60-year member): From 1953’s Lady Killer to 1976’s The Winslow Boy

    • Marilyn Millar: Last-minute star of 1969’s No No Nanette

  • School Production: Members Justin Wardle (MD) & Keenan Oliphant (Director) helm How to Succeed in Business… at Wynberg Boys’ High

🎤 Upcoming Opportunities:

  • Auditions for The Grand Opening (Aug 2012):

    • Seeking middle-aged lead + eclectic cast for June Wells’ original musical-revue

    • “All shapes/sizes welcome – sense of humor essential!”

  • 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!

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AdLib – May 2012

AdLib – May 2012

by | May 19, 2012 | Newsletters

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):

  • Cast Blog Debut: Luella Holland’s behind-the-scenes diary introduces the “color-coded” cast:

    • Martine Kawalsky (Red): Teen belter with Blackberry obsession

    • Melissa Sanderson (Orange): Dramatic anchor who hates gum-chewers

    • Laura Bosman (Green): Saucy secret weapon with perfect pitch

    • Garth Tavares (Pink): Multi-talented director/musician

🌟 Special Features:

  • Clara Machado Departs: Beloved member begins London adventure (follow her blog)

  • Year-End Teaser: June Wells’ The Grand Opening plot revealed – retirees turn family into nightclub acts

  • Member Milestones:

    • Graham Boxall & Lesley Gill’s engagement

    • Tanya Browne’s milestone birthday (“only looks 30!”)

🎤 Upcoming Events:

  • “Pinelands Has Talent” Night (18 May): 5-minute slots for songs, comedy, and more

  • Community Theatre Spotlights:

    • Preeoudly Seeouff Effriken (Kyla Thorburn) heads to Pietermaritzburg

    • Season’s Greetings with Shaun Browne (1 June)

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!

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AdLib – February 2012

AdLib – February 2012

by | Feb 19, 2012 | Newsletters

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!

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