Woodhouse Players
Committee Agenda
Date: 14/10/2015
Apologies received – Steve Cahill-Hayes
Item 1 – Approving last minutes
Item 2 – Matters arising from last meeting
Item 3 – Feedback from Chamber Piece
Item 4 – Show update: 5 Women
Item 5 – Show update: Sleeping Beauty
Item 6 - Treasurer’s Report
A.O.B
Woodhouse Players
Committee Minutes
Date: 14/10/2015
Present at meeting:
Apologies – Apologues were received from Steve Cahill Hayes
Item 1 – Approving last minutes
Minutes were approved
Item 2 – Matters arising from last meeting
SF to circulate design document
SCH to organise PAT Testing
Item 3 – Chamber Piece Feedback
-VB received 7 pieces of feedback from a potential of 17 people.
-The majority of feedback was positive
-Feedback mentioned that the rehearsal period was productive with a positive atmosphere
-The fight calls and warm-ups got lost during performance weeks
-Feedback mentioned the stress of having cast members being shaky on lines, but no suggestions were put forward as to how we can improve on this as a group.
Item 4 – 5 Women show update
-CL confident that the show is in a good position to be in one week before curtain up.
-Cast are a bit under confident on lines
-Some major set items still need to be built (door frame, flats to be canvassed)
-Publicity needs a push as ticket sales are low. Action: CL to ask Jackie to nudge Gill to do a push on Facebook.
-Committee are concerned that there is not currently a Stage Managers for the shows. Committee gave suggestions as to who would be good to ask last-minute.
Item 5 – Panto show update
-Liz Braithwaite sent an update of the show. The show is now cast and in rehearsals with one roll still needing to be filled.
-The poster has not been designed yet. Action: VB to remind LB to do this as soon as possible.
-Action: Kimber to be panto committee liaison with Cathy’s assistance.
Item 6 – Treasurer’s Report
-Based on current funds and a decision made earlier in the year, the group will purchase one batten light costing approximately £350.
-Due to previous problems, we will order the light with plenty of time before the Panto lighting rig – if it is not done in time, we will wait until after panto so as not to impact on the tech rehearsal.
-Action: VB, Jackie Withnail, Gill Taylor and CL to go to bank to change signitaries and address of the account.CL to organise.
Item 7 – AOB
-The group has had a number of 1930s style Men’s suits/costumes donated to the group if they are collected. Action: CL to liaise with VB and collect.
-Play choosing has been postponed to November 3rd. Action: SF to see if SCH can host.
-Jess Irwin to be invited to next committee meeting to discuss marketing and funding
-Air spray is required to clean the lighting desk. We also need a better box and dust proof cover. Action: KW to investigate.
-SF to think of ideas for a Xmas fundraiser/social event
Next meeting: 26th November – Hosted by VB.