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Introduction

Welcome to the Members Section - mainly for HATS Members, but all are welcome to look. Most members events are open to non-members, but email if in doubt.

We have revised this page to include all member information; upcoming Events will also be highlighted on the Home Page Members Events section.

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Newsletters

Current: (Summer 2010 Newsletter)

Shows

'Waters of the Moon': 9th -11th and 16th –18th September 2010
Eve Earles is producing 'Waters of the Moon', by N C Hunter - a comedy full of atmosphere and that kind of characterisation which pulls at the heart-strings. The play is now cast and well into rehearsals.
Cast details and more on 'Waters of the Moon'

Panto 2011
The 2011 Panto will be Cinderella, produced by Annette Dennis, Mary Osborne and Heather Prouse. Annette and Mary produced Aladdin in 2007 (among many other Shows) and Heather recently co-produced our successful comedy 'Out of Order'. They have started to review suitable scripts and will then call a meeting with Stage, Wardrobe, Musical Director, Choreography etc.

It is clear there is a real problem is Electricians - we have none!! So a desperate plea is needed for anyone interested in lighting/sound to come forward please (contact Annette on 254757).
NODA REVIEW OF
THE QUEEN OF HEARTS
PRODUCERS: AMY CLARKE & ROB PAINTER
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: MIKE WONNACOTT

This was a pantomime in the true tradition, with the ‘goodies’ setting the scene, and the ‘baddies’ giving the audience plenty to boo about.
The opening chorus scene was well presented vocally, but it would have been good to see some more movement, or even more imaginative grouping. It was obvious that the chorus had been extremely well rehearsed, but it was a shame that there were so few young men in the line-up.

The principals were very good, and the professionalism of some of the more mature players was very obvious, and being able to play to the audience and to be able to re-act to their comments and reactions was great, and was used to good advantage.

The voices of Tilly Flop and Alice were very easy on the ear, but once again a little more movement during the solos and duets would have enhanced the performance even more. The characters from Wonderland were superb, and special mention must be made of the Walrus and the White Rabbit.

The costumes were good, and the sets were excellent, especially the effect of the slide in Act II and the finale was spectacular from all aspects.
Well done to this very talented Society.

DIANE GILCHRIST, NODA
HATS Musical Showcase - 2010

This production has again had to be postponed for the present and will now not take place in 2010.

Fundraising

Wine & Wisdom - 9th October
Wine & Wisdom has been arranged at the White Hart on Sat 9th October 2010. Details to follow.
Wine and Wisdom evening 7 November 2009

This Event raised £280 for the fund-raising Account. Thanks to everyone who attended.

North Devon Journal Torridge Your Pics

The final amount raised though your efforts in sending photos to the North Devon Journal was £321. Well done to all you photo-journalists and paparazzi for this tremendous effort.

Waitrose Tokens

Thanks to a bit of initiative taking from members of the committee, Waitrose included HATS in their charity token scheme. As a result we raised £282. Collectively these initiatives have added more than £900 to our savings account for the new extension.

Buffs Easter Draw 2010
The BUFFS are running an Easter Draw and this year all proceeds from that Draw as well as their Easter Bonnet competition are going to HATS.

They would like support from HATS members in selling tickets and by entering their Easter Bonnet competition, held on Easter Monday at the White Hart at 7.30 - Monday is BUFFS night.

Could members please ring Sue Painter (01409 253840) if they can sell tickets or just to buy some - 25p each or £1.00 a book.

Johnny Cash Tribute Night­ - Saturday 24th July
This Show is sponsored by HATS, to raise funds. Tickets will be £10. All members will be encouraged to sell tickets.  Tickets will also be available in the booking office during the play ‘Out of Order’ and 7th July when HATS’s man the barbecue during Fair week. More information will be available when tickets are available.

Other

Youth Drama Workshop
Sarah O'Conner (who joined HATS towards the end of last year) will be running some drama workshops for boys & girls aged between 11 and 15 years.  They will be held during the week 16th-20th August 10.30-3pm in Ashwater Village Hall at a charge of £30.00 for the week.  Performance project will be exploring Tsunami - to create, improvise and devise a dramatic interpretation of events.  If you , your son or daughter are interested in participating please contact Sarah on 01409 259409

Stewards
Training - although we currently have around 50 trained Stewards, anyone else interested in being trained please contact Alan Bewes (253825). Remember, you must complete this course before you can steward at performances.


Extension
We are seeking quotations for a new boiler and are advertising for tenders to clear the site, put in drains etc. and quote for and erect steelwork frame and cladding. The work hopefully would be done during the spring/summer next year. 

Later in the year when we have some idea of the cost of the above extension - local Councils, charities, groups are to be approached to help fund the project.

Other Help Sought
Photos

After the superb HATS Supper in February, Rod (Paparazzi) Parrish has kindly made available many of the photos he took at the event. They are available on the (Paprazzi Parrish Website).

If you want copies, they are £1 for a 5 x 7. As he hasn't got email on his site yet, mail him from here with photo numbers and your contact details.


    

Be an Extra in a Major Feature Film!!

Updated details below - note some of our people have been invited to casting, so it is worth applying

The 'Casting Collective' are looking for extras in South Devon for a major feature film.

Men and women aged 16+ for a film set in World War 1. Shooting in South Dartmoor (approx 40 mins from Plymouth). Filming in August and September, but won't be every day.

Men must be happy to have a haircut if required - short back and sides and must have natural hair. Facial hair is ideal but not essential.

Women need to have longer than shoulder length hair. Needs to be natural no obviously dyed hair or highlights. No fake tan or deep tans.

If this is you, please go to: http://www.castingcollective.co.uk/devon and fill in your details and upload a recent photo of yourself.

Casting day is Saturday 24th July at: Princetown Village Centre, Tavistock Road, Lydford, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QE. They will be seeing people from 9.30am till 2.00pm (They will see you as quickly as possible but please allow a couple of hours in case you arrive at a particularly busy time!)

Filming: two sequences, first early August, second fittings late August then the main shooting session 9th - 11th September (all day and, possibly, into the evening - also, these dates may change)

Good rates of pay.

The Casting Agency has been tight-lipped about the film, but this BBC article suggests it may be a Stephen Spielberg film!!

If you decide to go, please email HATS Web Site so we can share cars.