STaG Board Minutes 31st May 2010
Taken by Sarah MacDonald
In attendance: S. Gregson, S. MacDonald, T. Pennock, C. Felstead, E. Burckhardt, F. Bird, A. Blundell.
Apologies:D. Hahn, T. Eaton, H. Allan, L. Taylor, L. Monkman, A. Kane
Agenda
- Fringe
- STaG Nights
- New Talent
- Website
- Main Stage Slot
- Venues
- The Ball
- AOB
1. Fringe
S.Gwynn, director of the Fringe play, An Acre and Change was in attendance. The cast had a read-through yesterday and rehearsals are going well with Siobhan McCulloch now as co-director and having a positive impact upon the show.
It was discussed that Ed needs to start applying for grants, A. Blundell has emailed him frequently with contact made today via text. The board has agreed to look up the deadlines for these grants in preparation for next weeks’ meeting in which Ed should be attending.
The show still needs an actress to play the part of Martha so an advert is being sent out via STaG email to advertise this.
At the STaG Ball £90 was made for an Acre and Change which is a good start to the fundraising campaign. It was suggested at the board meeting that the £1,000 target should be divided up between the cast.
Accommodation is still uncertain but Simon will be in contact with Edward to ensure that this is done soon.
A.Blundell stressed the importance of the Fringe pack.
A publicity officer is needed and it was decided at the meeting that the group must use the STaG publicity format for their posters but can do what they like for the flyer. Simon already has some ideas about the image.
2. STaG Nights
S.Gregson explained that we may have the G12 next semester but has emailed the theatre studies staff to begin negotiations. S.MacDonald has met up with the venue manager of Stereo who has three venues that we could use. The main space has a capacity of 100 seated and has a screen to project films upon, a stage and a lighting board and good sound facilities. The other two spaces S.MacDonald intends to use as a more experimental/intimate space and a music/arts room. The board seemed excited by the prospect of doing something a little different this year for STaG Nights. The venue should cost less than £500 for the full three days. In the next week S.MacDonald needs to check out transport costs and that we can have two days before the festival to set up and do tech and dresses. S.MacDonald would like the technical managers to visit Stereo with her. The G12 Production fund has been applied for with two budgets attached (one G12 permitting the other for Stereo.) We should hear back in two weeks time.
3. New Talent
The 11th and 12th of October at the GUU has been booked by C.Felstead for the nights. It is free! But the £50 cost of the bar is currently being reviewed and we are yet to hear back from the GUU. We are hoping that this cost remains (or goes down!).
It was decided that the society will put on two productions of Alice in Wonderland as it offers an exciting scope for interpretation and design. We to advertise for 2 head directors, 2 head designers and 2 head stage managers which will lead the production. E. Burckhardt, F. Bird, A. Blundell have volunteered to run the New Talent Nights.
4. Website
R.Jones is currently creating the website for us and S.Gregson encourages all to take a look and see it progress at www.studenttheatreatglasgow.com.
5. Main Stage
It was decided that La Ronde will be our next mainstage play. A directors pack will now be sent to the director.
6. Venues.
E. Burckhardt is going to send round a list of all the venues she has researched. It was suggested that before we make any decisions we must go and visit these theatres. The search continues as it becomes ever more important that STaG find new places to put on plays following the imminent closure of the G12 Theatre.
7. The Ball
We made £115! Yes.
8. AOB.
No, although the flashy new calendar was applauded enthusiastically. And the store cupboard oood and awwd at.
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