Minutes 16th May 2011

STaG Board Meeting 16/05/2011

In attendance: S. Gregson, T. Pennock, C. Felstead, L. Monkman, A. Rutherford, C. Goldstone, G. Bennett-Lurie, D. Di Rollo, E. Igelstrom, H. Allan, L. Taylor

Apologies: I. McArthur, D. Keenan,

Agenda

1) Mainstage
2) Play in a Day Reflection
3) A Stone’s Throw Update
4) 5 Minute Theatre Update
5) STaG Ball
6) A.O.B.

1) Mainstage
Josh came to the meeting to discuss his proposal for Much Ado About Nothing. He was very excited about tackling the play and wanted it to look “slick” and a bit like Ocean’s Eleven. He wants music to be a key feature of the performance and would like it to be played throughout and he will write and record the music for this. He suggested changing some gender roles but mainly keeping the text the same with perhaps a bit of scene shuffling. Josh would like an assistant director and a stage manager to help. The setting of the play could be an exotic island but there is no planned location in the world. He said costume plans so far are just quite modern but nice – summer dress etc.
Sophie was not present at the meeting but emailed answers to questions asked by some of the board with regards to her Romeo and Juliet proposal. Her fundraising ideas were great and the board was impressed with her ideas for socialising. She wanted a modern/gang-style idea running through the play.
The board discussed both plays and decided to accept the Much Ado proposal. G. Bennett-Lurie is the board rep. The board was a bit worried about the amount of effort needing to be put in and encouraged him to do more work over the summer (in the feedback).
The board decided to meet with Sophie to discuss her proposal and give her some feedback so as not to discourager her. L. Monkman will do this. The feedback will include information on the lack of set being a worry for a mainstage and the concerns the board had over the possible lack of interest of people in physical workshops. However it was stressed we were very impressed with her ideas and her enthusiasm. We also liked her ideas of keeping the rhythm of the language going.
The feedback for Josh will question the switching of the gender roles as the board is unsure why it is being done. The board is available to help with auditions and finding a stage manager etc.

2) Play in a Day reflection
Overall the board felt it went well despite the low turnout. C. Felstead was unimpressed with the lack of punctuality from the board and felt this should be improved on as well as encouraging more interaction with participants from the board. The low turnout could be due to the exam period. There was a lack of “moulding and shaping” and the day needed more structure to it. The audience turnout was good and people enjoyed it. A. Rutherford suggested perhaps it was too early in the day for people to come as “students are lazy”. The idea could be kept in mind for next year at some point.

3) A Stone’s Throw Update
The board was encouraged to bring things to the swap shop and also to bake if they can. The mask workshop is being organised and the masks have been ordered so hopefully will be here on time. The tickets will be ready for Wednesday.

4) 5 Minute Theatre Update
The venue has been decided and will be at Ruby Tuesdays on Bath Street. It is likely to be filmed on the 31st (which is a Tuesday – haha) The STaG room has been booked for auditions. People were asked if they have anything they wouldn’t mind being auctioned in the auction at the STaG Ball after party where T. Pennock will act as auctioneer. The performance will be filmed by GUST… somehow.

5) STaG Ball
The plan is to have STaGosaurous at the ball in a suit of sorts and have people pose for pictures with him. The awards will go in the newsletter again to encourage people to vote.

6) A.O.B.
THE NEXT BOARD MEETING IS ON THE 21ST MAY AT 5:30PM
A facebook page will be made as groups are being fazed out.
E. Igelstrom wants to start thinking of how the website will be re-vamped. “The lads” are in charge of this and C. Felstead and (maybe) I. McArthur will also be involved in this. A meeting will be held soon.
Freshers helpers will be sought out in the newsletter.
S. Gregson, A. Rutherford and H. Allan are meeting at Cottier’s Theatre on Tuesday to have a look around.
L. Monkman is already looking for places for STaG Nights and asks the board to have a look/think too.
Email settings will be emailed round by S. Gregson.