Minutes: 14th May 2012

Minutes 14th May 2012

HANDOVER MEETING PART 2

In attendance: S. Gregson, G. Bennett-Lurie, H. Allan, Erik Igelstrom, C. Goldstone, D. Di Rollo, A. Rutherford, W. Foote, C. Felstead, D. Keenan, C. Beaumont, L. Monkman, H. Bolwell,  A. Ciupka, Z. Williams, A. McCallum, S. Linsley, M. Godden, A. Cameron

Apologies: L. Taylor, D. Hahn N. Donald, I. McArthur.

Agenda

1) Autumn Mainstage

2) New Talent Nights (NTN)

3) Bristol Update

4) WHIBIT Update

5) STaG Ball

6) Next Year’s Calander

7) The Next Board Meeting

1) Autumn Mainstage

Proposals: Heidi with ‘A Streetcar named Desire’, Heather and Robert with ‘A Woman of No Importance’, Harriet B. with ‘The History Boys’ and Kat & Jenny with ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’. Director(s) presented their creative proposal, where asked questions by the board and then the board discussed which mainstage would be chosen. Next term’s mainstage will be ‘The History Boys’ directed by Harriet and the board rep will be A Cuipka. Harriet will have meetings with E. Igelstrom, A. Rutherford and A. Cuipka before next term commences.

2) NTN

The format (1 children’s play over 2 nights) used for the past 2 years will be upheld. Plays discussed: Pinocchio, Brother Grimm fairy tales, Roald Dahl plays such as James and the Giant Peach (JAGP) and The Witches. There were worries that JAGP would be too focused on a central group of characters, leading to increased drop out levels, A. Cameron suggested chorus roles portraying the Peach etc. The possibility of splitting large roles (such as Pinocchio the wooden boy/real boy) was discussed though it was recognised that this is very much a creative decision to be made by individual directors and we cannot enforce this. C. Felstead mentioned the possibility of 3 Roald Dahl plays over 3 nights but this was considered too demanding of time for those involved. A. Cameron will research JAGP, helped by L. Monkman and H. Bolwell will ask her friend about a particular script that could be used. Next week’s newsletter will warn potential directors that the opportunity is coming up and once the deadline is announced directors will have 2 weeks in which to email the board with their statements of interest.

3) Bristol

The week of 18^th-25^th May will be an intersive rehearsal period. SM still to be determined – Z. Williams will be around for the beginning of the process but either L. Taylor or (if L. Taylor is unavailable) L. Heaney will accompany C. Goldstone and cast to Bristol as SM.

4) WHBIT

The tie dye fundraising event raised £110, bringing WHBIT over halfway to its £800 target. Cocktails and pizza will be sold at Cameron’s birthday shindig and food/ drink to be sold at the after ball party, subject to permission from E. Igelstrom and T. Pennock. The possibility of a Eurovision night was discussed, however it was decided that this would have required a longer amount of time to publicise, instead a karaoke night was suggested. Games will be available at the ball, for a £1 fee. No news on accommodation yet, however it was pointed out that prices would drop in late June, as the Fringe approaches. Website account needs to be re-emailed by A.Rutherford to C. Felstead and D. Di Rollo.

5) Ball Update

A meeting took place today and tasks were assigned to different committee members. There will not be a DJ, though a time relevant playlist is being created for after the celidh band. D. Keenan to e-mail A. Rutherford about PA system and the rest of both boards about when they are needed. L. Monkman encourages everyone to bring in glass jars.

6) STaG Calendar

A. Rutherford to bring in wall calendar to next meeting and discuss next year’s calendar with new board. H. Bolwell interested in moving the Autumn mainstage back.

7) The Next Board Meeting

Freshers week will be discussed and when all board members can return to Glasgow. The next meeting will take place at 6pm on Sunday 20^th, probably at A. Rutherford’s new flat, though exact location TBC.