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Last modified: 12 Feb-
Youth Group News -
It's that time of year again. The resolutions are out of the window, it's dark all the time, and I'm frantically scouring websites and bookshops for inspiration for our Youth group.
Rachel and I were genuinely delighted with the performances in The Infant School
Nativity and A Christmas Carol. Despite being scheduled against the final of The
X Factor, we managed two very decent audiences, and two solid performances from the
cast. In particular, some members are becoming confident and versatile performers,
and should -
We are now making progress with new members and using the time from January to the end of March to explore different aspects of stagecraft such as improvisation and giving the Youth a look at what a director does and how and why. It is hoped that these sessions give a broader understanding of how Players works, and will pay dividends in their future performances. We meet every Tuesday whenever a main house play isn't scheduled, between 7 pm and 9 pm. We have an open door policy, so if ever any adult members want to pop down, then please feel free.
Our next performance will be a Showcase of the Youth performance work at 2.30pm on Sunday 28th March. This was a lovely session last year, giving parents and families the chance to meet each other, and get to see the work of our members in a more informal setting. We very much hope that you can join us then.
During the Summer term we will be working towards our Summer Production on 17th & 18th July entitled Blackout by Davey Anderson.
The pressures of the current school curriculum means that those students aged 15
and 16 are under a different sort of regime these days. Gone are the days of years
of study, with a final Summer exam. In 2010, students are assessed more or less
continually, and have practice exams, mock exams, modular exams, resit exams, and
a wealth of coursework. The result of this is that a lot of our current members
may find the workload a stretch, and decide that "something has to give." Therefore,
if you, or someone you know, is interested in joining our Youth section, then please
do get in touch with Val Middleton-
Most importantly, my thanks to those members who regularly support us in our endeavours; it is never taken for granted and very much appreciated.
Matthew Nichols
Players Youth Leader