We need your help!

Dear Woodies,

Now that the Triple Bill’s coming to an end, thought I’d let you know (or remind you) of a few projects we have com­ing up in the near future. We have an ambitious programme this year, with more opportunities to be involved, and more productions than ever before! Woodhouse is growing, year on year, and our level of activity is increasing in response to the ideas that members are always inputting (particularly at the AGMs).

We’re always keen (the committee, that is) to say “yes” to people’s ideas and are always grateful when members spare time to volunteer their help in a way that benefits the group. However, I know that sometimes people would like to help, but don’t get to hear what’s going on for one rea­son or another, or would like to wait to be asked.

So we’re asking now! The below are some of the big priori­ties for the group in the short term. We really do need help with them. Some are big, some are small, but if you could give a bit of time to help us with them, we’d be really grateful!

PRIORITY 1... RECRUITING NEW SOUND AND LIGHT TECHIES - URGENT!

Peter and Rob, who have done the lighting (and often sound) for nearly all our shows in recent years, need a break!

This means that we need to recruit some new lighting and sound people to work on Teechers, Galileo and The Dresser, plus maybe later shows…

We’re searching for people who would feel confident not only with the technology, but also in making creative decisions about light­ing and sound).

We think we’re looking for students or re­cent graduates in London, experienced re­tired people, or just anyone who’s done am­dram tech stuff before.

How you can help:
We have made a recruitment poster for new lighting and sound designers. We need people to take them and put them up (or send them out) to places where they will catch the eye of the right people.

If you think you know anyone who might fit the bill, direct them to our special recruitment site at www.woodhouseplayers.co.uk/lightandsound

PRIORITY 2... STEP ACROSS TO TECHNICAL ROLES?

A few people last year did the lighting work­shop with Rob Bettelheim. Now that we are doing more, there are more chances for peo­ple to take that further and think about run­ning the lighting for a show either in their own right or under someone else’s guidance (or in a partnership).

How you can help:
If you were on last year’s lighting workshop and would like to step forward to do some lighting work on the next few shows, or…

If you’d like to step forward and do sound, or…

If you missed last year’s lighting workshop, and would like us to run it again this year so you could learn more, or…

If you’d be up for a Sound workshop…

Let Tim know on chair@woodhouseplayers.co.uk
or 077 9960 8220

PRIORITY 3... CABARET I (on stage)

We have quite a few acts now for our caba­ret on Sat 6 May, but we could do with a few more.

Although we have a lot of our music covered in the form of computer or recorded stuff, it would be ideal if we could find a good pianist who was free that night (last year’s maestro, Jonathan Pease, unfortunately can’t make it this year).

How you can help:
If you’re thinking about an act (just needs to be about 6 mins max in length), then please let Tim know on chair@woodhouseplayers.co.uk
or 077 9960 8220

If you know a pianist, please also get in touch!

PRIORITY 4... CABARET II (technical)

We will be using the Sheepwalk, a new venue for the cabaret. We have a few singing acts. We need to find an amp and two mics, and ideally a small mixing desk to manage the sound for this show.

We also need a bit of help with getting some more atmospheric lighting going.

How you can help:
Do you know someone with an amp or mics? Could you persuade them to loan them to us for an evening? Let Tim know on chair@woodhouseplayers.co.uk