Gala wrapup, and some changes to 2010 season dates

Hello everyone!

If you did not make the awards gala on Saturday, you were greatly missed. Hope to see you at future events, auditions and productions.

But super thanks to everyone who made it out to the Western Heritage Center. Thank you to Erin Anderson and Mary Lyle in helping to host the event and to my wife, Monica, Sandy Goad and Kim Hill for all being part of the committee to help make this happen.

Here are the quick highlights of the gala evening...

The 2010 board as voted on at the annual gala and general membership meeting:

President Daniel Russell

Vice President Mary Lyle

Treasurer Micki Bain

Secretary Ann Batson

Building and Grounds Tony Bostick

Marketing and Publicity Ronnie Gray (replaces Evelyn Rising)

At large Danielle Hammack

The awards presented were:

Tom Mason Award — Kim Hill

Lifetime Achievement — Suzanne Wilson Wuest and Bill Raabe Sr.

Individual Achievement — Jay Patton and Robert Schumacher

Outstanding Corporate Award — Q-Systems and Latimer Auto

There have been a couple of changes to the 2010 season as far as dates due to scheduling issues. So below is the updated 2010 season:

"Crowns": March 4, 5, 6, 7 Directed by Evelyn Rising

A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Hats are everywhere, in exquisite variety, and the characters use the hats to tell tales concerning everything from the etiquette of hats to their historical and contemporary social function.

"Curious Savage": April 16,17, 18, 23, 24 Directed by Mary Jo Chadwick

In this heartfelt comedy, Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts of her grown-up stepchildren to get their hands on it. These children, knowing that the widow's wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of it, commit her to a "sanatorium" hoping to "bring her to her senses."

"I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change": June 4, 5, 6, and June 11, 12, 13 Directed by Juston and Larry Harlin

Off-Broadway’s hilarious, phenomenal longest-running musical celebrates the modern-day suburban mating game. Audiences fill the theatre with laughter as the cast explores the joys of dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives, and in-laws.

"Summer Children's Camp Seussical": July 22, 23, 24, 25 Directed by Sandy Goad & Ronnie Gray

"Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! The story centers around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge — not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.

"All My Sons": Sept. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 Directed by Nathan Miles

In this classic Arthur Miller show, during the war Joe Keller and Herbert Deever ran a machine shop which made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts, causing the deaths of many men. Keller went free and made a lot of money. The twin shadows of this catastrophe and the fact that the young Keller son was reported missing during the war dominate the action. The climax showing the reaction of a son to his guilty father is fitting conclusion to a play electrifying in its intensity.

The gala also day marks the Community Players of Hobbs' 73rd year of nearly continuous operation.

As your president, my goals for the coming year include the final review of the theater consultant's report, improving the back lot and improving the costume room. And most importantly, finding ways to continue to improve the theater experience for visitors and participants. Your involvement and your participation is always needed and welcome.

Your "Don't forget its annual fundraising time" president,

Daniel Russell

www.communityplayersofhobbs.com

Remember, the Playhouse has 73 years of history and the "community" in community theater means everyone, including you!

Additionally the 2010 Carl Busch Scholarship winners were:

Abhishek Chettry
Manish Paudel
Ghanashyam Pokhrel

We'll have some pictures up soon; hope everyone had a good time! Don't forget to check back for audition dates and other announcements as the 2010 season starts!

A note from Daniel on the gala

Greetings Playhouse general members:

This is reminder about the Annual Gala, which is this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Western Heritage Museum.

How much to attend: Nothing, it is FREE.

Why should you attend:
1) To meet and greet old friends.
2) To applaud award winners, especially our Tom Mason Award winner, the highest honor from the Playhouse to an outstanding, deserving nominee.
3) To hear who the scholarship winners are
4) To honor the Unsung Heros of each show

What else will happen:
1) Voting to approve/disapprove of the new board of directions for the 2010 season by the general membership
2) Voting for/against a Playhouse bylaw change by the general membership

Who is considered a general member: By attending the Gala, by being involved in a theater production or by attending theater productions, you are considered a general member.


While there is no cost or tickets required to attend, we are asking that you give us a heads up on coming so we may prepare enough hors d'oeuvres for the event. Please email me back with how many in your party or call Kim at Kim's Kakes at 397-7665.

And while there is no cost to attend, we are selling raffle tickets to win a 19" flat screen TV, an iPod shuffle and a digital camera. Proceeds go toward the Carl H. Busch Scholarship fund. Raffle tickets are $2 each.


Your president,

Daniel Russell

You can also email the playhouse email address to RSVP (see the link at the right).

See you all at the party!

Don't forget the gala!

Don't forget the gala! Saturday, January 23rd at 7:00 PM, at the Western Heritage Museum.

See you all there!