It is now time to look forward to our new theatrical season with our Fall and Spring Productions – “A Chorus Line” is now cast and in rehearsal, very successful auditions were held in August and a superb cast has been chosen. Our Producers, Diane and Sandi are thrilled and along with an excellent Production team, things are certainly well under way. It is so nice to see so many of our newer members taking such an interest in GCP, not just to appear on stage but very willing to help with the Production. Their enthusiasm and love for this Company is very evident and it is very refreshing to see. Again much success to “A Chorus Line”, it is going to be a great Show.

 

Preparations are underway for the 100th Spring Production, a Show has been proposed and accepted, but at this stage, there will not be an announcement made, until “A Chorus Line” is mounted. This is in keeping with GCP’s policy, that all our focus goes into the Production now on the boards –

 

We are pleased to announce that ticket sales are going very well for “A Chorus Line”  - the new system is working and we are delighted with the results to date. Make sure to order your tickets through gcp.tix.com – it is so easy – it is fast and efficient.  For those, who do not have computer access, our Box Office Manager, Jane Wood will be pleased to assist you. The Board is delighted that Jane has taken on the role of Box Office Manager for the Company and is doing an exceptional job. She even received muffins from a Patron who she helped and accommodated with her ticket order. Well done Jane - great PR for our Company.

 

Now to the business side, the AGM is fast approaching and the Board members are all preparing their Reports to share with you at the Meeting. Saturday, September 18th at 2.00pm at the Barn – please show your support in attending. This is your Company and the Board is there working on your behalf – we need to see your interest, that we are doing the work required of us and to let us know where we can improve and take your ideas and suggestions to further benefit the Company. There are three positions open on the Board with four candidates running.  Please show your support by either sending in your proxy, (received in the August Newsletter, if eligible to vote) or plan to attend and place your vote during the elections. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible and the Social Committee will serve refreshments at the close of the meeting.

 

Also this month, GCP will be participating in the Grape and Wine Festival, Mary Ann O’Neill-Park is heading up the committee and there is no doubt we will have an outstanding float. Please cheer your fellow members on in the Parade as they represent GCP at this special annual event. Perhaps too, offer to be part of this day and be available to join in the Parade also, I know Mary Ann would be pleased to have as many as possible, promoting GCP. Best of luck Mary Ann and to all who have offered to help in this endeavour.

 

Once again we have been asked to attend an evening at the Library promoting GCP. This will be the third year and again Dave Calvert has made all the arrangements for us on September 30th.  Dave is amazing in his role of PR representative for us and gets across to an avid audience how important GCP is and what we do  – last year we added some entertainment provided by Norm Harding which was so well received  - both these two gentlemen excelled and represented GCP in a most positive light. Thank-you both and much success in this year’s event.

 

 

Until next time

 

Jean Wesley