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GIBSONS LANDING HERITAGE
SOCIETY
HERITAGE PLAYHOUSE
Newsletter
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662 North Road, Gibsons, B.C.
VON 1V9 |
| TEL: 604 886 8998 |
www.heritageplayhouse.com |
November 2005 |
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE:
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TALKING HEADS
On
October 7th and 8th, Geoff Madoc-Jones and Colleen Elson performed
two of the solo pieces from Allan Bennett's "Talking Heads" as a
fund-raiser for the Heritage Playhouse. Geoff, who taught for many
years on the Sunshine Coast is now a professor at Simon Fraser
University, travelled from Coquitlam to support the H.P. project.
Geoff still maintains many ties with the Sunshine Coast. Colleen
performed a “A lady of letters” with deft characterization. We
would like to thank both of these people for a memorable weekend.
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Prior to each of
the three performances, our President, Nest Lewis, invited audience
members to join the G.L.H.S. As a result we gained several new
members. |
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THE GRANT COMMITTEE
The
Heritage Playhouse is celebrating its 5th anniversary and The
Playhouse has become a success story as a venue for the performing
arts. But that success, in financial terms, only covers the basic
operating costs of running the theatre. Funds must be raised
elsewhere for any new upgrades or additions to the building, e.g.
new black curtains made for Playhouse, improved exterior lighting, a
computer, a vacuum cleaner. The Grant Committee has been very busy
this past year making applications for funding or partial funding to
various organisations and businesses both on and off the Sunshine
Coast in an effort to move ahead with these much needed upgrades.
Private donations have been received as well. A special thanks to
the Sunshine Coast Regional District for their generous support.
Submitted by: Sharon O'Brien, Chrystal Garrick |
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SOPA |
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SOPA
2005 was successful in raising funds for the running of the Heritage
Playhouse. The G.L.H.S. executive plans to make Sopa 2006 the best yet.
After all, it will be the fifth anniversary of this event. We are
fortunate that Gillian Wright, one of our new directors, has agreed to
act as co-ordinator Gillian comes to us with a wealth of business
expertise and experience in helping to co-ordinate the Fibre Arts
Festival this year.
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Gillian is also
working on getting corporate sponsorship. She is planning on
including more dance, a concert of light classical music and has
been in contact with Shari Ulrich and Rick Scott of Pied Pumkin who
just love the Playhouse and its piano. "Can I take it home with me?”
teased Shari at their last performance. |
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AGM 2005
AGM
was held Sept 05 in the green room at the at the Playhouse, electing the
following to the board of directors
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WEDDING AT THE PLAYHOUSE |
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We
were delighted that Samantha and Chad were married at the
Heritage Playhouse in August. The stage was decorated with a
flower covered altar and the bride entered the stage by walking
down the aisle of the Playhouse in a beautiful dress, looking as
radiant as all brides should. We wish them both every happiness
in their future life together.
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THANK YOU! |
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The
GLHS board was sad to lose Lyle Carter from the board of directors.
Lyle was an active member of the board for several years, and a hard
working member of the Sopa team. We wish the multi - talented Lyle all
the best in his future endeavours.
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VOLUNTEERS |
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If
you want to be a volunteer please contact Patrick. Or phone the
Playhouse and leave a message. Patrick’s new phone number is 604
886 0176 Gillian Wright is
the chair person and contact for SOPA 2006 |
The
GLHS is pleased to offer gift certificates for pairs of tickets to
Driftwood Players productions, SOPA, and other events as a "thank
you" to its wonderful volunteers and donors. We love and appreciate
you all!
Enjoy!
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MEMBERSHIP |
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Our
Membership got a big boost this fall. This is thanks to President Nest
explaining the importance of members in our society—GLHS, and in the operation
of the HERITAGE
PLAYHOUSE.
Nest informed the audience who came to enjoy
‘TALKING
HEADS’ about our need for new members
and many, many more people joined immediately! Thanks to all of you who showed
your support for the theatre—your membership card will be in the mail as soon as
possible.
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GIBSONS LANDING HERITAGE SOCIETY
| By becoming a member of the Society you will be helping to support the Heritage
Playhouse. An additional
donation to the Society, for the Playhouse project, will help enormously in
continuing the successful life of this great little theatre. |
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Name: ____________________________________ Phone:
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Mailing Address:
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Email Address:
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Membership ($10): ________ Donation to GLHS:
$_________ Donation to Playhouse: ___________
Volunteer_________________
Please make cheques payable to:
Gibsons Landing Heritage Society and mail to: RR#9 662 North Rd,
Gibsons, B.C. V0N 1V9
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