44322 Of 2015 1 AWMTC NEWSLETTER 2016 Issue 4 AWMTC Newsletter September 2016 ALSO IN THIS ISSUE MMA win for Grace! Can she get the double? Lowry Showcase Photo Collage Loads of fun was had by all at the Lowry Showcase which raised much needed funds for the Alzheimer s Society. Page 2 A White Christmas is forecast early this year for Wilmslow! We are delighted to announce that at the 2016 Manchester Musical Awards Ceremony we turned one of our three nominations to a win! The Manchester Musical Award for Best Vocal Performance went to Grace Stubbs for her performance as Sister Mary Robert. A greatly deserved win! Congratulations also go to Sid Smith and Lisa Kay our other MMA nominees. Grace now has a chance to go for the double as the nominations are in for ACT Spotlight Awards. We are delighted to announce that we have three nominations in total, two for Sister Act and one for our review show. Most Original Review AWMTC - West End Wonders Most Original Character Actress - Musical Grace Stubbs Sister Mary Robert Most Accomplished Actress In A - Musical Nicky Mead Deloris Van Carter We hope that you will join us in congratulating our new nominees: Tina, Ali and the cast of West End Wonders, as well as Grace and Nicky for their character portrayal and acting in Sister Act. Please keep your fingers crossed on Saturday 19 th November for the ACT Spotlight Awards Evening and hopefully all that positive energy will enable us to turn another nomination into a full out win! 2016 has been a highly successful year of nominations for AWMTC and none of it would have been possible without the hard work and dedication put in by the production teams and cast and crew of both Sister Act and West End Wonders so thank you to you all! For those of you who joined us at Party on the Carrs you will have already seen snow in June. Now we d love you to send us early Christmas themed snaps - there is a prize up for grabs! Page 3 Social September! Join us at our Annual Car Treasure Hunt and BBQ and/or Annual Quiz Night to brighten up your autumn. All Welcome! Contact Claire on 07506 988433 or email clairesutton67@hotmail.co.uk to reserve your place. Page 3 Laura s 300 mile cycle for AWMTC A big thank you to everyone who sponsored Laura Sly to cycle from London to Amsterdam to Brussels in just 4 days! Laura is now half way to her target to raise 300 for AWMTC but with your help we can raise even more. Please click on the link below before 3rd October to help make her achievement even more special. Thanks! https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/awmtclaura Page 5
AWMTC NEWSLETTER 2016 Issue 4 2 The Lowry Showcase Photo Collage
AWMTC NEWSLETTER 2016 Issue 4 3 A White Christmas is forecast early this year for Wilmslow! Party on the Carrs was a huge success for all involved and not only did AWMTC perform an awesome White Christmas medley on the stage but we also brought some June snow to Wilmslow at our stall bringing delight to the faces of young and old! Early Christmas Photo Competition Now there s an excuse for getting out the Christmas decorations early, donning your festive accessories and snapping away in unusual places. The more inventive or unusual the better. Tina Spiers, our Chairman, found Santa s sleigh in Florida, whilst Christine Meadows, White Christmas Choreographer, has been busy finding Christmas related shops around the British Isles. Now it s up to you to put your thinking hats on and snap that award winning photo. WHITE CHRISTMAS TICKETS ON SALE! Book early for the best seats in the house and to avoid disappointment via AWMTC Facebook page or at www.awmtc.co.uk or phone the ticket line on 07506 988433 Social September Hopefully you have all had a fantastic summer. Before the back to work blues take hold why not join us for some awesome autumn fun at one or both of our socials we have lined up for this month! You don t have to be a member to attend so feel free to bring along all your family, friends and work colleagues the more the merrier! We can even group people together so don t be shy come and meet new people and join us for our Social September events! The first event is the Car Treasure Hunt and BBQ this Saturday so get your thinking caps on for some cryptic clue fun.
AWMTC NEWSLETTER 2016 Issue 4 4 Rehearsals going great still time to join if quick! Rehearsals start back this week on Monday 12 th September and are on Monday and Thursday evenings and on Sunday afternoons although not all the cast is needed at all of the rehearsals. Rehearsals for Irving Berlin s White Christmas the Musical were great before our summer break and we even added some hat choreography to Blue Skies. If you act quickly there is still time to join our fabulous cast for our upcoming production of Irving Berlin s White Christmas the Musical! If you know of any MEN or TAPPERS then please encourage them to come along to a rehearsal - The more the merrier! If you find The Best Things Happen When You re Dancing and you want to tell people Let Me Sing and I m Happy then this is the show for you! Irving Berlin s White Christmas is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, filled with classic songs, glorious dancing and lots of snow! It tells the story of two men, and their song-anddance team, putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Show week is Tuesday 8th November to Saturday 12 th November at The Evan s Theatre in Wilmslow.. IF YOU D LIKE TO PERFORM IN IRVING BERLIN S WHITE CHRISTMAS Please email awmtc.email@gmail.com Rehearsals have just started back so if you want to be on stage contact us asap. Help out Front of House, Back Stage or Behind the Scenes and be the backbone of the show! For any show to go ahead it requires a myriad of people who remain out of the spotlight to ensure the show is a success! Would you like to join this team of very special, essential people this year either at rehearsals or during show week to help make Irving Berlin s White Christmas the Musical the fantastic success it deserves to be? Experience is not required for all roles just a willingness to learn and help. We work as a team and believe in accessibility to all so our more experienced members are always willing to share their knowledge with new inexperienced enthusiasts. So what are you waiting for? Be the backbone of AWMTC for White Christmas the Musical. It doesn t matter if you feel you only have a little time to spare as even a few hours is highly valuable - in that time you could ensure our cast and crew are kept topped up with drinks and snacks during a rehearsal. IF YOU CAN OFFER HELP FOR A FEW HOURS AT REHEARSALS OR DURING SHOW WEEK: Please email awmtc.email@gmail.com stating where you would like to help if known or if you have no preference we will team you up where people are most needed. All help will be gratefully received. Ways you can help before show week include: Posters and Flyers: spread the word by asking local businesses, work places and community groups to put up a poster or have flyers on their reception desks or counters Raffle Prizes: visiting local businesses, restaurants, shops and supermarkets or using contacts you already have to obtain some fabulous raffle prizes Rehearsal Refreshments: get a sneak peak of the show on a Monday or Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon whilst keeping all involved hydrated The myriad of roles involved behind the scenes during show week include: Front of House: making the theatre a welcoming place for all - checking tickets and showing people to their seats, selling programmes and raffle tickets Box office: last minute ticket sales and collection of tickets Stage Crew and Props: ensure all props and free standing scenery is in place for given scenes and work the cloths Sound and Lighting: ensure the audience hear a balanced sound and all lighting effects and projections happen on time throughout Wardrobe: dressers help with quick changes and sewers are on hand each night for last minute costume adjustments or mending Refreshment team: keep a steady supply of drinks and snacks available back stage for cast, crew and all involved in the show
AWMTC NEWSLETTER 2016 Issue 4 5 Laura s amazing 300 mile charity cycle for AWMTC While the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic and Paralympic Cyclists have been bringing home the Gold for Team GB this summer our very own Laura Sly, last year s stage manager for Sister Act and a long standing society member, has successfully cycled across Europe to bring home the Gold for AWMTC. Although now living in Loughborough Laura kindly chose to raise funds for AWMTC by doing a sponsored cycle ride from London to Amsterdam to Brussels. In just 4 days, between 31 st August and 3 rd September Laura cycled an amazing 300 miles! Apart from the three major European cities Laura cycled through, most of the scenery was beautiful rolling countryside. Laura is now half way to her target of 300 so to borrow a well-known phrase Every Little Helps! so please donate what you can: https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/awmtclaura It costs between 25,000 and 30,000 to stage a full production each year so we are very appreciative of any fund raising challenges people offer to do for us. Laura and her fellow cyclists at the finish point, The Atomium, in Brussels Christmas is nearer than you think! Raise AWMTC funds at no cost to you when you shop online at over 2,700 well known retailers Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be raising a free donation for AWMTC? Over 2,700 retailers are signed up with easyfundraising and are ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's it doesn't cost you a penny extra! It's really easy to set up, all you have to do is: 1. Head to: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/awmtc/ and sign up for free. 2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping. 3. After you ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to AWMTC for no extra cost whatsoever! There are no catches or hidden charges and AWMTC will be very grateful for the donations from the retailers!
AWMTC NEWSLETTER 2016 Issue 4 6 SOCIAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: Saturday 17 th September Annual AWMTC Car Treasure Hunt and BBQ Car Treasure Hunt starts at 3pm from Wilmslow Royal British Legion Club, Grove Avenue, SK9 5EG Only 5 per car BBQ starts at 5pm at Ivy Cottage Tree Farm, Racecourse Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5LG All food included for only 5/person, 2.50 for under 10 s Contact Claire on 07506 988433 or email clairesutton67@hotmail.co.uk to register your team and/or book for the BBQ Friday 30 th September Annual Quiz night Quiz Night starts at 7.45pm at Wilmslow Royal British Legion Club, Grove Avenue, SK9 5EG Only 5/person which includes a bacon buttie or veggie option Bring a team or join a table max 6 per team To reserve your place book online at www.awmtc.co.uk or contact Claire on 07506 988433 or email clairesutton67@hotmail.co.uk Keep an eye on Twitter, Facebook and the AWMTC website www.awmtc.co.uk for up-to-date details of future events HOW TO CONTACT US: If you would like to find out more about AWMTC then please feel free to ask a committee member at one of our upcoming events. They will be more than happy to help. Alternatively, Tina, our Chairman and Secretary can be contacted by phone on 07949 129211 or via email tina.awmtc@gmail.com Kalini, our Vice Chairman can be contacted on 07780 685498 or kalinikent@gmail.com If you have a membership question then contact John, our registrar on awmtc.registrar@gmail.com FUTURE NEWSLETTERS AWMTC Waters Green House, Waters Green Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6LF If you have any thoughts on items you would like to be included in future newsletters, we'd be delighted to hear from you. If you are feeling brave then why not write an article yourself and submit it to us to include. Email us at awmtc.email@gmail.com