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Life at The Little Theatre column: Enthusiasm is just the ticket for the rewarding and essential roles at our theatre

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Georgina Highcock

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Life at The Little Theatre column: Enthusiasm is just the ticket for the rewarding and essential roles at our theatre

CURTAIN UP: The auditorium at the Little Theatre

By Jennifer Corcoran and Andrew Sloman

Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Actress.  

We were all enchanted by the witty and poignant comedy which was played beautifully by a skilled cast. The action on stage reminded us of just a small selection of the people needed for any show to go on.  

We had our actress, her dresser, the stage manager, the agent and mention of a director. Whilst we don’t have agents booking our actors here at the Southport Dramatic Club, we do have a six strong play selection and casting committee who read plays, narrow down options for the forthcoming season, appoint directors and assist with the whole process.

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Of course, other departments need to be part of the selection - our staging and technical teams need to know if it is physically do-able and our wardrobe department consider the complexities of a show based on when it is set and how many are in the cast. Once the season is selected we have a marketing committee commissioning posters, letting you know what is going on and arranging programmes.  

Tickets are sold with the assistance of the box office group and then our front of house teams step up to check tickets, sell programmes and refreshments and see to your safety whilst you enjoy your visit. Backstage, a stage manager and props team will be keeping things in order whilst curtain operators, sound and light technicians, actors and a prompt await their instructions.

ESSENTIAL ROLES: There will be a Join Us and Join In event on April 14

If you think you might be interested in any of these rewarding and essential roles in our beautiful theatre, then we would love to welcome you to the club. We are holding another Join Us and Join In event on Friday, April 14 from 7.30pm in our bar.

There will be hands on demonstrations and the opportunity to talk to members. Experience is not needed, just enthusiasm! To let us know you are coming or ask questions please email memsec@littletheatresouthport.co.uk

LITTLE THEATRE: The bar in Southport Little Theatre

To book tickets, visit our website - or call/visit our box office on 01704 530521/01704 530460. Our trained volunteers are happy to assist between 11am and 1pm, or for two hours before any performance.

For more information about Southport Dramatic Club, visit our website. For updates, competitions and more follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

The Little Theatre is at Hoghton Street, Southport, Merseyside.

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