New Volunteer Coordinator Appointed Posted: 7/7/2008 Marisa Stones has accepted the position of "Volunteer Coordinator" for BMDS. Marisa will be contacting new members directly to welcome them to the society and to make sure that any new member who wishes to volunteer in a particular area or for a show is given the right contact information. Marisa will also be contacting those volunteers that have expressed an interest in BMDS through our partnership with the Bermuda Volunteer Centre. If you would like to contact Marisa, please email her at mhall@logic.bm or on 234-4733.
	Website Designer Wanted Posted: 7/7/2008 Website Designer - bmds.bm needs a clean up! If you can help with a redesign of our website, please email Jenn at jenno@logic.bm
	Hair/Makeup Department Head Wanted Posted: 7/7/2008 Hair and Makeup dept heads: we are seeking a person or people who can do a clean up and maintain an inventory of our wigs and makeup. If you are interested, please email Jenn at jenno@logic.bm
	Two Staunch Supporters Posted: 6/26/2008 We were saddened by the passing of two staunch supporters of the Arts in Bermuda who helped to make BMDS what it is today. The sad passing of Maurine Cooper in May and the recent passing of Molly Smith. Their contributions have not gone unrecognised. Our thoughts are with their families and friends.
	Intimate Apparel, As It Was Posted: 6/26/2008 Very many congratulations to the cast and crew of "Intimate Apparel"! We knew we were in for a treat .but I think that if you one of the hundreds that saw it you will agree that the production went above and beyond our highest expectations. This play was beautifully and sensitively directed by Jenny Burrell. For Jenny, this was her debut production as the director of a full length play...for us, I hope, it was the first of many plays to come! The set was delightful and beautifully detailed. Congratulations to Philip Macintosh for his design and execution. The play boasted a superb cast, and we were treated to some very fine acting. Many congratulations and thanks must go to Naomi Little and Elizabeth Hadler for producing such a terrific show! There was an incredibly dedicated crew behind this production and it showed!
	BMDS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE: Posted: 6/26/2008 June 26th Supper and Across the Universe June 27th Cruise Bermuda IV Famous for 15 minutes performances: July 21 - July 26 Present Laughter Auditions: July 26th and 27th Present Laughter Performances: September 10th - 20th 2008 Pantomime - "Snow White and the Seven Sisters": December
	FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE Posted: 5/9/2008 Bingo is scheduled for May 30th - keep the night free! A comedy movie night is planned for early June - date TBA We still need volunteers for Friday night suppers! If you would like to volunteer to cook for 20-25 people (simple is better), please contact Nicola Wilkinson at njwilkinson@cedarbridge.doe.bm.
	BMDS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE: Posted: 5/9/2008 Intimate Apparel Performances: May 8 - 17th Daylesford Singers Members' Box Office: May 15th and 16th Daylesford Singers Public Box Office: May 19 - 21 Daylesford Singers Performances: May 22 and 23 Famous for 15 minutes - deadline for Script Entries: May 23 Bingo Night: May 30th Present Laughter Set Design Competition Deadline: June 2nd Famous for 15 minutes auditions: June 17 and 18 Famous for 15 minutes performances: July 21 - July 26 Present Laughter Auditions: July 26th and 27th Present Laughter Performances: September 10th - 20th 2008 Pantomime - "Snow White and the Seven Sisters": December
	Passing of Greta Petty Posted: 4/24/2008 We were saddened to hear of the passing of Greta Petty, a very active member of the society, on Saturday, April 19th, 2008. Greta was not only instrumental in wardrobe for many of our productions from 1992, she was a valued soprano in the Daylesford Singers. Her funeral will be held at St. Michael's at 2 pm, tomorrow, Thursday, April 24th.
	May 30 is Bingo Night Posted: 4/24/2008 30th May is Bingo night. If you missed the last Bingo night at Daylesford be sure not to miss this one!!! Chris Edwards and Keith Madeiros will once again be our Bingo callers and supper will be served for the princely sum of $10. Please email njwilkinson@cedarbridge.doe.bm to reserve supper.
	Saying Goodbye to Shawn Angiers Posted: 4/10/2008 IT'S SAD TO SAY GOODBYE but please join us at Daylesford on Friday April 25th from 6 pm for a leaving party for Shawn Angiers, who has been a member for several years and has been involved in virtually everything, including taking on difficult Panto roles!
	Friday Night Supper Posted: 4/10/2008 A plea from the social committee, if anyone is willing to do a Friday night supper please sign up. It doesn't have to be complicated, in fact the more basic dinners seem to appeal the most.
	Famous for 15 Minutes 2008 Posted: 4/10/2008 Famous for 15 Minutes 2008 is coming! This popular play writing event is fast upon us. Fancy writing a play? No more than 4 characters, no children, no longer than 15 minutes in length, simple props and set (no helicopters!), and you must be a resident of Bermuda. You might be selected as one of our final six winning plays so start your script(s) now! Important dates to mark in your diaries: Friday, May 23 Deadline for script entries. Please submit one hard copy to BMDS and email an electronic copy to ahintz@img.bm Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18 Auditions! All ages, shapes, sizes! Monday July 21 - Saturday, July 26 Performance Dates We are also looking for 6 directors for this production. Rehearsals would start June 23. A production meeting will be announced in due course but in the meantime, if you are interested in directing or being a part of this production team, please contact the producers: Kevin Blee kblee@proserve.bm Adrienne Hintz Portia@northrock.bm Philip McIntosh mtosh@ibl.bm
	BMDS 2008 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Posted: 4/10/2008 April 16 & 17 : Groovin' with the Band 7.30 pm April 23, 2008: Cast & crew box office - Intimate Apparel 5.30 – 7 pm April 24 & 25, 2008: Members Box office - Intimate Apparel 5.30 – 7 pm April 25 6:00 pm : Shawn Angiers Fond Farewell April 26 - May 7 : www.boxoffice.bm available for Intimate Apparel May 8 - 17 : INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynne Nottage Box office 1 hour before performances May 22 & 23 : Daylesford Singers in Concert NOTE CHANGE OF DATEs May 23rd : Deadline for Submissions Famous For Fifteen June 17th & 18th : Auditions Famous July 21st to July 26th : Famous For Fifteen Minutes Sept 10 - 20, 3008 : PRESENT LAUGHTER by Noel Coward
	Steve & Katherine Watts Sets Sail Posted: 3/26/2008 IT'S SAD TO SAY GOODBYE but please join us at Daylesford on Saturday, March 29 from 6 pm for a leaving party for Steve & Katherine Watts who will be setting off into the wild blue yonder very soon. Stevo and Dolly are long standing members of BMDS who have been involved both on and off stage. Stevo has served on the Executive for a number of years and has been responsible for looking after our computer and technical needs - in fact, he designed and developed the brilliant box office system that we use. Stevo also delights in blowing things up and has run the explosive side of special effects for many pantomimes; he has been seen backstage wearing a shirt that says " SFX If you see me running - try and keep up". Come by and help say a big thank you to them both and wish them luck on the start of their next adventure.
	BMDS 2008 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Posted: 3/26/2008 April 3 : Intimate Apparel Production Meeting 5.30 pm April 16 & 17 : Groovin' with the Band 7.30 pm April 28: Cast & crew box office - Intimate Apparel 5.30 - 7 pm April 29 & 30: Members Box office - Intimate Apparel 5.30 - 7 pm May 1 - 7 : Public box office - Intimate Apparel 5.30 - 7 pm May 8 - 17 : INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynne Nottage Box office 1 hour before performances May 22 & 23 : Daylesford Singers in Concert NOTE CHANGE OF DATEs Sept 10 - 20, 3008 : PRESENT LAUGHTER by Noel Coward
	Intimate Apparel Production Meeting Posted: 3/20/2008 The next production meeting for Intimate Apparel will be at Daylesford on Thursday, April 3rd starting at 5:30pm where we can see what still needs to be done, and confirm all dates, etc. We would like as many people to attend as possible. Contact producer Naomi Little at nlittle@dundeeleeds.bm for further information. Please note updated ticket information. Members box office for Intimate Apparel at Daylesford Theatre will be April 29 & April 30 from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Tickets are then available online at www.boxoffice.bm. Public box office runs from 5:30-7:30 on May 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 7th, and one hour before performances. Bookings can be made by telephone during box office hours on 292.0848 or online at boxoffice.bm when the box office is closed.
	New Venue for Vagina Monologues Posted: 3/18/2008 Wednesday and Thursday, March 19 & 20 has changed venue and will now be performed at Daylesford Theatre instead of the Southampton Princess. If you have already purchased tickets you will be able to use those for entry to Daylesford. Seating remains unallocated so, position wise, it will be first come ..... well you know he rest. However, this means that there will only be 118 tickets available for each night so you have better get online and book them fast if you want to see it. Tickets cost $40 and are available from www.boxoffice.bm or Daylesford Theatre one hour before performances.
	Same Venue for BMDS Music Night Posted: 3/18/2008 BMDS MUSIC NIGHT will still take place on Thursday, March 20 from 7.30 pm in the bar at Daylesford.
	Calendar Highlights Posted: 3/17/2008 BMDS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Thurs, March 20. 2008 : A Musical Evening - Open Mic Event April 16, 17 : Grooving with the Band (Jazz, Funk, Latin, R&B) 7:30 pm April 28, 2008 : Cast & crew box office - Intimate Apparel 5.30 - 7 pm April 29 & 30, 2008 : Members Box office - Intimate Apparel 5.30 - 7 pm May 1 - 7, 2008 : Public box office - Intimate Apparel 5.30 - 7 pm May 8 - 17, 2008 : INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynne Nottage Box office 1 hour before performances May 29 - 31, 2008 : Daylesford Singers in Concert Sept 10 - 20, 3008 : PRESENT LAUGHTER by Noel Coward
	Intimate Apparel Update Posted: 3/14/2008 INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage May 8-17, 2008. Thank you and well done and to all who auditioned for Intimate Apparel, which has now been cast. If you are interested in helping out with this production, please email your areas of interest and any relevant experience to diva@bmds.bm. The next production meeting will be in early April. Members box office for Intimate Apparel at Daylesford Theatre: April 29 & April 30 from 5.30 pm - 7 pm. Tickets are then available online at www.boxoffice.bm. Public box office runs from 5:30-7:30 on May 1st and 2nd and 5th-7th, and one hour before performances. Bookings can be made by telephone during box office hours on 292.0848 or online at boxoffice.bm when the box office is closed.
	INTIMATE APPAREL AUDITIONS Posted: 2/29/2008 Auditions are today, Friday February 29, 6 pm - 8 pm and tomorrow Saturday, March 1, 1 pm - 3 pm at Daylesford. Audition material can be found by the mailboxes at Daylesford.
	GUMS Members Box Office Posted: 2/29/2008 Members box office open today, Friday, Febraury 29, 5.30 pm - 7 pm. Tickets are then available online at boxoffice.bm or bmds.bm. Public box office from Monday, March 3, 5.30 pm - 7 pm on weekdays and then one hour before the show.
	WEBSITE DESIGNER NEEDED Posted: 2/29/2008 Our website needs a refresh! If you are a website designer who is willing to volunteer a few hours to refresh the design of bmds.bm, please contact Jenn Osmond at comments@bmds.bm
	PROPS/MAKEUP COORDINATORS NEEDED Posted: 2/29/2008 We are looking for a person(s) to supervise our props, and makeup/hair. We need someone to do an inventory and create a list of available props/makeup/ hair items and be responsible for the management of those departments overall. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Jenn Osmond at comments@bmds.bm
	BMDS 2008 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Posted: 2/27/2008 Tues, Feb 26 - 5.30pm : Production meeting for "Intimate Apparel" Thurs/Fri, Feb 28/29 - 5.30-7pm : Members box office "GUMS Unplugged" Fri, Feb 29 - 6-8pm : Auditions for "Intimate Apparel" Sat, March 1 - 1-3pm : Auditions for "Intimate Apparel" Sun, March 2 : Callbacks for "Intimate Apparel" From Mon, March 3 - 5.30-7pm : Public box office "GUMS Unplugged" March 10 - 15 : "GUMS Unplugged" Thursday, March 18 : A Musical Evening May 8 - 17 : INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynne Nottage May 29 - 31 : Daylesford Singers in Concert Sept 10 - 20 : PRESENT LAUGHTER by Noel Coward
	Drood Auditions Posted: 3/5/2007 “DROOD” THE MUSICAL By Rupert Holmes Artistic Director – Vivienne Elborne Musical Director – Lisa Maule Producer – Jo Shane AUDITIONS SAT 10TH and SUN 11TH MARCH DAYLESFORD\ Please prepare two appropriate and contrasting songs to sing at your audition and bring the sheet music with you. PLEASE CONTACT THE PRODUCER AT joshane@logic.bm 0r 735-9407 IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION
	Vivienne Elborne to direct Drood Posted: 3/4/2007 Vivienne Elborne arrived in the United States 22 years ago from London, England, where she enjoyed a successful performing career as a member of British Actors Equity, appearing at the Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall and Westminster Abbey as well as many other venues throughout the UK. She worked frequently on BBC Radio in the series Friday Night is Music Night and These You Have Loved, the award winning Beau Brummel and All Our Christmasses, and performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Thames Chamber Orchestra, the Charles Young Chorale and the London Symphony Orchestra. Other work included the British tour of The Rolf Harris Show, session work with Marvin Hamlisch on the James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me, and numerous lead roles in musicals, operettas and oratorios. Vivienne continued her theatrical and musical career in the United States, playing the title roles in Peter Pan, Cinderella and Lettice and Loveage, narrating The Diary of Anne Frank, A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, and Alexander Evergreen with the San Antonio Symphony, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Memphis Symphony. She became Artistic Director of the San Pedro Playhouse, a position she held for 12 years, as well as resident stage director for the San Antonio Symphony’s staged concert musicals and Christmas shows. She has also directed musicals, plays, concert musicals, revues, holiday shows, operas and choral spectaculars for the Alabama Symphony, the Colorado Springs Symphony, the Eugene Symphony, the Oregon Symphony, the Lyric Opera of San Antonio, the University of Texas, the Heartland Festival, Wisconsin, and Texas Public Radio. She has written director’s guides for the New York publishers Music Theatre International, scripts for educational symphony shows, and was a panel member of the Texas Commission on the Arts. She was inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame in 1993 and is a winner of the JC Penney Spirit of the American Woman Award. Mrs. Elborne’s huge number of directing credits include the musicals Titanic, Evita, Phantom, Sweeney Todd, Guys and Dolls, Forever Plaid, Fiddler on the Roof, A Chorus Line, The Secret Garden, Kismet, The Mikado, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Nunsense and The King and I. Play credits include The Odd Couple, The Lion in Winter, The Merchant of Venice and The School for Scandal. She has taken her production of An Evening with Noel Coward on tour to Russia and the Ukraine and a production of Oliver to Mexico. Recent New York credits include A Man for All Seasons, The Enzymes, and The Affirming Flame. She now resides in the New York area with her husband, from where she continues to direct for the theatre as well as coaching and teaching young performers.
	Name the Dame Posted: 11/23/2006 Winner of Name the Dame is Michael Cranfield. His suggestion was O'Penny Sesame! Congratulations to Michael.
	Production meeting for BEAUTY QUEEN Posted: 3/9/2006 STOP PRESS! Due to scheduling conflicts, the date for the Production Meeting for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" has been changed to Tuesday, March 28 at 6.00 pm at Daylesford. We encourage all those to attend this meeting if you are interested in assisting in this production. If you cannot attend, please contact the Producer, Adrienne Hintz, on portia@northrock.bm.
	FF15m 2006: the selected plays are... Posted: 2/8/2006 The six selections for Famous for Fifteen Minutes are (in alphabetical order by title): - The Art Lesson by Margie Harriott - He Did It Again by Zawditu Maryam - Hey Sister by Kim Dismont Robinson - 'Listers by Toby Butterfield - Pandora's Drawers by Julia Pitt - Start by Doug Jones Stay tuned for more FF15m news!
	FF15M 2006 Festival Notice Posted: 1/2/2006 FAMOUS FOR 15 MINUTES 27th March - 1st April Daylesford Theatre The Famous For Fifteen Minutes Playwriting Festival is not far away. - Deadline for entries is 23rd January 2006. Scripts should be delivered to Daylesford and marked for the attention of Kelvin Hastings-Smith (the producer) AND ALSO emailed as an MS-WORD document to him at jhasting@ibl.bm. The judges decision on the successful 6 playwrights will be published on or before 6th February. AUDITIONS will take place at Daylesford on 20th and 21st February and the PERFORMANCES will take place during the week 27th March - 1st April. As usual the final night will be a Gala night. Anyone wanting to take part in this production should contact Kelvin. There will be a PRODUCTION MEETING at 6pm on 23rd February at Daylesford. This will be the 5th anniversary of this Festival which benefits the BMDS Charitable Trust.
	Writing Workshop - 26-NOV Posted: 11/16/2005 WRITING WORKSHOP SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2005 BMDS CASTING COUCH, DAYLESFORD ARTHUR MILNER celebrated Canadian playwright will hold a writing workshop at Daylesford on the above dates. Mr Milner has many years experience as a professional playwright and writer. The workshop will be useful to anyone wishing to learn or perfect their playwriting skills; particularly those who are intending to enter the Famous For Fifteen Minutes Playwriting Festival 2006. The cost of attendance will be $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Places are limited and payment of the fee will secure a place on a first come first served basis. Payment by cash or Cheque (payable to BMDS) and placed in the Presidents mailbox at Daylesford. Please provide contact details with payment on the sign-up sheet on the notice board. Further details from Kelvin Hastings-Smith @ jhasting@ibl.bm THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR FAMOUS FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES IS 23RD JANUARY, 2006 The Production will run from 27th March – 1st April, 2006
	PANTO 2005: Production meeting announcement Posted: 10/27/2005 "ROBINSON CRUSOE" PANTO PRODUCTION MEETING WEDNESDAY 26TH OCT. AT 6PM AT DAYLESFORD This meeting is for EVERYONE who is interested in being involved with this production, and for those who have already volunteered! As you probably know, the Panto is the largest production that we undertake every year. It is always a lot of fun, on and off the stage! But it takes an awful lot of "people power' to make it a success. PLEASE come down and volunteer some of your time and talents. There is something for everyone! Set building, set painting, costume construction and wardrobe, lighting, sound, props, hair and make up, special effects, scenery moving , not to mention the essential 'front of house' support teams, house-managing, ushering, helping in the box office or manning (womaning?) the bar! It's a great time to get involved if you are new to the society! Any old member will tell you that! So come on down to the meeting and if you can't make it, but would still like to be part of the team please contact the producer, Julie Hastings Smith at Jhasting@ibl.bm She'd love to hear from you.
	BMDS AGM, 16th November Posted: 10/17/2005 The Annual General Meeting of The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society will be held at Daylesford, Dundonald Street, Hamilton on Wednesday 16th November, 2005 at 6 p.m. Members of the Society are encouraged to attend.
	PANTO 2005: Are you ready for some fun?! Posted: 10/2/2005 Yes, it’s Panto time again! Preparations are now well under way for this year’s pantomime “ROBINSON CRUSOE.” The script was written by veteran British “panto-wright’, John Morely. This production is directed by Jo Shane, produced by Julie Hastings-Smith and choreographed by JoAnna Powell. We are thrilled to be welcoming, newcomer, Robert Davidson to the team as Musical Director. Robert has recently arrived on the island to take up a post at the Bermuda School of Music. ROBINSON CRUSOE Production dates: 8TH -17TH December 2005 AUDITIONS Auditions will be held for CHILDREN (8-14years) on SATUDAY 15TH OCTOBER. AT DAYLESFORD. Children should arrive between 8.30- 9 AM and will be ready for collection at 10AM (please wear something comfortable to move in ) Auditions for ADULTS (15 + years ) will be held on SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER FROM 10 AM – 12.30 PM AND 1.15PM – 4PM AT DAYLESFORD This audition includes principle roles and chorus.(if possible, please bring a song to sing, together with the sheet music (“in the right key” begs the musical director!) Auditions for ADULT DANCERS (15+years) will be held on SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER at 4PM. (comfortable clothing and dance shoes please) If you have difficulty attending the above auditions please contact Jo shane at 735 9407 or joshane@logic.bm .An early audition can be arranged between 10 & 11 am on Sunday 9th Oct. Panto 2005
	"Wit" production assistance request Posted: 5/17/2005 Be part of something amazing - our production team for "Wit." We'll need talented folk to help build and paint the set and create or assist in the hunt for wardrobe and props. Once we're in production, there are backstage positions in lighting, sound, stage crew, costumes, makeup and props. Prefer working "front of house?" Then assist with box office, serve as an usher/house manager or tend bar. Whatever your role, you'll have the pleasure of seeing your efforts contribute to a super performance and a great evening of entertainment for our audiences. Whether you're an experienced theatre volunteer or ready to discover the secrets of life "backstage," there's a place for you at BMDS. Please contact Paul Matthews, Producer, at 236-0347 or at wit@bigbluebeach.com. Wit
	"Wit" audition notice Posted: 4/28/2005 There will be auditions for the BMDS production of "Wit" (written by Margaret Edson) at the following times in the DAYLESFORD Casting Couch: May 31st, 7pm to 9pm June 1st, 7pm to 9pm This production will be directed by Phillip Jones and produced by Paul Matthews. More details will arrive on the BMDS website in the coming weeks.
	Neil's Simon's "CALIFORNIA SUITE" scheduled Posted: 4/27/2005 “CALIFORNIA SUITE” 6TH – 17TH September 2005 BY NEIL SIMON DIRECTED BY MARC MOLLICA We are happy to announce that Marc Mollica will be returning to our shores this summer to direct a production of one of Neil Simon’s most celebrated comedies “CALIFORNIA SUITE’. Marc made his first visit here in 2002 to direct the critically acclaimed production of “ART” by Yasmina Reza for the Bermuda Festival. Marc is a past Associate Director of the Bristol Old Vic, a lecturer at South East Essex College and Masters Performing Arts College and Artistic Director of Threadbare Theatre Company. Neil Simon is the most performed playwright of all time after Shakespeare and undoubtedly the most commercially successful playwright in history, Neil Simon has had 30 of his plays performed on Broadway and is the only playwright ever to have had four Broadway productions running concurrently. His plays have been translated into dozens of languages from Chinese to Russian and more of his plays have been adapted to film than those of any other American playwright. Simon has also written the book for a number of musicals, as well as screenplays for several of his plays, plus almost a dozen original ones. He received an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay of “California Suite” in 1978. For four decades, Neil Simon has lit up the stage with his ability to infuse humour into the trials and tribulations of everyday people's lives. "He has ability to write characters" said actor Jack Lemon of Simon, "even the leading characters that we're supposed to root for are absolutely flawed. They have foibles. They have faults. But, they are human beings. They are not all bad or all good; they are people we know." AUDITIONS: Auditions will be held towards the end of July for this production. Accurate information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
	And the winner is... ! Posted: 3/6/2005 POPULAR PLAY JUDGED THE WINNER A packed Daylesford house for the Gala Night for the 4th Annual Famous For Fifteen Minutes Playwriting Festival witnessed celebrity judge Tom Coash announce the winner of this year’s festival as Jean Hannant for her play ‘Old Sailors Never Die’. A stunned and trembling Jean told the audience that she had got her idea from a documentary she had seen some years ago. Jean had seen a documentary about a veteran who had been in two wars and had a career in the military but in civvy street he could not cope. The subject of the documentary traced the veteran’s life and followed his daily pursuits and how he could not manage the little things in life – getting on a bus, buying groceries etc – because all his military life he had someone do those ‘chores’ for him. The veteran in the documentary was a soldier. Jean knew nothing about the life of a soldier but did know about the life of a naval officer, her father. Jean related that all of her family were naval folk and she had always known that if one is to write about a subject then write about something you know. Photographs of Jean’s father, his napkin ring were actually used on stage as props. 'Old Sailors Never Die', depicts a retired and widowed naval commander (Peter Frith).who is adapting to life in a boarding house and is befriended by an equally lonely housekeeper played by Barbara Jones. Tom Coash felt that this play had all the ingredients that he was looking for particularly the dialogue and the change in the characters from the opening to the end. Jean who is proud to be a septuagenarian playwright was awarded the ‘Golden Inkwell’ and cheque for $250. Photos and a press release will be poster later today.
	FF15M Judge identity REVEALED! Posted: 2/25/2005 BMDS are very proud to announce the identity of this years celebrity judge for Famous For Fifteen Minutes. To some, he may need no introduction as he is BMDS alumni. He is currently Director of New Play Development at Stageworks/Hudson, an Equity Theatre in New York; formerly at the Manhattan Theatre Club and Actors Theatre of Louisville. He has won numerous awards for his playwriting skills and his most recent award was for a play that premiered (as a staged reading) at Daylesford. The award, the Humboldt State National Play Award was quickly followed by the runner-up slot in the Kennedy Centre's David Mark Cohen Award. Nominated for a Barrymore Award and recommended for a Joseph Jefferson Award from the Bailiwick Theatre in Chicago - we are over-the-moon to have the very talented and professional TOM COASH as our judge this year. Tom was also the co-founder of Famous so it is fitting that he can come back to Bermuda and see the progress we have made with this prestigious production.
	FF15M Judge to offer Seminar Posted: 2/9/2005 A seminar entitled "The Fine Art of Submission" will be presented by the guest Judge of our Playwriting Competition “Famous for Fifteen Minutes” on Sunday 6th March at 11am. The Fine Art of Submission Getting a play produced can be one of the most thrilling, gut-wrenching, wonderfully fulfilling experiences an author can have. It can also be one of the most frustrating things imaginable to accomplish. This workshop/ seminar will address all the ins and outs of submitting your play to theatres, contests, and publishers. How to send your play, where to send your play, what to expect once you send your play, what happens with your script at the other end, reject letters, acceptance calls, royalties, copyright laws, theatre vs. film, and much more. It can be a daunting, expensive, and often frustrating thing to send out your work and this workshop is aimed at calming your fears and getting you organized. We will also include the basic technical aspects such as formatting your script, packaging, and cover letters.
	Famous for 15 Minutes Audition Notice Posted: 1/24/2005 Auditons for this year's FF15m Festival will be on January 31st and February 1st. They will be OPEN auditions. Please plan to arrive at Daylesford between 5:30 and 6:30. Click the "Famous for 15 Minutes" banner on main www.bmds.bm website page for character breakdowns and more information.
	Famous for 15 Minutes 2005 Posted: 1/19/2005 “FAMOUS FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES” 4TH ANNUAL PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL Monday 28TH Feb – 5th March 2005 Once again this year, there has been a very keen response to our annual playwriting competition. From a large number of submissions, the anonymous reading committee has now selected the six finalists. They are : "2152" by Henry Godfrey "White Cedars" by Andra Simons "Old Sailors Never Die" by Jean Hannant "The Brothers Four" by Stuart Doyle "Full Frontal Male Nudity" by Salil Bhalla "Happy Ending" by Jean Hannant The six winning plays will be staged nightly from 28th Feb to 5th March. The final night is a ‘GALA” performance. It will feature the presentation of the coveted ‘GOLDEN INKWELL ‘award to the overall winner by a guest judge. Tickets usually disappear fast for this very popular event on our annual calendar, so be sure to purchase yours early to avoid disappointment. Tickets will be on sale to the general public on weekdays from 21st Feb. The box office will be open from 5.30-7.30pm (or 8pm on performance nights). Tickets can be purchased over the phone with a credit card during box office hours (292-0848)or at all other times online at www.bmds.bm More information will be available dedicated pages at the BMDS website in the coming weeks.
	"Proof" info & audition notice Posted: 1/19/2005 PROOF BY DAVID AUBURN 11TH-16TH APRIL 2005 Directed by Ron Campbell This fascinating drama is one of the most acclaimed new plays in recent years .It won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a ‘Tony’ award in 2001. Proof explores the unknowability of love as much as it does the mysteries of mathematics, On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a young woman who has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, Robert, must deal not only with his death but with the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire, and with the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that Robert has left behind. As Catherine confronts Hal’s affections and Claire’s plans for her life, she struggles to solve the most perplexing problem of all: How much of her father’s madness- or genius- will she inherit? “David Auburn combines elements of mystery and surprise with old fashioned storytelling to provide a compelling evening of theatre…[Proof is a ] smart and compassionate play of ideas.” -----David Kaufman , New York Daily News “[A] wonderfully funny…ambitiously constructed work…Auburn’s flare for the theatrical is a continual source of satisfaction.” ------Robert Hofler, Variety Interesting fact : A film version of Proof is soon to be released by Miramax , directed by John Madden and starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins and Jake Gyllenhall AUDITIONS AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT DAYLESFORD FOR PROOF ON Sat 26th and Sun 27th February 2005 Audition materials will be available at the theatre from Fri. 18th Feb. (open weekdays from 5.30pm) Tickets will be available from Thurs 31st March More info will be posted on the BMDS website as it becomes available.
	The Panto Raffle Winner is... Posted: 1/11/2005 "Ronda" Thanks to everyone else who purchased a ticket. The proceeds went towards production expenses. We hope you enjoyed watching the Panto as much as we enjoyed putting it on! Happy New Year from the Panto Team and BMDS Executive Committee
	Triple Act - Production Meeting Notice Posted: 12/6/2004 There will be a production meeting at Daylesford for "Triple Act" on December 8th at 5.30pm. If you are interested in helping with this production please come along and get involved... fill those long winter evenings! More info.
	Sleeping Beauty - Production Meeting notice Posted: 10/12/2004 SLEEPING BEAUTY PRODUCTION MEETING There will be a production meeting for all those interested in helping out with this year’s Pantomime on MONDAY 18th OCTOBER AT 5.45pm. This is the largest production that we mount every year and requires many hands to be a success! Please come down on Monday and find a way to get involved, whatever your talents may be and however few hours you can give, it is always greatly appreciated. Heck, and we have a lot of fun too! If you simply can’t make the meeting but would like to help please, call the Producer Julie Hastings Smith on 238 8102 or email jhasting@ibl.bm
	Sleeping Beauty - Audition notice Posted: 9/8/2004 December 9 - 18, 2004 in the City Hall Theatre Written & Directed by CAROL BIRCH Music & Lyrics by JAMES BURN Produced by JULIE HASTINGS-SMITH AUDITION NOTICE: Friday October 1st: Adults 6 pm to 9 pm Saturday October 2nd: Children should arrive between 9 & 10 am and should be ready for collection approximately one hour after their arrival*. / Adults 1 pm to 3pm Sunday October 3rd: Call backs ONLY 10 am to 12 noon / Dancers 1 pm to 3 pm Audition materials are now available at Daylesford. Please have a short song and the sheet music (for the accompanist) available for your audition. * We require six to eight children aged 8 to 12 years. (Anyone 12 years and older should audition with the adults.)
	2004 BMDS Bursary Awarded Posted: 8/4/2004 We are pleased to announce that the 2004 bursary was awarded to Katrina Kawaley-Lathan. Katrina is the daughter of Richard Lathan who has been on the technical side of BMDS shows for years. Katrina herself was in "Broadway Masters: A Revue of Modern Broadway" (1993), and more recently, the pantomime "Old Mother Hubbard" (1998). Katrina is pursuing her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree with a major in Drama. She began dance and violin lessons at age 4 and started acting in school plays at age 5. She currently attends Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and is a member of the Queen's Dance Club, an a-capella singing group, Queen's Musical Theatre, and the Drama Society. She says she loves to sing and dance, play violin, and especially to act. "My enthusiasm for these aspects of life has driven me to pursue a career in the performing arts, with a focus on acting". More information on the BMDS Bursary.
	Auditions for LEND ME A TENOR Posted: 7/28/2004 Auditions for the BMDS production of "Lend Me a Tenor" will be at Dayleford on Wednesday and Thursday, August 4th & 5th, from 6pm to 8pm. Auditions materials are already available at Daylesford. This production will be directed by Kelvin Hastings-Smith. Lend Me a Tenor information
	Best Little Whorehouse in Texas replaced Posted: 4/15/2004 We are pleased to announce that from 21st-26th June we will be presenting the powerful drama, SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME, by the award-winning playwright, FRANK McGUINNESS. DIRECTED BY CAROL BIRCH and PRODUCED BY JO SHANE In this play McGuinness explores the daily crisis of three hostages, an Englishman, an Irishman and an American, who are imprisoned in the Middle East. As victims of political action they are powerless to initiate change. What can they do? How do they live and survive? They discover how strength comes from communication, both subtle and mundane, from humour, wit ,and faith. AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON SUN 2nd MAY at 2pm and MON 3rd MAY at 6pm Audition materials will be available at Daylesford from Friday 23rd April. If you require further information please contact Jo Shane on 236-5062 or joshane@logic.bm We apologise, once again that, as a result of circumstances beyond our control, our production of 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' has been put on hold for the time being. We do hope to present it at some time in the future.
	FF15m judge to offer public scripting workshop Posted: 3/15/2004 Robert will be leading a workshop presentation called "From Page to Stage" on Sunday 21st March from 11am to 1pm. He promises that the workshop will be interactive and will show how one can interpret the printed word and bring it to life on the stage. A must for all actors, directors, producers and technically minded theatre crew and those just interested. Presentation at Daylesford, in the theatre. No charge but a donation in the sum of $10 recommended.
	Open House & New Members Night - March 6th, 2004 Posted: 2/27/2004 Interested in THEATRE? Looking to meet NEW PEOPLE? The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society was founded over fifty years ago with the aim of promoting theatre and music in Bermuda. Since its early days at various locations, BMDS has performed or hosted hundreds of drama, music, and dance productions. Daylesford houses a large rehearsal room, dressing rooms, a 120-seat theatre, and a comfortable theatre bar. We are run entirely by volunteer members and are always actively seeking new people to become involved in this well-established Bermuda institution. BMDS encourages individuals who are interested in all aspects of theatre—acting and singing, set design, construction and painting, sound, lighting, backstage crew, box office, publicity, etc.—to come down and visit us at Daylesford, on the corner of Washington and Dundonald Streets. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and get involved in live entertainment. Theatre is fun! We are open Monday to Friday, 5 to 11 pm. Want to know more? Come out to a New Members & Open House Evening on Saturday, March 6th, 2004, 5 to 7 p.m. telephone us at 295-5584 visit our website at www.bmds.bm or email diva@bmds.bm
	Stepping Out Auditions Posted: 2/17/2004 Auditions for the BMDS production of “Stepping Out” by Richard Harris, directed by Keith Madeiros Performance Dates April 26 – May 1, 2004 We are looking for 9 women and 1 man of various ages, races, and sizes to audition for this production. Tap-dancing experience preferred and we require one female piano player Audition dates Monday, February 23, 2004 at 7-9 pm Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 6-8 pm At Daylesford Theatre, corner Washington and Dundonald Sts. Audition material available at Daylesford weekdays after 5.30 pm. For further information please contact diva@bmds.bm
	Brains of Bermuda is coming back! Posted: 2/3/2004 BMDS will be re-igniting the popular Brains of Bermuda Quiz. To be held during its 60th anniversary year, BMDS will host the quiz which the producers hope to be broadcast live on radio over a 4 night run. The format will be three person teams going head to head in a knockout competition of fast recall and first to the buzzer. For more details contact diva@bmds.bm
	TAP DANCERS WANTED! Posted: 1/6/2004 "Stepping Out" by Richard Harris, performance dates April 26 - May 1, 2004. Audition are February 23 and 24, 2004. We are looking for 9 women (ages 19-50's), of all sizes and races, and 1 man (40's) for this production. Also, a pianist to accompany the tappers on stage. So, start brushing up on your tapping skills or take a class to audition in February for this hilarious comedy! You don't have to be an expert, just have some ability! For more information, contact the director, Keith Madeiros, or the producer, Adrienne Hintz on diva@bmds.bm
	2003 Bursary Posted: 1/5/2004 The 2003 BMDS Charitable Trust bursary of $5,000 was awarded to Tyler Barker to help him further his studies in dance and drama at university. The Trustees would like to thank all those who applied for the bursary, and invite application for the 2004 bursary. Please watch this space and the Royal Gazette for applications and deadlines
	Plays selected for Famous Festival Posted: 1/1/2004 From 21 submissions the anonymous reading committee has selected:- Parallel Lives by Carol Birch Half Time by Henry Godfrey Special Person by Jean Hannant Orange by Kelvin Hastings-Smith We Used to Laugh by Deborah Pharoah Star Songs by Andra Simons
	Raffle Winner Posted: 12/16/2003 Ticket number 1285 is the winner of a $4,000 travel voucher. Little bear selected the winning ticket on stage after the final performance of Goldilocks on the 13th December. Congratulations to Keith, the lucky winner.
	Programme for 2004 Posted: 11/19/2003 OF MICE AND MEN BY JOHN STEINBECK Two drifters, George and his friend Lennie, with delusions of living off the “fat of the land,” have just arrived at a ranch to work for enough money to buy their own place. Lennie is a man-child, a little boy in the body of a dangerously powerful man. It’s Lennie’s obsessions with things soft and cuddly, that have made George cautious about who the gentle giant, with his brute strength, associates with. His promise to allow Lennie to “tend to the rabbits” on their future land keeps Lennie calm, amidst distractions, as the overgrown child needs constant reassurance. But when a ranch boss’ promiscuous wife is found dead in the barn with a broken neck, it’s obvious that Lennie, albeit accidentally, killed her. George, now worried about his own safety, knows exactly where Lennie has gone to hide, and he meets him there. Realising they can’t run away anymore, George is faced with a moral question: how should he deal with Lennie before the ranchers find him and take matters into their own hands? CAST OF CHARACTERS George Curley’s Wife Lenni Slim Candy Carlson The Boss Whit Curly Crooks This 9 men and 1 woman show will audition on 17th and 18th December, 2003 and will perform at Daylesford Theatre from 16th February 2004 – 21st February 2004 FAMOUS FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES A FESTIVAL OF PLAYWRITING This popular annual festival of world premiere locally written fifteen minute plays will be performed in Daylesford from 17th March 2004 – 20th March 2004. Auditions will take place on 14th February 2004. STEPPING OUT BY RICHARD HARRIS A warm and funny play about the lives, laughs and loves of a group of women (and one man) attending a weekly tap-dance class in a dingy North London church hall. There is ex-professional dancer Mavis, who runs the class; cheerfully overweight Sylvia; Andy, a plain do-gooder with no confidence; snobby, but well meaning Vera; timid Dorothy who works in Social Security; Maxine, attractive sharp and very shrewd; fat, and plain Lynne; Rose, the self-styled ‘token lady of colour’, and Geoffrey, the lone male. As the play progresses, the class’s dancing improves to such an extent that by the climax, a grand charity show performance, they have been transformed into triumphant tappers, worthy of any chorus line! CAST OF CHARACTERS Mavis Mrs. Fraser Lynne Dorothy Maxine Andy Geoffrey Sylvia Rose Vera This wonderful comedy directed by Keith Madeiros and produced by Adrienne Hintz, will audition on 1st and 2nd March 2004 and will perform at Daylesford from 26th April 2004 – 1st may 2004. There is a requirement for the cast to have some experience of tap dancing but we will provide lessons. Expressions of interest in this show should be made to Keith or Adrienne. THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS BOOK BY LARRY L KING & PETE MASTERTON MUSIC & LYRICS BY CAROL HALL Based on the true story of a legendary Texas brothel known as the Chicken Ranch which operated from the 1840’s to 1973 when it was finally shut down by the efforts of a crusading Houston radio commentator and his conservative audience. The musical begins during the last days of the Chicken ranch (which earned its name because, during the depression, customers were allowed to pay with poultry!) Melvin P. Thorpe, a television broadcaster eager for the spotlight, has just scored a career triumph by exposing a peanut bar for not having as many peanuts as advertised. Now he turns his attention to what is potentially a much bigger triumph. This appalling thing he calls “loveless copulation” at the Chicken Ranch. Although many of the State’s politicians have, in fact, been customers of the brothel, they are eager to preserve their political careers and thus choose publicly denounce the Chicken Ranch and its inhabitants. Finally, in spite of the protection of the local sheriff, Miss Mona, the proprietress of the Chicken Ranch, is thrown out onto the street along with all of her girls, even as Melvin P. Thorpe receives a commendation from the Governor for his services to the state of Texas. This fabulous piece of musical theatre will audition on 19th and 20th April 2004 and will be performed at Daylesford from 17th June 2004 – 26th June 2004. The cast of characters will be posted in due course. Suffice to say there is a need for male and female actors who can sing, and dance (ish)!! LEND ME A TENOR BY KEN LUDWIG The understudy who becomes a star overnight is one of show business’s best-loved stories. When, in 1934, the fate of a charity concert in Cleveland, Ohio (which has been sold-out to 1000 customers and is to be followed by a party involving 50lbs of shrimp mayonnaise) is in jeopardy because the Italian tenor hired to sing the lead has fallen into a drunken stupor and is presumed dead, the impresario’s diminutive, docile assistant, with operatic ambitions, blacks up and wins acclaim as Otello. The tenor awakens, dons his costume, and thence follows an hilarious comedy of confusion in which the two Moors are absurdly confused by swooning females. Add a volatile Italian wife, an outrageous bellhop and a cynical impresario and you have a recipe for laughter. CAST OF CHARACTERS Max (the understudy) Maggie Saunders Tito Merelli Maria Bellhop Diana Julia Fabulous roles are on offer in this comedy which will audition on 5th and 6th August 2004 and perform at Daylesford from 20th September 2004 – 25th September 2004. AN EVENING OF ONE ACT PLAYS (THREE EVENINGS IN FACT) Submissions are invited for this production to be held on 20th October 2004 – 23rd October 2004. Auditions are planned for 13th and 14th September
	Halloween Party Posted: 10/10/2003 Friday 31st October is Halloween! Come down to Daylesford for a fancy dress party with live music, cheap drinks and door prizes. $10 for non-members - Members free! Tickets available at the Daylesford Bar, corner of Dundonald and Washington Streets. Click here for the poster
	Panotmime Auditions Posted: 10/8/2003 Pantomime audition time is here. Click here to find out more
	Fabian causes delay in After the Fall Posted: 9/15/2003 Hurricane Fabian's visit to Bermuda severly interrupted rehearsals and construction and BMDS has thought it prudent to postpone the opening night until 23rd September. Any purchasers of tickets before the 23rd must come to the Daylesford Box Office for an exchange or refund.
	BMDS Charitable Trust 2003 Bursary Posted: 8/12/2003 The B.M.D.S. Charitable Trust is making available a Bursary of $5,000 for 2003 to assist Bermudians with further education in the Performing Arts. Purpose of the award is to encourage and assist suitably qualified Bermudians who require financial assistance to further their studies in the field of Performing Arts. More Information
	Auditions Notice Posted: 7/24/2003 After the Fall by Arthur Miller, directed by John Steber will audition Friday 8th August 7-9pm and Saturday 9th August 12-3pm at Daylesford Theatre. Audition material is available now at Daylesford Theatre. Performance dates are 18th - 27th September, 2003. Production meeting will be held on the 11th August at 6pm. Anyone interested is assisting is invited to come along.
	Famous for Fifteen Minutes Playwriting Festival Posted: 7/1/2003 Just four months left for the play submission deadline! If you wish to submit your play ahead of time please deliver it to The President of the Society, Adrienne Hintz, for safekeeping. Famous For Fifteen Minutes Web Site
	Accomplished director John Steber to visit. Posted: 6/1/2003 BMDS has been most fortunate to secure the services of John Steber, an accomplished professional American director to visit and direct 'After the Fall' by Arthur Miller. This play which is semi-autobiographical (although Miller denied that the self-destructive central character was based on ex-wife Marilyn Monroe), is a drama which takes place inside the tortured mind of a 40 something lawyer, haunted by his disastrous affair, he revisits his past and shuffles through haunting unsettled memories. "Once again Miller vividly shows us the plight of the everyday man."
	Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Posted: 6/1/2003 The BMDS Christmas show will be "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". Performing at City Hall Theatre from the 4th to the 14th December. Auditions will be held on the 4th and 5th of October.

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