Regular Edition of WCP Newsletter
July, 2010

1000 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090

Keeping you up-to-date on our theatre! July, 2010 Welcome to our E-Newsletter Upcoming Productions Abie's Irish Rose by Anne Nichols Opens October 9, 2010 Director: Naomi Yablonsky I Love You, You're Perfect Now Change by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy Roberts Opens January 8, 2011 Director: Sherrie Ahlin A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller Opens March 5, 2011 Director: Steve Lemenille Smoke and Mirrors by Will Osborne & Anthony Herrera Opens May 7, 2011 Director: Maurice Moran Buy a Raffle and Win a Night on Broadway We are selling raffles at only $5.00 for "An Evening on Broadway"...dinner and two Broadway seats for a show of your choice. The prize is worth $350. For tickets please call Naomi Yablonsky at 973-376-1216. Tickets will be on sale at all performances. The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Ushers and Rafflers Needed Don't forget to usher or sell raffle tickets on the night you attend. We are grateful for your help. Board of Directors Your new Board of Directors was elected at the Player's Annual Meeting held on June 13th. The newly elected Board members for the 2010-2011 season are as follows: President   JoAnne Lemenille Treasurer   Bill McMeekan VP/Business   Sally Lee Dir. of Box Office   Renate Bieber Dir. of Facilities   Gail Smith Dir. of Grants   Don Mokrauer Dir. of Membership   Letty Hudak Dir. of Playbill   Jessica Foerst Board members continuing their terms from last season are as follows: Secretary   Joyce Nowlin VP/Production   Barbara Ruban Dir. of Activities   Naomi Yablonsky Dir. of Audience Services   Lucille Bills Dir. of Public Relations   Victor Cenci Dir. of Technical   Bill McMeekan Email Addresses Wanted If you have an email address and are not receiving your WCP Newsletter by email, please send your email address to: webmaster@westfieldcommunityplayers.org so that we can save postage costs. Tri-County Community Theatre Association The following community theaters in Essex, Morris and Union Counties have banded together and list their schedules and audition notices at www.tricountycta.org: Chester Theatre Group, Cranford Dramatic Club, Florham Park Players, Hexagon Players, Nutley Little Theatre, Livingston Community Players, Stony Hill Players, The Strollers of Maplewood, The Summit Playhouse and Westfield Community Players. For an entertaining evening out...check the website. Our Message Board Like to comment or offer suggestions about our theatre? You can, you know. Visit our Message Board (Forum). Here you have the opportunity for further updates as to what is going on at our theatre, write reviews of the shows, offer ideas and suggestions as to how we can better serve you, our loyal members and subscribers. So give it a look-see. You just might like it. What other community theatre makes you a part of it!? To go to the Message Board, click on Message Board. Message Board. You can also find it on our web page under the Menu item: Message Board WCP Trip to Atlantic City A wonderful time was had by all who attended our Atlantic City Trip to the Showboat Casino. Look at all the winning and happy faces!! Thank you for your support of our fundraiser. Click on picture for larger view President's Corner It's hard to believe that we have come to the end of our 75th. Anniversary Season. What a wonderful season we've had starting with Don't Drink the Water, a comical romp of mishaps behind the iron curtain, followed by The Second Time Around, an hysterical look at a generation's perspective on living arrangements, Dial M for Murder, a beautifully woven web of murder and deceit, and closing with Caught In The Net, a fast-paced farce that kept the audiences laughing. Fund raising, which is always a part of any non-profit organization, was also a highlight of this season. Fun and entertainment was had by all at our “Masquerade Soiree,” “The Third Annual Evening of Talent,” and the bus trip to Atlantic City on July 17th. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in and helped to organize these events. We have much to be thankful for at WCP including a dedicated Board of Directors, this season's play directors and producers, the actors who gave their time and talent to bring the productions to life and the unsung stars: the backstage crews and ushers—a tireless group of volunteers —and last, and most importantly, our loyal patrons who by your continued membership, support and attendance help to keep live theater in the spotlight at Westfield Community Players. Just a thought: If you're looking for a gift for a family member or a friend, why not a membership to Westfield Community Players? You'll be giving them four chances to "unwrap" your gift. Please think about it. Have a happy, healthy and fun filled summer, See you at the theater, JoAnne Lemenille President Our Website Take a gander at our fabulous website located at Westfield Community Players.org for more information about our theatre and for some fun entertainment. Fund raising Continues For 75 years, WCP Members and patrons have enjoyed quality, local live theater. Your Board of Directors has launched a Capital Campaign to raise funds for interior and exterior renovations necessary to improve the safety and comfort of our audience, volunteers, and performers. This summer, the interior stairwell ascending to our lighting booth will be replaced, as it is both dangerous and insufficient. Monies raised from various events, including our fall Costume Soiree, September Talent Show, July trip to Atlantic City, and the continuing Broadway Raffle have helped to defray the cost of this project. Additional funding is still necessary. As a member of WCP, we anticipate your generous support of these improvements, designed to ensure the future of our theater for years to come. As always, we welcome your contribution of funds, time and talent! For more information please contact either Gail Smith at giraffemom@hotmail.com or at (908)812-3477 or Joyce Nowlin at joyce_now@msn.com or at (908)723-3614 Volunteer Possibilities We're a community theater run by volunteers, but we can’t do it without your help! Why not volunteer once or twice during the year to help us out on a night when you are not seeing the show yourself? We are looking for House Managers and Box Office staff. Box Office staff and House Managers arrive at 7pm (2pm for a matinee). Box Office volunteers hand out the night’s pre-ordered tickets, sell additional tickets, and handle all money matters related to tickets, raffles and refreshments sales. Once the Box Office closes following intermission, the Box Office Volunteer is free to leave the theater. The House Manager makes sure everyone is seated, helps late-comers and stays in communication with the stage manager regarding curtain times and any other possible issues. The House Manager also directs the ushers. During the performance, the House Manager remains in the lobby (most either read or do a crossword puzzles) until it’s time to open the doors after the final curtain call. We'll make sure you are comfortable in your role and answer all your questions. To volunteer in the Box Office, call Renate Bieber at (908)233-3245. To volunteer to House Manage, call Lucille Bills at (908)822-7221 Review our Shows If you want to write a review of our productions, you may do so by visiting our web site and write your review of each show. Click on Message Board in the Menu at: Message Board then find the Review Section of the show of your choice. On-Line Ticket Requests This fall WCP will offer ON-LINE ticket request service. Patrons will be able to request tickets for whatever show they wish to attend. This will only be a REQUEST service and NOT a purchase. Payment will still be as stated in our ticket policy. Watch for details in our Fall Newsletter. Other Sites for WCP News WCP can also be found on the following sites: Facebook Twitter Westfield Patch Cranford Navigator Click on these links to keep informed of our theatre goings on!! Subscriber/Membership Info Being Mailed Subscriber/Membership info will be mailed soon. Please consider joining us again this upcoming season. Look for the information in your mail.

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