January auditions for the Players' spring production
WHAT: Auditions for "Waiting for Godot", directed by Adrian Goldman
WHEN: Thursday 6th January, 14:00 - 18:00
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A, Helsinki
In the spring, the FInn-Brit Players will stage a production of Samuel Becket's classic play "Waiting for Godot".
"Waiting for Godot" is the ground-breaking absurdist play that has informed all of modern drama, from Pinter to Kane. It is still relevant today. In a post-apocalyptic world, two tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, wait for the arrival of Godot, who never comes. They claim to know him but clearly barely do; they wouldn't recognise him if they saw him. They pass the time telling jokes, thinking about hanging themselves, and are interrupted, once in each act, by Pozzo and his slave Lucky. There is also a boy who comes, again once in each act, to tell them that Godot will not come but surely will come tomorrow.
Expect a non-traditional approach to this production, which means all roles are open to both men and women. Casting decisions will not be based on gender, so to all the talented women: come and audition! Don't think that this production is only for men!
As with auditions, there could be a need for callbacks. If they are needed, they will take place on Sunday January 9th from 14:00 - 17:00. The director will call you if this is the case.
Performances will be between 4–17 April 2011.
Finn-Brit Players Annual General Meeting
WHAT: The Players' AGM with free drinks and snacks
WHEN: Saturday 22nd January, 16:30
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A, Helsinki
Heading into our 30th anniversary year, we would like to have a number of special events over the year, but to do that we need people to give up a bit of their time and help out. If you too would like the society to be even more active and even better for its anniversary year, then please run for committee!
Don’t forget that the society belongs to its members, and this is the best chance to voice your opinions! There will be some snacks and drinks, and everybody is welcome to attend.
Committee
Dear Players,
An active society needs active members - in recent years there have been fewer and fewer people volunteering for the committee, and activities have been cut back. Heading into our 30th anniversary year, we would like to have a number of special events over the year, but to do that we need people to give up a bit of their time and help out. If you too would like the society to be even more active and even better for its anniversary year, then please run for committee!
Poetry & Jazz: Spring 2011 Auditions
WHAT: Poetry & Jazz auditions
WHEN: Tuesday 1st February, 20:30
WHERE: FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A, Helsinki
Poetry & Jazz will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2011! So we’re looking for pieces about anniversaries, special events, significant moments, celebrations, etc. And not only poetry, but also monologues, dialogues and ‘flash-fiction’ prose.
All pieces must a) be your own, b) be out of copyright, or c) have performance permission from the author. Please bring all the pieces you’re considering to the auditions.
Rehearsals: 8, 15 & 22 February and 1, 8 & 14 March (time and place TBA)
Performances: 15, 22 & 29 March, Arkadia International Bookshop, 7:00 p.m.
Contact Zoë (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more info.
30th Anniversary T-Shirt Competition
The Players are finally bringing out a T-shirt and we want you – our members – to design it.
The winner will get to see their design come to life on our 30th anniversary T-shirt, and will also receive a free shirt. The winner will be announced at, and chosen by, the AGM. So please send your entries to the committee – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – to arrive no later than Sunday January 16.