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CLUB SNAANNAANAAANNAANANGISNAAINSNARS Drama Club Members| DRAMA 2009 - 2010 Valerie Newton Geneva Peterson Helen Plowgian Suzanne Poole Jolene Rausch Hazel Robertson Teresa Sanderson Joyce Stillwell Marge Dene Taylor Annette Terry Sharyl Tucker Myrene VanDyke Jolene Zito Bonnie Whittaker XIN Susie Venable s PS PS AWN AISI PRIN RT PINNING Charlene Nelson NKAKNTRRRKAAAKAANYAf Fils NSA pi KAN Meg Naisbitt ARINARASINA YANAKRSAAARAY Telitha Lindquist INNNNANANAIYVAINNNIAARSN Martha Krebs ASAP PINS NN NNSE ASAI NNSINNSI Bonnie King NN Shirlene Hawks-Jacobg NNNAN,ISNSSNSNSPSSISS Carol Hurst SANNA Kera Hill NUNN Pam Higginson NA Mary Halverson ISKINIS INNA Jeanne Hall m1 \ NO Margaret Farr N\A Jo'DAnn Dance ANN Vicki Crist NNININ ANNE Afton Castlemain * Karen Brookins AABN Janette Bishoff KAKINONARANSSONIS Charlene Adams June Executive Board Meeting for The Ogden Drama Club Friday, August 21, 2009 Charlene Nelson Residence Attendance: Charlene Nelson, Jolene Zito, Teresa Sanderson, Janette Bischoff, Marge Dean Taylor, Joyce Stillwell, Meg Naisbitt. Excused: Jolene Rausch, Bonnie King, Suzanne Poole Absent: Annette Terry The executive board for the Drama Club of Ogden met at 9:00 on a beautiful summer morning in Charlene Nelson’s backyard. As they listened to the comforting sound of trickling water and the patriotic sound of jets overhead the following items were discussed: President Charlene Nelson discussed her theme for this coming year with the executive board. She would like to focus on relationships within the club. She would like to encourage and sustain ways to expand and develop these friendships. The proposed budget was reviewed, discussed and approved by the Executive Committee. Marge-Dean motioned approval and Joyce gave 2" Discussion of electronic communication for the Drama Club thru e-mail, facebook or blogging was discussed. Ways that the club could set up a secure site were evaluated. Marge Dean reviewed the governing policies for the club. She stated she did not see any necessary changes in the by-laws for the coming year and the group agreed. Marge-Dean will review some of the policies at the first club meeting in September. The music stand custodian is not a delivery service. The chair of each show needs to make arrangements for pickup of the stands with Janette. Meg will send books to the sustaining members. There was a discussion regarding the new books and their location. There was a suggestion and discussion on a by-laws change for the books. It was as follows: The program chair should give the copies of the new books to each active member. The remaining copies will be given to the corresponding secretary to send with a letter to the sustaining members inviting them. Charlene reviewed each of the executive members’ duties. The group retreated to Charlene’s patio for a delicious breakfast of breakfast casserole, fresh fruit with yogurt and cinnamon rolls with juice and milk. A lovely way to start the day! DRAMA CLUB OF OGDEN PROPOSED BUDGET 9/1/09 throughS/3 1/10 Category Description 2009-10 2008-09 2422.46 2402.68 800.00 30.00 45.00 3277.68 INCOME OPENING BALANCE MEMBERSHIP DUES (32) 800.00 SUSTAINING DUES 30.00 DONATIONS TOTAL INCOME 45.00 3297.46 EXPENSES AND DONATIONS ECCLES ART CENTER OGDEN SYMPHONY BALLET STORY TELLING FEST. COURTESY 50.00 50.00 50.00 300.00 POSTAGE/FLYERS 250.00 GUEST NIGHT CHRISTMAS PARTY JUNE BREAKFAST SCRIPTS/PRINTING OFFICE SUPPLIES 50.00 100.00 200.00 225.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 120.46 124.22 214.81 ? 26.75 43.81 24.39 91.75 42.80 PROGRAMS 200.00 HISTORIAN 100.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1625.00 8338.99 OVERALL TOTAL $ 1672.46 2438.69 Respectfully submitted: Mey Nacsbitt Treasurer 2009-2010 Drama Clik Pr D is For Danger September 24" at 7:30 p.m. Chairman: Mysterious Cast: Music: House: Margaret Farr Nell Heller, Annette Terry, Vicki Crist Sharyl Tucker Jolene Zito, Neil Heller, Margaret Farr RSVP regrets only (if you dare) 801 — 540 — 1392 Jolene Zito Don ~ Dangerous Directions to the Zito Residence: 7 \zror om the junction of 3lst Street and 1900 W. Surn south on 1900 West. Drive to 4800 South and turn west. Drive west on 4800 past Roy High School, over the railroad tracks, past Midland ena; at the intersection of 3500 West (there is a stoplight) turn south. pu ‘Drive south and turn west on the first road (5000 South), then turn south on ae next road (3550 South). Jolene's is the 3rd house on the West side of the ad. 4 ® From the Freeway t the freeway exit turn west. Drive under the overpass and then turn North 9n 1900 South. Drive North until 4800 South, turn west. Drive west on 4800 past Roy High School, over the railroad tracks, past Midland Elementary; at 2 intersection of 3500 West (there is a stoplight) turn South. Drive South and turn west on the first road (5000 South), then South on the next road (3550 South). Jolene's is the 3rd house on the west side of the road. Phere's a chill in the air, I've often felt stranget..... Axnd yet I can sense something looming, Drama Club of Ogden September 24, 2009 Attendance: Janette Bischoff, Vicki Crist, Margaret Farr, Nell Heller, Pam Higginson, Kera Hill, Bonnie King, Telitha Lindquist, Charlene Nelson, Valerie Newton, Geneva Peterson, Helen Plowgian, Karen Brookins, Hazel Robertson, Teresa Sanderson, Joyce Stillwell, Marge Dene Taylor, Annette Terry, Sharyl Tucker, Myrene VanDyke, Jolene Zito, Jeanne Hall. Excused: Afton Castlemain, Jo>DAnn Dance, Mary Halverson, Carol Hurst, Meg Naisbitt, Suzanne Poole, Jolene Rausch, Bonnie Whittaker. Absent: Shirlene Hawks-Jacobs, Martha Krebs, Susie Venable. Members of the Drama Club driving west toward the home of Jolene Zito were greeted by the glaring sun; gratefully all the members arrived safely for the first meeting of the 2009-2010 season. President Charlene Nelson enthusiastically welcomed and thanked everyone for their attendance. This year’s theme is “Women of Mystery.” The minutes from the May and June meetings were read by Jolene Zito and approved by the club members. Charlene discussed her vision for the coming year with the members. She distributed booklets which she had prepared with instructions on how to sign up for Facebook. She discussed her idea of setting up a Facebook account accessible to members of the Drama Club only. She discussed using Facebook for notification and updates for those members who wish and the more traditional notification by standard mail. Club members were receptive to this idea. The booklet also contained clues to the 2 mystery women of the month. The clues were read and at the end of the meeting members guessed who they were. This month’s “women of mystery” were Val Newton and Hazel Robertson. Charlene will have clues each month for 2 ladies of the club as a way to get to know each other a little better. Janette Bischoff made a correction on her e-mail that is listed in the club book, it should read KAM7Bischoff, and Jolene Rausch’s prefix on her telephone number is wrong, it should read: 604. Janette Bischoff gave her auditors report for last year and reminded everyone that yearly dues of $25.00 could be given to her tonight. Marge Dene Taylor moved to approve the treasurer’s report, Kera Hill seconded. The budget was reviewed by Janette and approved by the club members with Marge Dene Taylor making the motion to approve and Teresa Sanderson seconded. Marge Dene Taylor reviewed some of the by-laws of the club. We currently have 2 openings for new members. Charlene reviewed various concerns and responsibilities of the Drama Club members, including; turn in all receipts for rermbursement, keep the courtesy committee informed of events that effect our members, turn in 1 copy only of the scripts to Joyce, and Chairs need to arrange to pick up the music stands from Janette. The members were then delighted with Sharyl Tucker as she sang one of Stephen Sondheim’s best: “Not While I’m Around” from Sweeny Todd, which was a nice introduction to the menacing nature of the evening’s show “D is for Danger” by Charles Emery, with Margaret Farr as chairman. The show revolved around the young and beautiful school teacher, Joanna Dunbar, played by Vicki Crist. She and her Aunt Della, played by Annette Terry, rented a room in their home to a young writer named, Elliot, played by Nell Heller. He is a mysterious character who also happens to be handsome and single, but at the same time menacing. He makes advances toward the young heroine despite her already having a suitor, Bill, played by Pam Higginson. With the help of Margaret Farr as narrator and officer of the law the story advances and in the final scene young Joanna is cornered by the murderous Elliot. He described the sounds of his previous victims as he tortured and killed them and how he was going to do the same to her. Through this dialogue the audience realizes that this man is a murderer of school teachers who is going down the alphabet and he is on letter “D” for Dunbar. Elliot reveals himself as a psycho, publicity hungry, wan-a-be actor who thrives on reading about himself in the papers! Bill and Aunt Joanna arrive just in time to save the day and make sure the bad guy gets his just desserts; and speaking of desserts, the evening ended with a slice of apple pie and ice cream with a sprinkling of nuts on the side. h a ( Da anda T e m e a t e s Play: “Doubt” hairman: Marge Taylor ast: . o'Dann Dance, “ee fusic: NK Meg Ak Naispditt NT ++ Susie Venable ouse: - Meg Naisbitt, JoD'Ann Dance, Marge Taylor Regrets: 801-392-1401 Meg (We DOUBT you'd want to miss out)! Address: 3460 Baker Drive, Ogden Utah 84403 Directions from the North: Drive along Harrison Blvd. to 32nd Street. Turn left {east} on 32nd St. Turn right on Taylor Ave. Turn left on Boughton Wind to the right on Boughton and it tums into Baker Dr. Proceed straight on Baker to 3460 Baker Dr. Directions from the South: Drive along Harrison Blvd. to 36th Street. Turn east on 36th Street (towards the mountains} Turn left on Polk Ave. Turn right on Oakridge Ave. Turn right on Baker Dr. Proceed to 3460 Baker Dr. {on the east side of the street} A DOL al ea Minutes Drama Club of Ogden October 22, 2009 7:30 p.m. Attendance: Karen Brookins, Jo>DAnn Dance, Jeanne Hall, Kera Hill, Carol Hurst, Shirlene Hawks-Jacobs, Bonnie King, Telitha Lindquist, Meg Naisbitt, Charlene Nelson, Valerie Newton, Helen Plowgian, Suzanne Poole, Jolene Rausch, Hazel Robertson, Joyce Stillwell, Marge Dene Taylor, Sharyl Tucker, Susie Venable, Jolene Zito Excused: Janette Bishoff, Afton Castleman, Vicki Crist, Margaret Farr, Mary Halverson, Nell Heller, Pam Higginson, Geneva Peterson, Teresa Sanderson, Annette Terry, Myrene VanDyke, Bonnie Whittaker Absent: Martha Krebs Members of the Drama Club arrived at the beautiful home of Meg Naisbitt. The meeting was late getting started due to road closures. Charlene Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm. Charlene encouraged all members to join Facebook for Drama Club updates. Music for the evening was provided by Meg Naisbitt, who played a medley of her favorite songs “just because [she] liked them.” The time was turned over to Marge Taylor to introduce the evening’s play, Doubt, a 2004 play by John Patrick Shanley originally staged off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club on November 23, 2004. The play is set in the St. Nicholas Church School in the Bronx during the fall of 1964.The play opens as Father Flynn, played by Marge Taylor, addresses the congregation of the importance of uncertainty (“Doubt can be a bond as powerful and sustaining as certainty.””) Father Flynn is a young priest new to the Parrish. He believes the clergy should be more accessible to the parish and be thought of "as members of their family." He is progressive in policy and very popular in the church community. Sister Aloysius, played by JoD’Ann Dance, is a conservative nun who insists that her students not be coddled, she is also suspicious of misconduct between Father Flynn and Donald Muller, the first black student at St. Nicholas. During a meeting with a Sister James, a sunny, kind, trusting, caring younger nun, played by Susie Venable, it becomes clear that Aloysius harbors a deep mistrust toward her students, her fellow clergymen, and society in general. Naive and impressionable, James is easily upset by Aloysius’ severe manner and harsh criticism. In a private meeting regarding the Christmas pageant, Aloysius in the present of James, confronts Flynn with her suspicions. He angrily denies any wrong doing. Aloysius is not satisfied. Tempers flair, accusations fly and all present were left captivated and on the edge of there seats. Flynn calls the Bishop to apply for a transfer and we learn in the final scene that he has received a promotion and was recently instated as the pastor of a nearby parochial school. Troubled by the outcome, Aloysius, reveals to Sister James that many of the accusations were false and admits in the last lines of the play, “I have doubts, I have such doubts!” It was a performance by all worthy of an Oscar! Well done ladies! Charlene Nelson then introduced Octobers’ Mystery women, Tita Lindquist and <) of 22 The minutes were read by Jolene Zito and everyone present enjoyed a delightful pumpkin mousse. There’s no ‘Doubt’ that the evening was a success. Submitted by Jolene Rausch, recording secretary. a Lo Minutes Ogden Drama Club November 19, 2009 Guest Night The evening began at the historic and beautiful Eccles mansion at approximately 7:35 pm. Charlene Nelson called the meeting to order and welcomed members and their guests. Charlene then invited all members to introduce there guests. Brunch We were reminded of the Christmas party on December 5" at 11:00am. Jolene Zito was preparing a program that would touch our hearts and minds. Charlene then asked iff had been on facebook to see the pictures Sharyl Tucker posted of last month’s mystery woman, cast and music. “It was so fun!”-Charlene Nielson Also, we were notified of the following events: = Marge Dean and JoD’Ann Dance’s sister-in-law passed away. = All were encouraged to visit Janett Bischoff’s ‘Simple gifts boutique’ She then turned the time over to play chairman Teresa Sanderson. Drama club members were introduced to this years’ traveling show, Laura/ A mystery play written by Vera Caspary and George Sklar, adapted from the novel by Vera Caspary. The cast included Charlene Nelson as detective Mark McPherson, Jolene Zito as Waldo Lydecker, Joyce Stillwell as Shelby Carpenter and Mrs. Dorgan, Teresa Sanderson as Bessie Clary, Danny Dorgan, and Stage direction, and Jolene Rausch as Laura Hunt. Laura is best known among Drama Club members from the 1944 20" century fox hit movie starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and a young Vincent Price. Detective Mark McPherson is assigned to the case of the murdered Laura Hunt. He begins to investigate the two men who were closest to her: A Narcissistic, middle-a ged writer named Waldo Lydecker and her fiancé the philandering Shelby Carpenter. As he learns more about Laura, Mark begins to fall in love with her memory. Lydecker accuses him of falling in love with a“dead woman!’ When Laura turns out to be very much alive she becomes the prime suspect. Mark discovers the real murder victim was a young model by the name of Joyce Madden. As the plot thickens, all fingers are pointing to Laura as the jealous, jilted lover. But alas, all is revealed in the end. The real murderer is discovered and the old cliché “boy gets girl” comes to past! President Charlene Nelson thanks the hostess committee: = Pam Higginson = Karen Brookens => Afton Castlemain => Jeanne Hall => Carol Hurst The mystery women for November were Myrene VanDyke and Karen Brookens. The meeting was then adjourned until December fifth at Ogden golf and country club. Carrot cake and Salted nuts finished off a delightful, entertaining evening. Yue Vo Set herwenr aon See. . ig, : KE . Ee oan as elit aan ide ee a i a eee i ae sg te ty oe Performed by Drama Club members ouse committee: Suzanne Poole, Jolene Rausch egrets: Suzanne Poole (801-985-0506) y: ddress: Ogden Golf and Country Club a 3 197 Washington Blvd, South Ogden. Carols and candles aglow tw the wight, Hearth fires blazing all cozy and bright, rRed-leaved polnsettia, white Christmas rose, Ice skaters whirling on ice as Lt Snows, Sleigh bells and Santas, and warm memories, c gi ma toe tle Mis es, tre ed mm ri -t Tinsel - rh Angels all bringing glad tidings anew, Season's best wishes especially for you! 4 Be jf P (VLEITY A eg’ Wa 4 L WC {/ CUM y ee 7 2: e oa ea = . j; 3 . 4 ? ‘ = Sas EST RES ERS. ETE e ans Zi B Mes Minutes Drama Club of Ogden December 5, 2009 11:00 a.m. As tradition would have it, members of the Drama Club arrived at the Ogden Country Club on a snowy December morning. Many dressed in 1940's attire. This was the official start of the Christmas season as stated by President, Charlene Nelson. She then welcomed the group, and brunch was served. Following brunch, Charlene thanked all involved for such a delightful event. We learned Carol Hurst was a jump-rope champ in sixth grade and played the cello in the all-state high school orchestra. Suzanne Poole can drive a tractor and hunts for gophers. They were December’s mystery women. Charlene shared with Drama Club members her thoughts on Christmas as a time of mystery and magic. She then turned the time over to Jolene Zito, program chair. All in attendance were touched by a beautiful narration written and given by Jolene Zito and Bonnie Whittaker. Drama Club members Hazel Roberts/Mary Halverson, Tita Lindquist, Helen Plowgian and Margaret Farr took us down memory lane and shared their memories of Christmas in the 1940’s. We also enjoyed musical numbers from Three Plus Three, Suzanne Poole, Karen Brookens, The Three Sopranos, Afton Castlemain and Carol Hurst. Haat The event was concluded by the annual singing of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and the classic “Auld Lang Syne”. We laughed, we cried and we sang. It was a morning to remember. Thanks to all of the fabulous ladies who made this event shine like the star atop the evergreen tree! Warm wishes, love, and numerous blessings for all in the coming year. God bless us everyone! Opler Drama Clab Program: present House of “Greed” Performed by our talented cast: Afton Castlemain, Martha Krebs, Helen Plowgian, Myrene VanDyke. Hawks-Jacobs. Chairman: Shirlene Music provided by: Bonnie King Where: Bonnie King's Home 1055 east 5825 south, South Ogden, Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 28" 2010 House committee: Bonnie King, Mary Halverson, Shirlene Hawks-Jacobs. Regrets: please inform Bonnie at 801-479-6263 Address: follow US-89. 2. Turn RIGHT onto S 1050 E. 0.4 mi 3. Turn LEFT onto E 5825 S. 4. 1055 E 5825 S is on the RIGHT. 0.0 mi Refreshnent will.be served, Lyress. Yay ener and |G: vedi. Minutes Drama Club of Ogden Jan.28, 2010 7:30 p.m. Attendance: Janette Bishoff, Karen Brookins, Afton Castlemain, Vicki Crist, Jeanne Hall, Mary Halverson, Pam Higginson, Kera Hill, Carol Hurst, Shirlene Hawks-Jacobs. Bonnie King, Martha Krebs, Telitha Lindquist, Meg Naisbitt, Charlene Nelson, Valerie Newton, Geneva Peterson, Helen Plowgian, Suzanne Poole, Jolene Rausch, Hazel Robertson, Teresa Sanderson. Joyce Stillwell, Annette Terry, Sharyl Tucker, Myrene VanDyke, Jolene Zito, Bonnie Whittaker. Excused: Jo’ DAnn Dance, Margaret Farr, Nell Heller, Marge Dene Taylor, Susie Venable. Drama club members arrived on a chilly January evening at the beautiful home of Bonnie King. Charlene Nelson welcomed all in attendance, then turned the time over to Jolene Rausch for the calling of the roll and the reading of the minutes for November and December. She then turned the time over to Teresa Sanderson program chair for next year. She announced the theme would be “Award Winners”. The following announcements were made: => Time was given to Karen Brookins who announced an upcoming faculty vocal recital on February 5, 2010, at the Val A. Browning center for the Performing Arts. She and Gary Sorenson would be performing. The evening would be free of charge. The Membership committee drafted a letter to be sent to sustaining members about a time limit to send in dues. The letter was read then discussed. Hazel Robertson read a letter for a possible new member, Charlene Adams. Drama Club members were made aware that Jo’DAnn Dance had a heart attack, a card was sent wishing her well. Treasury report given by Meg Nesbit on donations to different organizations and members who have not paid dues. Drama Club members were then treated to a delightful rendition of “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” performed by Bonnie King, Jannette Bishoff and Sharyl Tucker. Meg Nesbit accompanied on the piano. The time was then turned over to play chairman, Martha Krebs, to announce the evening’s play: “The House of Greed” by Robert St. Claire. Little is known about the playwright, but Martha Krebs remembers doing the play in High school .She said, *‘it was fun to revisit it, it was my first dramatic roll.”’ + The cast includes, Afton Castelmain as Latesha Roberts.a greedy, miserable old woman determined to control everyone and everything around her and Detective Brooks a hard nosed cigar smoking cop out to find a murder? Humm, perhaps not! Mary Halverson: As Jerry Mcarther a young college student trying to work his way through school selling vacuums. But is he really who he says he is? She also played Gwenda Lee a beautiful young starlight; is she really in love with Sedrick or just after him for his inheritance. Play Charman Martha Krebs played Mamie the plain, haggard, mistreated maid. Will she ever receive her portion of the money mentioned in Latish’s will? Or will she be written off before Latisha dies. How long can she endure this abuse? Helen Plowgain as Sedrick and stage direction. Poor Sedrick! Spineless,in love with Gwenda Lee and controlled by Latisha. If he marries the love of his life he will loose everything! Is that reason enough to murder? Myrene VanDyke as Carlotta Hendricks. Disinherited and ostracized by her father and then her sister , with only months left to live will she be able to appeal to Latisha’s charitable side[if she even has one.] Or will she die penniless with nothing left to leave her only son. Does she have a motive for murder? This play had all the twist, turns, lies and mistaken identity of the classic ‘Who done it’ mystery. The characters were brilliantly performed and once again we were all left very entertained and wanting more! Women of mystery for January were Hula Hoop champ. Jeanne Hall and head chow cook for for the hay men in Bear Lake county Helen Plowgain. We were then served delicious Mexican fruit cake. It was a grand night for all who attended!! Respectfully Jolene Rausch recording sec. PEGE : Program: o “Anastasia” Performed by Karen Brookens, Jke - ¢ @ & es : as Carol Hurst, Ji olene Rausch, Hazel Robertson. ie Music: Jeanne Hall House: Joyce Stillwell, Tita Lindquist Regrets: Please contact J oyce at 476-9222 gee Teresa Sanderson oe Jennifer State: Drive, tae Start out going SOUTH ST/COUNTRY HILLS DR. on Ze Turn S. ne Address: 2005 East Directions from Weber E 5700 “Cap hi al 3 7 s ~ 3 aia ‘Thursday, February &25" at 7 30 ptsa Oe When: _ * & LEFT onto E S becomes 5700 HARRISON LEFT onto SKYLINE Turn LEFT onto JENNIFER Utah 84403, BLVD/UT-203 toward 42ND _ EASTWOOD Turn Ogden | DR. DR. DR. ea Seb or 2005 JENNIFER DR is on the LEFT. Drama Club Minutes February 25, 2010 Attendance: Charlene Nelson, Jolene Zito, Karen Brookens, Vicki Crist, Hazel Robertson, Jeanne Hall, Joyce Stillwell, Carol Hurst, Suzie Venable, Margaret Farr, Afton Castlemain, Myrene Van Dyke, Sharyl Tucker, Tita Lindquist, Bonnie Whitaker, Geneva Peterson, Pam Higginson, Mary Halverson, Jodi Ann Dance, Bonnie King, Marge Dean Taylor, Kera Hill, Meg Naisbitt, Shirlene Hawkes-Jacobs Excused: Val Newton, Jeanette Bischoff, Helen Plowgian, Annette Terry, Teresa Sanderson, Jolene Rausch, Suzanne Poole Charlene Nelson called Drama Club to order at 7:33 in the home of Joyce Stillwell. After welcoming the enthusiastic group, Charlene discussed the responses that she has received from many of the sustaining members who have been contacted regarding their status in Drama Club. Pat Bean, Ruth Darrington, Sharon Allred, and Jayne Johnson sent gracious responses to the inquiry; all felt it was time to remove them from our membership rolls. Club members then voted on the addition of Charlene Adams to our group, which was in the affirmative. The evening continued with the presentation of the lovely Russian Hymn “God Preserve Our Noble Empress” sung by Jeanne Hall and Karen Brookens with Carol Hurst accompanying them on the piano in the next room. It served as a great introduction to the evening’s play “Anastasia.” Marcelle Maurette wrote the play “Anastasia” based on the popular rumor that the youngest daughter of Nicholas, last Tsar of Russia, escaped the execution of the rest of the royal family. It tells of a young suicidal woman that is taken by a group of Russian exiles so they can collect money from the Bank of England by having the woman pose as the heir to the Russian throne. The mother of the fallen czar must make the final decision as to whether the young woman is or isn’t Anastasia. The woman’s captors as well as the audience begin to wonder if the woman is indeed the young Anastasia. The tender scene between the Dowager Empress and the young girl leaves all pondering the unsolved historical mystery and tragedy. This play was precisely played with close attention to detail and characterizations. The authentic Russian hats worn by some cast members added to the ambiance of the evening. The script, though fiction, presented a convincing scenario of the aftermath of the horrific event in Russian history. When the end revealed that Anastasia had disappeared, the audience sat in stunned silence for a moment before the grateful applause began. One bit of advice received from this piece was “If you want to reform a man, start with his grandfather.” The talented cast included: Hazel Robertson, Vicki Crist, Jeanne Hall, Karen Brookens, Carol Hurst, and Joyce Stillwell. The “Mystery Women” for the evening were Bonnie Whitaker and Mary Halverson. The evening ended with a serving of eheeelate-crumd cake, cool water, and assorted nuts. CHOco late Zuchi Wii CaK € Respectfully submitted by Jolene Zito in the absence of Jolene Rausch. ys Pl {/ |aKL \ ~ ty ! ~ pode. a #,4° \ Vic ew Presents..... “Snider's Web” ... chairman: Kera Hill Mary Halverson, Meg Naisbitt, Geneva Peterson, Bonnie King Kera, Hill, Tita Lindquist, Margaret Farr . March , March 18” at 7:50 p.m. Janette Bischoff. Regrets: Address: Janette Bischoff's web.... Non-poisoned § South Ogden Utah 84403 S refreshments will be served.... or are WE being deceitful? Please contact Janette at 476-1928 4700 South 15350 East, Directions: (from Harrison Blvd) 4 Turn LEFT onto E 4600 S. Turn RIGHT onto S 1575 E. Turn RIGHT onto E 4700 S. Turn LEFT onto S 1500 E. 4700 S 1500 E is on the LEFT. t we firs en wh e av we we b we d le ng ta a at Oh wh _ practice to Minutes Drama Club of Ogden Mar. 18", 2010 7:30 p.m. Attendance: Janette Bishoff, Margaret Farr, Jeanne Hall, Margaret Farr , Mary Halverson, Pam Higginson, Kera Hill, Carol Hurst, Bonnie King, Martha Krebs, Telitha Lindquist, Meg Naisbitt, Charlene Nelson, Valerie Newton, Geneva Peterson, Jolene Rausch, Hazel Robertson, Marge Dene Taylor, Joyce Stillwell, Sharyl Tucker, Myrene VanDyke, Jolene Zito, Bonnie Whittaker. Excused: Afton Castlemain, Vicki Crist, Jo>.DAnn Dance, Carol Hurst, Nell Heller, Shirlene Hawks-Jacobs, Martha Krebs, Helen Plowgian, Suzanne Poole, Teresa Sanderson, Annette Terry. Charlene Nelson welcomed Drama Club members to the beautiful home of Janette Bishoff. She then reminded those with cell phones to please silence them during the performance. The minutes were then read by Jolene Rausch and Jolene Zito. It was brought to our attention that corrections to the minutes do not have to be motioned and seconded, just approved. It was then announced that the play in May would be at Sharyl Tucker’s home. Jolene Zito then read the list of new officers for Drama Club for 2010-2011. We then had the privilege to hear a delightful musical duet sung by Janette Bishoff and her daughter NG teu 2. Meg Nesbitt accompanied them on the piano. The time was then turned over to Kera Hill to introduce the play for March: Agatha Christie’s “The Spider Web”. The play was written at the request of its’ star, Margaret Lockwood. Christie wrote the play during the period of the final rehearsal for “Witness for the Prosecution”. She also wrote a role in the play which would be suitable for Lockwood’s fourteen-year-old daughter. In the play, Clarissa Hailsham-Brown is the second wife of a foreign diplomat, Henry, and stepmother to his teenage daughter, Pippa. They are currently living in a large house they are renting at a very cheap price. This is to make sure that someone with the name “Brown” becomes residence in order for thieves to enter the house to steal something they think the real Mrs. Brown possesses. There are three guests staying with them: Sir Rowland Delahaye, Hugo Birch, and a young man by the name of Jeremy Warrender. The three house guests are later asked to dispose of a dead body. Clarissa receives a very unwanted visitor: Oliver Costello, who’s real motive for the visit is to obtain money and she accuses him of blackmail. She then threatens to expose Costello’s drug activities. He is later murdered but by whom? This play contains all the classic Agatha Christie plots; murder, theft, hidden passages, secret doors, witchcraft, black mail, mistaken identity et cetera. “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive”. The cast included: Geneva Peterson, Margaret Farr, Bonnie King, Meg Nesbitt, Kera Hill, Tita Linquist, and Mary Halverson. Well, well done ladies. Special thanks to Kera Hill and her family for all the sacrifices they made while editing this play! Geneva Peterson and Margaret Farr were our women of mystery for the month of March. We then enjoyed delicious cheese cake salted mixed nuts and ice cold water. The meeting was then adjourned till April. Jolene Rausch recording secretary. dee Drint COE Pra Program: “Good Help is So Hard to Murder” Chairman: Vai Newton fast: Janette Bischoff, Pam Higginson, When: April 29", Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Music: Martha Krebs House: Regrets: Helen Plowgian Please contact Helen at 801-399-0973 | Sharyl Tucker Address: 1520 42™* street, Ogden Utah 84405 Directions: (from Harrison Bivd) 1. Start from 42™ and Harrison RIGHT onto COUNTRY HILLS DR. . Turn LEFT onto TAYLOR AVE. . Turn RIGHT onto E 4200 S. . 1520 42NDST Minutes Drama Club of Ogden April 29, 2010 7:30 p.m. Attendance: Charlene Adams, Janette Bishoff, Karen Brookins, Vicki Crist, Mary Halverson, Pam Higginson, , Martha Krebs,Meg Naisbitt, Charlene Nelson, Valerie Newton, Geneva Peterson, Helen Plowgain, Susan Poole, Jolene Rausch, Sharyl Tucker, Myrene VanDyke, Jolene Zito, Bonnie Whittaker. Excused: Afton Castlemain, Jo?’ DAnn Dance, Margaret Farr, Jeanne Hall, Neil Heller, Kera Hill, Carol Hurst, Shirlene Hawks-Jacobs, Tilitha Lindquist, Teresa Sanderson, Joyce Stillwell, Marge Dean Taylor, Annette Terry. The day turned out to be a rather pleasant one as Charlene Nelson welcomed Drama Club members to the lovely home of Helen Plowgain. She then brought to our attention some sad news that long time member Vera Eccles had passed away, flowers were sent from the Drama Club. She will be missed. Charlene then read a letter from Nell Heller regarding her resignation due to health issues and change of residence. She also indicated that Kathy Douglas would like to continue being a sustaining member. She is our only sustaining member as of late. Charlene welcomed new member Charlene Adams and the slate of officers for 2010-2011 was read by Jolene Zito. The voting was unanimous. June breakfast was announced for June 5" at the Ogden Golf and Country Club. A list was circulated among drama club members for themselves and guests attending the event. After much anticipation the time was then turned over to Val Newton for the introduction of the evenings play; Good Help Is So Hard To Murder, written by Pat Cook. Pat Cook was inspired to write after seeing a performance of Neil Simon’s, The Odd Couple. His first play was Rest in Peace. He has gone on to write 125 more plays. We knew we were in for a wild ride as the curtain rises and a very picky parrot opens the scene. Good Help is So Hard to Murder, a comedy in two acts takes place in the deep south. Convinced that the maid Libby knows too much about her family’s shady past,[ Now who doesn’t have skeletons in their closet,] Delilah conspires with her younger sister Mirribelle to kill her. Throw in visits from a so called psychic, the Grim Reaper, a crazy aunt that has just recently escaped from the “nut house”, the town’s only female police officer, and the reactions of their sarcastic family pet a parrot named Socrates and you’re in for an evening filled with zany characters and lots of laughs. The cast included: Val Newton as Elmira, Socrates, and stage direction. Pam Higginson as Mirribelle Janette Bishoff as Delilah Sharyl Tucker as Libby and Officer Judy Myrene VanDyke as Florance Geneva Petterson as Aunt Minnie Bonnie King had one more announcement concerning June breakfast and we were then introduced to this months women of mystery, Pam Higginson and Jolene Rausch. Lemon meringue or chocolate cream pie with salted mixed nuts finished off a delightful evening. Jolene Rausch recording secretary Z - Karly Frost Wy: bd ~+ J Sa : GSS : ver rer~ SL NG WZ ta en eon IRS eg ate Ss) ‘9 AS ag a a BQ Performed by our chilling cast Susie Venable, Hazel Robertson, Meg Naisbitt. Bonnie Whitaker Music provided by: Suzanne Poole YAP 4? Bonnie Whitaker, Annette Terry, Susie Venable I} 850 east 5738 south, South Ogden, Sharyl Tucker “Where: + -40 p.m. Thursday, May 27° 2010 wie srets: please inform Sharyl at 801-479-0951 ivd /Bonnevielle High School 1. Go straight on Washington Bivd. To hwy 89, east to é ; eCSIIMECILTSSelesOU y CM OY a | I 3, Lo & ; ee MC SELVEH ie, LL Zz = Minutes Drama Club of Ogden May 28, 2010 7:30 p.m. Attendance: Karen Brookins, Afton Castlemain, Jo7DAnn Dance, Margaret Farr, Jeanne Hall, Mary Halverson, Pam Higginson, Kera Hill, Charlene Nelson, Valerie Newton, Suzanne Poole, Jolene Rausch, Joyce Stillwell, Marge Dean Taylor, Sharyl Tucker, Myrene VanDyke, Susie Venable, Bonnie Whittaker Excused: Charlene Adams, Janette Bishoff, Carol Hurst, Shirlene Hawks-Jacobs, Bonnie King, Martha Krebs, Telitha Lindquist, Meg Nesbit, Geneva Peterson, Hellen Plowgian, Teresa Sanderson, Jolene Zito Members of Drama Club arrived at the home of Sharyl Tucker on a gloomy evening which set the mood for that night’s play. Charlene Nelson greeted us and thanked Sharyl Tucker for the use of her home. The minutes were read by Jolene Rausch followed by the annual secretary’s report. Charlene next read the annual treasury report in the absence of Jolene Zito. Since our last meeting, Judy Anderson, Gail Richards, and Luacine Bunnell would like to continue as sustaining members. We now have two openings for new members. Myrene VanDyke reminded us all of June Breakfast and the cost will be $11.50 per person. The program will be first, so be there early. Charlene then turned the time over to Suzanne Poole for the evening’s musical number, “Reflections on the Water” by Claude Debussy. It was exquisite! Incidentally, when the music started, so did the rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. All came together to set the tone for the evening’s play. Charlene Nelson then turned the time over to the play chairman Susie Venable to introduce “Early Frost” written by Douglas Parkhurst. Little is known about the author. | Alice, played by Karen Brookins, is a twelve year-old girl who is sent to live with her two aunts after the death of her parents. Louise, played by Mary Halverson, is the older of the two aunts and a kind and gentle woman. Hannah, played by Bonnie Whittaker, is “a little removed” and obsessed with her chickens. She also “hates rain and children.” Fifty years ago, Hannah’s friend Lydia, played by Kera Hill, disappeared mysteriously while playing with Hannah. No body was ever found and Hannah said the gypsies had taken her. “Gypsies are no good,” she said. As the scene progresses, we hear the song “London Bridge” played faintly in the background on a harmonica. Alice is the only one that can hear it and has the feeling she needs to find a doll ina blue dress. Her search leads her to an old trunk in the attic where she comes face to face with Lydia’s ghost. It is later revealed that it was Hannah who was responsible for her death. At curtain, the room was silent. All were left unsettled. This play was “like something touched by an early frost.” The Women of Mystery for May were tap-dancing Afton Castlemain and champion cow-pie thrower Joyce Stillwell. Chocolate-covered strawberries and strawberry cake roll gave a brightening conclusion to a gloomy evening. See everyone on the fifth!! Drama Club of Ogden Recording Secretary Report May 2010 The Drama Club of Ogden held 7 regular meetings, 1 Guest Night, 1 Christmas Party and 1 June Breakfast for the year 2009-2010. There were 33 active members and 15 sustaining members at the beginning of the year. During the year we had 11 sustaining members leave, 1 sustaining member passed away and | active member resigned. We added one new active member. We end the year with 33 active members, with openings available for 2 new members. The average attendance for the year was 23. After reviewing the attendance record for the 09-10 year, several members had three unexcused absences. The By-Laws state the recording secretary shall notify by letter members who have three unexcused absences inquiring into their intent for membership. 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