Kirby Muxloe Players
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About Kirby Muxloe Players
We rehearse every Monday and Thursday nights between 7. 30pm and 10. 30pm at the Village Hall, Station Road, Kirby Muxloe.
You do not need to have any previous experience to join us - just come along to a rehearsal night and say hello!
Kirby Muxloe Players Description
Welcome to the official Kirby Muxloe Players' Facebook page! Are you interested in getting involved?
ACTING
We usually hold read-throughs and auditions the week before the previous show opens, so that it can be cast and rehearsals can start as soon as the previous show has finished (usually every 3-4 months). Come along to hear the play and decide whether you want to be involved and which character takes your fancy; you can just listen to others or you can take part yourself.
Auditions are open to all - if you are cast for a performance but are not a current member, then you will need to join our society before rehearsals begin.
DIRECTING
We encourage members to suggest plays they would like to direct. Contact any member of the committee or write to the secretary, preferably with a plan of direction and your comments on which time of the year would suit you best, and the committee then vote on applications (although they rarely turn one down! )
New directors may be asked to start with a one-act play, or be assigned a co-director / production assistant who will help and advise. Don't be put off by this - assistance with administrative or technical matters will make your job much easier!
STAGE MANAGEMENT
The stage manager runs the show during the week of performance. As a newcomer, you would start as an assistant stage manager, prompt, props or backstage hand, which will help you to gain an insight into what stage management involves.
SET DESIGN /CONSTRUCTION /PAINTING
Sets are sometimes designed by the director, or worked out between the director, committee stage manager or someone else with experience of set design. It must be possible to build the set within the limited space and facilities we have. It helps if you have some DIY experience, but unskilled help is also useful and welcome. Set painting /dressing is similar to normal domestic interior design, and can be great fun.
COSTUME
We use costumes either from our own wardrobe, hire them, or make them. You do not need to be an expert dressmaker - help is always appreciated.
PROPS
We have a small range of stage properties (props) available for use on stage, but most productions need things to be specially made or acquired - you could help with either.
Most productions also need a person to manage the props during each performance.
LIGHTING & SOUND
We are constantly developing our systems and currently have a computerised lighting board and a mini-disc sound system. Those with experience can help to design lighting or rig the lamps, and training can be given to those who wish to learn. Every production also needs someone to run the lighting board - again, we'll show you how.
Similarly with sound, running the sound system during a performance is easy once you've been shown how to do it.
FRONT OF HOUSE
'Front of house' involves showing patrons to their seats, selling programmes, helping to ensure the safety and comfort of the audience and offering them general assistance. We welcome volunteers, and will give you any training you need for this very responsible job.
PUBLICITY & MARKETING
This ranges from designing posters to getting them displayed; from producing programmes to arranging radio interviews; from soliciting advertisers for support, to dropping leaflets through letterboxes.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
There is a varied programme of social events - quizzes, parties, theatre visits, etc which we hope you will support and enjoy. We are always open to new ideas and offers of help in organising events.
Reviews
If you haven't got your Dad's Army tickets yet you need to hop to it and that's an order soldier! Call 07804435235 and book them before you're dishonourably discharged!!
Ever wanted to get into the theatre as a hobby... either on stage, front of house or behind the scenes? We have the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into the water tonight at 7.30pm at Kirby Muxloe Village Hall. We are having an informal playreading of poignant play 'Brassed off'. It's a chance to meet some of our members, listen to a relaxed reading and get a feel for the play, and if you want to...give it a go and read a bit with us?! Please come down and see what we're about. You can pick up Dad's Army tickets while you're there too
“Don't panic! Don't panic!“ Tickets are selling well for Dad's Army but if you call us on 07804435235 you can get yours now. "It won't cost you much..." - Private Walker.
"What a gorgeous, gorgeous show!" Thank you to everyone that came and enjoyed Don't Dress for Dinner and for the lovely comments and rave reviews. The cast and crew have mixed feelings...we have adored every minute, laughed non-stop and are so so sad to say goodbye to the characters we have loved.
Well that's it, the final rehearsal for Don't Dress for Dinner is done and what a performance it was! The set, props and costumes look great, and the cast and crew are more than ready for their audience. Will you be joining us this week? If the answer isn't already yes you're going to want to call 07804435235 now for tickets! Laugh til you cry for the bargain price of £8! See you there "flower" x
From our director...come on you heard the man...get your tickets x
Here it is! The draw of our competition, and the winner is....
We'll be drawing the winner of our competition at 9pm tonight. Good luck to all our entries. Watch out for the live video!!!We'll be drawing the winner of our competition at 9pm tonight. Good luck to all our entries. Watch out for the live video!!!
Don't forget this fantastic competition ends tonight, so get your entries in. One lucky person will be drawn at tomorrow's Don't Dress for Dinner rehearsal and win the two tickets for this brilliant show. Fingers crossed x
Only one more day of the competition. Get your entry counted by liking, sharing and commenting on the original post. Good luck!
Don't forget, it's your last chance to sign up and enlist for 'Dad's Army' (18th-21st September 2019).
Final readthrough/audition tonight at 7.30pm.
Don't forget to enter our competition to win tickets for Don't Dress for Dinner. You've got to be in it to win it. Like, comment and share the original post. 🤞
******** COMPETITION ********
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to win one pair of tickets to see the fabulously funny Don't Dress for Dinner 22-25 May. To be in with a chance, all you need to do is like, share and comment on this post before the competition closes next week on Wednesday 17th April at 10pm. The winner will be drawn live at the Thursday rehearsal. Good luck!
A big thank you to all who have already attended any of the previous readthroughs for 'Dad's Army', which is due to be performed at Kirby Muxloe Village Hall Wednesday 18th September to Saturday 21st September 2019.
The idea of the previous readthroughs was to give you a feel for the plays and the whet your appetite to get involved, and it seems to have worked well as the response has been brilliant! Therefore, we will have a final readthrough/audition on Tuesday 16th April a...t 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome, and still come along even if you have already been to previous readthroughs, if you can. If you can't make the date and are still interested in being in the show, then please contact Jim on 07710359952 before the night. New recruits are also welcome.
Don't forget the date: it's Tuesday 16th April, on parade at 7.30pm sharp!
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Someone told this lot not to Dress for Dinner 😂 You'll certainly get more than you pay for with these show tickets. Call 07804 435235
Get your tickets for Don't Dress for Dinner or we'll send our George round. Don't 'fight' over the best seats in the house, book them now on 07804 435235
When Harry met 'Suzy' . Our lovely lighting designer Harry stepped in to read at rehearsal with some of the cast of Don't Dress for Dinner. He did a brilliant job. You may not see him on stage but you will see his amazing technical work. Call 07804 435235 for tickets.
More about Kirby Muxloe Players
Tuesday: -
Wednesday: -
Thursday: 19:30 - 22:30
Friday: -
Saturday: -
Sunday: -