COS are pleased to announce that the 2014 summer concert will be performed at The Headgate Theatre Colchester, during the week ending 7th June.
It is hoped that it will feature music from films that were made into musicals, and musicals that were made into films… so hold onto your hats, it should be a corker.
Watch this space for further information.
Sound of Music update from David King 19/12/13
Dear All
Sound of Music Notes from David King
Act 2
Notes after rehearsal on Monday December 16th
Act 2 Sce 1
Page 71
Gretl – when you sing – raindrops on roses – try to stay facing to the audience rather than upstage towards Liesl
Page 72
Friedrich and Kurt – when you take the case and the guitar from Maria – put them downstage of the table
and stand downstage of the guitar case and bag – then Kurt runs off saying “‘l’ll go with you”
Gretl – please say _ Why don’t I feel better – to Louisa
Page 73
Louisa remember – to Frau Schrader
Children – When Dad comes in please notice that he is there – you are unhappy that Maria has not returned
CVT – please put the Guitar strap over your sholder before playing Do a deer
Max – could you spin as you cross DR anybody using the car – but keep moving!
CVT – Oh No! You’ve been missed by the children, Ive missed, stop turn front – everybody missed you very much.
Pause – nothing was the same……………………………………………..
Maria – Married be visibly disturbed
P74
Maria – don’t get masked upstage for – a Maria – new dress
Max – when Elsa moves down to CVT – you cross to table and sit up left – take your time
Elsa – toss “you see” away over your shoulder
Elsa move to Upstage chair – “lets not stir that up again”
P75
CVT move two steps in stage towards Elsa on you agtee too
Max comes down to CVT – Georg, this is the way –
P76
Max – please getthe book down – for this and other pages
Please sharpen up the moves in the number – this applies to CVT also
I need energy from you all here too please
P78
Elsa – Can’t you see things MY way
CVT – Go – emphasis — Go Go
Elsa – lets talk about your response to Maria’s arrival – flatter maybe
P79
CVT – Pause after” he opens a window”
P80
CVT – Relax in this scene but please do try to remember open palm, thumb down
and “display” her hands – let her lay them on yours rather than clutching them
P81 – Fold into CVT at the end of Something Good – after Kiss?
P82Nuns –
When you enter and sing pre wedding, in two lines please make the back line straight
across the stage – look along the line when you get to your place
Ladies dressing Maria – can be in a slightly agitated state – remember you are nuns though
P85
Turn and exit on the last syllable of the last word …. Clelebran TES” Men you then crash into the auditorium
P87
Zeller turns on Frau S Capt von trapp wouldn’t
Frau Schmidt – Pat discover composure in pause – then I mean I can take………………..
Brigitta – when you say No to max – gently shake your head please
P89
Maria – your most assertive line I think – No Max …..NO
CVT – bring yourself to attention on “there is no Austria”
P90
Liesl try going around behind Maria to get to her left – we can look at
Nice noise your singing of 16/17
Liesl – when you sing Jump up and Go – feel the love in your stomach – arms across you
My NEW mother
P91 – Rolf – we need to look at the sense of the lines around Cry all you want
Franz – lose the telegram to an inside pocket
P92
CVT – Can we look at the sense of I cant just brush. Etc
P93
Admiral – the congratulations can be perfuntory please and
Why “I” am here – this is about Admiral being there and not a runner
Rolf Margaretta and family
we will look at the search scene – no hurry Rolfe
it should be very tense
P103
Ladies – we need to look at the timing of your entry for final – Climb
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NODA Review of CO2’s WEST SIDE STORY 2013
COLCHESTER OPERATIC SOCIETY SECOND EDITION (CO2)
WEST SIDE STORY
Director Adam Woodhouse
Assisted by Leanne Fincham
Musical Director Neil Somerville
Performed at the Mercury Theatre 26th September 2013
There are not enough superlatives to praise this outstanding production by Colchester Operatic Second Edition(CO2).This talented company just goes from strength to strength and the standard is just first class.
The pace which was constant from the Prologue with the Orchestra who were on top form and sounded superb, leading into the opening scene with Riff and the Jets held the audience totally attentive, not wanting to miss any of the fast, slick action on stage.
Tight dance and fight routines which were so personal to every person on stage and their involvement in every move. We watched all the cast acting/dancing as individuals with the result of original and sometimes very unexpected new ideas and challenging routines.
The sets were amazing and would not have been out of place on a West End stage.The crew did a great job with slick moving and re setting the stage with no fuss or problems.
The strong cast were on top form with some new faces in major roles in the production.
Both Hyoie O’Grady playing Tony and Jenny Collins playing Maria were making their debut for the company and both were outstanding with voices which encompassed a huge range in their songs and were sung with great feeling in both tone and delivery.
The pairing was so charming and so believable with some tender moments making it very special .At times, with a full house in the Mercury Theatre, the tensions and atmosphere coming from the cast which relayed to the audiences imagination was so electric you could hear a pin drop.
Harry Totham as Riff and Dallyce Thiessen as Anita played great supporting characters with huge commitment from them. Both with strong voices and excellent diction.
Jack Nayler as Bernardo another first show with the company looked just right in this character and Barney Fritz as Action and Will Mugford as Chino did well in their respective roles.
Shannon Hannah as Anybodys deserves a mention for her animation and energy which was terrific.
The adults assisting in the cast from Will Parrick as Shrank, Will Hooper as Doc and David Rutter as Officer Krupke gave confident performances alongside the young people.
The ensemble singing was lovely with some very special numbers so well sung.
Suported by a strong line up of Guys and Girls the effort put into the production from Adam, Neil and Leanne on the production team was very evident and full credit to them for every aspect of the show which made it so very special.
On leaving the theatre I heard comments from people like”Why go to London to see a show when this talent is here in Colchester”I laughed and cried all through the show it was brilliant”.”I would like to see it again”.Praise indeed but so well deserved.
Thank you so much for West Side Story it was a wonderful evening’s entertainment.
Ann Plattens
Click Here to download the NODA Review of CO2’s WEST SIDE STORY 2013
CO2 Presented WEST SIDE STORY – Sept 2013
Award winning CO2 (Colchester Operatic Society Second Edition) took to the Mercury stage
in September 2013 and received rave reviews
We are delighted to report that CO2 continue with their award winning productions. April 27 at the Eastern Region NODA Awards, CO2?s production of
West Side Story won both – Best Youth Musical for District 11 and Best Production for District 11
Additionally Jenny Collins (Maria) not only won Best Young performer for District 11 but also the overall prize the Amy Potter trophy for best young performer. Well done Jenny.
Congratulations to Cast, Crew, Production Team and all involved with this award winning production. Fantastic result.
Click Here to see the NODA Review
SEPTEMBER 19TH-28TH 2013
(More pictures of this show can be found on the COS Facebook page, Click the F icon on the top of the page)
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