Precious Gem season completed

Our final performances were not without some drama and excitement.  Having the electricity trip on us during Ruby's performance on Friday night was upsetting but  it did bring about some interesting comments.  One such from a member of the audience was, `I told you Ruby was just too hot!'

The last show on Sunday afternoon brought people flooding in and gave new meaning to the phrase, packed out.  We had to put extra chairs in to accommodate everyone as they were so keen to see the show.  Another good reason to run the season for longer as the word gets out and people start to talk.

The younger dancers were impressive in their self-discipline and much credit must go to the backstage parents who saw that they stepped out immaculately groomed at every performance. 

The support from our audience for this production has been overwhelming and almost makes me believe we are doing something right.

The contribution of wonderful eats and coffee from Tribakery in the Blue Route Mall was an exceptionally generous contribution and one our audinece thoroughly appreciated and supported.  Probably the only time I encouraged people to eat some more and why not have another slice of that cheese cake.  Pity my own nerves gets in the way of my eating at shows and this time I know I missed out big time.  But Tribakery is only down the road from the theatre so when I need a relaxing coffee break guess where I will be heading?

The total proceeds of all sales have been contributed by Tribakery to our company funds and we are extremely grateful.  Thank you Chantal and Brenden you really are part of our team.

And now all the washing of costumes complete - not quite dry though - everything packed and sorted - and once again the  premises returned  to a training venue.  The curtains, screen, lights and everything that makes the magic of the theatre packed away for the next time.  Our building is very versatile and we keep adding bits and pieces to make things more efficient.  This includes wonderful storage space for our sets nearly in the roof which was previously dead space.  The creator of this  was our composer Gordon, who works with wood as well as he works with music.

And to our costumier Glendalene who stayed backstage at every performance checking and altering even slight adjustments to straps or anything else the dancers wanted,  a sincere thanks.  She, as ever, was ably assisted by Sandra who kept a gimlet eye on everything. And big thanks to all the volunteers who were the front of house people who controlled and welcomed the audience - such an important part of a theatrical experience.

We are now planning our visit to Tulbagh and to performing with a live band - as apposed to a dead one !

Our last three performances of Precious Gems takes place in May before we take the production to Tulbagh in the Spring.  Book early to avoid disappointment.

Suitable for all ages.  Only one critism - theaudience wanted more.  Is that a criticism?  Better to leave them wanting more than saying thank goodness there wasn't more.

The Ruby dress is not for sale and is under lock and key just in case!  Remember it is not the dress that makes the dancer but the dancer that makes the dress.

DVD's of the production will be available shortly.