Cinderella rehearsal (15th December 2013)

StageOne had its fifth full rehearsal for Cinderella with all cast present. The first act was rehearsed again in more detail. The next rehearsal is Friday.

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StageOne perform at CTF Town Centre Nativity Event (14th December 2013)

StageOne participated in the CTF Town centre Nativity Event on December 14th 2013. StageOne performed mimed actions and movement as the passge from Matthew Chapter 1 verses 18 to 22. This is preceded by carol singing on forecourt of the Methodist Church Sandgate Road.

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Cinderella rehearsal (8th December 2013)

StageOne had its fourth full rehearsal for Cinderella with all major cast in character present. The third act was rehearsed and is very funny and is the aftermath of the famous ball. The next rehearsal is Friday.

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Cinderella rehearsal (6th December 2013)

StageOne had its third full rehearsal for Cinderella with all major cast in character present. The first act and most of the second act was revisited and getting more slick. The next rehearsal is Sunday.

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Cinderella rehearsal (1st December 2013)

StageOne had its second full rehearsal for Cinderella with all major cast in character present. The first act and most of the second act was walked through and building on the knowledge and one to one work that Michael has undertaken with all the cast. The next rehearsal is Sunday.

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Cinderella rehearsal (29th November 2013)

StageOne had its first full rehearsal for Cinderella with all major cast in character present. Again the first act and most of the second act was walked through again. More one to one work with Michael continues. The next rehearsal is Friday.

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StageOne’s Cinderella pantomine by Michael Hale | 24th November 2013

Our initial rehearsals for StageOne’s Cinderella pantomine have gone very well.

We still need help from others. Let others know! Please be in touch with us. We always aim to be all-inclusive, but we need commitment. That's all we ask - and folk's enthusiasm and help. Roger Smith. 01303-259896.

CTF Town Centre Nativity Event on 14th December 2013 | 24th November 2013

StageOne will be continuing Advent and Nativity preparations for their participation in the CTF Town Centre Nativity Event on December 14th 2013. This is preceded by carol singing on forecourt of the Methodist Church Sandgate Road from 10am.

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Sing Workshop and preparation for Town Centre Nativity Event | 24th November 2013

On Tuesday had a workshop looking at dramatizing musical numbers like CATS.This was led by Elise, drawing on her depth of experience in these great stage productions. The chairman was particularly relieved to be reassured not to be deterred by scary musical signature keys - in drama productions the musicians should adapt to the actor's musical range. We intend to advance this type of session in our scheduled programme later next year.

 Also we prepared for our forthcoming participation in Folkestone's town centre's Nativity Event on Saturday December 14th from 10.30am. We are looking forward to depicting dramatically St Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of Jesus, and other characters integral to the greatest story ever told do be there if you can - and please feel free to contact us if you would like to take part with us.

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StageOne’s first read through of major Cinderella scenes (10th November 2013)

On Tuesday StageOne had their first read through major scenes of the Cinderella play that Michael Hale had written specially for StageOne. We are still giggling and laughing at some of the jokes and gags that were cunningly written in that you will not see them coming until they hit you.

We still need hep from others. Let others know! Please be in touch with us. We always aim to be all-inclusive, but we need commitment. That's all we ask - and folk's enthusiasm and help. Roger Smith. 01303-259896.

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StageOne performs acts from "The Imaginary Invalid" by Molière | 5th November 2013

On Tuesday members of StageOne took to acting out selected scenes from Molière’s "The Imaginary Invalid" and had some great fun in the process. It was a really funny play with the central character Argan playing this supposed invalid when in fact there is nothing wrong with him except for effects of the concoctions of medicine by the quack doctor, Mr. Purgon. This is the second or may be third play by Molière that StageOne has read.

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Class acting and Script Writing Workshops | 29th October 2013

Last Tuesday StageOne explored Class acting where different scenarios were explored including a former British army sergeant as a driving instructor teaching an elderly pupil, and two Elizabethan gents trying to move a piano and end up having a duel. This was all a lot of fun even though many scenarios were not intended as comic acts.

The second workshop revisited script writing. Various points were looked including the aim of a script i.e. what it was intending to do such as get laughs, make you think and so on. Other points were length of scripts and not making them too long or drag on with regard to individual sketches. Collecting ideas for scripts was another major point.   

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StageOne participated in the CTF Rainbow Service | October 13th 2013

On Sunday StageOne participated in the CTF Rainbow Service that celebrated the work of the Rainbow Centre in Folkestone. StageOne performed a very evocative drama presentation of the parable of the Sheep and the Goats according to St. Matthew. One member acted as Jesus and five others illustrated the hungry, the thirsty, the ill, the naked, and those in prison.

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StageOne participated in the Holy Trinity Pet Service | September 29th 2013

On Sunday StageOne participated in the Holy Trinity Pet Service and provided an enactment of the God instructing Noah to build The Ark and gathering his family, food and animals two by two. StageOne and members of the congregation held palms up to form an entrance to The Ark and the church ministers invited the rest of congregation to walk under it with their pets. This service is now a tradition at Holy Trinity and new faces and pets of all sorts come each year.

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The “Psychologist’s Chair” and Script Writing Workshops | September 17th 2013

On Tuesday StageOne had a very interesting “Psychologist’s Chair” with Roger Smith where everyone looked at disabilities and how we as people react to them and how those people who have a disability may act or be treated. It was very interesting and thought provoking because most of us will readily label others as disabled and think they have a problem such as hearing or blindness when in fact they don’t. 

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StageOne performed “The Ambitious Son” at Church in the Park (August 4th 2013)

On Sunday StageOne went off to Canterbury to take part in the Church in the Park service led by Pastors from St Andrew’s URC Canterbury. StageOne gave a superb performance of a modernised version of the Prodical Son story that was specially written for the occasion by one of their members. It featured a mix of modern times and history and well timed pre-recorded material. The performance was very well received by all who gathered in the park mainly because we can all relate to parts of the story and that we are all welcome back in the end. 

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Farewell service for Deacon Sue Hibberd | July 28th 2013)

On Sunday StageOne took part in the farewell service at St Andrew's for Deacon Sue Hibberd.
They presented a lively “Telling The World” based on Luke Chapter 10 Verses 1-11 and 16 to 20. It was very well received and some of the jokes like “not very British” and comments on the weather also got laughs. A very enjoyable service for Sue who is off on her next adventure in God’s work.

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StageOne performs acts from Tartuffe by Molière | July 9th 2013

On Tuesday members of StageOne took to acting out selected scenes from Molière’s Tartuffe and had some great fun in the process. Some of the scenes included Act 1 Scene 4 where Orgon returns from his trip out of town and wishes to know how the family has been. He completely ignores all details concerning Elmire and only listens to what Dorine says about Tartuffe. Another scene was Act 2 scene 2 where Dorine makes enormous fun of Orgon, much to his annoyance.

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Pupperty Workshop with Creative Puppet Ministry and Sketch Acting (18th June 2013)

On Tuesday StageOne had a very informative puppetry workshop thanks to Creative Puppet Ministry from Cheriton Baptist Church, Folkestone. This workshop covered the basic puppetry skills needed for a successful show. Skills include proper entrances and exits, lip syncing and movement. Everyone had a lot of fun.

In the second half John Simpson led a workshop exploring, regardless of script, what was the group could perform the sketch. Ideas that came up were performing a given script as a musical or just as a sung item, a thriller, serious and of course the comical way. 

Enactment of Acts of The Apostles CH2 V1-41 | Churches Together in Folkestone Pentecost Service (May 19th 2013)

StageOne took part in the Churches Together in Folkestone Pentecost Service on Sunday and performed an enactment of Acts Chapter 2 Versus Verses 1-41. StageOne gave a strong and enjoyable performance with the aid powerful sound effects and wonderful home-made tongues of fire worn on their heads.

StageOne played the apostles and clearly showed their fear and anxiety after all that had happened previously and what was going to happen next. StageOne then transformed themselves and showed the apostles as charged agents of the Holy Spirit and going out speaking languages of all kinds to all people.

StageOne reads Tartuffe, or The Impostor by Molière (May 14th 2013)

On Tuesday Michael Hale lead StageOne through Tartuffe, or The Impostor which is one of the most famous theatrical comedies by Molière. The characters known as Tartuffe, Valère, and Dorine are considered among the greatest classical theatre roles.
The play opens with the Orgon family is up in turmoil because Orgon and his mother, Madame Pernelle, have fallen under the influence of Tartuffe, a pious fraud. Tartuffe pretends to be pious and to speak with divine authority which has led to Orgon and his mother taking no action on any event without first consulting him. Orgon himself has a single-minded obsession with Tartuffe which is shown clearly Act I, Scene5.
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New Workshop pages for StageOne website | 8th May 2013

New workshop pages have been added to the StageOne website which provide more detail about the workshops StageOne lead and what skills can learnt from them. See stageone.org.uk/stageoneworkshops.html 

Enactment of Acts of The Apostles Chapter 2 | May 7th 2013

On Tuesday Roger lead StageOne in organising and preparing an enactment of the beginning of Chapter 2 of Acts of The Apostles where it is Pentecost and the disciples are hidden away in the upper room and receive the holy spirit and thus go out into the town speaking the language of many of the visitors who have come to the town.

StageOne will be performing this at the Churches Together – Pentecost Service at the U.R.C at 6pm on 19th May

Core Skills Workshop and May & Ray Special | April 30th 2013

On Tuesday Mavis and Ray Roe ran a stage and theatre themed quiz which tested StageOne’s knowledge of types of stage, part of the stage such as the orchestral pit, curtains calls, and the various roles and positions there are in any stage and theatre performance.

In the second half, Sue Roe was very creative with here Core Skills workshop and help StageOne examine the funny and scarey side to performing. This was all about how one presents themselves on stage by facial expression, voices, and how one moves about. A happy person may have a spring in their step. An evil villain may creep about slowly and with stealth.

StageOne Core Skills with StageOne Drama Cooperative | April 29th 2013

This week StageOne has another Mavis and Ray special followed by another exciting drama core skills workshop with Sue. Come and down and have fun in these.

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Magic Workshop (22nd April 2013)

StageOne had a very informative “magic” workshop with John on Tuesday. Magic can be used for misdirection and simple tricks but also be applied to the stage such as adding the unexpected such as an object moving by itself or add additional effects to a scene such as someone disappearing in front of the audience. 

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Michael Frayn's Noises Off - Play Reading Workshop With Michael Hale

StageOne had a really enjoyable play reading workshop on Tuesday. Michael Hale introduced StageOne to Michael Frayn's Noises Off. StageOne really enjoyed themselves and many times laughed at the actors in the play as they struggled to get to grips with the roles on "Nothing On" and at the constant interuptions by the playwright. StageOne will continue with rest of Act 1 and start Act 2 in our next play reading workshop.
Here is abit more about "Noises Off" play.

The plot for Noises Off is simple - a play upon on the concept of a play within a play, which in this case is a dreadful sex-comedy titled "Nothing On". This is the sort of play in which young girls run about in their underwear, old men drop their trousers, and many doors continually open and shut. "Nothing On" is set in "a delightful 16th-century posset mill" that has been converted to a modern dwelling for which renters are solicited; the fictional playwright is appropriately named Robin Housemonger. Each of the three acts of "Noises Off" contains a performance of the first act of "Nothing On"

Puss in Boots Pantomime Saturday Evening 23rd February 2013

Our fourth and final performance of our Puss in Boots Pantomime was another enjoyable show and we had yet another appreciative audience and even more children and parents helping cheer and boo. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed each scene, including the music numbers “Mambo No 5”, “Bad Guys” and “Holding out for a Hero”. Everyone’s favourite scene must have been Wayne and Chris kidnapping Aunt Hettie and the Princess as Wayne once again got a huge “Cheese Cake in his face. As with each performance the hero triumphed and the baddie got more than he bargained for and so everyone lived happily ever after.

Puss in Boots Pantomime Saturday Afternoon 23rd February 2013

Our third performance of our Puss in Boots Pantomime was very enjoyable and we had yet another appreciative audience with lots of children helping cheer and boo. Everyone enjoyed Adam’s costume change from peasant to swimming costume behind the bush, Wayne and Chris kidnapping Aunt Hettie and the Princess, and the sword fighting. The music numbers “Mambo No 5”, “Bad Buys” and “Holding out for a Hero” were very enjoyable too.

Puss in Boots Pantomime Friday 22nd February 2013

Our second performance of our Puss in Boots Pantomime was even better and we had another appreciative audience with lots of children helping cheer and boo. Again we had great fun with each scene and the singing. The scene with Wayne and Chris kidnapping Aunt Hettie and the Princess was very funny as Wayne unexpectedly got the “Cheese Cake” in his face. The music numbers “Mambo No 5”, “Bad Buys” and “Holding out for a Hero” were very enjoyable too.

Puss in Boots Pantomime Thursday 21st February 2013

Our first performance of our Puss in Boots Pantomime went extremely well with a appreciative and lively audience. We had great fun with each and every scene and the singing. Everyone enjoyed Roger singing “Bad Guys” along with Wayne and Chris and also really enjoyed Adam, Shelly and the Chorus singing “Mambo No 5” and “Holding out for a Hero” as they were standing up cheering.

Puss in Boots fifth teaser movie | Feb 17th 2013

StageOne Christian Drama Cooperative will be performing Puss in Boots, their 5th pantomime on 2st to 23rd February 2013. Here is an introduction from Chris and Wayne.

Puss in Boots fourth teaser movie | Feb 10th 2013

StageOne Christian Drama Cooperative will be performing Puss in Boots, their 5th pantomime on 2st to 23rd February 2013. Here is an introduction from Nicola.

Puss in Boots third teaser movie | Feb 3rd 2013

StageOne Christian Drama Cooperative will be performing Puss in Boots, their 5th pantomime on 2st to 23rd February 2013. Here is an introduction from the panto villain.

Puss in Boots second teaser movie | Jan 27th 2013

StageOne Christian Drama Cooperative will be performing Puss in Boots, their 5th pantomime, this coming February. Here is an introduction from our hero.

Puss in Boots first teaser movie | Jan 20th 2013

StageOne Christian Drama Cooperative will be performing Puss in Boots, their 5th pantomime, this coming February. Here is an introduction from our very own Puss.

Shakespeare's "Hamlet" | 8th January 2013

Michael Hale finished leading us through HAMLET and we all relished at such aa gripping finale and conclusion. Reading it was quite a challenge for most of us ...but we got there! Next month we will begin reading something quite different!