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NEWS &
EVENTS
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GROVE PLAYERS PICNIC |
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What a great day for a picnic.
June 14, 2009 was the date for Grove Players picnic and
the weather cooperated. All members and their
families were invited along with other people who have
been involved with Grove Players over the years. About
40 people or more came to join the games, eat the food
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Everyone brought something to eat - Rich Gannon and Bob
O’Byrne grilled and grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, brats,
corn on the cob and baked potatoes. Our food shoppers,
Susan O’Byrne and Susan Langenfeld did a great job
getting all the things we needed; food, beverages,
charcoal, etc. |
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We actually celebrated a birthday for Shirley Evans with
a big cake with her picture on it from You Can’t Take
it With You! She was sure surprised. |
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Besides eating, we had games led by Jan Lown and Sharon
Feeney. Oh my gosh, we played wrap your partner like a
mummy with toilet paper, break the balloon on the other
persons leg, egg toss, croquet and more. See pictures. |
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The success and fun at our picnic only emphasizes the
success we are going to have in our current season.
Let’s keep the ball rolling! |
LAMB-BUDACH AWARDS
This year, Grove Players awarded two girls, Jennifer McCarthy from South High and Katie Espinoza from North High.
Each student was selected by her teachers for her contribution to each school's theatre arts programs.
Congratulations.
AACT Spotlight Award for Long Time Member
Grove Player's Rich Gannon gets Spotlight
Award
On April 16, 2009, Jack Phillips presented
Rich Gannon with the Spotlight Award on behalf
of AACT and Grove Players for his 35 years of
volunteer service to community theatre. The
award ceremony took place before a rehearsal
of Come Blow Your Horn. Rich, current
Treasurer on the Board of Directors, has been
active in Grove Players since 1973 and has
served in just about every board position
along the years. Rich has also appeared as an
actor in many shows, designed and built sets
for numerous productions, as well as directing
and truly deserves the Spotlight Award.
GROVE PLAYERS MEMBER AWARDS
At this year's final Membership Meeting of the
year, held on June 3, Grove Players members were
recognized for their outstanding volunteerism
throughout the past season.
| Joyce Tumea received one of the Player
of the Year awards. Joyce has been a member
for many years (almost a HAM) and has been
involved each year doing much publicity work
with the local newspapers and when she's not
writing, she is creating costuming, serving
cookies and coffee for hospitality, taking
tickets at the door and helping with box
office. |
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Dan Wolak received the other Player of the Year
award. Dan can always be seen helping with set
construction, set strike and this year was no
exception. He also lends a hand for storage
cleanup. A long time member, Dan has proved to
be a very valuable volunteer to our group. |
| Dick has been a member of Grove Players
since forever (longer than dirt he might say).
He has appeared in numerous productions, most
recently as Aunt Bessie in a cameo appearance in
Come Blow Your Horn. He has had many
leading roles, always an enjoyable character to
light up the stage. Dick also lends his hand in
many shows as our costumer, usually accompanied
by his lovely wife, Elaine. Taking tickets and
serving refreshments at intermission is also one
of Dick's specialties. |
Dick Albright received our Ham of the
Year Award.
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Thank you and congratulations to our 4 award
winners for Season 2008-2009.
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Volunteer for the 2009-2010 Season |
Care to get active in the theatrical arts? Even if you
are not quite ready for the stage, Grove Players has many
opportunities to assist in producing quality productions
this season! You can work backstage with props,
lights, sounds. You can provide a comfortable and
enjoyable experience for the audience by ushering or
providing hospitality. You can help generate huge
audiences being a part of the publicity committee. Or
develop skills in set construction. There is even a
chance to learn acting techniques through acting classes.
Whatever your interests, Grove Players can help.
Please complete our Volunteer
Interest Survey, and you can become a part of the plan! Thanks!
75th
Anniversary 2010-2011
Grove Players will be celebrating 75 years of continuous
live theatre during the season 2010-2011. We are now in
the planning stages and look to have all members and HAMS
involved. The activities include a banquet with a live
band, entertainment, live and silent auctions; involvement
in Downers Grove events such as Heritage Fest, 4th of July
Parade, Moonlight Madness and more; a Summer production;
sponsorship drive, archive preparation, special
playreading committee (must be a member to serve on the
playreading committee), a garage sale and whatever else
we can fit into the year. But...we need a helping hand
from everyone even if you are not a current member.
Contact Chairperson, Danna Durkin, 630-455-4396 or
dannade@comcast.net.
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