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The Starlight Players are a lively and thriving drama group based in Criccieth, North Wales and have been performing to theatergoers for well over 30 years. Some of the founder members are still members of Starlight Players today. We undertake many different kinds of productions from panto to serious drama, and normally produce two productions a year.
The Starlight Players are affiliated with NODA, the National Operatic & Dramatic Association.
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  When we’re not rehearsing for our next production or performing to cheering audiences, we often get together for the odd social gathering. The Starlight Players is more than just your regular amateur theatrical society, we're also great friends.
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 SUMMER SHOW 2013

 As previously indicated, the production for the summer will be a time-travel themed variety show to be performed on Tuesday evenings from 16th July through to 3rd September.  I need actors, dancers, singers and all manner of technicians and helpers!   The SPYDRs are also going to be involved (I will be writing to parents separately).

There is meeting for anyone interested on Sunday 17th March at 6.30pm in the Squash Club.  I do not intend to hold separate auditions for this sort of show but on the 17th, there will be a reading of the whole script, and I also want to create a basic “set” of chairs/tables etc so that when people are reading from a script, it is acted more so that everyone gets more of a feel for the parts and the story than just sat around in a circle reading in turn.  Everyone can then indicate (in writing) what they would like to be considered for.  If we have new members, or if existing members perhaps want to go for a speaking part (and haven’t before), or want to show us that they can sing (and have not sung solo before with us), or want to wow us with a hidden talent, then those people can stay behind and show me what they can do!!  I will then try and cast the show to get a good mix of people and ensure everyone can be involved in some way, but to give a great production.  There is enough flexibility in the variety show format to allow for people’s holidays, and also to potentially fit in some additional items if, for example, someone comes forward and shows us they can juggle whilst riding a unicycle or, can do magic tricks, or can play the trumpet whilst drinking a glass of water!!

 So PLEASE come along on the 17th and hear what the show is about and how you can get involved. 

 Kate Parry  Secretary

Our performances often receive rave reviews, don’t just take our word for it...some of our best moments have been captured on camera by our resident photographer Terry Mills.
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The National Operatic and Dramatic Association in the NODA WALES & IRELAND REGION DISTRICT AWARDS 2011 have nominated Starlight Players for an award for Best Technical/Stage Management and Paul Dunn an Award for his portrayal of Rene in last years production of "Allo Allo"
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Lauren, Paula and Julie present a cheque for £100 to Louise Courtnage - Community Fund-raiser for Air Ambulance at a rehearsal at Criccieth Memorial Hall on 5th January 2013
 


 
Some members of SP are taking part in "Summer Holiday please come along and give your support


Onwards and upwards ... our next production is a variety show which will take the audience on a journey through the ages. Join us as a passenger on our Time Travel Machine, and be taken back in time on Tuesday evenings from July 16th to September 3rd 2013.