Play of the Year Competition.
Six plays were entered for the competition which Max Bromley adjudicated. The Association records its great appreciation of the work of Margot Anderson who acted as organiser for the competition. A list of the societies and individuals who were awarded trophies is published separately.
One Act Open Festival.
The Association held its One Act Open Festival at the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on 1-3 June 2000. Seven entries were received, Di Richards adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Peter Stimson in organising this Festival, of Mike Stewart and Neil Mackintosh for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.
One Act Youth Festival
The Association held its youth Festival at the Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, on the 14-15 April 2000. Eight entries were received. Tony Armstrong adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Jean Lebeter in organising this Festival. of Mike Stewart for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements, and of the staff of the Robin Hood Theatre for the operation of the stage lighting and sound equipment.
Play Writing Festival
The performances of the Play Writing Festival were held at the Duchess Theatre, Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton, on the 1 July 2000. Sixty five scripts had been received, including seventeen sketches. Derek Slater adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Roy Ainscough in organising this Festival and of Mike Beedham for assistance with the detailed stage management arrangements.
Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 1998, February 2000 and September 2000, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing and publishing.
Events
The Association has produced 'Amateur Drama in Nottinghamshire', supported by Millennium Lottery Money, for publication in late 2000. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Dan Shaw and Roy Ainscough for the collection, correlation and editing of this data.
Nanda has a website 'www.nanda.org.uk', with links in Eastmidlands.net, TouchNottinham.com and Amdram.org.uk, covering Aims and Objectives, Festivals, Calendar and Publications in some 30 pages.
Annual Award Dinner
This year's Dinner Dance was held at the Eastwood Suite, Portland College, Mansfield on the 12 May 2000, Roy Ainscough presided, and Max Bromley presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Edwinstowe Theatre Group for arranging the venue.
Executive Council
The Association records its appreciation of the services and support of the Honorary Officers and members of the Executive Council, which met ten times during the year
Mike Stewart
Chairman of the Executive Council