Play of the Year Competition.
Twelve plays were entered for the competition which Di Richards 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 8-9 June 2001. Eight entries were received, Malcolm Wilson 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 Old Library Theatre, Mansfield, on the 27-28 April 2001. Eight entries were received. Ian McKeand 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, of the theatre staff for support and assistance and members of Edwinstowe Theatre Group setting up the stage lighting and sound equipment.
Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 2000, February 2001 and September 2001, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing and publishing.
Events
It is with regret that we must mark the death of E Dan Shaw, a founder member and our first Secretary and Treasurer. He passed away on the 10 April 2001. A Commemoratve Event was held on the 8 September in the Cecil Roberts room at the Central Library Nottingham. This was attended by his widow and some thirty friends and colleaguers, with readings, anecdotes of Dan's life, tributes to his commitment to Drama and selections from his favourite pieces of music. Mrs Shaw presented to Nanda a rosewood 'Founders Gavel' in memory of her husbands interest. Dan left a bequest to establish an archive of the non-professional theatre in, and around, Nottinghamshire. The 'Dan Shaw Archive' is held by the Nottinghamshire Archives, County House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham.
Annual Award Dinner
This year's Annual Dinner was held at the Gedling House, Nottingham on the 18 May 2001, Roy Ainscough presided, and Di Richards presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Burton Joyce Players for arranging the venue.
Membership
Argent Theatre(Newark), East Leake Amateur Players, Leicester Drama Festival and Studio XII(Leicester) were welcomed into membership.
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