Play of the Year Competition.
Twelve plays were entered for the competition. Tony Armstrong 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 4-6 June 1998. Six entries were received, Carolyn Drury 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 17-18 April 1998. Seven entries were received. Di Richards adjudicated and the list of award winners is published separately. The Association records it appreciation of the work of Dawn Hatfield 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.
Membership
The Association has been pleased to welcome into membership Palace Youth Theatre Newark, Leicestershire Drama Festival Committee.
Bulletin
Editions of the Bulletin were published in September 1997, February 1998 and September 1998, thanks are due to Roy Ainscough for editing.
Events
The Association staged a Music Hall, supported by Lottery Money, at the Nottingham Playhouse on the 14 September, and at the Palace Theatre Newark on the 21 September. The Association records its appreciation of the work of Allen Tipton in the direction of this event.
Annual Award Dinner
This year's Dinner Dance was held at Trent Lock Golf Centre on the 29 May 1998, Roy Ainscough presided, and Tony Armstrong presented the Adjudicators report on the Play of the Year Competition. The Association records its sincere thanks to Arcade Players, Long Eaton, 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