24/06/2010 by admin.

Here is the review of our 2010 show Oklahoma! taken from the NODA Scotland magazine.
Review by John Urquhart, Area 7 representative

What a great show this was!  How did Markinch manage to get so many people on stage without it looking crowded?  Certainly the lower height rostra at the front was used to good effect and the wonderful back cloth had such an illusion of depth. Congratulations to the scenic artists!  The principal work was all of an exceptionally high standard.  Jason Roseweir sang and acted Curly beautifully.  He was ably partnered by Kirsty Anderson who made a fine Laurey.  Derek Walker brought great comedy and timing to the part of Will Parker and Laura Paterson was a memorable Ado Annie.  Scott Smeaton was a definitive Jud and Craig Spence hit all the right spots with his portrayal of Ali Hakim.  The chorus attacked all their numbers with great gusto, particularly during ‘The Farmer and the Cowman’, which was certainly a high point.  I also really enjoyed the staging of the ballet.  A really enjoyable show.  It was good to see so many men on stage.

A few photos of the Friday performance - by Ken Wilkie

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29/03/2010 by admin.

Well folks, that’s it all over for this year. Here are a few photos for those who were unable to make it - look out for some more photos on the main web site very soon.

Laurey with the Girls - “Many A New Day”

Ali Hakim with the Boys - “It’s A Scandal, It’s A Outrage”

 
Curl and Jud in the smokehouse - “Pore Jud Is Daid”

The Dancers, Jud and the Bargirls - “Dream Ballet”

Andrew Carnes, Aunt Eller, Curly, Will Parker, Ado Annie and Ensemble - “The Farmer And The Cowman”

Dancers and Ensemble - “The Farmer And The Cowman”

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10/03/2010 by admin.

Oklahoma! - Markinch Town Hall, 22nd to 27th March.

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10/11/2009 by admin.

Casting of the principal parts is now complete and we have an amazing cast of well known names, some of whom are regulars at MAOS and some who have come to Markinch for the first time. This will be a production not to be missed!!
We are delighted to announce the cast list as:-

Curly     Jason Roseweir
Laurey     Kirsty Anderson
Ado Annie     Laura Paterson
Will Parker     Derek Walker
Aunt Eller     Claire Owens
Jud Fry     Scott Smeaton
Ali Hakim     Craig Spence
Gertie Cummings     Julie Stirling
Andrew Carnes     Glen McGill
Cord Elam     John Marshall
Ike Skidmore    Alan Woolley

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28/09/2009 by admin.

This season we will be presenting
 Rodger and Hammerstein’s

from 22nd to 27th March 2010
in Markinch Town Hall

The AGM was held on Tuesday 29th September 2009
in Markinch Town Hall at 8.00pm

Rehearsals started on Tuesday 6th October in the town hall. The first night included a bit of singing and an Oklahoma hoedown - jeans, boots and a checked shirt were optional and everyone seemed to have a ball !

Contact Valerie Thomson for more details.
Telephone 01592 758478 or email  secretary@maos.org.uk

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10/06/2009 by admin.

The following is taken from the Summer 2009 edition of ‘NODA National News’ 

They’ve made their mark at Markinch
Seven members of Markinch Amateur Operatic Society, received long-service awards totalling 205 years after the curtain fell on their production of Lionel Bart’s Blitz!
The society’s president, Ian Thomson, and treasurer, Helen Law, both received their 50-year awards having both spent the whole time with the group. Two 30-year awards were presented to Valerie Thomson and Janice Wilkie, and three members of the company, Elaine Barlow, Julie Stirling and Glen McGill, received their 15-year awards.
John Urquhart, regional representative for Fife, made the presentations on stage at Markinch Town Hall, following the final performance of Blitz!

In the picture, left to right, are: Julie Stirling (15 years), Ian Thomson (50 years), John Urquhart, Valerie Thomson (30 years), Elaine Barlow (15 years), Glen McGill (1l5 years),; Helen Law (50 years) and Janice Wilkie (30 years).

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10/06/2009 by admin.

Markinch AOS “Blitz!” 23 - 28 March 2009
Director: Neil Hamilton       Musical Director: Peter Robinson        Choreographer: Valda Wicks

It was great to see “Blitz!” making a re-appearance in Fife, and Markinch AOS fielded one of their strongest casts.
The show is dependent on the pivotal role of Mrs Blitztein, and Hilary Elsy commanded the stage in this part as the main focus.  Her confrontations with Alfred Locke (Alan Woolley) were well handled and both characters very much set the tone of the production.  Laura Paterson was most convincing as Carol Blitztein. She handled the blindness very believably.
Paul Stirling impressed as Georgie Locke. Craig Spence, a very worthy winner of the “President’s Award”, excelled as Harry Blitztein.  He handled “Duty Calls” with such enthusiasm! Glen McGill gave a very endearing portrayal of Ernie Nearmiss.  There were lots of lovely cameo performances from other principals and chorus members.  The show was staged imaginatively, with all the sets painted on a black and white theme.  There was much attention to detail in hairstyles, costumes and interesting historical displays Front of House. Overall, a very entertaining evening.

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03/06/2008 by Ken Wilkie.

See the link below for a selection of photographs taken during the dress rehearsal. Thanks to Roy Wicks for taking the photographs.

http://www.maos.org.uk/blitz/index.html

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15/10/2007 by Claire Owens.

Hello all, Kenny the site looks great.  Just a wee reminder to all that we can be updated on all amateur theatre events etc at:  www.scottishtheatreforum.com including latest news on MAOS.

Claire x

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09/10/2007 by admin.

Welcome to the MAOS news page. This page will (eventually) have all the latest information about the company, rehearsal dates & times and social events.

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