26/01/2012 by admin.

The principals have been announced as:-

Maria                            Margaret Sharp
Captain von Trapp     Ewan Campbell
Mother Abbess           Liz Hutchings
Elsa Schraeder           Karen Skene
Max Detweiler             John Marshall
Liesl                              Katherine Skene
Rolf Gruber                 Adam Gibson

The other principals and the children will be listed here shortly

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11/01/2012 by admin.

A slight change to the previous post. The auditions will be held in Markinch Town Hall on Sunday 22nd January 2012. Adult auditions will be at 2pm and children’s auditions at 4pm.
Anyone who is interested in playing parts should register their interest with our secretary Valerie Thomson as soon as possible on 01592 754537 or by email to secretary@maos.org.uk
Note that the part of Maria is already cast.
The show dates are 19th - 24th March 2012

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08/01/2012 by admin.

Children’s auditions for The Sound Of Music. 19th -24th March 2012.
The auditions for the children’s parts will be held in Markinch Town Hall from 7-9pm on Thursday 19th January 2012. Anyone who is interested in playing the parts of either Liesl (age 16) or Rolf Gruber (age 17) should register their interest with our secretary Valerie Thomson as soon as possible on 01592 754537 or email secretary@maos.org.uk

The playing ages for the von Trapp family auditionees are:- Gretl, the youngest; Marta, 7; Brigitta, 9; Kurt, 10; Louisa, 13; Friedrich, 14; Liesl, 16. Also to be cast, Rolf Gruber, 17.
 

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07/01/2012 by admin.

Rehearsals resume in Markinch Town Hall on Sunday 8th January 2012 at 2pm for ….. THE SOUND OF MUSIC . Due to circumstances beyond our control we are unable to put on the show we had originally planned to do but we have now obtained a licence to perform The Sound of Music. The rehearsal schedule will be demanding as we will be putting the show on in March 2012. Further announcements will be posted here soon. We are extremely grateful to our friends at Limelight Productions for assisting us in obtaining the licence to perform the show this year. For further information please contact our secretary Valerie Thomson on 01592 754537 or secretary@maos.org.uk

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10/08/2011 by admin.

Although previously, I have not rated Mack and Mabel as one of my favourite shows, this production challenged this and I found it thoroughly enjoyable.  This owed much to the convincing performances from all the principals.  Jonathan Cammidge worked hard at creating the character of Mack Sennett and succeeded in gaining our sympathy when it really isn’t justified.  Similarly, we were drawn to Jackie Beatson’s Mabel and we did have lots of sympathy for her.  In addition to these outstanding performances, Julie Stirling was most convincing as Lottie and Scott Smeaton created a highly believable Frank.  John Marshall and Jan Tadrowski as the backers Kessel and Bauman were a strong pairing, giving some light hearted relief.  Stephen Burdis was imposing as William Desmond Taylor.  Staging was extremely effective and great credit should go to the design team.  The small orchestra gave all the backing that was needed and did not disappoint during the well-known overture.  This was choreographer Valda Wicks’ swansong with the company.  Over the years she has worked marvels in producing so much creative movement in such a small space.  Her talent will be missed.

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24/01/2011 by admin.

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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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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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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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