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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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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10/06/2009 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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