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From the Chair - June 2020

Updated: Jun 12, 2020


Dear Supporters,


The “stay local and New Zealand made” cry is going out and what better way than with our very own entertainment at the Court, eating BASE Pizza and drinking Giesen wine. We are planning an event specifically for you to celebrate the light at the end of the tunnel. Check the details and register as soon as you can.


We are so grateful to the theatre staff for the huge amount of work they have done during the COVID-19 lockdown.


Barbara’s communication with us has been impressive, the fortnightly Court Reporter and her daily blog for the staff, Board and Supporters Committee were both entertaining and informative. The creative instincts of this team have certainly not been in a ‘lockdown’ and many new ideas have been generated during this busy time. Every moment has been well used and the ongoing successful business of our theatre is in extremely good hands. I will leave it to Barbara to update you on these plans.

Over the last few months, we have had two people retire from our Supporters’ committee. The service and commitment they have given over a very long period is outstanding. Goodbye and thank you Aileen Wyld and Judy Ashton, you will be greatly missed.


We are delighted that these positions have been filled by two relatively new and enthusiastic members. The Treasurer position by Lynn Vandertie and Secretarial position by Charles Duke with Allanah James as our new Deputy Chair.


The theatre now officially welcomes Dan Pengelly as the new Artistic Director and we couldn’t be more delighted. Congratulations Dan.


The process of changing our name to “Friends of the Court Theatre” is well underway. The survey that was taken some weeks ago has indicated overwhelmingly in favour of change with 78% of members agreeing to it. We will now need a resolution from the members to make the change. The change is likely to coincide with our 50th anniversary in April 2021 and you will be advised in due course.

The Supporters' Events continue with special things being organised for Supporters only. Do check for further information as it becomes available as we have exciting plans continually hatching.


The Covid-19 lockdown is now over and we return slowly to life as it was or as near as it can be. Our Court remains really strong and progressive with an exciting new reality as we go into a new era.


Thank you so much for your ongoing loyalty and financial support.


Best wishes

Annie

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