News - Amdram.net - The Social Network for Amateur Theatre

We're hiring!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:09:17 +0000

Amdram.net - The Social Network for Amateur Theatre is recruiting for the following positions:-

Community Moderator

A Community Moderator will be:-

A keen advocate of Amdram.net - The Social Network for Amateur Theatre helping us to actively promote all aspects of amateur theatre.
A contributor to Amdram.net - The Social Network for Amateur Theatre

As a Community Moderator you'll be responsible for:-

Moderating topics, comments, photos and status updates to ensure they meet our community guidelines
Reporting spam attempts as and when they arise

As a Community Moderator you'll get:-

Increased privileges including a cool "badge"
Amazing powers
Commercial Advertiser rights (if you have a commercial company to advertise)
The satisfaction that you're part of something great and you're actively promoting amateur theatre
No pay - Apologies, we're not for profit!

If you're interested then we would absolutely love to hear from you, please contact us and let us know the following:-

Your username for Amdram.net
A few sentences that tell us why you would be a wonderful Community Moderator

Galleries - An Apology

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:47:37 +0000

You may have noticed that we have been encountering numerous problems with the Galleries.

Unfortunately the problem was significant and resulted in us restoring the Galleries section from backup.

In order to perform the restore we had to re-install the Galleries product and this may have lead to the following:-

Changed links to Gallery Images
Missing Comments or Descriptions

We apologise sincerely for the inconvenience this will cause.

If you do have any problems using the Galleries, please let us know and we will investigate further

Amdram.net Launches Mobile Site

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:04:11 +0000

At Amdram.net - The Social Network for Amateur Theatre we're always keen to add new functionality.

We're pleased to confirm that we are now offering better support for mobile devices.

Unfortunately there are still some limitations but we hope to enhance this offering throughout 2012.

We thought it would be appropriate to start 2012 on a high and we hope you enjoy the new functionality.

How do I use this new service?

Simply visit http://www.amdram.net from your mobile device and we'll do the rest

Merry Christmas!

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:31:37 +0000

I'd like to wish all our visitors, members and friends Merry Christmas!

We'll hopefully be providing some updates over the festive period with respect to our plans for 2012.

Rest assured we'll be getting bigger and better

Poster Design

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:59:46 +0000

Looking for an eye-catching poster to promote your show? I've been designing for Amateur Dramatics groups in Lancashire for over 10 years and now want to offer the service to other groups across the country.

I'm a fan of theatre so know exactly what you want, and I will tailor to your needs for good rates. If you need a logo, I can do that too!

Take a look at my website www.birdhouseimages.com for examples, then get in touch!

If you're interested you can see some examples here too

iCal Feeds

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:22:43 +0000

At Amdram.net - The Social Network for Amateur Theatre we-re all about new functionality and making your life a little easier!

We're now able to offer iCal Feeds on our Event Calendars

What does this mean?

You can visit the Event Calendars here:-
http://www.amdram.net/forums/calendar
Select which Calendar you are interested in e.g. Productions Calendar
Click on "Subscribe to this calendar" and we'' auto-magically add details of forthcoming productions to your calendar
We'll update you with details of new events that are added and you can of course un-subscribe at any time.

My group already offers iCal Feeds, Can you add my details to the Event Calendars for me?

Yes - Contact Us for more information

Men Needed For Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:30:49 +0000

Are you a man or do you know any men who are interested in being part of a exciting theatre company and would like to perform in " Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". If so, Please come along on any Monday at Coleshill Town Hall, Coleshill or visit www.coleshillos.org for more info. " Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" will be perform at Solihull Arts Complex Mon 26th March - Sat 31st March 2012 .

Drama Groups - Improved Functionality

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:55:11 +0000

We're constantly looking for ways to improve Amdram.net - The Social Network for Amateur Theatre and we're proud to announce the official launch of our new drama group functionality.

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We've always found that people like to signup to Amdram.net - The Social Network for Amateur Theatre as either an individual or as a drama group.

The new drama group functionality allows you to signup as a member and then create or join a group

In the same way that you can create a group on Facebook, you can now do the same here!

We'll see over time communities within communities and you can chose to see the content that interests you! - Simon - Editor

We hope you enjoy the new group functionality, if you're interested in finding out more - click here

Adore Colour - For All Your Printing Needs

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:39:33 +0000

Our friends at Adore Colour offer a wide range of printing products at simply amazing prices.

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We take pride in our print and design work to offer unbelievable prices -- we are confident that you will not find a better print price in the UK than ours! If you do please let us know and we will do our best to beat the quote you have received

You'll find the following services:-

Leaflets
Small Brochures
Postcards
Stationery
Folders
Brochures
Magazines
Booklets
Deskpads
Posters
And much, much more!

At the time of writing this article, they're offering FREE delivery too!

Please quote "Amdram.net - The Social Network for Amateur Theatre" when you are contacting Adore Colour

Unlimited!

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:45:00 +0000

If you've been keeping up to date with our recent blog entries then you'll remember that we were planning a reviewing a review of our membership offerings.

We have completed the review of our membership offerings and can advise we have now made the following changes:-

We have now removed the upload limits - You can now upload an UNLIMITED amount of photos, videos and documents to Amdram.net - Amateur Theatre Community

We will be retaining our Community Patrons subscription which will now provide the following benefits:-

General

The ability to contact more members from the board via email
No flood control on search e.g. You can search and search and search...

Personal Messages

Store more personal messages
Attach files to personal messages

Reputation

View who has given you reputation
Give more reputation points

Signatures

More URLs in your signature
Bigger signature

Blogs

Create private blogs

Gallery

Create private albums

Special Offers

Until 31st July 2011 we are offering 50% off for the first 5 existing members who become Community Patrons - The coupon to use is PAT50 - Click here
Until 31st July 2011 we are offering 10% off for anyone who would like to become Community Patrons - The coupon to use is PAT10 - Click here

Advertising Review @ Amdram.net

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:38:14 +0000

We are constantly reviewing Amdram.net - Amateur Theatre Community to ensure that we offer the best service to our visitors and members. It is with this in mind that we decided to undertake a review of the advertising mechanisms offered on Amdram.net - Amateur Theatre Community.

In conclusion we have determined the following:-

The display of banner advertising no longer aligns with our long term strategy and therefore all banner advertising will cease with immediate effect.
Our Commercial Advertising Subscription remains with plans in place to enhance the benefits offered by this subscription

We believe the outcome of this review of advertising mechanisms presents the best possible outcome for our members and visitors.

NAKED FURY!

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:15:34 +0000

NAKED FURY!
Express.co.uk
Mr Pugh reports that he has received angry telephone calls from some “very forthright” amateur dramatics societies complaining that other local groups are also planning to stage the play. In some cases it appears that they are “fighting over” the same ...

View the full article

iPhone & Android Application - Sponsor Need...

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:12:19 +0000

Just like any other social network or community we're keen to increase the range of services we offer in order to be more compelling to our visitors and members...

Amdram.net - Amateur Theatre Community are proud to announce an opportunity to sponsor our forthcoming iPhone, iPad and Android application

Our application will include:-

iPhone & iPad application, based on the Invision Power Board Application - Click here for more information
Amdram & Sponsor Logo placed on login screen and application header
Customized colors to match logos
Custom loading screens
An Android version of the application as soon as it completes testing

What sponsorship is required?

We need $250 (£156 approx) of upfront sponsorship followed by an annual fee of $100 (£62 approx) to retain sponsorship.

Where can I find out more?

If you're interested in sponsoring our iPhone, iPad and Android Application then please contact us or if you would like to find out more about the whitelabel application then please click here

Amdram.net Launches New Look & Feel

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:23:16 +0000

We're pleased to launch our new look & feel today.

We welcome your feedback, please click here

Sky Arts launches search for best amateur theat...

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:53:26 +0000

Are you an amateur theatre group who thinks theyâ€™ve got what it takes to perform a play on the West End and have it broadcast to the nation?

We are on the hunt to find Britainâ€™s best amateur theatre company, as judged by stars of stage and screen.

The prize is a dream come true: the chance to perform a play on a West End stage, mentored by one of the theatre worldâ€™s great impresarios, a packed audience and the action beamed into millions of homes across the UK.

The competition is open to all amateur theatre companies across the British Isles who have staged at least one production in front of a paying audience prior to 16 May 2011. All you have to do to audition is fill in an application form and upload a short video, no more than 5 minutes long, of your group performing a scene from any one of the audition plays.

The applications open on 16 May 2011

Steptoe & Son - Adaption

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:50:20 +0000

The TV episodes of Steptoe and Son are currently being adapted to the stage by Ray Galton, Alan Simpson and David Pibworth in association with Tessa Le Bars Management.

Some of the scripts are more adaptable to the stage than others, and your choice may be related to your set design. One of the best ways to decide which is appropriate is to watch the episodes, all of which are available on a DVD box set which is available from Amazon and other outlets, and worth buying just to enjoy in any case!

The episodes range between just the 2 main actors and fairly large casts. Some of the two hander episodes could be performed in small venues, and we will be adding sample set designs to this web site in the future.

A showcase of three of the episodes are to be performed at the Chrysalis Theatre in Milton Keynes at on the 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2011. The episodes will be, 'The Bird', 'The Desperate Hours', and 'Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning'.

This scripts are very much a work in progress by Ray, Alan, and David and although not all of the episodes have been completed as yet, some are available immediately. If an episode that you are interested in has not yet been adapted, it will adapted for you if the time frame permits:-

Click here to view the episode list

So, look to 'Steptoe and Son' for your next production and captivate your audience with some of the most brilliant and influential British comedy ever written.

All enquiries to David Pibworth c/o The Workshop, Clickers Yard, Olney, Bucks. Telephone 01234 241357 or Email David

Banner Advertising Opportunities

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:00:27 +0000

We are now able to offer a range of Banner Advertising Opportunities to members.

If you are interested in advertising with Amdram.net - Amateur Theatre Community and helping to support and sustain the community then you can find out more here:-
http://www.amdram.ne...ces/advertising

If you are interested in purchasing advertising with Amdram.net - Amateur Theatre Community then please click here

NODA Summer School 2011

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:53:53 +0000

Find out about the NODA Summar School 2011
NODA Summer School - Click here

Ministers to encourage inclusion of children in...

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:47:38 +0000

An interesting article in the Telegraph indicates that the Government are planning to review the 40 year old child performance laws because they would like children to benefit more from the confidence and skills aquired through acting.

I'd recommend reading the full article on the Telegraph website here:
http://www.telegraph...-dramatics.html

We'd love to hear your thoughts and comments.

Royal Shakespeare Company - Open Stages

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:31:51 +0000

RSC Open Stages is a new project that aims to embrace, develop and celebrate amateur theatre, re-forging the bond with the world of professional theatre.

Over 2011/2012 the RSC, in partnership with a number of regional theatres and amateur theatre associations, will run a national programme of skills sharing events and showcases, with amateur societies from across the UK invited to produce their own RSC branded Shakespeare themed production.

Click here for more information