AMATEUR THEATRICALS.

Wairarapa Age, 18 February 1927, Page 5

AMATEUR THEATRICALS.

“THE SUNSHINE GIRL.” PROPOSED FOR THIS YEAR. A well-attended meeting of the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society, held last evening, to choose an opera for the forthcoming season, was presided over by Mr. R. S. Halliwell. Among the operas under discussion were “The Arcadians,” “San Toy,” “Miss Hook of Holland,” “The Country Girl,” “Les Cloches des Cornvilles,” “The ’ ’ and * ( The Sunshine Girl. ’ ’ After fully considering every aspect in connection with the staging of the production it was decided that, if it were found practicable to secure the necessary wardrobe and scenery, “The Sunshine Girl” should be staged in September next. “The Arcadians” was selected as an alternative production. Regarding the admission of new members, it was adopted as the society’s future policy that all applicants for membership should be proposed and seconded by financial members of the society, such applications to be approved finally by the Executive Committee. Forms for nomination may be obtained from the secretary (Mr. F. R. N. Beckingsale). The proposed opera, “The Sunshine Girl” is a delightful romance surrounding the life of a factory girl at Port Sunlight, in England. The opera teems with bright choruses, dainty ballets ,and crisp, humorous dialogue. It has never previously been presented as an amateur performance in New Zealand. The society is negotiating with a Sydney theatrical firm for the purchase of properties, wardrobe and scenery.