DADS The Committee

Shadowy figures move silently through the gloom, converging like the nine ringwraiths (well 7 in this case) on some unfortunate Dunsfold Hobbit's humble abode. Where, as a weak moon attempts to penetrate the effulgent mists that drift timelessly across the common, strange incantations and arcane rituals are played out. There, the casual observer might casually observe through a half opened window, the glint of candlelight on sharp edged crystal, might hear drifting towards him (or her naturally) through the darking night a soft chinking and quietly murmured timeless incantations such as 'Red or White' or 'I'll get another chair'.

Well 'THEY' of course are your Committee. And it has come to the ears of this reporter that it is a widely held belief that they are in fact alien beings from another planet, or, some say, reincarnated Mages from ancient times, well I couldn't possibly comment so I will just leave you all to make up your own minds.

Louise Enticknap
Lord High Magus, and Chairperson
After a fierce power struggle Louise took over from Anne as Chair for the 2008 season. A mainstay of the Committee for many years, and a successfull producer of many of our recent shows, Louise's leadership skills are now being put to the ultimate test.

Gillian Kisch
Chief Runic Acolyte, and Hon. Secretary
This is Gillian's second year as Secretary. Had she known what Committee meetings were like she may well not have offered to be Hon. Sec. Of course no one told her (tee hee). We thank her for continueing for a second term.

Shirley Jeffrey
Neophyte of the Golden Girdle, and Hon. Treasurer
Like Gillian this is Shirley's second year, as Treasurer. She is also, along with David, currently organising this year's poetry evening. Our thanks to Shirley for taking on the Treasures mantle and exhibiting her undeniable talent for mustering fiscal ranks.

David Airey
Bearer of the Robe of Office, and Serving Member
New to the Committee (and very welcome), and having performed in every major production since 2002, David brings experience and a fresh perspective. He is working with Shirley on this year's poetry evening and with Anne on publicity for the Mystery Plays.

Joanne Jones
Maid of Sterner Stuff, and Serving Member
This is Jo's second term in Committee and she brings many years' experience in AmDram to the ~~cauldron~~ Society. Proficient in dance and movement she manages to keep the Committee (and the rest of us) on its toes (ha! ha!).

Anne Cannings
She Who must be Obeyed, and Serving Member
After serving as Chairperson for three years, for which we extend our thanks, Anne has now taken a back seat in Committee although she will be continuing in her other role as Stage Manager and is, along with David, currently handling publicity for the Mystery Plays.

Jonathan Mason
Keeper of the Vestibule, and Serving Member
A long serving Committee member, when not treading the grass for Wintershall Jonathan wears a number of hats for DADS. Props, painting, acting, FoH Jonathan has done it all, his current project involving an ancient tinder dry church and a home made bonfire. Yes its the Mystery Plays again.

Paddy Firmston-Williams
Supreme Magnum Unguent, Guardian of the Elysian Charge and President of DADS

While not a Committee member in the strictest sense of the word Paddy is called upon to preside over proceedings temporarily, in the absence of a Committee, during an AGM, or at other times of emergency. He is first to his feet at any DADS function to 'say a few words', a duty he inevitably discharges with consummate skill and elegance, being at ease, a master of the spoken word and ready with a timely pun or two, all delivered in his own dead pan inimitable style. He is, as you may imagine, held in high regard, by DADS in particular and the village in general, and we thank him for his support and patronage over the years.