| Backstage with KATS |  |
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 The answer is Gaffa. The question is irrelevant!! Working backstage involves just as much hard work as being on stage. A large team come together every show to provide set design and construction; lighting, sound and effects; and the glittering assortment of costumes required for every show. Regular helpers include those shown below, with many more members who have done their bit over the years. |
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Chairman - John Hicks |
| Aiming for a management style of genial uncle rather than panto villain, John has been Chairman for two years and is enjoying the challenge of moving the group forward and providing the members and public with quality shows to enjoy. |
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Stage Manager - Dave Helyer |
| Responsible for the running of each show, once the Director has handed over at the end of rehearsals. Heavily involved in planning each production to avoid impossible scene changes Dave always manages to store more set backstage than will physically fit whilst trying to keep everyone quiet in the wings. |
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Assistant Stage Manager - Dave Marsh |
| When not appearing on stage, Dave is usually found lurking in the wings, assisting Dave Helyer in his stage manager duties. A long term hut man, Dave is well known for producing some great set and props from old cereal boxes, egg cartons and yoghurt pots! Dave is also probably the only hut man not scared to pick up a needle and thread and help out making costumes. |
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Wardrobe - Siobhan Coates |
| Siobhan has taken over the costume store from Kayleigh, and continues to help raise a lot of money for the group. KATS costume store is packed with over 1000 costumes and could really do with being twice its current size! |
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Publicity - Nina Hopkinson |
| Another thankless role - pestering the great and the good to say something nice about K.A.T.S. Welcome back to the committee Nina! |
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Lighting Director - Carl Dibble |
| Designs the lighting and pyrotechnic effects for each show. Carl programmes the lighting moves into the control desk at Tech rehearsal and then waits for a fuse to blow during the show! |
| Sound Technician - Karen Pocock | |
| Karen has taken over the running of sound from the ever busy John Hicks, although is still assisted in the task by John. |