About Us
History
The Armidale Drama & Musical Society first came together as the Armidale & District Musical Society in the early 1920s, and was active until the war years. It was reformed in 1963 and has been producing musicals continuously since.
We are pleased to be able to present musical programs for community groups. We support other organisations with fund raising performances and have been involved in collaborative productions with other organisations such as The Armidale Symphony Orchestra, The Armidale Choral Society, The Armidale Music Foundation & The Plague and the Moonflower Tour Group.
Membership of the Society changes from year to year as people come and go. Some people have been with us for only one or two shows whilst others have enjoyed the experience for over 45 years. New members are always welcome - whether you want to appear on stage or be involved behind the scenes. We need people to help with costumes, props, stage sets, publicity, front of house and many other jobs. Come along and discover your talents.
Office Bearers 2011/2012
President: Neil Horton ph 6772 2512
Vice Presidents: Mark Bourne, Marney Tilley
Treasurer/Public Officer: Pat Bradley
Secretary: Greg Balcombe
Committee: Aline Christenson, Barbara Albury, Bruce Menzies, David Trestrail, Diana Helmrich, Mike Gibson, Pam Menzies, Warren Bartik
Publicity: Marney Tilley
Membership Secretary: David Trestrail
Armidale Drama & Musical Society
PO Box 13
ARMIDALE NSW 2350
Constitution
(Download - admsConstitution.pdf - 184k's)
The Constitution was ratified by the members of the Society at the Annual General Meeting 15 September, 2010
Life Members
Aline Christenson, Barbara Colledge (in memoriam), Beryl Hamel, Denis Wright, Donna Wainohu, Dorothy Pollard, Frances O'Brien, John Hamel, Marg Kennedy, Michael Gibson, Neil Horton, Ngaire Lewis (in memoriam).
Monthly Meetings
Meetings are held at 7.00pm on the last Wednesday of each month at the Armidale Playhouse, 309 Beardy Street. Please note the change of day and time.
Annual Membership fees are:
Family/Couple - $20.00 Single - $10.00 Child/Conc - $5.00
Fees are due immediately following the Annual General Meeting. Only financial and life members may vote at meetings. New members who join after 1st February receive an extended membership until the AGM of the following year. This does not include lapsed members who rejoin.
Ngaire Lewis Award
The award celebrates the memory of our late friend and colleague Ngaire Lewis who enriched our group with her talent, commitment, hard work and selflessness. The award sets out to reward the person whose commitment to the Society outweighs their desire for self gain. For more information click here.
Denis Wright Award
Was established in 2010 to honour the work and commitment Denis has brought to the ADMS as a supporter, committee member, cataloguer of our history and generous friend to all. For more information click here.