Judith Fox-Hogg : Events

CLINI-CLOWNS TO BRIGHTEN BEDRIDDEN KIDS' HOSPITAL STAY

Judith Fox-Hogg — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:22:00 GMT

November 2009 will see the launch of of the Dominican Republic

Every child is unique.

Every child needs tenderness and happiness, especially when they become sick.

Clini-Clowns want to be there for sick, bedridden or disabled children in our local hospitals and hospices. We see that one of the best forms of medicine could be the Clown visiting the children’s ward.

This is not a new idea, but a great idea for those children who really need us.

Through the involvement and support of the North Coast Players Theatre Company we hope that this concept will gain momentum very quickly and attract volunteers happy to play a role as one of our band of Clowns who will make these hospital visits.

Clini-Clowns will be found in hospitals on a weekly basis, to help these children fight isolation and boredom – to provide a temporary distraction from their worries and to spread a little sunshine into that child’s day.

During the course of the years, we will step up our efforts to provide a wider facility for children over a much wider area.

To start Clini-Clowns in the Dominican Republic, we need all the help we can get. The North Coast Players Theatre Company has committed itself to bringing the idea to the front of everyone’s mind and profits from their first play in November will be spread around local charities and will include Clini-Clowns to help them get started with their outfits and start up costs.
Whilst not being an expensive enterprise, we need support from everyone and are happy with every contribution! Everything helps!!

Whether that is by offering a donation to buy Clown costumes or pay for Clowns’ transportation to hospital or offering background skills to help grow the organization.

Does the idea of wearing a bright red nose appeal to you?

We appreciate any and all your support. We hope that you will find a way to support us on 21st, 22nd and 23rd November at the beginning of Clini-Clowns

Judith Fox-Hogg
On behalf of

809 856 2962

Tickets go on sale for the 3 Charity Performances of WAIT UNTIL DARK in Sosua

Judith Fox-Hogg — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:05:00 GMT

Tickets are now on sale for the first 3 performances of the Thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK

Priced at RD350 pesos or $10 US these tickets can be purchased through the website email contact@northcoastplayers.com

Showing

Saturday 21st November, Sunday 22nd November and Monday 23rd November

7.30pm

Profits go to local charities.

The cast is multi-cultural and welcomes all those who wish to ensure this becomes a longstanding tradition in the Sosua Cabarete area.

To get something like a new theater company off the ground takes a great deal of money in the first year. The North Coast players hopes that altruistic companies and individuals may wish to take one of their sponsorship packages, with their benefits - shown on the website www.northcoastplayers.com

For most people - for the chance of enjoying some professional theater on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, please do contact North Coast Players early to request tickets as the interest is very high and tickets are expected to sell out well before the dates.

Finally a North Coast Theater Company in the Dominican Republic

Judith Fox-Hogg — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:27:00 GMT

The North Coast Players, an Amateur Dramatic Company founded by Judith Fox-Hogg have started strongly with their initial auditions for their first Play "Wait Until Dark"

Judith once played the lead role of the blind girl 'Suzy' in the play performed in Zambia, Africa.

The Company will be based in the Casa Marina Reef Amphitheater, Sosua, which holds 300 people and from their the Company will probably tour the country with their plays in the south and in the tourist development of Playa Dorada.

The cast and crew come from all over the World and to the delight of the Producer and Director, there turned out to be a wealth of experienced stage film and TV people living in the D.R. delighted to become part of this new venture.

The first Play is a Thriller and set in London in the 1960's. The Director for the first play will be Linda Love, who herself has over 15 years in both antional and international theater. Stage Manager will be Elaine Johnson Brown.

Auditions were held on 17th May and were actually inundated with volunteers willing to either act or help in some way.

The Play will be performed in December 2009 at the Amphitheater.

"We have already had requests for tickets for goups coming into the island over the Christmas period. We are hoping to offer a package will will include Pre-Theater Dinner, Performance and for those from the Puerto Plata area, the possibiltiy of transport as well! " says Judith

Our idea is to raise money for various local charities. None of the volunteers are paid, but we are hoping that this will be a great chance to make a lot of money for these Charities and have fun at the same time.

The intention is to provide a highly professional cast and crew with the Play being performed to very high standards.

New Park and Bandstand for Sosua

Judith Fox-Hogg — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:08:00 GMT

Parque Las Banderas (Flags Park) finally opens in Sosua
After over a year of work and traffic disruptions, this delightful little park was officially opened last Sunday by the Mayor of Sosua, Vladimir Céspedes. It is located opposite Banco Popular on Calle Alejo Martinez, just a few minutes' walk from the West Indies Sosua Head Office.
Flags of Israel, Germany, UK, Russia, Spain, Canada, Switzerland, Italy, France, Ecuador and Dominican Republic were all hoisted, with the respective anthems of each country being played. The Park is intended to celebrate the diverse population of Sosua and reflects the national pride of foreigners and Dominicans alike.

Anglo Dominican Trade Council attend Parliamentary Group Meeting with Dominican Foreign Minister

Judith Fox-Hogg — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:55:00 GMT

The Foreign Minister of the Dominican Republic, Carlos Morales Troncoso, addressed a Parliamentary meeting of Peers and MPs during his recent visit to London. Members of the CBBC and Anglo Dominican Trade Council also attended the meeting.

During his speech, the Minister spoke about the recent Presidential elections in the Dominican Republic and President Fernandez’s vision for the country for his second term in office. Carlos Morales said that the Government remains wholly committed to achieving the Millennium Development Goals and improving health and education for all Dominicans. He however noted a number of challenges for the country including food security, climate change and severe weather events, and the price of oil and its impact for the price of transport, energy and agricultural products. The DR he suggested can help internationally with these challenges, for example, acting as the bread-basket for the region in terms of food production, and increasing its production of ethanol and other renewable forms of energy; however, he emphasized that the DR will need support from international partners to achieve this. He also said that outcome of the elections confirmed the strength of democracy in the Dominican Republic and its increasing commitment to a less fragmented party system.