Volume 102 July 2016 Sassenach Society Scoop Facebook Group: Sassenach Society of South Jersey SSOSJ Twitter: @SassenachJersey Website: www.SSOSJ.com (coming soon) EMAIL: [email protected] Editors: Celeste Amundsen (@hal12362) & Christine Gordon(@SASSENACHSJ) Interview:”Ask Scott kyle” Ross on Outlander by: Christine Gordon Recently Sassenach Society of South Jersey had the great pleasure to “Ask Scott Kyle” some questions. Scott is an actor, producer, and manager of the Bathgate Regal Theater. Most re- cently Scott appeared as Ross in Season Two of Starz hit show “Outlander.” Christine asked: What’s your involvement with Regal Theater? Have you done period act- ing before Outlander? Scott: I’m the Artistic Director & Venue Manager working on a full-time basis, I am fortunate enough to have the support of the Trustees to work on occasional acting projects. The thea- tre is very much my passion and it gives me a chance to create opportunities for other per- formers, which is very important to me. I love performing on stage and most of my career has been on stage, however as I have got older I seem to be drifting more and more towards film and television. Cheryl asked: Did you do anything in particular to get prepared for your role as Ross? Scott: I watched the whole of season 1 as well as listening to the audio books, I also worked with the dialect coach on Outlander Carol Ann Crawford to dub down my Glaswegian accent. Carole asked: What are your next projects? Scott: Busy working at the theatre at the moment and preparing for our Christmas season, I have had auditions for a few new projects but as of yet no offers have come in. Celeste asked: Have you read the Outlander books? Scott: I listened to the audio books up to Dragonfly in Amber, but haven’t got any further than that. Cont’d Page 3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Ask Scott 1 & 3 Look Back in Time 2 Healer Segment 2 Poem 4 P a g e 2 Sassenach Society Scoop Master Raymond recommends By: carrie needham Jamie was having nightmares and couldn’t sleep so Claire visited Master Raymond, the Apothecary. He gave her these two items: Valeriana Officinalis (Valerian Root) - Still used to- day as a sleep aid Humulus Lupulus (Hop) - Fresh hop was used to protect from infection & as a digestive aid. The dried & aged herb helped relieve insomnia & anxie- ty. And, of course, it is also an ingredient in beer. A Look Back in Time… Submitted by:Cheryl Rothwell-Hansbury Scotland 1745: June 22nd - Bonnie Prince sails to Scotland America 1948: July 26 – US President Truman signs Executive Order end- ing racial segregation in US Armed Forces. V o l u m e 1 0 2 P a g e 3 Interview: "Ask Scott kyle” Ross on Outlander — C o n t ’ d Martha asked: Can you let us know a little about your acting background? Scott: I attended The City of Glasgow College where I studied Acting and Performance (NQ, HNC, HND). During my studies I received a number of awards for my entrepreneurial skills. After graduating from college I went on to establish NLP Theatre Company. NLP’s first production “Singin I’m No A Billy, He’s a Tim” by Des Dillon was a critically acclaimed show ("Scottish Theatre's greatest success story of recent times." - Alan Chadwick - STV Entertainment) and a commercial success, grossing over £2 million at the box office. Over 75% of the people who came to see the show had never been to the theatre before. This was my aim to encourage hard to reach audiences to visit the theatre. I appeared in the production as Billy, and received the "Best Actor Award" at The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence in 2010 (Edinburgh Festival ). In 2013 I formed the Regal Rep Company in association with NLP Theatre which presented a new piece of work “How To Make a Killing in Bollywood” at the Edinburgh Festival. It grossed over £20,000 in ticket sales at the Gilded Balloon, receiving excellent 4 and 5 star reviews. The show was selected by BBC Scotland, Radio 2 and BBC Asian Network as one of the “Highlights of the Fringe”, and the cast were invited to perform in the BBC events tent to an invitation only audience of 400. In 2014 this show continued to tour through the whole of the UK. Recently played the part of Cpl Stu Pearson in the feature film “Kajaki The True Story” KILO TWO BRAVO in the US. This film was produced by Oscar winning producer Gareth-Ellis Unwin (The King’s Speech) and Pukka Films. Kajaki is a British War Film based on actual events during the Afghan War. It was released in cinemas on 28th November 2014, and received a BAFTA nomination for "Outstanding Debute by a British Writer, Director or Producer" at the 2015 BAFTAS. Carrie asked: How many days did it take to film your Outlander sequences? Scott: It takes 2 weeks to film and episode and I was on set for 12 weeks (The mathematicians amongst you are smiling shh not a word). Some weeks I was only needed for two days and that meant that I filmed on my days off and went to work at the theatre the other 5. Carrie asked: What do you think of the Outlander "fandom"? Scott: To be honest the fact that anyone was interested in me and my part was the biggest surprise. One of the best things about the support has been the support given to the Regal Community Theatre, we have had donations from all over the world and that means that people are really supporting me and the other artists and volunteers at the theatre. Bathgate Regal Theater is a community led venue in the heart of Bathgate. They are proud to provide exciting programs of film, music, theater, comedy and children’s events. The theater first opened in 1938 as the Regal Picture House. Their vision is to provide a vibrant local theater contributing to the social, cultural and economic wealth of the community. Please consider donating to support this wonderful community theater: Donations Link: http://www.bathgateregal.org/fundraising.php Claire’s Reflection by Marianne Sarcone Claire’s Reflection When I sit and think of the time we shared and every moment that he cared Sometimes it seems like it's all a dream A marriage made up of Highlands and schemes The Prince, the Comte and Jack Randall too Who certainly bit off more than they could chew With feelings of hatred and plots to construe The faith of Culloden was sure to come true We found our way from day to day With Murtagh’s help in every way For all we accomplished and all that had failed I feel in my heart that I truly had bailed! The pain and the sadness of leaving his side The pride that I carried of being his bride With the deepest love a heart can feel I know what we had...was forever real I miss his heart, his hands, his face, I miss his loving warm embrace I see his initial that I trace Within my heart will not erase Our child that I carry will be just like him I know in my heart, it's not just a whim I'll pray for his red hair and fine features too Our baby will be perfect, this will be true I'll look to the future and back in time And know that my Jamie Will always be mine With "Faith", hope and charity, it's in his arms...I long to be. SASSENACH SOCIETY OF SOUTH JERSEY WHO WE ARE: We are a group of like-minded individuals who share a love of all things Outlander! We love that you have read our newsletter. We started our group to spread our love and passion for Diana Gabaldon’s beautiful series of books and Ronald D. Moore’s Starz tele- vision series adaption. We look forward to celebrating all things Outlander with you. Proud Ambassadors and sponsors of World Child Cancer USA SSOSJ is going on a VOYAGE, Can you hear the DRUMS .