Members statements
Drucilla Bartlett
Jackson TAYLOR (Bayswater) (10:19): I want to acknowledge the sad passing of Drucilla Bartlett, who left us on 7 April. Dru was a brilliant, multitalented, funny, loving woman with a talent for making friends and giving herself wholeheartedly to everything she took on. Known and loved within the eastern suburbs community theatre, Dru was a life member of 34 years of The Basin Theatre Group, working backstage, then as an actor and director. As well as stints on the committee, she also was a past president and the current president of the theatre group and steered it through the difficult times of COVID. Dru was also involved in the wider world of local theatre. She worked with other local theatre groups, encouraging the sharing of resources and ideas and camaraderie between the groups. In her professional life, she was a wonderful teacher. Following her teaching career Dru worked as a technical writer with numerous big companies. In later years Dru used her brilliant organisational skills working with Puffing Billy in administration and adding to her vast collection of people who loved her. Dru lit up the room and brought comfort and joy with her hugs. She will be greatly missed.