New Writers' Showcase (2006)
Performances: Wed 22nd to Sat 25th February 2006, Prompt Corner
The New Writers' Showcase featured 2 pieces performed for the first time during this production.
Contents
The Departure Lounge
Directed by Alison Rockbrand
Introduction
Gerry isn't feeling very well. His wife has packed the entire house into their luggage, the airport has succumbed to a rather naughty snow storm, and now he's being harrassed by a mad man. It couldn't possibly get worse. Or could it?
Cast
- Angelo - Jason Lord
- Gerry - Jack King
- Flight Attendant - Rebecca Grzesik
- Cleaner - John Lyne
- Duncan - Simon Holland
- Housewife - Carole Coyne
- Corrado Cucca
- Hans Mudlamootoo
- Mark Ireson
???Cast list taken from programme, but weren't there one or two others? TBC
Cry
By Andrew Scott
Directed by Paul Hurley
Introduction
A man, a woman, a taxi. 'Cry' is a multi-layered exploration of contemporary morals and how society may or may not be changing. It's also funny.
Cast
- Daniel - Alan Brown
- Micah - Ingrid Murphy
- Joan - Kay Anderson
- Posh Man - Lionel Monks
Crew (for both productions)
- Stage Manager - Anton Krause
- Assistant Stage Manager - Marion Burley
- Lighting Design (Cry) - Michael Fiddler
- Lighting Design (Departure Lounge) - Stuart Draper
- Lighting Operator - Louisa Evans
- Sound Design & Operator (Cry) - Bob Callender
- Sound Design & Operator (Departure Lounge) - Kevin Leech (Programme had these down as Lighting design/operation too but suspect should have been sound)
- Set Design - Lisa Marsh
- Props - Alan Buckman
- Poster Design - Steve Marchant
- Publicity - Dee Fancett
With thanks to Mark Bullock, the cast and crew of the New Directors' Showcase (2006), Patrick Pilcher, Per Laleng
Reviews
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See Also
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