A Walk in the Woods (2012)

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by Lee Blessing

Directed by Mark Davies

Performances: 8pm, Tue 15th - Sat 19th of May 2012, Prompt Corner

Auditions: Wed 18th, Thurs 19th, Sun 22nd January 2012 (with a possible further date for call-backs)

Introduction

Set during the late Cold War period of the mid 1980s, this play follows the informal conversations of two nuclear arms negotiators – one American, the other Soviet – whilst they take a walk in the woods away from the table. The American is new to the job and has an optimism and enthusiasm that he can make a difference; on the other hand the Russian has been in the job many years and has grown cynical about how much they can achieve.

The play is set in four scenes over the four seasons, and as they get to know each other better their relationship improves from an initially awkward start. Both characters are on stage throughout and should be a rewarding challenge for any actor.

This play premiered at the Yale Repertory Theatre in 1987 before moving to the Booth Theatre, Broadway, New York City in 1988.

Cast

John Honeyman – the American. He takes this new job very seriously. Full of plans and ideas that he thinks will work, this naivety is shown by his idealism and optimism. Playing age, 35 to 45.

Andrei Botvinnik – the Russian. He has been doing this job for many years and has grown cynical about what he is really there to do. He is a bit of a joker and his sarcasm is, at first, lost on Honeyman. Playing age, 50+

Reviews

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