Write on Time (1976)
The Education of the Fifth Person by Jane Serter, Geranium by Christopher Stone & The Pursuit of the Whole by John Jorath
Performances: Sat 18th – Sun 19th September 1976, Prompt Corner
Contents
Introduction
three writers were commissioned to write a play each for Prompt Corner lasting between 30 mintues and one hour. Scripts had to be completed within four weeks.
The object was for the authors to write a play and have it performed - all to a deadline. Problems which arose in the course of rehearsals could be worked out with the actors and directors so helping them to a better understanding of the craft of playwriting.
It is basically a Writer's Workshop but no indulgence is expected of the audience on that account.
The Plays
- The Education of the Fifth Person
It is left to the individual imagination to decide if, in the pursit of one's ideal, the achievement warrants the search.
- Geranium
Entering into conversation is one way of making contact - or is it? "Have you got a problem?" says one. Well, has he?
- The Pursuit of the Whole
A progressive school where sex is the main subject and progress is rapid and all-embracing. This was repeated the Rhoda McGaw Theatre in a festival promoted by the Woking Drama Association from who's programme these details were taken.
Produced by Ann Parnell-McGarry
Cast
- Miss Rutting, secretary - Ann Mattey
- Mr Pendel, and English teacher - Kevin Hastings
- Mr Moon, the headmaster - Bernard Rickman
- Richard Emberton, a pupil - Alan Slater
Crew
Stage Manager - Jack Fitzgerald
Reviews
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Gallery
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
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