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Welcome former theatre kids!
Let's read plays aloud on Zoom together (scripts will be displayed so you can read along). New play ideas are always welcome - just no musicals, as not all of us can sing!
Character sign-ups are first come, first serve. Choose your favorite - age, gender, etc. do not matter!
And if you want to dive deeply into the character, costumes and makeup are more than welcome!
Upcoming events
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Calendar Girls by Tim Firth
·OnlineOnlineWhen Annie's husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women's Institute members to pose nude with them for an "alternative" calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie's friendship is put to the test under the strain of their newfound fame.
Characters:
- Chris - Annie's best friend
- Annie - Chris' best friend
- Cora - plays piano and sings at the local WI
- Jessie - teacher
- Celia - WI member
- Ruth - WI member
- Marie - head of local WI
- John - Annie's husband
- Rod - Chris's husband
- Lawrence - photographer
- Lady Cravenshire - WI member
- Elaine - makeup artist
- Liam - other photographer
- Brenda - guest speaker at WI
Please refer to this link for more in depth character descriptions. A copy of the script will be displayed during the reading.
If you would like to dibs a character, please do so in the comments below. If you are not able to attend the day of, please change your RSVP. Two no shows will result in being asked to leave the meetup.
14 attendees
The Torch-Bearers by George Kelly
·OnlineOnlineIn 'The Torch-Bearers', George Kelly masterfully crafts a comedic foray into the world of community theater, where domestic life and thespian ambitions collide. The narrative unfolds through three meticulously structured acts encompassing rehearsals at home, the live performance on stage, and the ensuing aftermath. Through sharp dialogue and situational comedy, Kelly examines the role swap within a household when a housewife steps into the limelight, leaving the domestic sphere for the stage.
Characters:
- Mr. Frederick Ritter
- Mr. Huxley Hossefrosse
- Mr. Spindler
- Mr. Ralph Twiller
- Teddy Spearing
- Mr. Stage Manager
- Mrs. Paula Ritter (Ritter’s wife)
- Mrs. J. Duro Pampinelli
- Mrs. Nelly Fell
- Miss Florence McCrickett
- Mrs. Clara Sheppard
- Jenny (a housemaid at Ritter’s)
You can find a copy of the script here:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60523 It will also be displayed during the reading.If you would like to dibs a character, please do so in the comments below. If you are not able to attend the day of, please change your RSVP. Two no shows will result in being asked to leave the meetup.
11 attendees
Past events
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