Details of our future productions...
written and directed by Stephen Curtis This is a witty play, written by our resident dramatist, which deals with the comedy and intrigue which lies behind the scenes of an amateur drama production. The play will be presented at the Rondo Theatre, Larkhall. The play is a broad comedy set in Bath in the 1950s. It is about fertility (and infertility), amateur drama and changing theatrical fashions, and people's inability to see things other than from their own perspective.
12 - 16 JANUARY 2011
ROBIN HOOD AND HIS MERRIE MEN
Every January, Bath Drama brings fun and laughter to the Rondo with our ever-popular pantomime. This year it was Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs. Next year's show will have roles for all genders and ages, with lots of singing, dancing, comedy, romance and spectacle. This production will be directed by John Pamplin, who made such a spectacular success of our recent show, Ring Round The Moon.
Auditions will be held at the Bath Drama Hut, Vane Street, on Friday 10 September (7.30pm) and Sunday 12th September (3pm).
CAST LIST, in order of appearance:
Prince John, baddy, any age.
Sheriff of Nottingham, very baddy, any age but I would like to see a bit of the "Cad"
Jim (Gymkhana Thatch) female who dresses as a man to join the Merry Men. Younger part.
Daisy the cow...two parts ha ha.
Guard Craig.
Guard David, neither too bright, comedy double act, any age.
Ellen A-Dale Minstrel (kind of the good fairy) any age, female
Jim's Mum and Dad, at least old enough to have a teenage daughter
Will Scarlet, camp as a row of tents (probably), age pretty open
Little John, any age, any size
Friar Tuck, any age, any size - THESE THREE ARE A COMEDY TRIO.
Robin Hood, Principal boy (played by a female)
Maid Marion, Principal girl (played by a female)
Nurse Gusset, DAME, has the hots for the Sheriff and anyone in tights really....(played by a man)
Chorus of Servants, Townspeople and Merry Men (Men in Tights)
We will be rehearsing on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. and Sundays 3 p.m. till 8 p.m. The first rehearsal will be Sunday10th October
The production dates are: Get-in, Sunday 9th January 2011, Dress Rehearsals Monday and if necessary Tuesday (11/12 January). Run from Wednesday 12th to Sunday the 16th with a Matinée on Saturday and Sunday (no evening performance on the Sunday) in the Rondo Theatre, Larkhall.
* * * * * * * * *
13 - 16 April 2011
UNDER MILK WOOD
by Dylan Thomas
directed by Gill Morrell
Audition dates: Fri 19 and Sun 21 November at 7.30 pm
Although Under Milk Wood was written to be performed on the radio, the play works wonderfully well on stage. The production will need around 6 women, varying in age between 18 and 80, and about 5 men, varying from 20 to 70, together with 2 or 3 children (10/12) and a teenage girl. However, as there will be extensive doubling, this is variable depending on who comes forward to audition.
There are some fantastic, meaty roles, which should satisfy the most confident and experienced actor, but equally we can find space for less experienced actors who want to take on something less demanding.
Although everyone will need to have a Welsh accent, don't be put off; the whole cast will get a CD to work from which will ensure melodious Celtic tones from all!
Laugharne, home of Dylan Thomas
* * * * * * * * *