Night Visit/Actor's Nightmare/The Sure Thing/Long Ago and Far Away/English Made Simple/The Second Beam/Ferris Wheel/No Shoulder - T1893567795Night Visit, By Simon Fill - On the first anniversary of his wife's death, a doctor gets a visit from an unexpected patient and experiences a spiritual awakening. The Actor’s Nightmare, By Christopher Durang - An accountant finds himself centre stage taking a starring role in a play - but he is not sure which play and he can’t remember his lines - is there any escape from this nightmare? These amateur productions are presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. The Sure Thing, By David Ives - They say you never have a second chance to make a first impression, but in this comedy of errors about dating disasters we see a couple who, despite their false starts, gaffes and faux pas have the opportunity to begin their chat-up lines again! Long Ago and Far Away, By David Ives - As a couple are packing up to move apartments, tensions build and the conflict glides into surrealism. We have to look past the surface happiness of a relationship to understand that the present impinges on the past. English Made Simple, By David Ives - A series of romantic relationship vignettes between a couple, who struggle to free themselves from the banal constrictions of party talk. These amateur productions are presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. The Second Beam, By Joan Ackermann - Four actresses compete for the role of a scientist who can slow down and revive a beam of light. So what influences the right choice - a history with the director, sheer ambition, lipstick colours or light? This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Playscripts Inc. Ferris Wheel, By Mary Miller - This charming love story sees two lonely people sharing a ride on an old country ferris wheel, where they explore the circle of life, its ups and downs and moving forward. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. No Shoulder, By Nina Shengold - A late-night encounter between a childless widow, who is reflecting on her life, and a troubled teenage hitchhiker, results in the pair discovering they have far more in common than they could ever imagine. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Playscripts IncAuthor Simon Fill (Night Visit). Author Christopher Durang (The Actor's Nightmare). Author David Ives (The Sure Thing). Author David Ives (Long Ago and Far Away). Author David Ives (English Made Simple). Author Joan Ackermann (The Second Beam). Author Mary Miller (Ferris Wheel). Author Nina Shengold (No Shoulder). | |
| 1 Dec 07 to 8 Dec 07 | Pleasance, Inner London :: V276 listing details L0981572806 |
T476947213Bolero - It is the middle of the night, the wind is blowing and a couple can hear strange noises in the adjacent apartment. Is there a simple explanation or is it something more sinister? This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Dr Fritz, or: The Force of Light - In this raucous playlet, an American tourist seeks medical help from the highly recommended Dr Fritz... but gets more than he expected! This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Final Placement - A mother, accused of child abuse, is fighting to regain custody of her son. But can she convince the Child Welfare Officer to support her case? This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Haiku - This poignant drama is about family relationships - an autistic girl who has intervals of normality when her brilliant mind shines through, her devoted mother and her sister who struggles to do what she thinks is the right thing. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. The Coal Diamond - Four office workers are having a lunchtime game of bridge and a gossip. However, the stakes are higher than the card game: it is all about power structure, pecking orders and an unsavoury secret. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. The Philadelphia - Welcome to a Philadelphia - a social space in which nothing you want is actually available, where the only reasonable response is to ask for the opposite of what you want in order to get it. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger ltd. The Man Who Couldn't Dance - Could the inability to dance ruin your love life? Is it really a reason to end a relationship? This play explores the trivial concerns that can change your life.Company Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Author David Ives (Bolero). Author David Ives (Dr Fritz or: The Force of Light). Author Ara Watson (Final Placement). Author Katherine Snodgrass (Haiku). Author Shirley Lauro (The Coal Diamond). Author David Ives (The Philadelphia). Author Jason Katmins (The Man Who Couldn't Dance). | |
| 17 Nov 07 to 24 Nov 07 | Pleasance, Inner London :: V276 listing details L0246610553 |
