Mini-launch.
After a very successful reading of 'A Lunedale Odyssey' on Monday 22nd June there will be one further opportunity for people to hear about this year's autumn production before the auditions. Come and join the director and writer at a mini launch on Monday July 6th, 7.30pm at Startforth Community Centre. Enjoy a glass of wine or something non-alcoholic and hear more about the play. The meeting is expected to last no more than 90 minutes and there will be an opportunity to read or to hear some of the scenes from the play.
For anyone who attended the reading of the play in June, it isn't necessary to attend the mini launch, but all are welcome.
Auditions.
Auditions are scheduled for Sunday the 26th of July from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and Monday the 27th of July from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Startforth Community Centre. People can attend either session or both if they wish.
Although these dates may well clash with holiday arrangements please don't worry. They have been scheduled to provide as much time as possible before rehearsals begin. For anyone who cannot make either dates, please contact Laurence to arrange a separate date.
Auditions will be by reading from scenes in the script relevant to the character or characters people are auditioning for. Notes indicating specific scenes will be provided before the auditions.
Here is some additional information for those who are thinking about coming for an audition:
The action of the play takes place in Lunedale, Teesdale & Durham in the 18th, 19th and 21st centuries.
Dramatis Personae
In 2019
Megan Dent, aged 14
Tom Dent, her father, around 40
Emma, a barmaid, 25 - 30
Arthur Bainbridge, a retired teacher, 60+
In the 18th / 19th centuries
Margaret Dent, aged 36 (aged 17 and 30 in flashbacks)
Anthony Dent, her brother, aged 48
John Dent, her son, aged 41
John Bainbridge, aged 11
John Arrowsmith, a thuggish servant, 30s
Sarah Dent, possibly a cousin of Margaret, aged 18
John Hall, a criminal, aged 35 – 40
Tsura, a gypsy woman, 50 - 55
In both periods
An old woman, aged around 80
Possible doubling
John Arrowsmith and John Hall
Tom Dent and John Dent
Sarah Dent and Tsura
If you would like a copy of the script before auditions please contact Laurence (details above).
Rehearsals.
Regular attendance at rehearsals is essential, and prior to auditioning, everyone wishing to take part in the production will be asked to complete an availability checklist.
It is always understood, however, that there are unforeseen circumstances as well as opportunities to accommodate some unavailability when planning rehearsals. And of course, not everyone will be needed for all the rehearsals, especially in the early stages.
Rehearsals will take place at the Startforth Community Centre on Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. and on Mondays from 7:00 till 10:00 PM Rehearsals commence on Sunday, September the 6th and run until Monday, November the 2nd. There will bean additional rehearsal on Friday the 30th of October.
Thursday November the 5th is the getting-in day at the Witham with a full dress rehearsal in the evening.
Performances.
Friday 6th of November at 7:30 at the Witham
Saturday 7th of November at 730 at the Witham.
Sunday the 8th of November 5:30 PM Mickleton Village Hall.
Subs.
Subs are payable weekly. And can be paid in cash or by direct debit.
People under 16 years do not pay Subs.