Award-winning PLAY Theatre Company are staging a takeover. We're presenting a week-long theatrical thrill-ride in celebration of all things collaboration. And our second birthday, because birthdays are nice. This is a selected collection of the PLAYs that have emerged from our work so far.
Play A Complete Guide for Theatre Practitioners demystifies the standards and protocols of a play reading, demonstrating how to create effective and evocative readings for those new to or inexperienced with the genre. It examines all of the essential considerations involved in readings, including the use of the venue, pre-reading preparations, playwright/director communication, editing/adapting stage directions, casting, using the limited rehearsal time effectively, simple "staging" suggestions, working with actors, handling complex stage directions, talkbacks, and limiting the use of props, costumes, and music. A variety of readings are covered, including readings of musicals, operas, and period plays, for comprehensive coverage of this increasingly prevalent production form.
The story revolves around Lady Susan, a resourceful young widow who escapes to her brother-in-law's country home, where tensions arise with his wary wife. As uninvited guests, including a potential suitor and her spirited daughter, arrive, Lady Susan's clever plans begin to unravel. Complications ensue as she and her daughter find themselves competing for the affections of the same man, leading to a humorous and engaging exploration of love and rivalry.
The story features a diverse cast of characters, including four males and four females, allowing for dynamic interactions and potential for doubling roles. This setup encourages a rich exploration of relationships and themes, providing ample opportunity for character development and engaging dialogue. The balance of genders among the characters enhances the narrative's complexity, making it suitable for a variety of performance settings.
Set in a typical middle school environment, the narrative unfolds as a new girl becomes entangled in a love triangle, triggering a revenge plot that spirals into chaos. The story culminates in a shocking climax, drawing from real-life events and court testimonies. The script incorporates psychological and police reports, highlighting the darker aspects of adolescence amidst the backdrop of notable criminal cases, offering a unique and unsettling perspective on youth dynamics.
When a small liberal arts college in a rural town recruitsminorities in an effort to increase diversity, the forced melting pot that transpires leads to confusion across campus. After discovering her boyfriend has been cheating on her with an Asian student, a coed takes to YouTube venting her anger in a racist rant. Twelve lives intersect as thevideo goes viral and students' personal issues become entwined with their ownprejudices. Based on real experiences from actual collegestudents, "UMW: University of Mostly Whites"is an equally hilarious and appalling look at the absurd way in which we handle our own insecurities."
Full-Length Musical | "It's a frothy mix of racy innuendo (for the time) and exotic adventure." –Fern Seigel, Huffington Post | Cole Porter’s Nymph Errant features one of Porter’s most sexy, witty, and sophisticated scores in this sleek, hilarious new musical. From a Swiss boarding school, to a French seaside resort, to a Parisian jazz club, to an Austrian nudist colony, to a Venetian palace, to a Greek battlefield, to a Turkish harem, to an Arabian desert, to the Folies in Paris, follow the outrageous adventures of young Eve Edwards and her international school chums as she sets off an a world-wide adventure, vowing to experiment before she returns home to Oxford and her betrothed. This new adaptation is a fresh take on a rarely-heard gem, chock full of terrific Porter tunes. ( 11F, 10M)
Set against a backdrop of social and political tensions, the story follows Edward and Sorel Bennett as they escape to Cookham after a failed play premiere. Their retreat is disrupted by an eclectic group of guests, each harboring secrets. When a murder occurs, Bridgit, the spirited Irish maid with a fascination for crime, takes it upon herself to unravel the mystery. The interplay of diverse characters and hidden motives creates a captivating whodunit filled with intrigue and humor.