Macarthur Playwriting Festival 2008 - The dark side of the Moon

Wingz Productions will be holding a read thru on 3rd November 2008 & auditions on 6th November 2008 at 35 Bocking Avenue, Campbelltown. Both these will start at 8pm. Call (02) 4627-1550 for more information. Their latest production is made up of short listed plays for the Macarthur Playwriting Festival 2008 – The dark side of the Moon. 3 male actors 3 female actors are needed to fill the roles, the ages of the character range from 18 – 60 years old. Please Note: The age listed below indicates the character not the actor. A Season of Sorrow Synopsis: Oscar Wilde reflects on his life to his Warder, while he is serving his sentence in Goal (Jail) Oscar Wilde (Male aged 40+) This play reflects when Oscar was serving time in goal. It is set 2 months before the end of his two year stint behind bars. His character has all the wit that you expect to hear from Oscar Wilde. Warden (Male aged 25+) This character could be any age from 18 through to 60. This character is kind to Oscar and looks out for him. Enigma Becomes You Synopsis: A woman receives a visit from her estranged husband. Man (Male age 25+) This character is going through a nasty divorce, he now lives with his “Bimbo” as his wife puts it. During the play, we get to know what kind of man he is. Woman (Female aged 25+) She’s a very positive woman who knows her own mind. She’s been hurt through the divorce and has her defences up. The Colour Red Synopsis: Val has the chance to meet the young woman who has taken over her son’s life. Val (Female aged 55+) A woman in her mid fifties is meeting the young woman who has taken over her son’s life. Caitlin (Female aged 20+) A young woman in her twenties, who is waiting to meet Davey’s mother.