Shades of MATES: The Eulogy

MATES Theatre Society are auditioning now for their mid-year production, to be held in June-July 2009, which will be titled Shades of MATES.  It will turn the spotlight on the light and shade of drama, music and comedy.  Two, one-act plays will be presented and separated by lively musical performances.

The Eulogy is a one-act drama where Russell Hamilton-Myrtons pays a visit to his dying mother Meredith—the matriarch of a family who has been successful in the property business.

Russell surprises her with a preview of the eulogy he intends to deliver at her funeral—so she knows how he feels about her.  The uncomfortable exercise unearths dark family secrets that completely transform their mother-son relationship and delivers a powerful drama.

It examines the relationship between mother and son, husband and wife, and explores the notion of: does one really know what goes on in people’s minds, and how many people keep secrets from their nearest and dearest.

Combining light moments and sad ones this script delivers a power drama in one act.

CAST REQUIRED - 1 female and 1 male

• Meredith—aged about 50—65.  Very much the matriarch of the family.  Strong but also sensitive.  Has to be able to offer a range of emotions.
• Russell—aged about 25—35.  Is now running the family business and is a real go-getter.  Quite the businessman, he has a real bond with his mother (or does he?).

Both roles are demanding and will require experienced actors