Stage Whisper

Spotlight Theatre Company in association with Moore Books is pleased to present the World Premiere production of "Stage Whisper" a modern ‘who-done-it’ mystery incorporating the rehearsal of a 1920’s he-done-it melodrama About the play: Approximately twenty years ago a production of the 1920’s melodrama Harrow Hall closed when the leading man Terence was accidentally but fatally stabbed during a performance. Now the Palace Theatre is under threat of redevelopment and some of the players are re-assembled to produce the play as part of the ‘Save The Palace Theatre’ fund raising campaign. However, the shadow cast by the death of Terence is a long one, more than one of the current cast are still affected by the accident…or was it? Why is Anne’s husband so keen to Save The Palace Theatre? What exactly is the connection they all have with the previous production? Why does Malcolm only communicate through his lighting? Gossip, infidelity, money and a stage whisper that still echoes around the theatre...with terrible consequences. Spotlight Theatre Company are staging this production in The Arch, Holden Street Theatres, in late July 2011. The parts of Gloria, Cameron and Anne are cast. We are seeking two actors: Megan/Marigold: playing age early to mid twenties. Megan is a bit of a gossip, her mother used to be a Wardrobe Mistress and was something of a gossip herself, she definitely passed on the habit. Megan and Kingsley naturally gravitate to each other as they are the youngest cast members and their Harrow Hall characters are a couple but there is only a slight suggestion that they might become involved offstage. Megan is fairly strong willed, essentially good natured and not only passes on a lot of information to the audience during her conversations with Kingsley but actually learns a thing or two herself. Megan plays Marigold in Harrow Hall, engaged to Jerald but lusted after by Sir Dudley. Marigold is from an old county family but has a touch of ‘country maid’ about her, she might have a touch of a regional accent. Kingsley/Jerald: playing age early to mid twenties. Kingsley is an architecture student at uni who has developed an interest in drama. He lives with his mother and, until recently, his step father. He is aware of the history of Harrow Hall and is a bit uneasy about the stabbing scene, for obvious reasons. His connection with the previous production is not clear until the play is nearly over. He is a little sensitive about certain topics and his motives are not always as they appear. Kingsley plays Jerald in Harrow Hall, the son of the house and therefore must have an English upper class accent. Both actors need to be able to act in both a modern, natural style as well as the accepted norm for a 1920’s melodrama. The latter is more flamboyant, perhaps a little stiff and generally ‘overdone’ but not completely over the top. This is a world premiere of a new play and early rehearsals will also be work shopping the play. Actors who are willing to explore the possibilities of a new script will be very welcome. Auditions will be held by appointment only. Please phone 0400 579 530 or e-mail : jotony@internode.on.net for an appointment time. Rehearsals will commence in the first week in May and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. It is unlikely that all cast will be required at every rehearsal.