Production Choice - static set, comedy, less than ten characters
Sat, 15 May 2010, 08:49 pmChris Bedding2 posts in thread
Production Choice - static set, comedy, less than ten characters
Sat, 15 May 2010, 08:49 pmAfter the success of 'It's My Party (And I'll Die If I Want To), Ellenbrook Theatre Company is looking at producing it's second play early next year.
ETC is new and relatively inexperienced, but has lots of energy and a committed team.
So, I thought I'd seek the collective wisdom of the theatre community to suggest a good second show for the company to attempt.
Generally speaking, the following would be our preferences:
- A show with a static set, or with two scenes separated by an interval. The Ellenbrook PAC has no wingspace or curtain, so set design is something of a limiting factor.
- A comedy, or at least a drama with some humour. Naturally we are seeking to educate audiences, but for the moment a comedy is the most accessible form of theatre for the Ellenbrook demographic. Ticket sales are also a consideration, and realistically, comedies are easier to sell.
- A cast of fewer than ten, ideally around six. The company is still building its capacity to cast plays and doesn't want to commit to something that is too hard to cast.
So what do you all think? What has worked for you?
OK
Sat, 15 May 2010, 10:08 pmI'm a playwright and (embarrassed cough) I have a small play.
I have two actually but one has ten characters. They are both comedies and both have been performed in Australia and the UK.
They are both single set. One "Murder at Doom Manor" has 10 characters and the other "Vampyre!!!" has 5. They are both comedies. One was recently described as insane.
I am more than happy to send you perusal copies if you so desire.
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