The Mount Players
Author: Ian Hislop & Nick Newham
Director: Craig Lenaine-Smith
Genre: Comedy
Agent: ORiGiN Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. - A Concord Theatricals Company
Synopsis
“terrific comedy packed with killer comic dialogue… plenty of twists and turns” ***** Whatsonstage.
“Deliciously stuffed with Shakespeare… a laugh a minute” ***** Mail on Sunday
“A Bunch of Amateurs is a celebration of local artistic communities, all the while having the audience clapping in applause and cackling at every line” Theatretravels.org
Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find out that this is not the birthplace of the Bard but a sleepy Suffolk village. Instead of Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dence, the cast is comprised of a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers. Jefferson’s monstrous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide and Jefferson’s career implodes, he discovers some truths about himself – along with his inner Lear.
Characters
Acting Roles:
Jefferson Steel: Jefferson Steel is a fading Hollywood star who is arrogant, insecure, brash, gauche, demanding, vulnerable, and most importantly, aware of his own absurdity.
Genders: Male
Ages: 40-50, 50+
Dorothy Nettle: Dorothy Nettle is the director of the Stratford Players and the driving force behind keeping the theatre alive. Her sweet, accommodating manner conceals her inner steel.
Genders: Female
Ages: 40-50, 50+
Mary Plunkett: Mary Plunkett runs the local B&B where Jefferson stays. Jolly generous and an unashamedly adorning Jefferson fan.
Genders: Female
Ages: 40-50, 50+
Nigel Dewbury: Solicitor and leading light of the Stratford Players. Pompous is stuck up and self-regarding; he believes he is the star of the show and should play all the leading roles. He also fancies his romantic chances with Dorothy.
Genders: Male
Ages: 40-50, 50+
Lauren Bell: Her husband, Colin, is behind the local beer company, which sponsors the theatre. Passionate about the arts and smarter than her husband allows her to be, she’s treated as a bimbo because of her looks.
Genders: Female
Ages: 20-30, 30-40
Denis Dobbins: Handyman and village Mr Fixit. Avuncular though slightly dull, Denis is star-struck by Jefferson and fancies heading up an entourage of his own.
Genders: Male
Ages: 40-50, 50+
Jessica Steel: Jessica Steel is Jefferson’s teenage daughter. She has been neglected by her Hollywood father and now wants him to pay for it.
Genders: Female
Ages: 10-20, 20-30
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
7:30pm on:
Audition Venue Name: The Mountview Theatre
Audition Venue Address:
56 Smith Street, Macedon, 3440
Audition Enquiries Contact: Craig Lenaine-Smith: craigls@iinet.net.au
Performances
Season Dates: 1 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2024
Showtimes:
2:00pm on:
- Sun 3rd Nov 2024
- Sun 10th Nov 2024
- Sun 17th Nov 2024
8:00pm on:
- Fri 1st Nov 2024
- Sat 2nd Nov 2024
- Fri 8th Nov 2024
- Sat 9th Nov 2024
- Fri 15th Nov 2024
- Sat 16th Nov 2024
More info
Other Information
Other Information:
Information Night and Play Reading
Friday 21st June, 7:30pm
Audition Dates: TBA - July
Directed by Craig Lenaine-Smith
(Reservoir Dogs, Harold and Maude)
Register your interest: craigls@iinet.net.au
