Additional information
| Author | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Script Style | One Act |
| Duration (mins) | 30 |
| Male Cast | 2 |
| Female Cast | 5 |
| Total Cast | 7 |
Too Much Playtime and Not Enough Men
£10.00 – £20.00
A local AmDram group are determined to put on a Sci-Fi play, but they are short of men..until a Russian visitor arrives. There is rivalry between two of the female ‘actors’ and the poor Russian is asked to take part. The group leader is bossy and loud and has to try and manipulate the cast and persuade them that it is worth doing despite all the obstacles. There is little time for rehearsal but the play goes ahead resulting in a shambolic production in which scenery falls apart, lines are lost, script pages go missing and general chaos abounds not to mention a little bit of ‘naughtiness’ behind the scenery.
Synopsis
A local AmDram group are determined to put on a Sci-Fi play, but they are short of men..until a Russian visitor arrives. There is rivalry between two of the female ‘actors’ and the poor Russian is asked to take part. The group leader is bossy and loud and has to try and manipulate the cast and persuade them that it is worth doing despite all the obstacles. There is little time for rehearsal but the play goes ahead resulting in a shambolic production in which scenery falls apart, lines are lost, script pages go missing and general chaos abounds not to mention a little bit of ‘naughtiness’ behind the scenery.
Cast
Gerry A veteran actor Serge (Pronounced Surge) Russian visa holder, looking for work, lodging with Grace Cynthia 30’s something masseuse Marge 40’s something PA Bess 50’s AmDram expert, former Manager of nursing home Grace 50’s housewife Shirl 50’s housewife
Steve Davies –
Performed over two weekends in June 2018 at Cherhill Village Hall, by the cast of Cherhill Village Theatre Amateur Dramatic Group. The Acts were separated by a cheese and wine supper.