Anyone interested in Bay Theatre Players’ second show of the year ‘Forget Me Not’ should contact Jenny Kohlhagen.
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“If anyone is interested in being involved in the production, either auditioning for one of the four characters or in any other capacity such as back stage crew, please contact me on 0429 202 114,” Ms Kohlhagen, who will direct the play said.
“I will hold final auditions over the next two or three days”.
Forget Me Not has just completed a successful season at London’s Bush Theatre, having made its debut at Sydney’s Belvoir Street Theatre in 2013.
The play explores the life of one of the 3300 British children who were shipped to Australia after the second world war under the child migration scheme.
The children were frequently from poor or single parent families, although some parents volunteered their children for the scheme, believing they were going to a better place with an abundance of opportunity, sunshine, food and education.
The reality was very often vastly different for the children, and the families were prevented from contacting them – often not informed of their child’s whereabouts.
The play revolves around four characters, Gerry, a 60-year-old alcoholic prone to outbursts of violence; Mary, in her 80s, feisty but physically frail; Sally, in her 30s; and Mark, who works for the Child Migrants Trust.
BTP has kicked off the 2016 play reading program with Whose Wives are These Anyway by Michael Parker.
Play reading coordinator Tay Mugridge said the play was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.
“It proved to be a modern farce with hints of Fawlty Towers humour, fast moving and interesting, and a play we might see on our stage in the years to come,” she said.
Great plays are put forward to read each month.
The next reading on February 17 will be The Devil Walks by Anne Fine.
It tells the story of Daniel, raised in a dark, secluded room by his reclusive mother and whose only comfort is a beautiful doll's house, a replica of his mother's childhood home.
The unexpected arrival of a local doctor changes everything and Daniel begins to realize just how many secrets his mother has sheltered him from.
His discovery of a sinister doll hidden within the doll’s house, and the sudden appearance of his mysterious uncle, Captain Severn, reveals a chilling family secret that Daniel must confront.
“Our play readings are made possible by the great suggestions from our members and the public so if you would like to suggest a play that you might want to see on our stage, please contact me on 0419 127 679 to discuss your suggestions,” Ms Mugridge said.