AUDITION NOTICE

The Deep Blue Sea

by Terence Rattigan
Directed by Michael Mussell

Performance dates: 30th June - 3rd July

Reading / audition Sunday 7th March @ 11am

Reading / audition Monday 8th March @ 7.30pm

First produced in 1952 with Peggy Ashcroft and Kenneth More in the leading roles, the play is set in a rather austere,  rented London flat  shortly after World War II. It is  a story of love: love unfailing and love unrequited.

As ever, Rattigan  focuses a sharp spotlight on human relationships against a rapidly changing social background. These are the buttoned-up fifties where newly hard won liberties are struggling to gain acceptance.

Cast:
Mrs Elton           - The Landlady.  (50-60 ish)

Ann Welch    

Philip Welch   

Hester Collyer   - One of the best parts written for a woman in the 20th Century! (30’s)

William Collyer   - A Judge. A commanding figure, reserved and decent, but somewhat at a loss! (50 ish)

Mr Miller            - Another resident, ostensibly a Bookie's-runner but  with a mysterious past.  Solid common sense fellow. (40's)

Freddie Page     - A handsome if shallow ex- RAF drunk  struggling to come to terms with Peace and domestic commitment. (c30)

Jackie Jackson  - Another of "The Few " and Freddie's fellow drinker. (c30)

Also needed: Stage Manager for the show.
                     Producer able to work with Michael.
                     Prompt - to be available throughout!
                     Set builder/decorator
                     Props person - a challenge!

Central to the set is a gas fire & coin fed gas meter from the period. If you know of
one please contact Michael.

Anyone intersted in a role is asked to contact Michael on 01460 64636 or e-mail 
michael@mancrofthouse.eclipse.co.uk

I look forward to hearing from you.

- A young married couple who rent another Flat in the building.