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A Bunch Of Amateurs
Wednesday 30th January
19:00 - 22:00
Sterts Studio
Keen to boost his flagging career, Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford- only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village. And instead of Kenneth Brannagh and Dame Judi Dench, the cast are 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
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A Bunch of Amateurs will be performed at Sterts Theatre for eight performance between Wednesday 19th June and Tuesday 3rd September and auditions are open to anyone aged 16 and over.
Rehearsals are scheduled for Mondays 7-10pm and additional rehearsals will be negotiated between cast and director.
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION (Playing ages are approximate)
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JEFFERSON STEEL Playing Age: 50+
A fading Hollywood star who is arrogant, insecure, brash, gauche, demanding, vulnerable and ultimately aware of his own absurdity (American accent essential)
DOROTHY NETTLE Playing Age: 40+
Director of the Stratford Players and the moving force behind keeping the theatre alive. Her sweet and accommodating manner conceals her inner steel.
JESSICA STEEL Playing Age: 16+
Jefferson’s teenage daughter, who has been neglected by her Hollywood star father and now wants to make him pay for it. (American accent essential)
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NIGEL DEWSBURY Playing Age: 50+
Solicitor and leading light of the Stratford Players. Pompous, stuck up and self-regarding, he believes he is the star of the show, and should play all the leading roles.
MARY PLUNKETT Playing Age: 40+
Owner of the refectory B&B. Jolly, generous and an unashamedly adoring Jefferson Steele fan-although somewhat confused about which roles he played in his films, and how keen he is on her.
DENIS DOBBINS Playing Age: 30s-40s
Handyman and village Mr Fixit. Avuncular though slightly dull, Denis is star0struck by Jefferson and fancies heading up his entourage of one.
LAUREN BELL Playing Age: Thirty-something.
Marketing executive, former physiotherapist and the sponsor’s wife. Passionate about the arts and smarter than her husband allows her to be, she’s treated as a bimbo because of her looks.
JOURNALISTS Playing Age: Any age and gender
Appear at various times during the play to hound Jefferson Steele. Double up as Stratford Players extras and stage hands.
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AUDITION MATERIAL
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Dorothy Monolgue
Jefferson, Dorothy, Denis, Mary and Lauren
Lauren and Jefferson
Jefferson and Journalist
Jessica and Jefferson
STERTS THEATRE COMPANY MEMBERSHIP
Sterts has reviewed the membership fee for 2019 and the following rates apply:
Adult £50
Child (under 18) £25
This rate still proves to be outstanding value and covers all rehearsals sessions, production dates, and enables us to provide you with the teaching and experience of a professional Creative Team inc, Season Director, Show Director and Musical Director. As a Sterts Theatre Company member (over 18) you will be eligible to vote at the annual Sterts AGM. You will also receive a team card ticket which give you FOC access to each of Sterts Summer Season In House shows.
Once casting has been completed you will receive a registration form and to accept your part you will need to complete this along with payment of your fees.
This year Sterts has launched a bursary scheme which aims to financially assist those in need with membership fees.
For more information on membership fees, payment or the Sterts Bursary please contact office3@stertsarts.org
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