As a member we value your thoughts and ideas,so,if you have never been to one before please do come along,we don’t bite.  And please bring any scripts or ideas of plays you may want the company to consider.

Tea and coffee and biccies will be supplied and we never go on any later that 9.15, when we adjourn to the pub

This is open to both members and non members.  Hope to see you there

Chris Isaac (Play Selection Committee Coordinator)

Auditions for the following parts will be held on Wednesday 11th January at 7:30pm in the foyer of the Swan Theatre.

Audtion pieces in brackets

Catherine Holly: a deeply traumatised and vulnerable woman in her late 20s/early thirties. A fantastically written part for an actress willing to explore mental health conditions and able to take the audience through a vivid exploration of trauma and regret.(Scene 4)

Doctor Cukrowicz: (Dr. Sugar) a handsome young doctor in his early 30s willing to consider a sizeable financial donation from Mrs. Venable in order to advance his medical expertise. On one level determined to help Catherine through therapy but on the other level seemingly willing to park the amorality of a lobotomy for cash…a great role as he seems literally on the horns of a dilemma…money or morality. (Scene 2)

George Holly: Catherine’s brother. Stupid, insensitive, dressed in Sebastian’s (late cousin) clothes filched from Sebastian’s bedroom. He is what we might call a chinless wonder on the “make”. Ghastly. (Scene 4)

Miss Foxhill: Mrs. Venable’s long-suffering Personal Assistant. Busy Body, efficient of any age (Scene 3)

Sister Felicity: a Nun/nurse from the Mental Hospital in full Nun Garb described by T Williams as “in a sweeping white habit which should be starched to make a crackling sound”. A battle axe with a control over Catherine. Any age though older would be better. (Scene 2)

Scripts are available to borrow from Bygones Antique Shop, next to the Cathedral. They should be kept for no more than 4 working days and returned in time for the audition.  Please familiarise yourself with the text before the audition if possible.
Bygones’ hours of business are 9.30am – 5.30pm. (Except Saturdays 1pm – 2pm)

Non-members may audition but must join the company if cast.

There are still a number available for the matinee should you prefer not to have a late night.

 Ad Hoc Theatre presents “Take your seats” – Diverting Dialogues from Promenade,Pullman and Park.
Aug 25th and Aug 26th – Worcester Arts Theatre Workshop
Sept 2nd – Lyttleton Rooms Malvern.
Performances start at 7.30 and tickets are available on the door!

Another member saw the show at St John’s library on August 20th and would highly recommend it!

If you would be interested or know someone who might be please speak to Angela Lanyon or email contact@stac-worcester.com

Performances will be from 5th-10th December 2011 and rehearsals approximately two evenings per week.

Tickets are £6.50 and not refundable.

Please also let Amber know if you would require a lift or be prepared to drive other members.

If you need to get in touch with Amber please contact her directly or email contact@stac-worcester.com

The following message was received from WAC shortly after the event:

To all at Swan Theatre Amateur Company

I would like to express my thanks for an excellent evening on Sunday. Howerd would certainly have enjoyed it. All those who played any part in it are to be congratulated for their performances, both on stage and back stage.

As Howerd’s successor as Chair of Worcestershire Association of Carers, I have a hard act to follow. Your generosity in offering a share of the proceeds to WAC is much appreciated, and I hope that the Association continues to receive widespread support.

With best wishes for your future success.

Colin Archer