Star Quality
by Noël Coward
adapted by Christopher Luscombe

19-21 February 2009
Hayes Village Hall
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7.45pm

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Casting date: Thursday 27 November 2008

In his wickedly funny final play, Noël Coward takes us behind the scenes of a new West End production. Conjuring up an authentic backstage world of talent and treachery, Coward creates a gallery of unforgettable characters: temperamental leading lady, ruthless director, jaded old troupers and, caught somewhere between them all, innocent young playwright.

From tentative first rehearsal to triumphant opening night, the clash of egos becomes increasingly and hilariously bloody. But what emerges from the mayhem is a startling evocation of that most elusive gift of all – star quality.

This adaption of Star Quality was first performed in 2001 starring Penelope Keith.

Characters:

Bryan Snow (author, late 20s)
Ray Malcolm (director, early 40s)
Tony Orford (PA to Ray, late 30s)
Nora Mitchell (Lorraine Barries’s maid-cum-dresser, 50s)
Lorraine Barrie (the ‘star’, late 50s)
Eric Larch (actor, 50s)
Marion Blake (actress, 50s)
Gerald Wentworth (actor, 50s)
Harry Thornton (stage manager, non-speaking role)
Beryl Fletcher (assistant stage manager, non-speaking role)
Bob Deacon (assistant stage manager, non-speaking role)
Laura Witby (actress, non-speaking role)

Directed by Joan Young

Casting will take place at 8pm on Thursday 27 November 2008 at the Merrill Studio (click here for directions). You do not already need to be a member to audition – prospective new members are welcome to read!