The Village Hall by John Bartlett Directed by Jo Ayshford and Rhona Wilkie AUDITIONS: Sunday 29th June at 7 pm in Compton Village Hall Performances: Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October
The hallowed institution- the Village Hall - scene of unparalleled local country dramas, is the setting for these three comedy plays. Each play features one or two main characters and their particular use of the Hall: A Jumble Sale, the Amateur Dramatics group and the Scouts’ Gang Show. The main roles in each of these are supported by other characters who are initially introduced as minor roles until they turn up in other plays.
The characters should be colourful, eccentric and larger than life, all playing out their own personal agenda. They do not necessarily get on with each other, rather they tolerate village life for the good of the community. Also needed are people for various non-speaking roles. There is plenty of scope for everyone.
The cast consists of:
Mr Wrankin - Caretaker of the Hall. Officious, ‘jobsworth’ type.Vicar - new to the parish, eager to please everybody.Mrs Meacher – middle aged, middle class, twin-set-and-pearls type, prickly and doesn’t suffer fools gladly.Jane - Single, has dated Gordon Phillips. A willing helper at village events.Phyllis- Single. A nurse living in the village. Another willing helper.Colin Rutter – Director of the Am Dram group; The Treadeagle Players.Colonel Drinkwater – Typical retired military man with a twinkle in his eye.David Pike – An assertive young scout with a keen interest in girls.Miss Kill – Spinster, ‘Jolly hockey sticks’ type, leader of the Girl Guides.Mr Tumley – A timid ‘Private Godfrey’ type.Gordon Phillips - The ScoutmasterCaptain Heartyoak – The revered Ship’s Master in the melodrama, a ‘luvvie’.Bartrum – The First Lieutenant and Jack’s uncle, an ‘over the top’ actor.Jack – a young sailor, keen public school type.Ruth and Mary - Props and wardrobe mistressesThree Sailors with speaking partsScouts 1 and 2 speaking parts.Michael – Scout Leader.Mrs Paine – Mother of Scout 1. Protective, strong willed and speaks her mind.Cheryl – Attractive, tarty sort of a girl out for a good time, fickle.Inspector – A policeman in plain clothes.Whatever your talent- whether it’s acting, or costumes, or make-up, or bar duties, or selling raffle tickets or stage hand - there is room for you and we would love to see you. Come to the auditions but if that day doesn’t suit you, phone Jo on 07791 209408 or Rhona on 07967 373654 and offer your help. Also, phone one of them if you would like a SCRIPT.
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