Programme 1974 – Simon and Laura

HASTINGS GROUP THEATRE

SIMON and LAURA

by Alan Melville

30 MARCH – 4 APRIL 1974

CAST

In Order of Appearance

Simon Foster   Jim Camp
Laura, his wife   Dorene Mudgway
Wilson, the manservant   Dave Horne
Jessie, the cook-housekeeper    Jessie Swanson
Mr Wolfstein, a theatrical agent   Tim Perry
David Prentice, a T.V. producer   David Pipe
Janet Honeyman, a scriptwriter   Sharyn Wilkins
Timothy, a young boy-actor   Philip Simmonds
Barney, a B.B.C. engineer   Carl Wright
Joe   T.V. cameramen   Hugh McKay
Bert   T.V. cameramen   Brian Hawkins
Miss Mills, the makeup assistant   Janet Luxton

Produced by JOAN WOOLLARD

SYNOPSIS

The action of the play takes place in the living room of the Foster’s home in London.

Act One:   An early afternoon in Autumn
Act Two:   Evening, several months later
Act Three:   The following afternoon
Time:   the present

There will be an interval between Acts One and Two and a short blackout between Acts Two and Three.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Colin Woollard, Peter King, Clive Stevens, for construction of television camera.

Stellata Florist, Karamu Road, for floral arrangements
Christies, for loan of furniture
Lovell-Smiths, for photographs

Group Theatre is always pleased to welcome new members. There are plenty of opportunities for acting roles and backstage work. Inquire at the box office for details and membership form.

BACKSTAGE PERSONNEL

Stage management    Carl Wright
Assisted by   Don Tait
Set construction   Carl Wright
Set Painting   Val MacInnes, Chris Ryan, Don Tait
Lighting   Bryan Rodgers
Sound   Hugh McKay
Properties   Jean Hall
Wardrobe   Val MacInnes
Makeup   Judy Cater
Prompts   Margaret Cossgrove, Celia Harvey
Programme   Prue Neild
Publicity   Val MacInnes, Penny Waddell

NEXT PRODUCTION

The next major production will be Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”, to be produced by Penny Waddell in June. There will be about seventeen parts available so watch the papers for details about auditions.

People will also be wanted for backstage work so if you can wield a paintbrush and hammer or ply a needle please offer your services. It can be a lot of fun.