oap34: Fringe Quartet by Ian Townsend
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Summary Performance History
World Premier Still Available
World Premier Still Available
Genre
Dark Comedy
Dark Comedy
Script Notes
As this play is episodic, it’s very important to keep it as fluid as possible, with the minimum amount of blackouts, set and prop changes. Just use the space, and a couple of chairs and other bits when needed. And have fun!
As this play is episodic, it’s very important to keep it as fluid as possible, with the minimum amount of blackouts, set and prop changes. Just use the space, and a couple of chairs and other bits when needed. And have fun!
Synopsis
Actresses Sooz, Mags and Teresa meet at an audition, where none of them gets the part; a familiar tale for them all. Frustrated with their lot, they decide to put on a play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.In a series of short, mainly comic scenes, we see how they make ends meet, progress with their acting, and finally persuade would-be playwright Penny to write them a play, one which demonstrates their real acting talent. However, Edinburgh isn’t their only focus, as these women have to deal with ex-husbands, rising debt, finding a venue, finding a job, getting noticed, and real life, which always seems to get in the way of things.
A light comedy for 4 women, Fringe Quartet shows how focus, determination, support and a great sense of humour can bring out the best in us all, in unexpected ways
The Cast List
- Maggie (Mags):
- A 29-year-old comedy actress, always gets the ‘ditzy’ parts, mainly because she’s a bit like that in real life.
- Teresa (Tez):
- A 36-year-old ‘serious’ actress, wants to be taken seriously, in life, art, and everywhere else.
- Suzanne (Sooz):
- A 44-year-old actress, new-ish to the profession, likes spending money. Married to Mick as the play starts.
- Penny (Penny):
- A would-be playwright and lover of food, teetering on middle-age and obscurity.
