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Rookery Nook
8 May 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Synopsis
Newlywed Gerald has arrived to stay at ‘Rookery Nook’, a holiday cottage, presided over not only by a harridan of a housekeeper, Mrs. Leverett but worse, by his sister-in-law Gertrude.
After Gerald has gotten rid of everyone for the night a pretty girl turns up in nothing but pyjamas, demanding to be rescued from her tyrannical German stepfather. So, compromising a scenario must be kept secret at all costs. All would be fine were it not for nosy neighbours, dastardly friends, fearful relatives and impending wives.
Performances
Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th August at 8.00pm Tuesday 27th to Saturday 31st August at 8.00pm Matinee each Saturday at 2.30pm
Cast
| Character | Gender | Stage Age | Description | Cues |
| Gerald Popkiss | M | 30’s – 40’s | A newly wed. Married to Clara, Gertrude’s sister. Awkward and prone to speaking before thinking. Cultured English accent essential | 613 |
| Clive Popkiss | M | 30’s – 40’s | Gerald’s cousin, a charming young man with an eye for the ladies. Currently staying with the Twines. Cultured English Accent essential | 414 |
| Gertrude Twine | F | 50’s | A ‘well to do’ woman, suspicious and critical of others. Cultured English accent essential | 143 |
| Harold Twine | M | 50’s | Gertrude’s weak, hen-pecked husband. Timid, easily led – Cultured English accent essential | 196 |
| Mrs Leverett | F | 50’s | The housekeeper of Rookery Nook, very nosy and likes to gossip. Takes no nonsense. English regional accent | 138 |
| Rhoda Marle | F | 20’s – 30’s | An innocent young girl who mysteriously turns up at Rookery Nook in her pyjamas. English accent | 170 |
| Clara Popkiss | F | 30’s | Sister to Gertrude and married to Gerald. Suspicious of Gerald’s behaviour. English accent | 35 |
| Poppy Dickey | F | 20’s | A local zany girl with a questionable reputation. Sells flags to raise money for the lifeboats. English regional accent | 35 |
| Putz | M | 40’s – 60’s | Rhoda’s Prussian father. A strict, domineering man with a savage dog. German accent | 50 |
| Admiral Juddy | M | 50’s – 60’s | A fierce and weather-beaten veteran who plays golf and swears in Chinese. (does not have to know any Chinese) English accent | 37 |
Audition Details
Location:
Tea Tree Players Theatre
Gate One, Tilley Recreational Park
Corner of Yatala Vale and Hancock Roads, Surrey Downs 5126
Time:
Monday 6th May 2019 at 7:30pm
Wednesday 8th May 2019 at 7:30pm
Notes:
Contact
Barry Hill
Phone : 0400 827 634
Email : barry1953@hotmail.com
