READING AND AUDITION NOTICE FOR ‘MIDDLE’ BY DAVID ELDRIDGE ANNOUNCED, TO BE DIRECTED BY VIKI BETTS IN SEPTEMBER

 

MIDDLE by David Eldridge 

DIRECTOR: Viki Betts

PERFORMANCE DATES: 23 SEPTEMBER – 3 OCTOBER

Rehearsals will start in early August. There may be some earlier rehearsals in July, depending on availability across the summer.

READING: Monday 20 April at 7.30 p.m.

AUDITION: Sunday 26 April at 11.0 a.m.

THE REVIEW

‘Middle’ at the National Theatre is much funnier than it deserves to be, given the subject matter, and at times it is heart-stoppingly sad; it asks important questions, about why people stay together, why they ‘see things through’, and the compromises and sacrifices we make for the people we love, and the resentments that can cause.” London Theatre 1.

THE PLAY

Every relationship reaches a crossroad at some time.
It is 4 a.m. and Maggie is warming milk. Her husband, Gary, wonders why she is not in bed. They are firmly in the middle of their relationship – far from the Beginning but could they be closer to the End?
In this real time exploration Maggie and Gary finally open up to each other for the first time about their unhappiness, questions about the direction of their lives and what they want from life.
This second instalment in David Eldridge’s trilogy follows the same structure as Beginning. This is a one act play, told in real time with all the beauty, awkwardness and honesty of real life.

CHARACTERS

Maggie – late 40s – University educated, works in a job she never wanted, disappointed with her life and questioning her love for her husband.
She has achieved in her life, but now can’t get beyond her disappointment to appreciate it. Searching for more, but she wants to talk.

Gary – late 40s – Hard working ‘Essex Boy’, works in the city, hates it but has focused on providing a comfortable life for his family. He seems content with the life created, but perhaps doesn’t ‘see’ his wife.
He avoids confrontation, is desperate to keep his family, but has no idea how to do it.

Ages are guidelines.

AUDITION GUIDELINES

For the audition you will be asked to perform different parts of the text with other auditionees. Text will be provided on the day and you will be given time to read through and prepare.

Do try to arrive on time so that you don’t miss lots of useful information about the play and being part of the production.

The reading and the audition will be held at the theatre. Please come to the Stage Door at the rear of the theatre in Spencer’s Yard. There is access through the gate to the left of The Fold on Spencer Street. A Loft sign on the gate indicates the direction into the yard. The Fold is the large white building with pillars. Head in the direction of the red arrow across Spencer’s Yard to the Stage Door in the corner. The Loft Theatre logo in on the rear wall of the theatre and the words ‘Stage Door’ are painted on the wall to guide you.

 

 

To register interest, or if you are interested but can’t make the dates or for any more information, please get in touch with the director, Viki Betts at vikibetts@lofttheatrecompany.com or the Artistic Director, Sue Moore at suemoore@lofttheatrecompany.com

CASTING POLICY

The Loft’s casting policy is centred on casting the very best actors for each role. Casting will always be open and neutral. Everyone is welcome and warmly encouraged to attend auditions. If specific race/ethnicity or other characteristics are central to the story, we will make this clear in audition notices. There is no pre-casting without the express permission of the Artistic Director. We no longer have membership subscriptions. It is free to join our company.