"Taking Steps" by Alan Ayckbourn - May 1999
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Directed by Judy Pratt
Produced by Christine Jackson & Val Culm
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The Cast (in order of appearance) |
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Elizabeth |
Sarah Taylor |
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Mark, her brother |
David Darby |
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Tristram, a solicitor |
Justin Day |
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Roland, Elizabeth's husband |
Stan Harbidge |
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Leslie , a builder |
Jon Jones |
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Kitty, Mark's fiancee |
Sally Anderson |
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Synopsis
Roland, a hard drinking tycoon is considering buying
'The Pines', an old Victorian house, for his frustrated wife, an
ex-dancer. The action of the play takes place in the attic,
master-bedroom and lounge of 'The Pines', with linking stairs and
passageways representing three floors on one level. 'Taking Steps' is
one of the more complicated plays to stage that the Drama Group has
performed for some time, The set relies on imagination from you, the
audience, skilful acting by the cast and considerable ingenuity by the
set designers and builders. Sit back, enjoy it and let your imagination
run riot.
The action takes place in the present. The stage
is split into three rooms, the lounge, master bedroom and attic.
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ACT I |
Friday Night about 6pm |
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Interval |
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ACT II |
Saturday morning about 6.45am |
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The Production Team |
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Stage Manager |
Martin Day |
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Prompt |
Annette Ayres |
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Properties |
Val Rushworth |
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& Linda Godfrey |
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Sound & Light |
Clive Holland |
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& Susan Jones |
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Set Design |
David Darby |
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Ticket Sales |
Kath Ready |
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Refreshments |
Kath Ready |
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Front of House |
Mick & Maureen North |
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