Dec 8th & 11th
The writer Hannah Sowerby grew up attending Penrith Juniors and then graduated into the adult section before moving away to study Drama and Script writing. This will be the first showing in Penrith of her “10 Things…” – the comedic coming-of-age tale of Jodie, a young Penrithian searching for her place in the world.
When first performed by Hannah herself, the Guardian reviewed this piece as “delightfully deadpan…. Likeable and funny”. You can read the full review here:
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/nov/25/ten-things-to-do-in-a-small-cumbrian-town-review-alphabetti-theatre-newcastle
Originally conceived and performed as a one-woman show, this production is reconfigured as a three-parter, with two additional actors portraying a range of characters encountered by Jodie in the course of the play. There is lots of opportunity for physical as well as verbal comedy and the directors (Fiona Johnson and Jocelyn Pye) anticipate a lot of fun and creativity in the development of the play.
Characters
- JODIE – F, playing age 19 years old.
- A large part and an excellent opportunity for a comic actor
- ACTOR 1, Probably F, any age, playing:
- Mary – Jodie’s Nana
- Meadow – a terrible therapist
- Miss Bridge – a favourite teacher
- Deborah – a Tinder date
- Piper – best friend
- ACTOR 2, Probably M, any age, playing:
- Dan – a supermarket manager
- David Strange – former schoolmate and weirdo
- Ged Miller – customer services
Read-through/Audition
- 2pm, Sunday 8 December at the Playhouse
- 7.30pm, Wednesday 11 December at the Playhouse
If you would like to audition and/or be creatively involved but can’t make either of these dates, let Fiona know on 07818897421 so we can make an arrangement to meet up.
Rehearsal and Performance dates
There will be three rehearsals per week set in agreement between the cast and directors. Actors must have good availability between the casting and the performance dates.
Performance dates are 12-15 February 2025.
Any questions, please contact Fiona Johnson on 07818897421 – she’s happy to discuss any aspect of the play or the audition process with you.