Details

Bolero - It is the middle of the night, the wind is blowing and a couple can hear strange noises in the adjacent apartment. Is there a simple explanation or is it something more sinister? This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Dr Fritz, or: The Force of Light - In this raucous playlet, an American tourist seeks medical help from the highly recommended Dr Fritz... but gets more than he expected! This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Final Placement - A mother, accused of child abuse, is fighting to regain custody of her son. But can she convince the Child Welfare Officer to support her case? This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Haiku - This poignant drama is about family relationships - an autistic girl who has intervals of normality when her brilliant mind shines through, her devoted mother and her sister who struggles to do what she thinks is the right thing. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. The Coal Diamond - Four office workers are having a lunchtime game of bridge and a gossip. However, the stakes are higher than the card game: it is all about power structure, pecking orders and an unsavoury secret. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. The Philadelphia - Welcome to a Philadelphia - a social space in which nothing you want is actually available, where the only reasonable response is to ask for the opposite of what you want in order to get it. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger ltd. The Man Who Couldn't Dance - Could the inability to dance ruin your love life? Is it really a reason to end a relationship? This play explores the trivial concerns that can change your life.

Creatives/Company

Company: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Author(s): David Ives (Bolero), David Ives (Dr Fritz or: The Force of Light), Ara Watson (Final Placement), Katherine Snodgrass (Haiku), Shirley Lauro (The Coal Diamond), David Ives (The Philadelphia), Jason Katmins (The Man Who Couldn't Dance)