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music by [[Janet Hood]] and lyrics and additional text by [[Bill Russell]]
 
music by [[Janet Hood]] and lyrics and additional text by [[Bill Russell]]
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Surprisingly the show is fun and serves as a '''celebration''' of the lives of people affected. The subject matter is dark and moving at times, but overall is presented with humour and joy.
 
Surprisingly the show is fun and serves as a '''celebration''' of the lives of people affected. The subject matter is dark and moving at times, but overall is presented with humour and joy.
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AUDITIONS'''
 
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The cast is split between Actors and Singers:
 
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Actors do not need to sing (although will join the final song).
 
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Singers do not have to act (as in, they do not have scripted dialogue - their songs need to be presented in-character).
 
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I will need 4 singers (1 Soprano, 1 Alto, 1 Tenor, 1 Bass) and up to 32 Actors.
 
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Auditions will be held on:
 
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'''Singers''' by appointment only    Sunday 1st June 2pm - 5pm
 
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'''Actors''' open calls, at SLT      Wednesday 11th June 8pm
 
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When cast, each character actor will be required at a limited number of rehearsals, singers need to dedicate more time. Rehearsal schedule is available now. For more information or to arrange a singing audition, please email me at knittingcorner@hotmail.com
 
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Script will be available in the bar asap.
 
  
 
== Cast ==
 
== Cast ==
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I’ll be looking for a cast of 4 singers and up to 32 character actors (including 4 from youth theatre). The actors don’t need to be available for the full 2 month rehearsal period as characterisation will be developed on a one-to-one basis.
 
  
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Auditions in June 2008, any questions please let me know, knittingcorner@hotmail.com
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'''Singers'''
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*Judith - [[Charlotte Vaight]]
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*Angela - [[Jenny McLaughlin]]
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*Doug - [[Charles Doyle]]
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*Brian - [[Mark Dodgeon]]
  
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'''Actors'''
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*Patrick - [[Philip Gill]]
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*Billy - [[Dave Silk]]
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*Mitch - [[Dion Williams]]
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*Josh - [[Dave Chaisty]]
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*Francis - [[Christopher Poke]]
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*Ray - [[Steve Imrie]]
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*Orville - [[Bob Callender]]
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*Nick - [[Matthew Davies]]
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*Dwight - [[Adam Crook]]
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*Lamar - [[Brian Yansen]]
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*Roscoe - [[Alan Buckman]]
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*Paul - [[Jack King]]
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*Nat - [[John Lyne]]
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*Bud - [[Steve Brown]]
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*Joe - [[Lee Ridgeway]]
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*Miles - [[John Watson]]
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*Christopher - [[Barry Heselden]]
  
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'''THE SINGERS (all aged 20+)'''
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*Tracey - [[Siobhan Campbell]]
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*Rebecca - [[Fiona Daffern]]
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*Claudia - [[Helen Chadney]]
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*Helen - [[Christine Theophilus]]
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*Wendy - [[Caroline Durant]]
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*Rafaella - [[Sue Jacobsen]]
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*Nancy - [[Jeanette Hoile]]
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*Sally - [[Nicki Pruss]]
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*Joanne - [[Kristy Davis]]
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*Bertha - [[Emma Hillman]]
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*Grace - [[Melanie Duignan]]
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*Kim - Shifra
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*Tina - [[Sinead O’Neill]]
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*Charlotte - [[Ishia Osborne]]
  
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Judith - Soprano, sister to Bud
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== Crew ==
  
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Doug - Baritone (has traditionally been black)
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*PA / Stage Manager - [[Michelle Thomson]]
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*Assistant Director - [[Jess Osorio]]
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*Lighting designer - [[Neil Carmichael]]
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*Sound designer - [[Neil Carmichael]]
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*Assistant Lighting designer - [[Lorna Blake]]
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*Staging - [[Graham Clements]] / [[Charles Doyle]]
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*Musical Director - [[Alan Walker]]
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*Assistant MD - [[David Haviland]]
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*Choreography - [[Brendan Murphy]]
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*Voice Coaching - [[Kristy Davis]]
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*Costume - [[Jess Osorio]]/[[Michelle Thomson]].
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*Lighting and Sound Operator - [[Neil Carmichael]]
  
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Brian - Tenor, believable as Ray’s friend
 
  
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Angela - Alto, Claudia’s secretary
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The cast and crew of Elegies would like to thank: Alleyns School and Southern Pride/Ego for generously providing free rehearsal space. [[Lionel Monks]] for the use of his splendid instrument. [[Lian Stephens]]. The casts and crew of [[Inheritance (2008)|Inheritance]], [[King Lear (2008)|King Lear]], [[Dinner (2008)|Dinner]] and [[The School for Scandal (2008)|School for Scandal]] for sharing our space AND half our actors! All the bar staff (those not in the show) who've kept the bar open during the run. All the unsung heroes of SLT who never get a mention but keep the place ticking over.
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'''THE ACTORS'''
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Men (16 Characters)'''
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Patrick - M, Fashion designer 30’s 40’s
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Billy - M, All-american boy, early 20’s
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Mitch - M, Any age, traditionally costumed in leather
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Josh - M, clown and leader of a group of friends
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Francis - M, gentleman, older 45+
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Ray - M, party-animal, believabls as Brian’s friend
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Orville - M, middle-class ordinary bloke, 30’s 40’s
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Nick - M, drop dead gorgeous, youngish
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Dwight - M, a chorus-boy, age 18-30
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Roscoe - M, a big, old drag-queen
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Lamar - M, fast talking drug abuser, any age
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Paul - M, strong leading man, age 30+
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Nat - M, fire and brimstone orator, age 50+
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Bud - M, all-american boy 20’s/30’s (brother of Judith)
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Joe - M, a comedian, any age
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Miles - M, believable as Doug’s lover
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Wendy - M/F, physically different somehow (ethnic? size? mobility?), 25+
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Tracey - F, gorgeous, age 18-30
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Rebecca - F, a typical house-wife, 30/40’s
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Claudia - F, a high-powered executive any age
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Helen - F, a grandmother, 50+
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Rafaela - F, a young mother 20’s
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Nancy - F, a no-nonsense woman, any age
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Sally - F, any age up to around 40
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Christine - M/F, older, a drama queen
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Joanne - F, strong woman, any age
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Bertha - F, working class, age 40+
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Grace - F, strong dramatic actor, age 30+
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Kimberley - F, age 8 (ish)
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Tim or Tina - M/F, energetic, age 14-18
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Charlotte - F, drug abuser, age 14-30
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Paco - M, teenager, age 14-18
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== Crew ==
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*Stage Manager - [[Michelle Thomson]]
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*Lighting Design - [[Designer Name]]
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*Lighting Operator - [[Operator Name]]
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*Technical co-ordinator - [[Neil Carmichael]]
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== Reviews ==
 
== Reviews ==
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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<gallery caption="Photos" widths="250px" heights="250px" perrow="5">
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Image:EL01.jpg|[[Charlotte Vaight]]
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Image:EL02.jpg
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Image:EL03.jpg|[[Philip Gill]] [[Dave Chaisty]] [[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL06.jpg|[[Sinead O’Neill]]
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Image:EL08.jpg|[[Siobhan Campbell]]
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Image:EL12.jpg|[[Steve Imrie]] [[Mark Dodgeon]]
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Image:EL13.jpg|[[Mark Dodgeon]]
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Image:EL14.jpg|[[Mark Dodgeon]]
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Image:EL15.jpg|[[Nicki Pruss]]
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Image:EL16.jpg|[[Bob Callender]]
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Image:EL17.jpg|[[Matthew Davies]]
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Image:EL18.jpg|[[Mark Dodgeon]]
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Image:EL19.jpg|[[Mark Dodgeon]]
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Image:EL20.jpg|[[Adam Crook]]
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Image:EL22.jpg|[[Helen Chadney]]
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Image:EL24.jpg|[[Jenny Mclaughlin]]
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Image:EL25.jpg|[[Jenny Mclaughlin]]
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Image:EL28.jpg|[[Caroline Durrant]]
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Image:EL30.jpg|[[Jenny Mclaughlin]]
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Image:EL33.jpg|[[Brian Yansen]]
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Image:EL35.jpg|[[Sue Jacobsen]]
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Image:EL37.jpg|[[Jeanette Hoile]]
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Image:EL43.jpg|[[John Lyne]]
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Image:EL44.jpg|[[Kristy Davis]]
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Image:EL45.jpg|[[Kristy Davis]]
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Image:EL55.jpg|[[Lee Ridgeway]]
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Image:EL56.jpg|[[Melanie Duignan]]
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Image:EL57.jpg|[[Melanie Duignan]]
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Image:EL59.jpg|[[Philip Gill]]
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Image:EL60.jpg|[[John Watson]]
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Image:EL61.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL62.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL63.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL64.jpg
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Image:EL65.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL66.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL67.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL68.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL69.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL70.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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Image:EL75.jpg|[[Lee Ridgeway]]
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Image:EL77.jpg|[[Charles Doyle]]
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</gallery>
  
 
== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==
 
== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==
  
 
Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production.  Please leave your name.  Anonymous entries may be deleted.
 
Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production.  Please leave your name.  Anonymous entries may be deleted.
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== See Also ==
 
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== References ==
 
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elegies_for_Angels,_Punks_and_Raging_Queens Wikpedia entry]
 
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Latest revision as of 14:51, 26 March 2014

Poster by Poster Designer

music by Janet Hood and lyrics and additional text by Bill Russell

Directed by Ruth Huggett

Performances: Tue 21st - Sat 25th October 2008, Prompt Corner


Introduction

Elegies is a collection of songs and monologues inspired by the AIDS memorial quilt - a memorial to the lives of people who have died of AIDS related causes.

Surprisingly the show is fun and serves as a celebration of the lives of people affected. The subject matter is dark and moving at times, but overall is presented with humour and joy.

Cast

Singers

Actors

Crew


The cast and crew of Elegies would like to thank: Alleyns School and Southern Pride/Ego for generously providing free rehearsal space. Lionel Monks for the use of his splendid instrument. Lian Stephens. The casts and crew of Inheritance, King Lear, Dinner and School for Scandal for sharing our space AND half our actors! All the bar staff (those not in the show) who've kept the bar open during the run. All the unsung heroes of SLT who never get a mention but keep the place ticking over.

Reviews

Some review quotes go here


Gallery

Reminiscences and Anecdotes

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

References

<references/> From the Wikipedia entry on Elegies: Elegies For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens is a song cycle with music by Janet Hood and lyrics and additional text by Bill Russell. The work features songs and monologues inspired by the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology. Each of the pieces is written from the perspective of friends and family members dealing with the loss of loved ones to AIDS.<ref>Elegies on Wikipedia</ref>

External Links

Wikpedia entry

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