Bronte

[[Image:|Poster by Lisa Thomas]]

by Polly Teale

Directed by Lisa Thomas

Performances: 8pm, Tue 16th – Sat 20th of April 2013, Prompt Corner

Introduction

In 1845, Branwell Brontë, brother to the literary sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne, returns home in disgrace, plagued by his addictions. As he descends into alcoholism and insanity, chaos descends on the household and his sisters write as a means of escape. This fascinating play evokes the real and imagined worlds of the Brontës, as their fictional characters come to haunt their creators.

Cast

Charlotte Brontë: late 20s-late 30s - Actor 1

Anne Brontë: late 20s-late 30s - Actor 2

Emily Brontë: late 20s-late 30s - [[Actor 3]

Bertha Rochester/Cathy Earnshaw: late 20s-late 30s - Actor 5

Branwell Brontë: late 20s-late 30s (doubles with Arthur Huntingdon and Heathcliff but these parts may be cast separately) - Actor 5

Rev Patrick Brontë: 40s upwards (doubles with Bell Nicholls, Mr Rochester and Mr Heger but these parts may be cast separately - Actor 6

Crew

• Director - Lisa Thomas
• Assistant Director - Person 1
• Stage Manager - Person 2
• Lighting Designer - Person 3
• Sound Designer - Person 4
• Lighting & Sound Operator - Person 5
• Scenic Artist - Person 6
• Set - Person 7
• Costume - Person 8
• Props - Person 9

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