It may be a bit early to be talking about Chritmas but I had a meeting today regarding the Christmas show at The Lace Market Theatre. They are putting on a performace of 'Wyrd Sisters'. An alternative story based on the tale of Macbeth.
The Directors vision for the play is that he wants to use the theme of SteamPunk for the world in which the play takes place. For those of you not familiar with the concept of SteamPunk then it 'incorporates elements of science fiction, fantasy, alternative history and horror. It involves a setting where steam power is widely used—whether in an
alternate history such as Victorian era Britain or "Wild West"-era United States, or in a post-apocalyptic time.'
Initial discussions of the set are very ambitious but if it is achieved then it will be a play not to be missed!
ME!!!!!!
I am super happy! I won't lie I was jumping around like a loony when I got the email.
First rehearsal is April 1st and the show runs from 10th July til the 21st.
I think you should all go and buy tickets.
I have just been for an interview with Martin Berry about a technical assistant role on his upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Lakeside Arts Centre. I should hear back on Monday whether I have the role or not. Hopefully I do because it is a fantastic opportunity to shadow a professional and make some good contacts. Not to mention, the production would be so much fun to work on, it is a fantastic musical. It was mentioned that I could definitely help out with the set painting so that is a bonus and at least I get to be involved somehow.
So, keeping my fingers crossed! It is going to be a long weekend of anticipation.
So this week The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is playing at Lace Market Theatre in Nottingham. I am supervising the lighting desk for the week and running the desk myself for a few shows. I am having so much fun doing it and learning so much!
I was lighting operator for the opening nights performance and this is the review we got in the Nottingham Post:
Review: The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Lace Market Theatre, by Alan GearyTuesday, February 07, 2012
Director Martin Berry gets it very right again with this outstanding production. It's a good play – darker probably, if memory serves, than the 1998 film – and Berry presides over a number of good, sometimes startlingly good, performances.
Lauren McGee, as LV with her little piping voice gets the necessary rabbity shyness brilliantly, and has a great voice for the divas. Her wonderful song medley in Mr Boo's club is a highlight of the evening.
Kareena Sims, as Mari, her coarsely larger than life, over-sexed mother, is outstanding. And Ali Patrick's Sadie, gormless, silent and greedy, is beautifully done. What might sometimes appear to be over-acting in these two parts is almost certainly over-writing by playwright Jim Cartwright.
Small-time agent Ray Say, the cocky, blingy, type, is played superbly by Chris Moseley. He makes Say almost unbearably seedy and pathetic in the bit when his plans have crashed around him and he sings along to It's Over in front of a tacky curtain.
We get a massively cluttered, well-observed set with a free-standing entrance/exit door. The five-piece live band is suitably un-subtle, raucous and nicely over loud – it's a working-mens' club.
You weary at the incompetence and hopelessness of Cartwright's characters. As in some of his other plays, you know they're never going to break out of the imprisoning situation they find themselves in. And there are some deeply disturbing patches in the play, incidentally made more so by the sound effects.
This is an unmissible piece of theatre.
Alan Geary
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice runs at the Lace Market Theatre till Saturday, 11th February
Although lighting did not get a mention I am still incredibly proud to be involved with this production. Everyone involved has been a pleasure to work with and I would like to say congratulations to all of them.
I would say come along and see it, but most of the remaining shows are sold out. But if you can get a ticket, then do it, you will not be disappointed!
So last night I went to the Lace Market Theatre in Nottingham for a volunteer induction evening. Due to my skills picked up at Uni they want me to help out with lighting for the production of Little Voice. In the future I may also be helping out with scenery painting. This seems like an awesome opportunity to pick up some skills, meet new people and hopefully network with people who may get me into some paid work.
Exciting stuff!
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