My Directing Debut at Ellerslie Theatre
A casting call to my fellow thespian.
I have been asked to direct a one act play at Ellerslie Theatre's One Act Play Festival.
I'm looking forward to directing again as it has been a while since I wore my directors hat. I've directed a number of hit plays over the last 4 years most recently being 'The Fox on the Fairway' at Dolphin Theatre which received multiple awards, including best production. In February I directed my first short film 'Pahutukawa' which is currently in post production, and I'm also currently working on three other short films and a web series. I am excited to be returning to theatre and I'm immensely looking forward to my directing debut at Ellerslie Theatre
'Farewell', written by David Blakey is a play about David, a successful lawyer who is reminiscing about a 22 year-old debate with Jesse concerning the complexities of time travel. At the same time he is searching for the truth about what happened to his best friend that night and trying to put on a brave face for his wife Alison, and son Simon.
'Farewell' is a "slice of life" style of play - a style that I enjoy working with both as an actor and as a director. I find it particularly fulfilling when I am able to work with cast members to delve deep into the relationship between the characters and themselves.
The festival itself will consist of a total of six one act plays that are split into two groups of three where each groups performances will alternate over the season. 'Farewell' will be performing on 20th, 22nd, 26th, 28th and 29th August.
Please have a read of the cast list below, and if you are interested feel free to use the form provided to request a copy of the script.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Marvellous!
Carl Drake
Farewell cast requirements
- David - male - teen - 18 to 20
- Jesse - male - teen - 18 to 20
- Alison - female - late 30s to mid 40s
- Dave - male - late 30s to mid 40s
- Simon - male - teen - an 18 to 20