Spring 2008: "Down and Out" - 4 One-Act Plays

"Down & Out": Four One-Act Plays

Summary:

Semi-Circle, Basel’s English language theatre group, presents four one-act plays: “Rabbit” - a play about young adults by David Foxton; “The Author’s Voice” by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg; Dilys Gater’s “Cavern” (not for the faint hearted); and - for some light entertainment - David Perry’s “As Good As New”. The production is at the Schönes Haus Theatre, Nadelberg 6, Basel.  Dates: May 2008 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, 30^th and 31^st starting at 19:30  Tickets: CHF 25 (Students CHF 20) on sale from April 4th at Bider & Tanner, Aeschenvorstadt 2, Basel (reservations: tel: 061 206 99 93)

“Rabbit” by David Foxton
Directed by Angela Robinson
A thought-provoking play about a group of teenagers left to grow up without adults “after the bomb”. What do they remember of life “before”?  Will their society reflect that of their parents?

“The Author’s Voice” by Richard Greenberg
Directed by Jamie Sievert
Cast: Marieluise Maiwald; Jacob Dixon; Marcel Halid
Smitten with her latest protégé, the handsome young writer named Todd, the pretty editor Portia accompanies Todd back to his New York apartment to see from whence his inspiration springs. Though captivated by the writer's good looks and low-key manner, she begins to wonder at the banality of his conversation. The only time he isn't boring is when he is quoting poetic passages from his novel in progress. In fact, Todd is not the real author of this novel. The author is -- a surprise!

“The Cavern” by Dilys Gater
Directed by Diana Zuger
Cast: Stephanie Nemeth-Parker; Deirdre Hertog-Buurman
In an underground cavern a modern woman, Anne, meets the mysterious figure of Jennet who claims she died as a witch. But what is the real secret of the cavern?  When light meets dark, good and evil come face to face, will one woman’s faith and courage be enough to save her from another’s ancient retribution?
Dilys Gater is herself a practising psychic and medium for over ten years. She has written many books to guide you through the realms where realities blur and anything can happen.

“As Good As New” by David Perry
Directed by Peter Hilton
Cast: Richard Brown; Susan Aeschbach; Susan Stafford; Natacha Berthelon; Scott Holland
A comedy set in a London basement flat where time is regulated by the trains passing nearby. Mr. & Mrs. Pimble's daughter, June, has met a new young man called Sid and he may be her last chance at marriage before being left on the shelf. Her unfortunate experiences with pets (they all seem to die with unceasing regularity) fulfil her Grandfather's hobby of taxidermy. When we discover that Sid is not as healthy as he might be is the outcome inevitable? Will Grandma be able to eat all of the sherry trifle before Sid arrives? Will June actually make it to the altar this time?