Acting 2

Index

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TWO

Show dates

Create 25 - Tent Performance

Create 25 - Full Performance

TWO

Show dates

Create25 week: 16th - 20th June 2025

1st Show: 18th June - Matinee (outside in Tee-Pee), Adapted show
2nd Show: 19th June - Theatre Matinee, Full show
3rd Show: 19th June - Theatre Evening, Full show

The Cast and Crew

The Cast

Landlord: Ryan Thornton

Landlady: Charlotte Rich

Mr Iger & Roy: Sam Gwilliam

Mrs Iger & Lesley: Hollyann Freeman

Moth: Jamie Parry

Maudie: Basia Klimek

Old Woman & Boy: Faith Bethell

Fred & Old Man: Tom Dyson

Alice & Other Woman: Felicia Mills

The Crew

Producer: Sonia Friend

Director: Spike Heart

AD: Charlotte Rich

Stage Manager: Josh Jarvis

Props Management: Sam Gwilliam

The Audition

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Katie Mitchell

Katie Mitchell’s directing style, as described in The Director’s Craft, is highly methodical and text-driven, with a strong emphasis on psychological realism and the actor’s process. She advocates for an intensely detailed rehearsal method, where directors break down the script into units, actions, and objectives long before rehearsals begin. This level of preparation can be incredibly useful in helping actors find consistency and depth in their performances, especially in more contemporary plays grounded in realism. However, one criticism of Mitchell’s approach is that it can feel rigid or overly prescriptive, leaving less room for spontaneity or creative exploration in the rehearsal room. Her process is heavily influenced by Stanislavski, but adapted for modern contexts, particularly in the way she applies “actioning” as a way to clarify the intention and structure scenes. While this gives actors clear tools to approach a role, it could arguably limit experimentation or more physical, devised approaches that some contemporary theatre-makers prefer. That said, Mitchell’s style is undeniably effective when the goal is precision, nuance, and psychological truth. Her work may not suit every text or ensemble, but for directors interested in a clear, collaborative framework rooted in text and character, her methodology remains a valuable contribution to modern theatre practice.

The Landlord

Initial Thoughts:

Floorplan:

Characters the Landlord Interacts With

Landlady:

Interact with the most. A lot of history.
Met when they were kids outside the pub they now own. Their parents likely knew each other and went to the same pub.
They’ve been together for a long time. Their relationship and life has revolved around the pub.
They had their first drink in the pub, courted in the pub, had their 21st there and their wedding reception, all in the same pub. Now they own it.
Seven years ago our son died at seven years old.
After their son died, the landlord closed himself off. Choosing to try and hide his emotions. This caused the landlady to believe that he blamed her for their son's death.
Bitter towards each other. Lots of resentment. Hides it in front of customers.
Stuck together.
I believe he still loves her deep down.
Doesn’t like the way she is at work. With her drinking a lot and not treating the pub with the most respect. (like when she kicks glass under the bar.)