'A Sporting Affair'

This week's blog comes from Alice Mapplebeck, writer of 'A Sporting Affair'.


What started out as an A4 envelope containing small items last October, later turned

into a setting within the breath taking views of the Lake District. I am talking about

my new play ‘A Sporting Affair’. 


Since, the director Rochelle Reynolds I were paired up, we discussed ways of how to

make the dialogue flow more smoothly. This was a great help and I learnt so much of

how to get relevant information across, without making it sound too wordy. I am still

in the early stages of a playwriting career and all the advice I’m receiving from more

experienced practitioners has helped me to develop my craft.


Last weekend, Rochelle and I conducted auditions at the University of York and

Pitcher & Piano. After meeting several actors all oozing with talent, the following

have now been cast

Martha - Elizabeth Cooke

Jacob - Thomas Cocker
 
Charlotte - Serena Bury

I am pleased with Rochelle’s choices and know they are all going to make an

excellent team. Four drafts later, the final script is now complete and distributed

amongst the company.


I am very excited by this troupe and looking forward to the next two months of the

rehearsal process. Watch this space…