Famous for Fifteen

by six authors

and directed by six directors

The Maskers Theatre Company presented Famous for Fifteen in the Nuffield Theatre Studio Theatre for one night only, Monday 5th October 2009.

The Meningitis Trust approached The Maskers Theatre Company to see if it was possible to produce a show from which the proceeds could be donated to the Trust. The show "Famous for Fifteen" was the result.

The format of the proposed evening was to present six short plays, each lasting no longer than fifteen minutes (hence the event title) and each show having a maximum cast of four players. The plays were written by various Maskers and their friends. Six directors were appointed, players were found and rehearsals commenced.

The Nuffield Theatre management was asked if they would be kind enough to allow the show to be presented in their studio theatre, they very kindly agreed to do so and the venue was fixed.

The Masker's technical staff were tasked with providing sound and lights for six different shows in one evening ---- no mean feat! --- of course they rose to the occasion and full technical support was given.

All proceeds from the show were donated to The Meningitis Trust.

The Writers, Directors and Players

 

The Play	The Director	The Cast	About the writer and the director
Any Which Way     by  Moira Allen	Sheana Carrington	Sheana Carrington Rachael Courage Gill Buchanan Jenni Watson	Moira Allen has been involved with theatre for many years firstly as a professional dancer. She directed the Redbridge Theatrical Society. As a survivor of meningitis as a child she is pleased to support this worthy cause. Sheana Carrington is a long standing member of the Maskers Theatre Company.
A Christmas Cock-up by Moira Allen	Graham Buchanan	Graham Buchanan Alan Watson John Souter Ian Wilson	Graham has acted in and directed many plays for The Maskers
The Three Wishes by Margie Harriott	Angela Stansbridge	Mary Hamilton Avril Woodward Gina Marchant	Margie Harriott organised the evening and was pleased to offer one of her plays for the event
Word Salad by Craig Murray	Ken Spencer	Matt Avery Philip de Grouchy Adam Taussik Jenni Watson	Craig works with NHS Direct and enjoys creative writing in his spare time. Word Salad evolved from an idea conceived during a long walk along the seafront in Bournemouth. Ex-Masker's Chairman, Ken Spencer is one of the Maskers most experienced actors and directors
Hayley by Rob Stansbridge	Rachael Courage	Steve Clark Rachael Courage	Rob is a Teaching Fellow at Southampton University. He also sings, plays guitar and performs in pantomime each year. Rachael is one of the Maskers actors, a committee member and the Company Social Secretary.
Ditching Worries in the Pyrenees by Sarah Pagana	Ros Liddiard	Ros Liddiard Peter Liddiard Gina Marchant Avril Woodward	Ros and Peter Liddiard are long-standing members of the Maskers and are very involved with Prime Theatre

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