"My Wife Fell In Love With A Life Size Cardboard Cut-out of Ronan Keating."
Synopsis:
A Clown has completed a college degree in mysticism, those close to him sneer at its usefulness in the real world. HIs partner suffers abandonment issues while her mother and grandmother battle over the merits of Bowie against Presley and the daughter has her own tussle with gender identity, Buddhism and eating fads. A recent convert to Islam pops up to offer his views on fate while an Elvis impersonator takes notes and a full size cardboard cutout of Ronan Keating silently observes. The script features adult language and themes, misplaced loyalty, shallow celebrity culture and delusion.
CAST:
SALLY: 35 yrs -ish. Ronan Keating fan. A medium tan would be ideal
DOREEN: SALLY’S mum 55 ish. David Bowie fan. Elements of mixed heritage
PEARL: DOREEN’S mum 75 ish. Presley fan. Ideally of far Eastern heritage
CLOWN: SALLY’S partner 40’s dressed in full clown make – Ron McD
Elvis Presley: A convincing Elvis impersonator
Phil (Phillipa): SALLY’S Child around 16 / 18 years. Trans female to male Buddhist
Joe: Black / Asian /has a heavy tan. Regional UK accent essential.
If you are interested in the production contact: ptrose@post.com
Synopsis:
A Clown has completed a college degree in mysticism, those close to him sneer at its usefulness in the real world. HIs partner suffers abandonment issues while her mother and grandmother battle over the merits of Bowie against Presley and the daughter has her own tussle with gender identity, Buddhism and eating fads. A recent convert to Islam pops up to offer his views on fate while an Elvis impersonator takes notes and a full size cardboard cutout of Ronan Keating silently observes. The script features adult language and themes, misplaced loyalty, shallow celebrity culture and delusion.
CAST:
SALLY: 35 yrs -ish. Ronan Keating fan. A medium tan would be ideal
DOREEN: SALLY’S mum 55 ish. David Bowie fan. Elements of mixed heritage
PEARL: DOREEN’S mum 75 ish. Presley fan. Ideally of far Eastern heritage
CLOWN: SALLY’S partner 40’s dressed in full clown make – Ron McD
Elvis Presley: A convincing Elvis impersonator
Phil (Phillipa): SALLY’S Child around 16 / 18 years. Trans female to male Buddhist
Joe: Black / Asian /has a heavy tan. Regional UK accent essential.
If you are interested in the production contact: ptrose@post.com
Development Phase Cast Squad
These terrific actors have been part of the script development team. Stuart Falconer is producing an adapted version for presentation in Scotland at the East Kilbride Arts Centre in June 2024. Karen Struel-White is producing a show to stage in London at The Drayton Arms Theatre in November 2024. Ellie Thornhill is heading up a production on Merseyside and Maura Judges in the Midlands.