The Revlon Girl – Directed by Amy Palmer-Farrar
The Talk Up will be on 22nd March – with auditions on 26th March.Performance dates are 18th-22nd June
Meet us in the Southport Little Theatre bar. Non members welcome – open to all!Based on the true story of the 1966 Aberfan mining disaster in Wales.
This is the story of how 5 grief stuck mothers pull together to try and come to terms of losing their children whilst all being in different stages of the grieving process.
The play follows the story of the women several months after the disaster at a support group. To try and lift spirits, a Revlon Girl is brought in to try and help them boost their self esteem and gain confidence again, through learning how to apply Revlon make up and rediscovering themselves.
The Revlon Girl is hard hitting, gritty and raw, whilst also having some magical,warming moments.
Characters:
All aged approx late 20-late 40s except for Revlon who is 18-22.
Sian
Bright, chirpy. Hopeful and eager. The organiser of the group and knows each individual girl well.
She brings the group together and organises the Revlon Girl to visit.
Marylin
Introvert, fears change. Nervous. Superstitious. Seems simply but in fact listens deeply to the others.
Makes an impact when she speaks. Always observing.
Rona
Feisty, loud, angry. Foul-mouthed and hot tempered. Finds strength in rage, doesn’t follow suit and questions authority.
Strong with ambitions.
Jean
Very Conservative. Religious. Doesn’t like bringing attention to herself.
She sees herself as being better than the others.
Revlon
Young, smart, respectful. Middle class background. Well spoken.
Seems somewhat different to the others but has her own reasons to volunteer to come and support in her own way. Has her own story to tell that resonates with the others.
Jackie
Pub landlady. Several lines but never seen on stage. Merely a voice over.
The Talk Up will follow on 22nd March – with auditions on 26th March.
Performance dates are 18th-22nd June
If you have any questions- please email Amy at amy86f@googlemail.com
