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STAGING 'BEFORE THE DAWN'

You will need...

  • Somewhere between 4 and 8 theatrical headset mics.
  • A laptop and LCD projector, and someone to run it
  • A competent sound crew with a copy of the script
  • Two guitarists (one electric), a bassist, a drummer and a keyboards player. Sightreading optional.
  • A cast
    • The Prince: youngish, idealistic, handsome: light tenor
    • The Girl: youngish, dark, pretty, capable of being both vulnerable and angry, mezzo-soprano
    • The Captain; older, military type, basically honourable, rock tenor
    • The Magdalene: young, attractive streetwalker, alto
    • The Sage: old, wise, teacher, bass
    • The Rumour Monger: wiry, quick, streetwise, baritone
    • The Sergeant: older, somewhat slow-witted, baritone
    • The Beggar: older, mezzo-soprano
  • Enough space for both the band and the cast for both rehearsal and performance

And finally, you'll need about two and a half hours for the performance, and several days for the rehearsal!