The Director
About the Play
In a run-down rehearsal studio in New York, theatre director Peter now works as a janitor in exchange for being able to use the rehearsal spaces to conduct his ‘research into acting’.
After he meets an award-winning playwright, Annie, he reluctantly agrees to direct her new play after she expresses dissatisfaction with the existing director and cast.
Peter adopts a highly unconventional and controversial approach as he challenges each actor who auditions to a series of exercises designed to test their abilities and push them to truly ‘live’ their parts.
But how far should he push before someone slips over the edge?
Pushing and pulling his vulnerable young protégés to the brink, is Peter a genius or a control freak?
The ante keeps rising until the game becomes a matter of life and death.
Starring: Josephine Bloom, Simon Doctor, Sarah Greenwood, Emilia Hristov, Brayden Palmer, Alex Rowe
Warning: multiple adult themes, including sexual harassment. Not suitable for children under 15 years.
Approx 130 minutes, including one interval of 20 minutes
Event Details
Dates: Between Friday 26 October 2018 7:30 PM and Saturday 10 November 2018 7:30 PM
Price: Adult $38 l Concession and Under 30's $30
More Information: http://activetheatreproductions.com.au
Feedback/Comments
It was amazing and very entertaining. The twist at the end of the play was great.
The Director is most entertaining. Keeps you guessing where it is going. Impressed by the acting skills of the young artists.
Our first time we have been to the Actor’s Pulse. Quaint and intimate theatre experience.
50 years after the horrific cult-tragedy of the Jonestown massacre in Guyana ... I had the privilege of watching Josephine Bloom, Simon Doctor, Sarah Greenwood, Emilia Hristov, Brayden Palmer, Alex Rowe bring to life the powerful drama, The Director.
Why the connection?
Well this play dives deep into the human psyche and explores how it can be manipulated towards an end - regardless of the means.
It's totally engaging, scary and rivetting at the same time.
The Director peels away our emotions and reveals responses that are warm and dangerous at the same time.
If you want to dive deep into an absolutely engrossing performance - don't miss The Director.
Five Stars!
Thanks to ALL involved in this fabulous performance. :-)