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Synopsis:
A man is haunted by a ghostly nightmare and seeks the advice of a young actor to help prepare a public reading of his story, which he hopes will exorcize his ghost and allow him to sleep once again. The actor convinces him it must be acted out to be effective, so the two men take on all the characters, fleshing out a bizarre tale of terror, jealousy and revenge with an unexpected conclusion. One of the most amazing, spine tingling thrillers ever presented on the stage.
'Truly nerve-shredding experience' - Daily Mail (London)
'Don't go unless you like being scared out of your wits' - Sunday Mirror (London)
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Cast:
| Actor (plays Kipps) |
Charles Mirus |
| Kipps (plays the many roles as the Actor) |
Charles Wilson |
Backstage and Technical crew:
| Stage Manager |
Inia Jean Plumb |
| Stage Crew |
Margaret Webster, Ann Newman, Lily Newman |
| Lighting Design |
John Webster, Martin Hendrickson |
| Lighting Technician |
Barbara Monachelli |
| Sound Design |
Uncle Harley |
| Sound Technician |
John Webster |
Others who have contributed time, labor and skills to the successful completion of this play:
| Set Design |
Martin Hendrickson, Charles Wilson |
| Set Construction |
Martin Hendrickson, Charles Wilson, Frank Barrett, Kim Barrett, Charles Mirus, Dylan Hendrickson, Margaret Webster, Jessie Bozeman, Katherine Rozell, Shelley Brannon, Inia Jean Plumb, Bill Plumb |
| Costumes |
Charles Wilson, Sharon Harvey, Sandy Wilson, Margaret Webster |
| Properties |
Inia Jean Plumb |
| Photography |
John Webster |
| Special Thanks To |
Voicebox Productions, The Antique Mall, The Martin Theatre, Bill & Inia Jean Plumb |
| There are quite a few unusual terms in this production. Here are some definitions to help you understand the dialogue a little better. |
| charnel house |
a building, room or vault in which bones or bodies of the dead are placed |
| frets (n.) |
British; a weather phenomenon; the sea fret, officially called stratus, is caused by the uplift of moist maritime air over land. Once the air travels only a short distance over land, it loses its moisture and the cloud disappears. Frets can arise unexpectedly. |
| Irving |
Sir John Henry John Brodribb Irving established his reputation in London during the early 1870's and remained the leading actor of the London stage for the next 30 years. From 1878 to 1902 he was manager of the Lyceum Theatre, where he acted in a notable series of Shakespearean productions. He made several tours in the USA, and in 1895 became the first actor to receive a knighthood. |
| Martello tower |
a small circular fort formerly used in Europe for coastal defense. Named for Martello Bay in Corsica, which provided the prototype. There is a Martello tower in Key West, built during the Civil War. |
| rum'un |
British; an informal descriptor meaning odd or strange. |
| skip (n.) |
British; a theatrical term referring to a storage trunk, usually wicker, often with wheels, in which stage properties were kept. |
| torch (n.) |
British; flashlight |
| coup de theatre |
a theatrical or sensational trick |
| Halma |
of German origin, a board game with 16 x 16 small checkered squares; the objective is to be the first player to move all pieces across the board and into the opposing corner. |
| Ludo |
of Italian origin, a board game similar to Parcheesi; the objective is for players, in turn, to race each other around the circuit to be the first to get all of their counters to the home base. |
| Miss Havisham |
Charles Dicken's eccentric spinster in Great Expectations; societal outcast and recluse, she stops time in her musty surroundings in an effort to block out memory. |
| scullery |
a small room off the kitchen in which dishwashing and other kitchen chores are done. |
| solicitor |
British; a lawyer who advises clients on legal matters and prepares a client's case for a barrister to represent the client in court. |
| trap (n.) |
a small horse drawn cart with springs |
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