Encore Theatre Company Presents: The Revlon Girl
An emotional story about the tragic aftermath of the 1966 Aberfan disaster in Wales, written by Neil Anthony Docking and directed by David Krause.
Winner of the 2018 Offie (Off West End) Award for Best New Play and nominated for a 2018 Olivier Award, The Revlon Girl is a story of grief, hope, guilt and make-up in the aftermath of the 1966 Aberfan disaster. In this tragic incident 144 people, including 116 children, were killed when a mountain of coal waste crushed homes and a school in the small Welsh town. While the immediate aftermath was recently portrayed in The Crown S3, this play is set eight months after the disaster and depicts four bereaved mothers who meet with a Revlon makeup artist in the local pub one evening to talk, cry and even laugh without feeling guilty – all while navigating how to cope with heart-breaking loss.
Why You’ll Love It:
- An eye opener to those who go see it.
- Loveable female characters
- An overall emotional experience
Characters Summary:
Casting: 5F, Welsh accents will be vital in performance but assistance will be provided during rehearsal process. The director is flexible on ages. Stage age under 50 (they would look tired and older for their ages) for all except Revlon, who should be under 30.
Characters:
SIAN – Late twenties, Welsh, bright, hopeful and eager to help, Sian is very much the instigator (and defender) of the evening’s event and is desperate for it to go well.
REVLON – Around the same age as Sian (if not younger) Revlon is smart, well-groomed, well-bred, trusting and clearly does not come from a Welsh working-class mining village.
MARILYN – Early to mid-thirties, Welsh, Marilyn is introverted, tense and fearful of change. Though outwardly simple, she is very focused.
RONA – Early to mid-thirties, Welsh, Rona is fiery, foul-mouthed and indomitable. She finds strength in rage, rejects authority and is easily set alight.
JEAN – Early to mid-thirties, Welsh, Jean is stately, conservative and sociable. Though she hails from the same background as Marilyn and Rona, Jean is now the wife of a respected church minister and therefore regards herself as a pillar of the community.
Audition Dates:
Sunday 29th June 2-5pm
Tuesday 1st July 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Audition Location:
Fleigner Hall, 31 Highland Ave, Oakleigh East, Victoria
Performance Dates:
10th to 19th October (10 performances)
Performance Location:
Clayton Community Centre
To book an audition, please book your 15 min time slot via Trybooking:
https://www.trybooking.com/DCOVX
You will be sent the audition pages a few days after booking your audition.
If there are no time slots left or if you have an enquiries, please contact the Encore President Christine on 1300 739 099 or at