It has been a while since i updated the site. I have no excuses..well actually i do! Where to begin? Last November my children emigrated to NZ with my ex wife and her new husband, that was a very difficult time and on top of that i was at University writing essays etc. At the same time i was ‘advised’ by my directing lecturer “not to do anything outside of university, as 3rd year is very crazy”. She was right, to a point! The problem with not doing anything ‘theatrical’ outside of 3rd year has left me feeling slightly empty and also neglected anyone who followed or is following ETTC. For that i apologise.
In the pipeline this summer i am hoping to obtain the rights for a Jean Paul Satre play called ‘No Exit’. Here is a brief synopsis:
The play begins with the Valet leading a man named Garcin into a room that the audience soon realizes is in hell (hell may be a gigantic hotel, in light of the “rooms and passages” mentioned in the play). The room has no windows, no mirrors, and only one door. Eventually Garcin is joined by Inez, and then another woman, Estelle. After their entry, the Valet leaves and the door is shut and locked. All expect to be tortured, but no torturer arrives. Instead, they realize they are there to torture each other, which they do effectively, by probing each other’s sins, desires, and unpleasant memories. At first, the three see events concerning themselves that are happening on Earth, but eventually (as their connection to Earth dwindles and the living move on) they are left with only their own thoughts and the company of the other two. Near the end of the play, Garcin demands he be let out; at his words the door flies open, however, none of the three will leave. This is due partly to the substantial heat - though the heat seems to be a psychosomatic effect from anxiety triggers - and fear of the unknown, but can be attributed most to Garcin’s desire for validation from Inez that he is not a coward.
It is essentially a four hander, but the part of the Valet is very small. I am hoping to run it for three nights in September and as soon as i have anymore information, i shall post it here.
Very best wishes
Tim C Yarrow