Bums on Seats is a comedy that revolves around a provincial theatre's production of a new play called "Fecund", a strange and off the wall offering that focuses on a rather chaotic birth.
Staged in two halves, firstly from the theatre company's point of view and secondly from the auditorium, where we meet the audience, we are introduced to a wide range of characters, each with their own very distinct personalities.
The play is a series of hilarious scenes that are linked by three usherettes, who come on and introduce the various scenes.
The acting roles are a series of cameos and tend to be split between the first and second acts, so not everyone appears in both acts. One or two of the parts are smallish and so some doubling up would be possible if needs be.
Apart from the roles listed, members of the cast will also be used as extras, playing operating theatre staff, Audience Members etc.
| PETRONELLA | Usherette – any age - resting actress working whilst waiting for work - everything is a performance |
| JACINTHA | Usherette – any age - resting actress working whilst waiting for work - everything is a performance |
| WENDY | Usherette – any age - more down to earth thinks the other two a bit odd |
| ESTELLE NETTLEBANK | Marketing Assistant – 20-30s - recently started working in the theatre after years working for British Rail; thought theatre would be easier to handle!! |
| MO | Stage Manager – 30s - down to earth character, likes a good time |
| BENEDICT THRUSH | Young Actor – 20s - intense young actor - "What’s my motivation?" type |
| HUGO | Actor – 40ish + - less successful husband of Zara - resents her success |
| ZARA | Actor – 40ish + - does a lot of touring, likes to get to grips with her male leads |
| ROLAND LUCKETT | Fecund’s Author – 35+ - likes a drink and a bit of a womaniser, plays on the author bit |
| WERNER MEISTER | Actor – 60+ - ageing actor and drama teacher |
| TANYA | Sponsors rep – 30 – intense business woman |
| LIONEL HEAP | Labour Politician – 35+ - down to earth politician - “My money helped pay for this” type |
| JUNE HEAP | Lionel’s Wife – 35+ - put upon wife |
| GERALD BLISS HART | Conservative Politician – 45+ - over bearing character, gets what he wants by making the most noise |
Any queries to Geoff on 020 8643 4152/07875 757490
Please note - you must be a fully paid-up member of SADC to take a part in this production and you will be asked to pay a show subscription. We also ask the cast to sell a significant number of tickets and to assist with set construction, costumes and props as much as possible; the production manager will contact you in this regard.
Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club is a registered charity, number 259484 and a Member of the Arts Council of The London Borough of Sutton