The Boiler Room
2023 saw a process of development and growth for us at Peripeteia Theatre Company. We now felt in a place to support artists with their own creative practice and development.
The Boiler Room servers as our community outreach programme and its inspired name comes from The Boilerhouse Theatre which situated in the Egham Campus Royal Holloway, University of London. To pay homage to our training and the seedling of our company.
The programme’s initiative is both an online and in person format for script readings, workshops, masterclasses, mentorship, discussions and a safe space for theatre artists to share their work. The price of this programme will be free as costs saw during the cost of living crisis. We hope it is a place where artists feel comfortable to take risks and invent something new with the support of the members of Peripeteia Theatre Company. There is also the opportunity for scripts to developed into future Peripeteia productions.
Quiet Eaters
by Beth Mullen
Key Information:
When - Tuesday 21st July
Location - In-Person (Salford)
Time - 2pm
Deadline to express your interest Monday 13th July
Short Synopsis of Script:
“I don’t know what he is. He’s not my baby anymore. He used to reach out to me. He’d look out at the world in suspicion whilst clasping me tightly. Now he grasps the door for safety and measures me.”
When a pregnant Limmy finds out that her teenage son Tim’s attacked a boy at school she’s arrested by disturbing and bloody illusions.
Content Warnings:
Miscarriage
Character Breakdown:
Limmy (Female. Play age: 40s)
A pressure cooker of a woman. Holds the house together. Unforgiving.
Argus (Male. Play age: 40s)
Mild-mannered, easy going, easy led.
Edith (Female. Play age: 60s and above)
Well dressed, popular, exacting.
Tim (Male. Play age: late teens to early 20s)
Son of Limmy and Argus.
How to apply?
Please send your acting CV/Spotlight pin to Peripeteiatheatre@outlook.com with 'Quiet Eaters' and the role in which you are applying for in the subject heading of the email. Due to the nature of this project this is an unpaid opportunity.
Deadline to express your interest Monday 13th July
The Record Shop
by Evie Henderson
Key Information:
When - Monday 27th July
Location - In-Person (Salford)
Time - 6pm
Deadline to express your interest Monday 20th July
Short Synopsis of Script:
A key jangles in the door. A slam. Footsteps. This time, April stands alone. Large and mighty she fills the space as she speaks in harmony with John. There is an echo to her words, his words. It comes from a mysterious record spinning in the corner of the room. Lights up and we are inside Revolutionary Records. A dusty old independent record store infused with that dusty old record store smell; history.
With the untimely passing of John; more of a father-figure than a boss, his young prodigy April, must continue the legacy. Armed with a collection of memories on vinyl, she asks herself if this is meant to be and if not, what comes next?
Content Warnings:
References to death and bereavement. Strong language.
Character Breakdown:
April (Female. Play age: mid to late 20s)
Straight talking, dealing with grief, newly appointed owner of Revolutionary Records.
Dan (Male. Play age: mid to late 20s)
Well meaning, doey-eyed loveable musician.
ACTOR ONE (Male. Play age: any above 30s)
To multi-role the following characters:
John - At various ages, the last owner of Revolutionary Records.
DJ - Young DJ, operating out the back of his mum’s shed.
Barman - Barman during the infamous 1976 Sex Pistols’ gig
Johnny Rotten - Fictitious portrayal during the infamous 1976 Sex Pistols’ gig
Headmaster - John’s old and loved headmaster
Adam - A shop regular
ACTOR TWO (Female. Play age: any above 30s)
To multi-role the following characters:
Julie - At various ages, John’s childhood & life long friend.
Mother - John’s mother.
Young April - A 16 year old, self assured, April
Barbara Lane - A grandma
Amy - A shop regular
How to apply?
Please send your acting CV/Spotlight pin to Peripeteiatheatre@outlook.com with 'The Record Shop' and the role in which you are applying for in the subject heading of the email.
For ACTOR ONE & ACTOR TWO voice over experience is desired but not a requirement.
Due to the nature of this project this is an unpaid opportunity.
Deadline to express your interest Monday 20th July