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.
Conditions of Release
by Yohannes Lowe
Key Information:
When - Monday 19th October
Location - Online (Zoom)
Time - 6pm
Deadline to express your interest Thursday 15th October
Short Synopsis of Script:
Conditions of Release traces Lesley Baker’s uneasy return to everyday life after a prison sentence for drug dealing. Nearly 40, Lesley is forced to live with his widowed mother Edwina, whose grief and worsening arthritis has made her dependent on her only child. They frequently clash and have difficulty expressing a deep reservoir of unspoken emotion.
Though technically free, Lesley remains shackled by licence conditions and a criminal record that makes getting a job feel impossible. A chance at redemption through the Navy offers a slither of hope, but pressure from a former inmate leaves Lesley facing recall to prison.
Content Warnings:
Cancer reference, swearing, sexual humour, sexual language, drug taking/references, offensive language (with racial references)
Character Breakdown:
Lesley Baker (Male. White. Playing age: late 30s)
Former prisoner trying to stay straight.
Edwina Baker (Female. White. Playing age: late 60s)
Lesley’s mother/former dance teacher who helped run her late husband’s printing business.
Connor Hutchinson (Male. Playing age: early 30s)
Lesley’s fellow former prison inmate and school friend.
George Mckinley (Male. Playing age: 60s)
Retired Navy lieutenant turned Salvation Army volunteer.
How to apply?
Please send your acting CV/Spotlight pin to Peripeteiatheatre@outlook.com with 'Conditions of Release' 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 Thursday 15th October