But we are not kids anymore arguing over chocolate, now we are here, and for some reason does that battle-scarred perch, that supported us for all these years feel more like an unsustainable weight to you?
The point of the play, The Magnolia Tree is that question, and because the devil has a great sense of humour it is often darkly funny, but that said the play is a journey, a journey into darkness, where the only way back to the light will be your responsibility.
The play has two endings and one critical and theatrical vote. But remember, this isn’t parliament, this is theatre so you can participate melodramatically.
You can see this play
Alex Theatre St Kilda
May 21st
Alex Theatre Two
1/135 Fitzroy St St Kilda, VIC 3182
- 13th May Williamstown Hall Hobsons Bay
- 14th May The Potato Shed Geelong
- 15th RRRTAG Colac (SOLD OUT) – New Show RRRTAG Colac 29th May
- 16th Birchip Public Hall
- 17th Kaniva Shire Hall
- 21st Alex Theatre St Kilda
- 22nd May The Moyhu Memorial Hall King Valley
- 26th May The Forge theatre Bairnsdale
- 27th May The Wedge Theatre 2 shows
- 29th May RRRTAG Colac
I know it must sound odd, for plays, as a rule, do seasons but once they finish the play often vanishes, so we are again trialling, touring the play constantly like an Indy band. In June are in Launceston, July Brisbane, Soon we will be on in Geelong, but next, we are back at the Alex Theatre on May 28th.
Recasting half of Marooned taught us an important lesson, Actors aren’t burgers. You can give the same blocking, same lines, but what you end up with is a whole load of new colour. A fresh play. We have heard that in the UK, they are having 379 played by a Scotsman. I‘d love to see it, but the world now is a different place.
Fortunately, the Alex Theatre, our great supporter, is ok with us doing these sporadic shows. If you came to see it and liked it, please spread the word. Despite all these social media, Word of mouth still rules.
Marooned at The Alex
May 28th 2021
Alex Theatre Two
1/135 Fitzroy St St Kilda, VIC 3182
More news soon and I’d like to thank the cast for all their passion and great work especially our man in Egypt Mo Hash.
Take care till next time.
Michael Gray Griffith