Putting on a production like 'Into the Dark' is an extremely difficult and time consuming process which can be very rewarding as well. The final show that you see on stage is put together through the hard work of many people, who all have a specific role to play.
In this section of the web site, you will have the opportunity to view the on line diary of members of the production team. Through this you can follow the trials and tribulations, ups and downs and problems and solutions that the team encounter along the way. Hopefully giving you a unique insight into the process of theatre making from a variety of perspectives.
Just so you know who everyone is - here are the members of the production team:
| Alison Brodie - stage manager |
| Helps and supports the production manager to make sure that the show runs smoothly and everything happens on stage precisely when it should. Helps to operate technical elements, (light or sound) during the performance. |
| Antony Strachan - actor |
| Playing the character of Jim |
| Claire Knight - actor |
| Playing the character of Ang |
| Donald Mcleary - writer |
| Creates the initial story idea and collaborates with the director to develop the script for performance, writing the storyline and dialogue. |
| Douglas Irvine - director |
| In collaboration with other members of the team, is responsible for bringing the story to life on stage. |
| Evelyn Barbour - designer |
| Works with the director and lighting designer to create the environment, setting and costume for the production |
| Grant O'Rourke - actor |
| Playing the character of Ben |
| Ingrid Gunn - production manager |
| Works in collaboration with the entire production team to ensure that all technical elements are in place for the production. |
| Jane Seymour - assistant stage manager |
| Works with the production and stage manager to ensure that all technical elements are in place. |
| Jim Sutherland - composer |
| Writes music to complement what you see on stage adding to the mood and atmosphere of the performance. |
| Kai Fischer - lighting designer |
| Collaborates with the director to design the lighting for the production, helping to contribute to the mood and picture that you see on stage. |
| Michael Popper - choreographer |
| Collaborates with the director and actors to create the movement that you see on stage in order to complement and develop the story. |
| Paul Charlton - actor |
| Playing the character of Colin |
| Simon Donaldson - actor |
| Playing the character of Stevie |
| Vari Sylvester - actor |
| Playing the character of Mrs Liddle |
Please keep checking back every week for updates by different team members so that you get a real idea of all that goes into producing 'Into the Dark'. You can see what all the hard work has produced by finding your nearest venue and coming along to see the final production.
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