Series:

French's Acting Edition S.

2 total works

Cover of Penalty

Penalty

by Stephen Smith

Published 29 April 2003
In a hotel room in Azerbaijan, Howard wakes up with a monster hangover. Proffering English tea and sympathy is ministry official, Yellena. Slowly, it emerges that Howard, who is to referee an important international football, has disgraced himself the previous evening at a dinner to welcome the UEFA officials. Or has he? Yellena plays Howard like a fish, first cajoling then trying to blackmail him into agreeing to award a penalty to the Azerbaijan team at the evening's match. And just when Howard thinks he's in control, Yellena springs another surprise...-1 woman, 1 man

Cover of On Location

On Location

by Stephen Smith

Published 23 May 2002

Novice Mary is sent to the film shoot of a dubious sci-fi movie. At the early-morning call in the church hall-cum-film crew canteen, she is initiated by seasoned pros, morose Malcolm and camp Roddy, but with the arrival of wealthy, eccentric Victoria, matters become decidedly wacky. Can Samantha with her clipboard keep everyone in check, on cue, in costume - and disentangle her love life?

Based on the author's own experiences as a film extra the play can be performed by itself or as a double bill with Background Artist. Both plays contain the character of Mary with this being her first shoot having joined the agency in the previous play. It was originally performed in a double bill entitled Lights Camera Action.

First performance 15th November 2000 in a double bill with Background Artiste in a production entitled Lights Camera Action in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire and directed by the author.