Whom do you find living in a tree-lined suburban street? A suburban family of five, as Craig and Sheryl apathetically deal with the death of their love. Their three children, David, Michelle, and Rick relentlessly struggle with denial, contempt, and rebellion. The sibling rivalry abounds with our protagonist David, openly discussing his sexuality within the realms of his family home. Whilst his father is never home to behold a view on leadership and with his mother abstaining from the truth, David struggles to hold his own place in the world. His circle of friends comforts him; however, his longing for acceptance from his family remains poignant.

 

First produced in the 1996 Melbourne Fringe Festival

 

Direction by Justin Conkey

 

CAST

Tim Constantine          …          Simon

Irene Guziwski             …          Kym

Paul Henderson           …          Adam Aitkin

Luke Smith                   …          Booga

Simon Laidler               …         Craig Anderson / Red

Clare O’Sullivan           …         Michelle Anderson

Elizabeth Penny           …         Sheryl Anderson

Raphael Summut         …         Rick Anderson

Adam Turnbull            …         David Anderson

 

VENUE
East Melbourne Hotel

Corner Hotham & Hoddle Streets

East Melbourne, Victoria

Australia

 

PERFORMANCES

October 1996

Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th

Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th

 

AWARD

Special Recommendation - Melbourne Fringe Performance Arts Awards

 

CREW

Sound                        …         Darren Brealey

Technician                …          Nick Arnott

Front of House         …          Yulia Avetisova

Front of House         …          Vanda

Producer                   …          Darren Brealey