Chasing Pegasus by Sally McLean - a moved reading
Led by HFAS faculty member Sally McLean, members of the faculty, staff, board of trustees and full time program alumni of the Howard Fine Acting Studio will be presenting a moved reading of Chasing Pegasus. Chasing Pegasus is Sally McLean’s first theatrical play as a writer, which made it’s professional debut in 2006.
Join us for a fun evening of theatre and drinks at our end of year event!
In the meantime, check out all the available information about the play, including previous seasons and reviews at the official website: http://www.chasingpegasus.net
All monies raised at this event go towards the continuing upkeep of the Studio space and all performers and crew are donating their time and expertise.
“... extremely well-written ... 'Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords)' is an engaging, beautifully written and staged night of theatre that doesn't disappoint." - THEATRE AUSTRALIA
Cast includes:
Catherine Smith as “Sophie”
Emma Choy as “Yasmine”
Falon Ryan as “Liberty”
Gemma Carfi as “Amelia”
Jessica Martin as “Imelda”
Philip Hayden as “Marc”
Sally McLean as “Franklin Storey”
Sarah Hallam as “Katherine”
Sass Pinci as “Abby”
About the play
A celebration of what makes us different, and through that discovery, a recognition of what makes us ultimately the same, Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords) focuses not on accepting our place in the world, but rather on the continuing quest of humankind to become more than the sum of our parts.
A housewife, two teenagers, a school teacher, an ex-singer, a deaf girl, an accountant, a book shop owner and a shop assistant. What do these people have in common? They are all members of the Serendipity Book Club and they are all about to embark on an unexpected journey …
The Serendipity Book Shop is hosting their weekly Book Club meeting. Tonight they are discussing the bestseller, Chasing Pegasus. There is an air of anticipation as they will also be meeting the book’s author, the reclusive and mysterious Franklin Storey.
All begins relatively normally, but during the course of the evening, each member of the group begins to reveal their personal history and future dreams, throwing open the windows and doors to their souls with surprising consequences – caught in the spell of Chasing Pegasus.
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – RALPH WALDO EMERSON
Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords) explores the universal theme of the desire to follow our dreams. It is a celebration of what makes us different, and through that discovery, a recognition of what makes us ultimately the same.
"... extremely well-written ... Chasing Pegasus - a play in ten chords is an engaging, beautifully written and staged night of theatre that doesn't disappoint." - THEATRE AUSTRALIA
Chasing Pegasus had its premiere season as part of the 2006 Melbourne Fringe Festival, followed by a regional tour as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival and is now making a one-night only return to the stage, produced in conjunction with Incognita Enterprises, as part of a new series of moved readings showcasing the actors who make up the community at the Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia.
"... engaging ... insightful ... if you're in the mood for some dramatic theatre with interesting characters, inspiring stories and a feel-good, uplifting message, Chasing Pegasus provides an ultimately engaging hour of theatre." - 3RRR
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