Cast chosen for joint production

The cast of the new play "Second Childhood" to be presented jointly by Woy Woy Little Theatre and Brisbane Water Secondary College has been announced.

After the success of "Blood Brothers" last year, Woy Woy Little Theatre and Brisbane Water Secondary College are collaborating again on the play "Second Childhood", based on the novel by Morris Gleitzman and adapted for the stage by Glenn Perry.

Auditions were held on Saturday, October 21, attracting some of the "most talented and enthusiastic young performers on the Central Coast", according to director Ms Brenda Logan.

The cast comprises Bradley Death, Sierra Phillips, James Stratton, Kate Leslie, Damian Fitzpatrick, Rosemary Parsons and Caitlin Shaw.

The backstage and front-of-house crew are HSC Entertainment students from Brisbane Water Secondary College.

Working with director Brenda Logan and production manager Rosemary Parsons, the students have helped develop a set design and will fulfil all production roles including stage manager, lighting and sound operation, and marketing and publicity.

"Supported by Gosford Council, Second Childhood aims to provide young people interested in theatre with an opportunity to extend their skills," Ms Logan said.

"As part of the project, the Little Theatre will be hosting a series of theatre workshops run by industry professionals which will be open to the general public.

"The first of these workshops, Stage Management, will take place December 16 and 17, in the Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy from 10am to 4pm."

Ms Logan said that Second Childhood follows the story of Mark who is feeling the pressure of his parents' high expectations.

Just as he's beginning to feel like a Nobody, he and his friends discover that they were famous and important people in their past lives.

"This knowledge empowers these young people to attempt to change contemporary Australian society for the better," Ms Logan said.

"Quirky and funny, Second Childhood will appeal to the young and the young at heart."

Performances will take place on Friday, February 2 and 9 at 8pm, Saturday, February 3 and 10 at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, February 4 and 11 at 2pm.

Press release, October 26 Brenda Logan, Woy Woy Little Theatre