Anybody got a "bench seat"?

We're looking for a specific set piece for our February show. It would be great to get our hands on a 70's era car bench seat, but really any car bench seat would do the trick.

If you have one to lend, please get a hold of me via my mobile number 021 124 1794.

Cheers,
Walter

Auditions for February Swillage

The Six O'clock Swill is happy to announce auditions for its February installment. Send us an email or give us a ring if you are interested in being considered for any of the following:

Two short plays from Neil LaBute's "Autobahn" collection, directed by Walter McGinnis

Bench Seat - A trip to lovers lookout.
Girl - In her early twenties. Has worked instead of going to university. Charming, able to drive a conversation. Appears naive, but one never knows.
Guy - In his mid to late twenties. A grad student. Makes his living as a tutor. Does he have an ulterior motive?

Merge - A man and a woman in an expensive car. He is asking her questions about what she remembers from the night before.
Woman - A business professional. Around her mid-40's. Evasive.
Man - Her husband. Suspicious of his wife's story. Possibly a good bit younger than his wife.

Two new works written and directed by Thom McGrath:

Tie and Mirror
The Groom - Male. Late twenties, well presented. Naive and light-hearted, yet reasonably self assured.
The Best Man - Male. Thirties, unpresentable. Obnoxious and two faced. Selfish and a bad sportsman in 'the game of life'.
The Caterer - Male. Twenties - Thirties. A sports fanatic making ends meet on a dead end job. A friend of The Best Man and similarly inconsiderate.

Panama
George - Male. Retired widower. Enjoys travelling and smoking. Wants to make one last expedition before he accepts his age and becomes a recloose.
Omar - Male. Slightly younger than George. An old friend of George's who has come to stay with him and cheer him up after George's wife past away. Enjoys fishing and geography.

Auditions will be scheduled by appointment for Saturday the 19th. If you can't make that day, please let us know.

Contact sixoclockswill - a t - gmail - d o t - com or Walter at 021 124 1794

Happy New Year past, present, and future swillers!

Last year's Six O'clock Swills were rockin! Thanks everyone who has
been apart of the Swill so far for your great work. Thanks also to
everyone that came along to the shows. We've had some really
excellent crowds.

If you haven't checked out http://sixoclockswill.com/ yet, mosey on
over there to see photo highlights from 2007.

As you have probably noticed we took a well deserved break in January,
but we are now gearing up for another round of our monthly
installments. We'll be starting again in February as a part of the
Fringe Festival on Wednesday the 13th and Thursday the 14th at 6pm.
So it's time to whack this puppy together, but quick.

First up, we're looking for directors. Both for February and for
upcoming months. So if you, or anyone you know, would be interested
email us. We would like to solidify February's
line up by this Friday, so let us know ASAP if want to be considered
for next month.

Secondly we are looking for short plays to produce. February is
mostly chosen, but we may have room for one or two more pieces under
15 minutes. If you have something like that, definitely send it along
as soon as you can.

We also have our eyes out for exciting one act pieces for March. If
you have something already written or are interested putting together
new for the Swill, let's have a chat.

Last on our shopping list (but oh so important!) is casting. We'll be
sending out another email about auditions as soon as we finalize our
program for February. I expect we'll be starting them as soon as next
week, possibly even this weekend. So stay tuned to this Radio Free
Swill channel!

Mucho Gracias,
Walter & Mark

Photos of the December Swill

Enjoy,
Walter

December Swill Poster

Foward this to your Mum!

The December Swill...

December brings a sneak peak at On the Conditions and Possibilities of Helen Clark Taking Me as Her Young Lover* adapted from the book by Richard Meros.

An original theatrical monologue exploring obsession, politics and the hopes and dreams of a passionate but confused generation. Ostensibly the performance is an impassioned logical analysis of how the Right Honourable Miss Clark would succumb to the temptation provided by the lonely performer, the over-educated and unemployed character of Richard Meros charges through the pop-culture slipstream of our recent political history to prove his amorous point.

Director: Jeff Pinfold Starring: Arthur Meek

In The Muse by American playwright Quincy Long a playwright visits his muse.

He has come unprepared but hey, he can wing it, right? She's his muse and she'll love his brilliant idea for a new play; no question about it. So, who is this unknown playwright who dares to position himself above the 'names' in his chosen profession? Who is the muse who dares to challenge his import? And who are these two fine new actors who dare to bring you their truthful interpretation of a wonderfully written piece?

Director: Phil Darkins Starring: Melissa Billington and David Allen

And our side-splittingly funnny improvised saga MAGNUM: The Lost Episodes continues …after the tragic (and hilarious) death of Ice Pick will Magnum and Co finally discover the wonders behind the silver door using his dying words of wisdom?

So for only $5 you get three one act plays performed by some of Wellington’s finest talent – all in one of Wellington’s funkiest bars, Mighty Mighty!

So come on down, grab a pint and enjoy an evening of culture. Doors open at 5:30pm for a 6pm start...be early to snaffle a good seat and grab a toastie!!

* This production has been made possible through project funding from Creative New Zealand.

Pics from November Swill

Photos from the November Swill

The Intervention - by Jeff Whitty

Office Palms - by Paul Rothwell
Magnum: The Lost Episodes

Auditions!

The Swill is auditioning for a male actor for the December series.

The Muse
A One Act Play by QUINCY LONG
Directed by Phil Darkins For The Six O’clock Swill At Mighty Mighty
Performance Dates: December 12 & 13 2007

Character Breakdown

The Playwright

Male, American, 29-44. Could be younger, could be older but his psyche sits most comfortably within those years. Actual ethnic origin is not an issue but his culture is middle class Caucasian. He is a passionate man who possesses a wealth of talent but has just enough doubt to save himself from conceit. The actor playing him can do the accents of a well educated Californian AND that of a character from rural Tennessee with ease.

If’n y’cain’t du theyit carn-vinsin-lee, y’kid b’wastin ev-boddiz tarm awdishnin goddit? S’done do theyit, y’understan? Thaynken ewe karndl’.

The play is predominantly dialogue between the playwright and his muse. The playwright has several monologues, one of which – in the rural accent – is long.

Auditions will be held from 4pm Sunday 18 November at Mighty Mighty. Please email sixoclockswill@gmail.com to book an audition slot.

You will be sent two monologues, we ask that you familiarise yourself well with them and come prepared with the energy and intensity to hold an audience’s attention, as if performing solo, for ½ an hour.

Thanks for your interest!

Swiller makes good!

Our own Barry Lakeman's "Out of Mind" show gets some kudos from the Lumiere Reader. Check it out here:

http://lumiere.net.nz/reader/arts.php/item/1382

Nick work Barry!

Cheers,
Walter

November Swill Poster

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Special thanks to Mat Hunkin for his continued support of the Swill.