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Announcing Our September Production: FOUR ONE-ACT PLAYS

We are happy to announce the line-up for our Evening of One Acts, set to take place on 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 September. Get ready for an evening of suspense and psychological tension as FEST brings four distinct one-act plays to the stage this September. Each piece brings something unique — and now, we’re looking for performers to bring them to life! 

1) THE BLIZZARD by David Ives

Directed by Kai Cameron

A couple’s quiet night in the country turns into a storm of suspicion when two strangers seek shelter from the snow.

Cast:

  • Neil (Male, 25–40): Horror movie director with a type A personality; he is married to Jenny
  • Jenny (Female, 25–40): Neil’s wife, a classic housewife, looking for more meaning in life
  • Salim (Male, 25–40): Suspicious air about him; everything he says towards Neil and Jenny has an unsettling tone
  • Natasha (Female, 25–40): Unapologetically direct, slightly unsettling, with a hint of a foreign accent

2) THE WAY OF ALL FISH by Elaine May

Directed by Gerrit-Milena Falker

In this razor-sharp black comedy, a power game of ping-pong is played between a self-absorbed executive and her seemingly drab secretary.

Cast (two women of any age):

  • Margaret Asquith: Demanding, meticulous boss
  • Joan Riverton: Underpaid, unnervingly intense secretary

3) SORRY, WRONG NUMBER by Lucille Fletcher

Directed by Jeff Book

In this suspense classic, a bed-ridden woman accidentally hears a murder plot—and realises she may be the target.

Cast (1 lead woman, 3 women playing multiple supporting roles, 3 men playing multiple supporting roles):

  • Mrs Stevenson (Lead, female,40–60): sickly, bed-ridden, querulous and neurotic
  • Sergeant Duffy (Supporting lead male, male 40+): local police officer
  • 1st Man (Male 30+)
  • George / Lunch counter man / Western Union man (Male 30+)
  • Miss Curtis (Chief Operator) / 5th Operator (Female 30+)
  • 1st Operator / 3rd Operator / Information Operator– (Female 20+)
  • Hospital Receptionist / 2nd Operator / 4th Operator (Female 20+)

4) THE DUMB WAITER by Harold Pinter

Directed by Martha Reece

Two hitmen wait in a basement as mysterious instructions come down a dumbwaiter. Who’s pulling the strings?

Cast: No age or gender requirements 

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🎭 AUDITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

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🛠️ Calling All Crew Members!

The show doesn’t happen without the team backstage — and we’re building a strong one.

We’re thrilled to announce that Ellie Sellman is joining as Producer for the September production!

But we still need passionate people to join our crew, including:

  • Assistant Producers
  • Stage Manager & Assistant Stage Manager
  • Costume Designers
  • Set Designers
  • Props Masters
  • Production Assistant for The Dumb Waiter

Whether you’re experienced or curious, we’d love to hear from you. We’re happy to provide descriptions about what each role involves — just get in touch at committee@festfrankfurt.org.