The Finn-Brit Players

WHAT: 'Privacy', a play in two acts written and directed by Meritta Koivisto

WHEN: Saturday, March 7 at 7 PM

WHERE: The Finnbrit Society, 20A Fredrikinkatu, 2nd floor (MAP)

PRIVACY - A Rehearsed Reading

A two act play by internationally awarded writer and director Meritta Koivisto (please, see www.merittakoivisto.weebly.com).

Drama with black humor.

The play was an Honorary Mention finalist at New Century Writer Awards, USA

A famous author’s extreme protection of his private life turns against him in a horrifying way. When a hometown acquaintance from youth, Lorraine Gray, unexpectedly visits Paul J. Bauer and his wife Maude in their Hollywood Hills mansion, the consequences are unpredictable yet inevitable. Lorraine’s portrait shows the fragility of moral, thedestruction caused by a manipulating mind, the extent of darkness it can reach.

WHAT:The Old Vic’s The Crucible

WHEN: 3 March at 7 pm

WHERE: Finnkino (Maxim 2, Kluuvikatu 1) (MAP)

One of Arthur Miller’s most famous plays, The Crucible is an intense and harrowing tale of fear, paranoia, mass hysteria and moral heroism during the Salem witch trials in 17^th century Massachusetts.

Although based on real events and people of that time, the play was written in 1953 to echo the turmoil of McCarthy-era anti-communist paranoia and Miller’s own experiences in the hands of the Un-American Activities Committee.

The Old Vic’s production has been a huge box office hit, partly thanks to the talent and charms of its leading man, Richard Armitage. For more info on the production and its cinematic release go to http://thecrucibleonscreen.com.

The play and the lead alone should be enough to entice you to join us on a Tuesday night for a relaxed outing…

Book your own tickets at Finnkino here, and meet our group after the show at Belge Bar & Bistro (Kluuvikatu 5) for a drink, perhaps a snack and a discussion of the play. This is a joint event by The Finn-Brit Players and The FinnBrit.

WHAT: Play reading/auditions for a rehearsed reading of 'Privacy', written and directed by Meritta Koivisto
WHERE: FINNBRIT (Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9) (MAP)
WHEN: Saturday 7 February 2015 @ 7 pm

Please note that everyone is welcome to take part in the first reading, whether or not you intend to audition for a part in the rehearsed reading on 7 March. At the director's discretion, some of the supporting male roles could be played by women, so women are also encouraged to attend the first reading. Casting decisions will be made promptly after the first reading and all those who choose to audition for a part will be informed of the director's decision.

PRIVACY
A two-act drama with black humor, by Meritta Koivisto

A famous author's extreme protection of his private life turns against him in a horrifying way. When a hometown acquaintance from his youth, Lorraine Gray,unexpectedly visits Paul J. Bauer and his wife Maude in their Hollywood Hills mansion, the consequences are unpredictable yet inevitable. Lorraine's portrait shows the fragility of morals, the destruction caused by a manipulative mind and the extent of the darkness it can reach.

Main roles:
MAUDE BAUER – A woman in her late-50s. Frail, plain.
PAUL J. BAUER – Her husband, author, late-50s. Dignified, manly.
LORRAINE GRAY – Maude's long lost high school friend from her hometown, in her late-50s. Tricky.

Supporting roles:
NED LEVOY – A lawyer, about 30. Boyish, charming looks.
BARNABY HOWELL – A Publisher, in his 60s. Pleasant. Stout.
JOSHUA I. STILLER – A Poet, in his late 30s. Hot-tempered, bohemian.
MELVIN WATTS – A Biographer, in his early 40s.
LILY BAUER – Maude and Paul's daughter, in her mid-30s.

(Image by: Niina Cord)