Comic Potential
Grab your tickets now for our first show for 2025, Comic Potential. This clever comedy is set in a (remarkably relatable) future where AI and androids are set to replace humans. A community TV studio that produces soap operas, using androids as actors, is one day changed when one of the “actoids” is found to have a sense of humour and can think independently of its programming. The results are very funny, but at the same time giving us something to think about. A talented cast and a terrific script by Alan Ayckbourn, with direction by Greg Elliott.
Our cast
Jacie Triplethree - Amber Faull
Adam Trainsmith - Adam Schultz
Chandler - Damien White
Prim Spring - Rebecca Gardner
Trudi Floote, Girl in Dress Shop - Eleanor - Mae Lawson
Carla Pepperbloom - Erin McAllister
Mother, Prostitute, Boutique Assistant, Farmer's Wife - Stephanie Russell
Alex, Waiter 1, Hotel Desk Clerk - Johnathon Montgomery
Marmion - Aled Proeve
Doctor, Man in Dress Shop, Farmer, Turkey - Matthew Chant
Lester Trainsmith - Philip Lineton
Waiter 2 - Geoff Hastwell
Our director
Comic Potential is directed by returning Director and newly elected Blackwood Players President, Greg Elliott, who previously directed Hidden Agenda and Female Transport for Blackwood Players in the 1990s.
Hidden Agenda: “Greg Elliott has directed the exchanges so naturally, the malapropisms, sexisms, and misinformation so understated you feel like adding your voice from the intimate auditorium.” - Tim Lloyd, The Advertiser
Female Transport: “Greg Elliott’s production for Blackwood Players is a triumph. He directs an excellent, even-handed ensemble with flair and sensitivity.” - Peter Goers, The Advertiser
The Hawthorndene local was a Drama teacher of 40 years and has directed productions for schools, universities, amateur groups and professional theatre companies. For more information about the show or to put your hand up to get involved, contact Greg via blackwood.players@gmail.com or 0402 616 924.
We do hope our community will support our first production for 2025 under a new President and returning Director, and look forward to seeing you at Blackwood Memorial Hall in May!
Please note, audience seating is general admission auditorium seating (not cabaret-style), to enhance the connection between our cast and our audiences. We’ve been careful to schedule our shows around mealtimes, & while our bar will be open as usual, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing outside food or drinks, except water. Thanks for your understanding.
