“I wrote this play as part of my Bachelor of Theatre and Performance degree and was inspired by some of the police court reports I'd read in issues of the Riverine Herald from the 1890s,” Francie said.
“It’s set in the 1890s Echuca and follows the story of Gertie Hogan who finds herself unfairly arrested after a run-in with a group of arrogant local businessmen, and she is forced to spend a night in the Echuca lock-up.
“But she has some feisty friends willing to stand up for her and the next day, she faces the patriarchal system that constitutes Echuca’s local magistrate court.”
Think you’ve got what it takes to bring this hilariously historic play to life?
An information night will be held on Wednesday, July 17, at 7.45pm at the EMTC shed on Simmie St, at the Echuca Showgrounds.
The event will provide information about the comedic play, its characters, auditions and rehearsals. You must be aged over 18 to be involved.
For information, email info@emtc.org.au or follow the EMTC Facebook page.
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