Garys House

“Garys House”


On April 4th I attended a production of “Gary’s House” by Debra Oswald directed by Carol Wimmer, at Castle Hill Players. This play reflected themes of relationship breakdowns, social economic status and death. A 2 act play about people who don’t fit in and desperately trying to. Beginning with an odd couple of Gary and Sue - Anne trying to build a life for each other and their expected baby on a small acreage in a small country town. Their lives however, gradually become more complicated, as Gary’s sister turns up to claim her part of the land and Sue – Anne becomes fed up.
The character of Gary performed by Mike Stacey was we played. His character was convincing as he was true to the play, the production and the theatrical conditions. Caitlin Wright who played the character of Sue – Anne also performed well. However, the casting of someone that young looking was untrue to the play; and by the end of the production I’m sure many members of the a...