Shattered Reflection was first performed at the Guild Theatre, Melbourne on 24 September 2008 with the following cast:
Characters:
Christine ... Elizabeth Penny
Amy ... Carolyn Masson
Oscar ... Luke D'Emanuele
Ben ... Dean Tyler
Shane ... Dean Tyler
Location
The location of this play is situated in a large metropolitan city. In a high class inner suburb with its leafy-tree lined streets is an apartment building.
In the apartment building on the top floor is a professionally decorated lounge room, with its plush surroundings and expensive furniture.
Relationships
Christine and Amy met at University and became best of friends. Amy soon learned why Christine couldn’t retain any friends, but she took Christine under her wing. Through adversity, they are now successful business women.
Oscar and Ben are true lovers and committed to one another. Ben is understanding in Oscar’s side profession and enjoys the income. Christine and Oscar become connected through Christine’s request for a rent boy.
Shane is the Delivery boy for the local Bottle Shop / Alcohol Retail Outlet. His connection with Christine and Amy is purely of a customer / provider relationship.
On Stage
The set consists of a lounge room with fireplace and mantle, couches, side tables, coffee table and bar. A round mirror sits on the mantle, behind a potted palm. On the walls, framed paintings are hung; one of a landscape. On each of the side tables sit a side lamp and an ashtray. Other furnishings adorn the lounge room to show an air of opulence and plush surroundings, as if professionally designed and decorated. Underneath the bar top a wooden box holding skeletal remains of Christine’s dead pet rabbit; Mr Twinkles, her buzz and accessories. An exit to the kitchen sits USR. An exit to the hallway towards the front door and other rooms sits USL. An exit to the bedrooms and bathrooms sits SL. The outside view from the lounge room overlooks an inner suburb of a large metropolitan city, with its leafy-tree lined streets.