tapestry theatre company &
tapestry (film) productions
I established Tapestry Theatre Company at the end of 2007. Having my own company enables me to perform in some plays I truly love, employ some great actors, work with good directors and it also gives me direct artistic control.
Our first play is THE MAIDEN'S PRAYER by Nicky Silver and it looks at destructive, interdependent relationships - the main one, in this case, being between the neurotic Libby and her younger sister, Cynthia.
The play opens at the wedding of Taylor and Cynthia, a golden couple loved by everyone - everyone that is except for Libby. Libby is in love with Taylor herself and can take it no more. Fleeing to the back yard, she discovers Paul, Taylor's best friend - a charming fellow who, since childhood, has harboured a secret love for the groom himself. As Libby and Paul are faced to deal with unrequited love, their lives change dramatically. Paul, promiscuous by nature, finds himself pursued by a young man, Andrew, who seems, at first, less interested in true love than in available real estate. Libby, her career in tatters, succombs to a life without love - a life where sex is connected to monetary gain rather than affection.
When Cynthia gives birth to a still-born child, her marriage dissolves and Taylor sinks once again into depression and alcoholism. Surprisingly, Libby, who has viewed her sister as the enemy all her life, finds the strength to sacrifice her own desires to help Cynthia through her grief; while Paul, seemingly kind and always appropriate, betrays his dearest friend and secret love. He gambles with Taylor's life hoping his friend will at last turn to him for comfort. THE MAIDEN'S PRAYER follows this quartet, and Andrew, as they struggle to learn the difference between loving someone and needing them.
Nicky Silver makes a departure from his former work with THE MAIDEN'S PRAYER and weaves a tale of four friends, plus one, using sharp dialogue and layered, fascinating characters who surprise and provoke.
In the future, Tapestry Theatre Company intends to present new work by new writers. We also intend to move into film in 2009.
the maiden's prayer
Libby Vicki McKellar
Cynthia Nadia Ostacchini
Paul Lloyd Morris
Taylor Ross Holland
Andrew Michael Mitcham
The Maiden's Prayer was performed at the Lion & Unicorn in London between 8th April - 27th April 2008. It was directed by Victor Sobchak, artistic director in residence at the theatre at the time.
» The Maiden's Prayer Press Release
* The Maiden's Prayer by Nicky Silver presented by Tapestry Theatre Company and by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited.
tapestry (film) productions prediction - short film
Prediction is the first short film my company is producing, and for this project, we are working in tandem with Seeing Pictures (www.seeingpictures.co.uk). Filming is due to commence on 23rd May 2009 in Hertfordshire.
The film, once finished, will be entered into as many film festivals around the world as possible, and given to BAFTA and Women in Film & Television for potential screenings. I shall also enter it into BAFTA's short films section for their awards season next year.
I have written the script for Prediction, am starring in it and am also Executive Producer on it. The film is set around the Pagan/Celtic Fire Festival of Beltane. Celebrations start on the eve of 30th April and continue into the 1st May (May Day).