Hello Corrie Company,

I'm happy to write that we have filled the role of Aufidius, or rather, Aufidia: Amy Levene will be playing Coriolanus's nemesis as a warrior queen. This also means that we can have a lot of fun making the Volscian tribe a matriarchy, in stark contrast to the patriarchal society of Rome.

Can I take this opportunity to ask if there is anyone who cannot make the whole rehearsal schedule? This is not a problem, I just want to know ahead of time.

Chorus players read on as confirmation for your roles so far are as follows:

Act 1, Sc i- Citizens: Asher, Ann C, Helen, Rose, Lilwen, Bryce Messenger: Tom 1, ii- Volscian Senators: Helen, Ann C 1, iii- Gentlewoman: Lilwen 1, iv-viii- (The Battle) Whole Chorus 1, ix- Roman Army- Whole Chorus 1, x- Volscian Soldier- Asher

Act 2, Sc i- Citizens: Asher, Ann C, Helen, Rose, Lilwen, Bryce Herald: Tom 2, Sc ii Officers: Helen, Rose

Act 4, Sc iii- Nicanor, Roman defector: Bryce Adrienne, Volscian spy: Lilwen

That's what I have so far, I will send more information out as it's nailed down. I am entertaining interest from other potential new players who if they join us will be in the Chorus. I will update the script for Act 1 and send it out again so Chorus players can see who is saying what and then everyone has some lines to learn!

All the best, and thank you for your patience, Oscar