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Written by Samantha Fields
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 Four dogs lie in cages in an animal shelter; Ben, a tramp’s mongrel who doesn't understand why he has been taken from his master and put in the kennels; Fritz, a rather intimidating German Shepherd who has been a working army dog and had many homes; Fifi, an overweight poodle who has been spoilt by wealthy owners and Ginger, a lively pup who's life revolves around food. The story depicts the moment when a woman comes to the shelter and has to choose between these four dogs – a choice that literally means life and death for one of them.
The HAODS festival play for 2011 will be A Dog's Life by Pam Valentine, a play which shows the humour and pathos in a dogs re-homing centre from the canine point of view! Since it was published in 2000, this play has received a number of awards at one-act festivals around the country. The characters are well developed, the story is well structured, and as a whole the play offers both laughter and a few tears. It is a play that has been very well received by audiences and critics alike, and is an exciting piece for HAODS to take to the festivals. Wendy Huntley will be the director.
Cast:
The Dogs
Ben - a battered old mongrel, male
Fritz - a German Shepherd. Tough and rough, male
Fifi - an overweight poodle, female.
Ginger - a bouncy and excitable young pup, male or female.
The Humans
The Warden
The Woman visitor
There will be a reading/casting evening on Tuesday 8th March 7.45 in The Studio. Please call Wendy on 07854 495 547 or 01491 413 796 to register your interest.
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