There was no agonizing for some deeper theme in the Silver Productions presentation of Toby Schmitz’s new play ‘Chicks will dig you’. This was just good fun entertainment for the younger set.
Schmitz’s main character Jasper is single and out to find some women. His best friend and smooth talking womanizer Sebastian puts him on to the latest pick-up guide, ‘The Hunt’ and its guru, the charismatic Chase.The play sees Jasper making his moves on a variety of women with the dominating Chase forever in his shadow, trying to coach and cajole him.
The production values were basic with a simple set design and some use of a video screen showing Chase espousing some of his philosophies.
The script was a springboard for some good acting roles. Josh Lawson impressed in the leading role of the unconfident, klutzy Jasper. Drayton Morley reveled in the role of the conceited, egotistical, dogmatic Chase. Ewen Leslie played Jasper’s smooth talking friend, Sebastian.
Four young actresses, Lauren Steenholdt, Natasha Beaumont, Larissa Rate and Natasha Beaumont, had the minor roles of playing the unfortunate objects of Jasper’s affections.
