Mitch (character)

Mitch is a fictional character played by Mitch Murrant in the 2017 play, Paul Bishop is Directing a Play.

Mitch is an actor and lighting operator who previously served as a audio technician and director for Bigsby, also appearing as Shopsy in the film.

Much like Breanna, Mitch is one of the few cast members who seems at least somewhat intimidated by Paul Bishop and the angry cast, frequently apologizing.

Development and Casting
The role of the lighting operator was created by Fritz and John Bury, originally cast as Nathan MacNeil, who portrayed "Norman" in Damned and Leon in Bigsby, and rewritten when the character was recast as Mitch Murrant. The rewritten version of the character makes frequent references to Mitch's previous work in Tar City and incorporates an entire scene originally written for an audience plant character which Mitch was originally cast to portray.

Unlike the rest of the cast, Mitch does not appear resentful towards Paul, nor does he appear overly concerned with the quality of the production despite having assisted Deion with directing production after Paul disappeared.

Much of Mitch's dialogue was written and improvised by actor, Mitch Murrant.

As part of the 2017 One Act Play Festival, the cast of Paul Bishop is Directing a Play were awarded "Best Ensemble Cast".

Appearances
Paul Bishop is Directing a Play (2017)
 * "Mitch"