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One Act Plays Festival Program
Saturday morning: 10:45 am – 1 pm The Boy in the Boat Sorry The Creature 10 7 Fanciful Ideas 10 8 Tommy Boy 11 Texts Hurt More When You’re Sitting at the Airport 12 Because 8 Life 9 Saturday afternoon: 2 pm – 5 pm Behind the Face 7 The Event 12 Official Launch 6:30 – 7 pm Saturday night 10.30pm Merge 13 Vectura 13 The Glass Pool 14 Birthin’ Baby 14 Beyond Babylon 15 Table 17 16 Sunday morning:10.45am—1.30pm God goes to the Shrink 17 Killing of Ed Pope 17 This Almost Joy 18 Provocateur 18 Sunday afternoon: 2.30pm—4.30pm Mecca 19 Control 19 Ledge, Ledger, and the Legend 20 Presentations: Sunday 4.00pm www.highcountryaccommodation.com
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A message from the President—
Lee Huber
Welcome to the inaugural Mansfield One Act Play Festival. The Arts Council of Mansfield is delighted to be hosting this wonderful event and we would like to thank you all for coming along and supporting this presentation of community based theatre arts. A One Act Play Festival provides the perfect platform for actors, writers and direc‐
tors to develop and hone their skills whilst providing a fantastic, informative and entertaining weekend of theatre for enthusiastic audiences. This event is a result of the passion and drive of one of our committee members, Kammy Cordner Hunt. It was Kammy’s vision that brought this event to life and we are very grateful to her for all of the work she has done to create, organise and de‐
liver such a successful inaugural One Act Play festival. Thank you Kammy! I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank our event sponsors and partners who have given their support so generously to ensure the success of this event. Without their assistance, this event would not have been able to take place – we thank them wholeheartedly for their support: The Delatite Hotel Eisner’s Pharmacy Mansfield District Property Group Orange Safari Woollybutt Marketing Mermaids B&B High Country Wine Cellars High Country Accommodation The Mansfield Courier Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (MMuDS) We hope you enjoy the Arts Council of Mansfield’s inaugural One Act Play Festival. Arts Council of Mansfield 4
A message from the Organiser Kammy Cordner Hunt
Welcome thespians and theatre‐buffs to Mansfield! Thank you for your support in bringing your One Act Play or Monologue to perform in this event – or for coming to watch the brilliant efforts of those who have. Mansfield’s two local Arts‐driven groups – MMuDS and the Arts Council– have been cultivating a taste for theatre in this town over many years – a taste for performing and a taste for enjoying a good live show. The idea for holding a One Act Play Festival came about when a small group of local actors decided collectively to take their short play about autism, “Skin Bags”, around to the One Act Play season events for which regional Victoria is so famous. We had first hand experience of the nature of these events. They are a crucible of talent, energy, commitment and fire‐in‐the‐belly passion. Here is where the great creative minds of theatre congregate, compare, contest, congratulate. They share in each other’s ideas and success. When the new kid on the block comes along, they encourage and support.. We saw talent that started in this system move onwards and upwards, propelled by what is learned here. These One Act Play Festivals do lead on to other things for many involved. It is why they have been running successfully in regional towns for up to 80 years. The skills of the theatre industry are nurtured, developed, rewarded, and discovered. Those of us involved in “Skin Bags” – Ian, Mel, Sandy and myself – wanted to bring this unique theatre event to Mansfield. We wanted to share it with our friends here, and we wanted to share Mansfield with these theatre people – it’s only taken us 5 years, but here we are at last… Once again I thank the amazingly talented and passionate people who have come here to share their work with us this weekend – may this be the first of many! . 5
The Adjudicator—
Judy Ellis
Judy is an actor, director and the artistic director of On A Mat Appear – an independent theatre company with a focus on producing new work. She is a past‐President of Geelong Repertory Theatre Company and a committee member for ten years. Judy’s involvement in theatre started in Perth, Western Australia in the 1950’s where she toured with small companies as an actor, stage manager, director, producer and designer. Judy has also worked in radio, television and film. Productions for Geelong Rep include directing Remember Ronald Ryan (2003), Fool for Love (2007), View from the Bridge (2010), Our Town (2012), Lost in Yonkers (2015). She appeared in Harvey (2006), Wicked Sisters (2007) and produced and appeared in Lysistrata (2008). Judy has also worked for Pinkfish appearing in Stepping Out (2005) and stage‐managing Honour (2004). She directed There’s a Naked Man in my Loungeroom (2004 Melbourne Fringe Festival) for Real Fiction and workshopped and directed A Protest (2002) and The Champion Male (2005) for On A Mat Appear. Judy directed Le Jardin de ma Mere which successfully toured Geelong and region and Melbourne for Brown Fairthorne Productions (2010). Recent work includes the development and workshopping of All That a Man Hath, a new play by Barry Dickins (2012). Most importantly, Judy remains involved in dramaturgy and, significantly, the mentoring of a number of up and coming new playwrights. Her work in developing talent, along with her years of experience judging at other One Act Play Festivals, makes her the ideal judge and mentor for our own first One Act Play Festival in Mansfield.
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SESSION A Morning 10.45—1pm Dogged Little Theatre Group The Boy In The Boat (Play Reading) Written by Sandra Fairthorne Director Kammy Cordner Howard Lex Ross Jack Paul Sladdin Cast Aging brothers are briefly reunited in the village of their childhood, at the initiative of Jack, who wants to atone for years of estrangement. Dubious Howard finds Jack has a trick up his sleeve. (35 mins) This is Dogged Little Theatre Group’s first appearance under this banner. Company writer Sandy Fairthorne has written, produced and directed short films and plays for almost 20 years, with a particular emphasis on one act plays for regional Victoria. Her first full‐length play ‘The Savages of Wirramai’ is currently being performed at La Mama. Mansfield Secondary College Sorry (Youth) Written by Dallas Daniel in collaboration with the actors Director Dallas Daniel Mrs Hobson Naomi Luhan Rebecca Hobson Bailey Kay Bradley Lachlan Barrett Carly Keeley Moggach Sacha Bridget Gonsalves Mrs Cooper Kaitlyn de Monk Cast Mr Braithwaite Jesse Pridham Sascha’s “gang” Katharina Hogmann Raphaelle Boggio Rebecca foolishly sexts a boy who she thought liked her, only to find herself bullied and teased, even by her best friend. Feeling betrayed and alone, she has thoughts of suicide. (20 mins) Mansfield Secondary College Players are students who enjoy performing and creating 7
their own new work to express their experience of the world. Trinity Anglican College (NSW) The Creature (Mono) (Youth) Written by Nick Dear Director Glenn Mancer Jesse Challis Cast Creature Do your friends sometimes make you feel like Frankenstein? Based on the novel by Mary Shelley. (10 min) Trinity Anglican College is based in Albury/Wodonga and has a history of presenting productions to the community. Recent productions have been ‘12 Angry Jurors’ and ‘Hairspray’ Mansfield Secondary College Because (Mono) (Youth) Written by Chelsea Gallagher Director Dallas Daniel Cast Self Chelsea Gallagher Chelsea’s boyfriend drinks, but why does she forgive him? (10 min) Mansfield Secondary College Players are students who enjoy performing and creating their own new work to express their experience of the world. For all your HEALTH needs while in Town! Just up from the roundabout ‐ Opening hours: Saturday: 9am–1pm Sunday:10am‐1pm (and Monday‐
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Trinity Anglican College (NSW) Life (Youth) Written by Collaboration of the Actors Director Glenn Mancer Cast Collection of characters played by Jesse Challis, Ben Wright, Duncan Brown, Ryan Auwardt, Cameron Coyle, Jack Deone, Declan Warren, Alex Thurling, Will Cochrane An exploration of personal and interpersonal relationships that challenges us to reflect upon ways that our interaction with others can bring life or take it away. (30 min) Trinity Anglican College is based in Albury/Wodonga and has a history of presenting productions to the community. Recent productions have been ‘12 Angry Jurors’ and ‘Hairspray’.
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SESSION B Afternoon: 2 pm – 5 pm Gemco Theatre Behind the Face Written by Ken Purdham Director Evie Housham Cast Clown Don Black A tired old clown lives out the ecstasy and agony while preparing for his act. As he dresses and puts on his make‐up, he transforms into the vibrant clown ready to enter‐
tain, hiding the sadness. (20 min) Gemco Players Community Theatre Inc started in 1980 and attributes much of its success to the many diverse and successful types of theatre it has undertaken in its 35 years of existence. Gemco has a strong youth base with 4 classes of youth players, ranging from Prep to Year 12, attending drama sessions weekly. Mansfield Secondary College Fanciful Ideas (Youth) Written by Dallas Daniel in collaboration with the actors Director Dallas Daniel Lily Weingott Cast Charlotte Isobella Bridgette Imlach Kate Bonnie Rabie Mr Parer Lachlan Barrett Mrs Parer Chelsea Gallagher Angie Emmy‐Lou Reeve Tip Cecelia Walker Mel Tory Judge Chris Gemma Barrett Louise Amelia Beckingsale Charlotte loves Jules Verne’s stories and futuristic ideas, much to the dismay of her family – not exactly suitable for a young woman in 1870. But one day Charlotte wakes up in 1994, and discovers the influence of Verne across the century. (20min) 10
Trinity Anglican College (NSW) Tommy Boy (Mono) (Youth) Written by Unknown Director Glenn Mancer Benjamin Wright CAST Tommy Tommy is a sophomore in high school. He's a nice looking teen, who loves to be around his friends. He is outgoing, except when it comes to girls. Tommy's talking to his friend Ivan after school while waiting for the bus. (10 min ) Trinity Anglican College is based in Albury/Wodonga and has a history of presenting productions to the community. Recent productions have been ‘12 Angry Jurors’ and ‘Hairspray’. Lady Scorpio Productions Texts‐hurt‐more‐when‐you’re ‐sitting‐at‐the‐airport Written by Alex Broun Director Josie Parrelli Cast Kane Glenn Hunt Doris Denise Wellington Two strangers waiting at Charles de Gaulle airport are entangled over the subject of texting. Comedy. (20 min) Lady Scorpio Productions is a film/television/theatre production company established in 2000, based in Melbourne. 11
Here There and Everywhere Theatre The Event Written by Phillip A Mayer Director Phillip A Mayer Stage Manager Linden Hanley Cast Farran an ex‐military survivalist Nova Farran’s partner Tegwen strongly religious Ismay independent Spence fatalistic Sorcha wise and balanced Orrell compassionate / sensitive Lennox a cold‐blooded sociopath Hilda provocative / psychotic Zak morally confused John Reisinger Katie Lee Karina Byrne Alice Krieger Chris Knights Krissi Creighton Ash Kearns Aeron Savige Jocelyn O’Malley Dani Capron Set after a global catastrophe that almost causes extinction, this new play explores what happens to a group of survivors in a post‐apocalyptic world ‐ an examination of the human condition and the struggle for survival against adversity. (*Language Warning – Adult Content, Violence and Weapons). 45 min Here There & Everywhere Theatre was established in Gippsland in 1993 with a vision to producing original theatre productions for regional audiences. The company focuses on actors, characterizations and comedy, with other elements such as sets being secondary to the performances. The group has a history of producing challenging original theatre, with contemporary twists 12
SESSION C Evening: 7 pm – 10:30 pm Anglesea Players Merge Written by Neil La Bute Director Simon Finch and Julie Fryman Man Simon Finch Woman Julie Fryman Cast A man drives his wife home from the airport. They discuss a troubling encounter she had on her trip. The truth about a forced entry becomes clear. Anglesea Performing Arts Inc has been providing entertainment to the Surf Coast for over 35 years. Despite operating in a transitional community, they have no trouble attracting sell‐out audiences. APA continues to enrich the culture of the Surf Coast community and welcomes newcomers to their small but dynamic team.25 min Dizzy Productions Vectura Written by Mark Lucas Director Gerard Dwyer Cast Veneno Kathy Whitfield Deflagratio Sasha Kerdel Obruo Clare Regan Porthmeus Bernard Wheatley/Peter Bevin Four divers are waiting for a ferry on the pier. The four characters are at logger‐
heads throughout the play ‐ nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. 35 min Dizzy Productions is a small amateur theatre group from Queensland, currently based in Seymour. They have won numerous awards on the One Act Play Festival circuit in QLD before relocating. Joining the OAPF circuit down south is helping them get established, working with original Australian plays. 13
Bitten By Productions The Glass Pool (Monologue) Written by Gabriel Bergmoser Director Gabriel Bergmoser Cast Crime Boss Greg Caine Excerpt from The Last Supper: In a boardroom in the distant future, crime lord Dorian has called his closest associates together for a meeting. His true motivation, however, is to smoke out a traitor. In this excerpt, Dorian violently reacts to a dark revelation. (10 min) (*Language warning: Adult themes; Thriller genre) Bitten By Productions was established in 2013 by university colleagues Gabriel Bergmoser, Justin Anderson and Ashley Tardy. Their aim is to produce exciting, dynamic and story driven theatre with a cinematic influence. With a strong emphasis on story and character ahead of everything else, Bitten By Productions eschews non‐
naturalism and the abstract in favour of creating a highly entertaining experience for the audience, whether the show be comedy, drama, or thriller. PopCulture Theatre Birthin’ Baby Written by Rich Orloff Director John Jennings Cast Mum Kaity Russell Doctor Alex Mavor‐Rauschl Grandma Sarah Morris Nun Katie Karandais Husband Aron Toman Baby Laura Marmion The miracle of birth. Nothing ever goes wrong with that. (35 min) Pop Culture Theatre was started in 2010 by John Jennings and Sean Hand. They were with the former HATS Theatre Company, and in seeking something to replace it, found the best option was to create their own. Pop Culture rehearses in Bayswater and the One Act Play Festival circuit is where 90% of their performances happen. Last year their 2 plays were their own work, but this year their plays are entirely new to Australia, having been written in the US. 14
Bitten By Productions Beyond Babylon Written by Director Cast Jericho Clara Gabriel Bergmoser Gabriel Bergmoser Finn Gilfedder Cooney Dhania McKechnie In a rundown motel room in the distant future, Jericho finds himself in the middle of a nightmare. Held hostage by a mysterious and dangerous woman, his only chance of survival is to convince her she need not kill him. (20 min) (*Language warning: Adult themes; Thriller genre) Bitten By Productions was established in 2013 by university colleagues Gabriel Berg‐
moser, Justin Anderson and Ashley Tardy. Their aim is to produce exciting, dynamic and story driven theatre with a cinematic influence. With a strong emphasis on story and character ahead of everything else, Bitten By Productions eschews non‐
naturalism and the abstract in favour of creating a highly entertaining experience for the audience, whether the show be comedy, drama, or thriller. Mansfield Art Glass Exhibition 23 October—2 November Martins Garage Chenery St Mansfield. 15
Here There and Everywhere Theatre Table Seventeen Written by Phillip A Mayer Director Phillip A Mayer Stage Manager Linden Hanley John the in‐love Groom Ash Kearns Sarah the blushing Bride Jocelyn O’Malley Cast Frank John’s inappropriate Uncle John Reisinger Amy Sarah’s estranged sister Karina Byrne Bevan John’s try‐hard cousin Dani Capron Joan Sarah’s controlling Aunt Katie Lee Gavin Sarah’s henpecked Uncle Chris Knights Kara an amiable waitress Alice Krieger Tony John’s philandering boss Aeron Savige Helen Tony’s suspicious wife Krissi Creighton John and Sarah are getting married, wee hoo! But not everything is going (45 mins) Here There & Everywhere Theatre was established in Gippsland in 1993 with a vision to producing original theatre productions for regional audiences. The company focuses on actors, characterizations and comedy, with other elements such as sets being secondary to the performances. The group has a history of producing challenging original theatre, with contemporary twists and observations, focusing on social commentary and comedy. “MERMAIDS” WRITERS RETREATS AIREY’S INLET, vic Contact Cape House Productions: 0402 822 775 16
Sunday 13 September SESSION D Morning : 10:30 am – 1:15 Dizzy Productions God Goes to the Shrink Written by Hugh O Brien Director Gerard Dwyer Dr Fox Brett Harvey Jasmine Kathy Whitfield Narenna Elizabeth Carr Cast Dr Peter Fox a psychologist and his naïve receptionist Narenna and Jasmine from Coles Deli come in to meet Dr Fox as God. (35 min) Dizzy Productions is a small amateur theatre group from Queensland, currently based in Seymour. They have won numerous awards on the One Act Play Festival circuit in QLD before relocating. Joining the OAPF circuit down south is helping them get established, working with original Australian plays. The Mount Players II Killing of Edward Pope Written by Russell Servis Director Cherry Servis Dr Joe Shaw David Cubley Maddie Michelle Johnstone Cast Helena Jasper Tanya Rich Det Sgt Bankman Jarrod Catt Det Snr Con Murray Russell Servis The recipients of the organs of murder victim Edward Pope are themselves being murdered one by one. (30 mins) The Mount Players was established in 1972 and since then has produced well over 120 major productions, as well as hosting 12 successful One Act Play Festivals, and numerous short and full‐length works by The Mount Players Youth Theatre. Our One Act Plays are independently produced by our members with the support and resources of the 17
company. PopCulture Theatre This Almost Joy Written by Barbara Lindsay Director Aron Toman Prof. Steven Hart‐Meadows Bruce Hardie Sylvia Hart Johns I mogen Martin Bradley Johns Alex Mavor‐Rauschl Cast Margaret Hart‐Meadows Sarah Morris Professor Hart‐Meadows has decided he is sick of doing the same play over and over again. (30 min) Dizzy Productions Provocateur Written by Mark Lucas Director Gerard Dwyer Valeriy Peter Bevin Olga Max Gettler Lucy Maya Lewis Cast Valeriy has a problem. Unfortunately this has nothing to do with finding the solution to world domination by his arch‐nemesis, but plenty to do with trying to hide Lucy from the supremely powerful Olga. (45 min) Dizzy Productions is a small amateur theatre group from Queensland, currently based in Seymour. They have won numerous awards on the One Act Play Festival circuit in QLD before relocating. Joining the OAPF circuit down south is helping them get estab‐
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Sunday 13 September SESSION E:2 pm – 4:30 pm Gemco Theatre Mecca Sue Ashby Written by Director Sue Ashby Cast James Alan Ashby Katherine’s Letter Chantelle Ashby Quadeer Don Black Chardi Jasmina Claudia Witts Jimmy Carmela Pezzimenti Greg Hedges James is confronted by his son on behalf of his daughter, Katherine, regarding his association with a woman who, in Katherine’s opinion, is of an undesirable background. Tensions rise as two families try to deal with each others’ prejudices (25 mins) The Script House Control (Monologue) Written by Alycia Bird Director Thea Roberts and Kammy Cordner Thea Roberts Cast Alycia Do we control our diets, or do they control us? (10 mins) The Script House has been developing scripts for feature films, TV dramas and plays for the past 20 years. These works are in various stages of develop‐
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The Mount Players I Ledge, Ledger and the Legend Written by Paul Elliott Director Frank Harvey Cast Pete Henry Wilson (VDL Youth) J. M Craig Lenaine‐Smith P. J Andrew Walker Pete has had enough! He climbs out onto a high window ledge and is about to jump when along comes J. M – a professional in these things… (40 min) Established in 1972 by a few budding theatrical families, The Mount Players has be‐
come the largest theatre company in: the area! With a membership of over 150 thes‐
pians, The Mount Players are consistently producing theatre for its members, by its members! From dazzlingly large musicals to new unpublished theatre, The Mount Players provides an inclusive and encouraging theatrical arts environment for the community of the Macedon Ranges. Arts Council Mansfield congratulates the Inaugural One act Play Festival on a successful first season. Join us on 23 October for the launch of the Spring Arts Festival at the Delatite Hotel, 6pm. Arts Walk, Café Exhibitions Mansfield Art Glass Exhibition Short Story Competition Median to rare Sculpture Prize IT IS ALL HAPPENING AT SPRING ARTS 2015! Arts Council Mansfield Po Box 34 Mansfield. 3724. artsmansfield.com.au 20
PRESENTATIONS 4:00 PM MANSFIELD INAUGURAL ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL 2015 ‐ AWARDS Youth Categories Most Outstanding Youth Production ‐ $75 Best Original Youth Screen Play ‐ $25 Best Youth Performer, male ‐ $25 Best Youth Performer, female ‐ $25 Victorian Drama League Youth Encouragement Award ‐ $50 (donated by VDL) Open Categories Best New Play 2015 – Playwright’s Prize ‐ $100 (By an Australian writer, play first performed no earlier than Oct 2014) Best Monologue ‐ $50 Best Supporting Actor, male ‐ $50 Best Supporting Actor, female ‐ $50 Best Lead Actor, male ‐ $100 Best lead Actor, female ‐ $100 Best performance by a local actor ‐ $50 (other than the winners of the categories above) Best Director ‐ $100 Adjudicator’s Award ‐ Special Prize $100 Runner‐Up Most Outstanding Production ‐ $100 Most Outstanding Production ‐ $300 21
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