One-Act Play Festival
The premiere of the 3 Finalists of the Noosa Arts Theatre National One-Act Playwriting Competition 2011.
All 3 plays are performed each evening; plus cast your vote for the Audience Choice Award!
The three finalists - Bruce Olive, Jenny Bullimore & Mark Langham
The 3 finalist are:
Star Crossed
A drama by Jenny Bullimore of Victoria. Director: Johanna Wallace
Synopsis—Falling in love! Sometimes it happens slowly, sometimes without warning. Friends one minute, lovers the next. It can be wonderful but sometimes a little inconvenient. Not necessarily for the two involved but for their friends and family. In Star Crossed Meg and Andrew reminisce about past relationships, love, school, music and how it affected both of them and others.
Starring—Matt Ingold and Rebecca Plint
Nothing
A comedy by Mark Langham, from NSW. Director: Jane Rivers
Synopsis—Three close friends “waste” a day in a garage, dealing with the small and not so small issues in their middle class, comfortable lives. Are they happy? If not, why not? If so, why? Must everything in life be a drama and can we get away with being ordinary? Will the grass ever get cut?
Starring—Frank Wilkie, Michael Morgan and Meegan MaguireThe Knock on the Door
A drama by Bruce Olive from Queensland. Director: Liza Park
Synopsis—In 1915, Gladys and Harold wait for news of their eighteen year old son at Gallipoli. Nearly one hundred years later, Cate waits patiently in the same suburban house for the return of her husband from fighting in Afghanistan. Through these parallel lives, this play explores how Australians, particularly women, have attempted to cope with the anxiety of loved ones fighting overseas.
Starring—Jenni McCaul, Michael Parlato, Sharon Ward and Tom Morgan
A night of short, sharp entertainment, and always a sell-out!
Presenting partner: Noosa Longweekend Sponsors: Macquarie Private Wealth, Maverick Musicals and Plays, Sunshine Coast Council
Performances: Ticket Prices:
Bookings:
June 9, 10, 11, 16 at 7:30pm Matinee, June 12 at 2pm Adults $26; Concessions $22; Members/Groups (10+) $20; Child (U13) $15 Phone sales: 5449 9343, Monday to Saturday, 9am to noon; Counter sales: Monday to Saturday, 9am to noon, 163 Weyba Rd, Noosaville; or online at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au
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