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Crash Test Drama
Additional acting opportunities at the Arts Theatre Cronulla.
CRASH TEST DRAMA is a great way to try out and develop 10 minute plays. It also provides opportunities for actors and directors to practice their craft, while the writers learn more about the art of writing for the stage.
If you or someone you know would like to write a short (10 minute) script and see it performed on stage, contact Graham Yates for details on how we can make it happen.
Anyone who would like to try their hand at directing a short piece is also encouraged.
Anyone (experienced or newcomer) who wants to try acting can turn up on the day at 2pm for the chance to be cast in one of the short plays. There is some rehearsal time, for about 2 hours, then the pieces are performed while reading from the script
- no lines to remember!
All participants must become Theatre members, which can be processed on the day.
Writers and Directors: Contact Graham Yates on 0423 141 949 or via email.
Actors: Just show up on the day at 2pm for casting.
We had another great turnout last Sunday. Not just to enjoy the array of enjoyable plays, but also to celebrate the fact that Crash Test Drama has now been running for 15 years! A wonderful testament to the continued enthusiasm of the writers, actors and directors who give life to the Arts Theatre – a tremendous job all round!
And the winners were ...
Audience picks for Favourite Play
1st Place: ‘The Shiny Toaster’
written by Helen Lakatos & directed by Susan Geldart (34 votes)
2nd Place: ‘Auto-Car’
written by Robert Luxford & directed by Tracey Chouvin (30 votes)
3rd Place: ‘One For My Baby’
written & directed by Katrina Samaras (22 votes)
Our esteemed judge for the day was Michael Gooley, and his picks were:
Best Actor: Ursula Dauenauer in ’85 Seconds to Midnight’.
Runner-up Best Actor: Cath Harris in ‘Two People on a Park Bench’.
Best Play: ‘One For My Baby’ written & directed by Katrina Samaras.
So ‘The Shiny Toaster’ and ‘One For My Baby’ go through to our finals in November.
Massive congratulations to all involved in writing, directing and performing in the plays, there was overwhelming feedback on how entertaining the whole afternoon was.
For those writers hoping to submit a script for round 3 in August, Graham has already received the full complement of six plays. Clearly Crash Test Drama has created a pool of enthusiastic and productive playwrights who may need further opportunities.
The next Crash Test Drama event is on Sunday, 16 August.
Please note: All participants must become Arts Theatre Cronulla members.
The cost is $25 per calendar year, which can be processed on the day.
Round 1 - Sunday, 1 March
Round 2 - Sunday, 24 May
Round 3 - Sunday, 16 August
Finals - Sunday, 8 November