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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.
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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.
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Anyone who would like to try their hand at directing a short piece is also encouraged.
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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!
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All participants must become Theatre members, which can be processed on the day.
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Writers and Directors: Contact Graham Yates on 0423 141 949 or via email.
Actors: Just show up on the day at 2pm for casting.
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2024 CRASH TEST DRAMA FINALS - RESULTS​
It was another wildly successful day with a packed house and six varied plays penned by our highly accomplished writers and brought to life by fourteen of our finest performers.
The results were as follows...
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AUDIENCE CHOICE
1st Place: 'Having the Prawn' - 70 votes
Written by Katrina Samaras and directed by Lila Micevska
2nd Place: 'Look What You Made Me Do' - 55 votes
Written and directed by Indianna Erickson
3rd Place: 'Soldier Boys' - 40 votes
Written by Kath Tuziak and directed by Craig Bulmer
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JUDGE'S CHOICE
Our judge for the day was Ali Bendall, the Festival Director of the Sydney Short+Sweet Short Play Festival.
Best Play/Script: 'Look What You Made Me Do' by Indianna Erickson.
Best Director: Melissa Myles for 'B.Y.O.'
Best Actor: Peter David Allison in 'Look What You Made Me Do'.
Runner-up Best Actor: Lisa Hanssens in 'Having the Prawn'.
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Honourable mentions to actors Michael Gooley and Margareta Moir for both performing in two plays.
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Due to the high calibre of the program - all six plays have been invited to take part in the 2025 Short+Sweet Sydney Festival. This is a first for the Arts Theatre and is a solid testament to the consistently improving writing skills of our members.
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A massive thank you goes to all the actors for the way they totally commit to their roles, the volunteers who make the day happen and of course, our lovely, appreciative audience for turning up!
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We hope to see you at Crash Test Drama in 2025.
To see the highlights of our 2024 Crash Test Drama events,
click on the videos below:
