SHORT BUT NOT SO SWEET 09

 

AHH HOW SWEET IT IS

Despite swine flu, the economic downturn, cold nights and the theatre double booking our tech run, Short But Not So Sweet was another raging success. We played to packed houses almost every night! This is a nice change from when we first started. Defector Art Theatre and Short But Not So Sweet is here to stay!

 

So lets look at the plays, the awards and why it was such a great night:

 

Apple

Written by Trevor Suthers

Directed by Carl Whiteside

 

Adam..... Alexander Moller

Eve..... Jess Wilson

God..... Janeen Sonsie

 

For as long as 'the story of Adam and Eve' has been around, there have people been taking the piss out of it. This play was no exception. God needed to be seen and heard to be believed and all her hilarity.

Consequence

Written by Frank Otis

Directed by Paul Otis

 

Martin..... Frank Otis

 

After comedy, what is better than horror? In this play a man finds himself in a strange room. The horrific twist we will keep to ourselves in case it is put on again.

 

 

Blood Reversal

Written by Alex Broun

Directed by Ross Brisbane

 

Lachlan..... Daniel McBurnie

Angelo..... Zack Anthony Curran

Another play from the talented international play-write Alex Broun. This one compares football to real life all too well.

 

NOMINATIONS

Daniel McBurnie for Best Male Actor

Alex Broun for Best Script

 

 

SILENCE

Written by Dona Garofalia Parise

Directed by Denise Kuchmar

 

Charlie Baxter..... Brett Bishop

Annie Johnson..... Jane Flanagan

Amy Baxter..... Rain Fuller

 

Another one with a real twist. It's a tale of violence and being unfaithful, and what can happen even after death.

 

NOMINATIONS

Rain Fuller for Best Female Actor

Dona Garofali Parise for Best Script

 

 

TRUTHFUL SHADES OF GRAY

Written by M.L. Riakos

Directed by Amy Jenkins

Original Music by Russell Hodges

 

Bianca..... Sabina Lokic

Harrison..... Trevor Vaughan

JJ..... Adam Camerlengo

 

Okay Harrison makes one small mistake, but does he have to go to jail?

 

NOMINATIONS

Amy Jenkins for Best Direction

Best Overall Production

 

 

 

NEXT

Written by Steven Gale

Directed by David Gannon

 

Doc..... Scott McAteer

Pat..... Dylan Watson

 

Let's face it, if you go to see this psych you need your head read.

 

NOMINATIONS

Scott McAteer for Best Actor

Steven Gale for Best Script

David Gannon for Best Direction

Best Overall Production

 

 

YOU MAY KISS THE BRIDE

Written and Directed by Emma Moore

Original Music by Adam Camerlengo

 

Sophie..... Jessica Pekin

Ray..... Luke Stephens

Sam..... Adam Camerlengo

 

Don't let the title fool you, this ain't no love story. Let's just say it's a tale of loss and discovery.

 

NOMINATIONS

Jessica Perkin for Best Female Actor

Luke Stephens for Best Male Actor

Emma Moore for Best Script

Emma Moore for Best Direction

Best Overall Production

 

AWARDS

Best Overall Production

Best Headfuck award

 

 

 

 

NIGHT VISION

Written by S.L. Daniels

Directed by Alex Lance

 

Ashley..... Saskia Sansom

 

This is a dark tale. A woman tells her life story whilst wrapping herself in bandages, but what does it all mean? Why is she doing that?

 

NOMINATIONS

Saskia Sansom for Best Female Actor

S.L. Daniels for Best Script

Alex Lance for Best Direction

Best Overall Production

3 ^rd in Best Headfuck Award

 

AWARDS

Saskia Sansom for Best Female Actor

 

 

PRISONERS

Written by Richard Lord

Directed by Frank Otis

 

Amber..... Grace Presse

Michael..... Frank Otis

 

Only Frank could get away with directing this piece about cults, keys and freedom.

 

NOMINATIONS

Grace Presse for Best Female Actor

Frank Otis for Best Direction

Best Overall Production

2 ^nd in Best Headfuck award.

 

Heads Will Roll

Written and Directed by Carl J Sorheim

 

Man..... Dylan Watson

 

Heads will roll indeed. This tale is frightening and a real headfuck!

 

NOMINATIONS

Dylan Watson for Best Male Actor

Carl J Sorheim for Best Script

Carl J Sorheim for Best Direction

Best Overall Production

 

AWARDS

Dylan Watson for Best Male Actor

Carl J Sorheim for Best Script

Carl J Sorheim for Best Direction

Photos by Carl Whiteside

So there you have it. The awards were judged by an independent panel. Those independent judges were Karen Keegan (Ex. Director of Short And Sweet), Rachel Baring (Artistic Director Short And Sweet Melbourne) and Christine Croydon (Writer and Ex. Board Member Melbourne Writers Theatre). The Headfuck award was voted on by the audience.

 

All who organised this show are in comas now but yes, look for Short But Not So Sweet 10 in July next year!