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NORMALITY-CRASH TEST DRAMA November 2010

DonatellaParise — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:10:59 +0000

Normality was crash tested at Sydney’s Crash test drama @ Newtown Theatre in November 2010. Clare Martin (Liz) and Graham Yates (Richard) did a wonderful job as the husband and wife who are struggling to come to terms with something very serious in their life. Clare won BEST ACTRESS. My play won BEST PLAY as voted by the judges and William Russell (Director) won BEST DIRECTOR.

Well done to you all. I have to mention that GRAHAM YATES did a fantastic job as the ill Richard. Normality made it to the finals and WON!!

Graham wasn’t able to be in the finals and Alastair Buchanan took the role on as Richard. Alastair also did a wonderful job. Thank you, William, Clare, Graham and Alastair for doing such a wonderful job with such a complex and delicate script. You have all been a part of a wonderful journey and have helped in getting NORMALITY into the SHORT AND SWEET TOP 110 Sydney, February 2011 @ NIDA parade playhouse.

HAPPY MEAL @ PLAYTIME 20th October 2010

DonatellaParise — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:38:13 +0000

It was another great night! My play ‘HAPPY MEAL’ was performed. Briliant

cast and directing. It was held at El Rocco and the play was well received.

Many thanks to wonderful cast and crew.

GATHERINGS – Wednesday 25th August 2010 -Playtime

DonatellaParise — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:00:44 +0000

Gatherings has been performed 3 times. Directed by David Farland. Cast: Sontaan Hopkins and Matt Thomson. It was performed at the World Bar, Kings Cross Sydney.

HONEY – Crash Test Drama Sydney June 2010

DonatellaParise — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:19:26 +0000

Alastair Buchanan and Kate Avery

Dona’s second Crash Test Drama stint landed her with HONEY winning the popular audience vote and now will be in the Crash Test Drama Finals on 2nd August 2010. Dona directed HONEY and the cast members were Alaistar Buchanan, Katy Avery, Alana Worsley and Dudy Jap.

When Mia requests John to pour honey all over and…….. well the night looks like it might go very well, until Mia’s friend Megan makes a desperate call to her saying she needs to come over to discuss the issues her and her boyfriend are having. That puts a spanner in the works and John and

Dudy Jap and Alana Worsley

Mia’s night turns out far from sweet.

Will update after the final in August 2010.

There’s going to be some fierce competition, but it’s going to be a great night! Alastair also won ‘best runner up actor’ on the night. i also had a protegee’, Maite Carvell, who will make also be my protegee’ at the finals next month.

Break a leg everyone. Let’s make it as sweet as we can.

ONLINE OFFSIDE – Playtime 4 June 2010

DonatellaParise — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:02:16 +0000

Alastair Buchanan, Heidi Lupprian, Valentino Arico, Celia Kelly and Aaron Nilan

Another Playtime Production, ONLINE OFFSIDE, premiered at the World Bar in Sydney in June 2010. Nic and his ex wife Cynthia compete yet again. Nic wants his ex to think he’s ‘moved on’ with his life and is now seeing the very sexy yet very quite Giorgia. His life couldn’t be better. Cynthia only wants to brag about her new man Alex. In this play, nothing is what it appears to be. Alex and Gioria have more in common than anyone realises. The play was directed by Nir Shelter and featured: Valentino Arico, Celia Kelly, Heidi Lupprian, Aaron Nilan and Alastair Buchanan.

THE REAL YOU – short screenplay, Writers Anonymous, 24th November 09, Sydney

DonatellaParise — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:46:31 +0000

A short Sci-Fi screenplay set in 2060 about cloning. ‘The Real You’ will be performed at Writers Anonymous, Sydney on 24th November 2009.

Cast of three: Two Females, One Male.

Director: Stephen Carnell.

AFTERNOON TEA WITH SEX AND SCONES – Stage Rage, Sydney: 23rd November 09

DonatellaParise — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:40:49 +0000

Afternoon Tea with Sex and Scones will get another run (will be performed at Newtown Theatre for Crash Test Drama AND at Stage Rage, Cleveland Street Theatre, Sydney)

Cast of three

Two females, One Male

Diretor: Stephen Carnell.

A DAY AT THE OFFICE – Stage Rage, October 09

DonatellaParise — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:35:56 +0000

A day at the office was first produced in Griffith in ‘Fancy a quickie?’ 10 minute play festival. It was on at Stage Rage, Cleveland Street, Theatre, Sydney. It won Best Director – Gavin Williams, who also played Tom. Also won best Actress.

WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? 10 minute short play at Stage Rage September 09

DonatellaParise — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:31:21 +0000

‘What were you thinking’ was recently read at Stage Rage in Sydney. Best actor on the night went to Leo Domigan, who played Mr Tumbleston. Directed by Craig Delahoy.

AFTERNOON TEA WITH SEX AND SCONES at Crash Test Drama, Sydney 9th November 2009 – Newtown Theatre.

DonatellaParise — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:18:37 +0000

Dona’s latest play, ‘Afternoon tea with sex and scones’ will have a test run at Crash Test Drama Sydney on 9th November 09. Cast to audition on the night and directed by David Farland.

A comedy about rules, rights, love, lust and scones.

Cast of three. Two females – One Male.

RESULTS: Equal 5th and Best Actress Award to Celia Kelly.