http://www.donatellaparise.com Playwright and Screenwriter Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:03:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dona Parise Dona has been writing for many years. She's written over 70 scripts and has had 38 of them produced. Her passion for script writing was evident at the age of 12. She's attended many courses ranging from Alex Broun's playwriting weekend course, to script writing for TV and Film ... http://www.donatellaparise.com/2010/07/from-www-crashtestdrama-com-featured-artist-june-2010/ [caption id="attachment_301" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Alastair Buchanan and Kate Avery"][/caption]   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 ... http://www.donatellaparise.com/2010/07/honey-crash-test-drama-sydney-june-2010/ [caption id="attachment_298" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Alastair Buchanan, Heidi Lupprian, Valentino Arico, Celia Kelly and Aaron Nilan"][/caption]   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 ... http://www.donatellaparise.com/2010/07/online-offside-playtime-4-june-2010/                                                      AFTERNOON TEA WITH SEX AND SCONES has now had 5 productions!  Not sure if it's the scones that audiences like.  Playtime is a monthly event held at the World Bar in Sydney. The play was directed by Nir Shelter, Cast: Fleur Beaupert, Mollie King, Valentino Arico.   Synopsis, what happens when a partner from ... http://www.donatellaparise.com/2010/07/afternoon-tea-with-sex-and-scones-playtime-april-2010/ [caption id="attachment_281" align="alignleft" width="276" caption="There's always on person who does all the work and the other gets all the credit. "][/caption]   Yet another play, closer to home this time, in Wagga Wagga.  The festival is in it's second year and a great night was had by all.  'A day at the office' was ... http://www.donatellaparise.com/2010/07/a-day-at-the-office-wagga-waggas-ten-x-10-festival-may-2010/   [caption id="attachment_289" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Director Liane Norman, Actress Kate Buchanan and Me"][/caption]   MELODY was performed in Sydney in March 2010.  The story of an elderly woman, who is terminally ill and has not family or friends left.  It was very touching and was enjoyed by the audience.   PLAYTIME is a monthly ... http://www.donatellaparise.com/2010/03/playtime-at-world-bar-sydney-march-2010/ [caption id="attachment_247" align="alignleft" width="352" caption="Leo Domingan, Cindi Knapton, Me, Gerry Sont and Maite Carvell"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_255" align="alignleft" width="271" caption="Felicity Nicol and I"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_252" align="alignright" width="304" caption="Me and Rhys Muldoon"][/caption] The Artist recognition awards are awards presented to artists who have contributed in 3 or more Short and Sweet Festivals.  A Bronze award ... http://www.donatellaparise.com/2010/03/nida-march-2010-gala-finals-and-artist-recognition-awards/ After the wonderful Week 5 of Short and Sweet (the biggest 10 minute play festival in the word!) competition was tough!  A lot of time and energy goes into rehearsing and each performance night is different.    There were dramas, absurd comedies and wonderfully written plays as well. http://www.donatellaparise.com/2010/02/castrophe-top-100-scores-3rd-place-with-audiences/ Starring Tanya Ann Powell and Michael McCrann, directed by Come and support the cast and crew in Short + Sweet 2010! Performances Wed Feb 3 - Sat Feb 6 @ 8:15pm and Sun Feb 7  5:15pm. Tickets from www.shortandsweet.org or on (02) 8507 3034.  Catastrophe is a comedy about a wife's struggle with her ... http://www.donatellaparise.com/2010/01/catastrophe-on-at-newtown-theatre-top-100-in-february/ [caption id="attachment_270" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="photo by Jom - www.jom.com.au"][/caption]   YES, it's true!  I now have two plays in the biggest 10 minute play festival in the world. AFTERNOON TEA WITH SEX AND SCONES will be performed from 2nd to 6th JANUARY 2010 at Newtown Theatre and will be directed by Stephen Carnell. CATASTROPHE will ... http://www.donatellaparise.com/2009/12/two-plays-in-sydney-short-and-sweet-top-100-in-2010/