The Stage Door Readings

THE STAGE DOOR READINGS

are the showcase event for scripts developed through MWT’s PAGE TO STAGE dramaturgical program.
In 2023 these readings will be held on the weekend of 18th – 19th November,
and once again in the wonderful theatrical space that is Theatreworks.
This event is free for the public to attend, and you are all encouraged to attend!
Full details will be posted on this page in October.

Saturday 18 November

10am
‘Ken & Brenda Make a Baby’ by Leo Taylor
Dramaturge: Michael Olsen
Director: Steven T Boltz

12pm
‘Immodest Acts’ by Barbara Yazbeck
Dramaturge: Enya Daly
Director: Karyn Lee Greig

2pm
‘Who I’m Doing This For’ by Peter Farrar
Dramaturge & Director: Elizabeth Walley

Sunday 19 November

10am
‘All Fall Down’ by Bob Tyers
Dramaturge & Director: Brooke Fairley

1pm
‘The Great Kelleys’ by Natalie Frijia
Dramaturge: Cathy Hunt
Director: Chelsea Jones

In 2022 The Stage Door Readings were presented from 12th – 13th November.

The following playwrights and scripts were presented:

Saturday 12th November

KNIFE EDGE 11am – 1pm
Playwright: Alison Campbell Rate
Dramaturge: Brooke Fairley
Director: Natasha Broadstock
Actors: Brigitte Jarvis, Ross Larkin, Charmaine Gorman, Niniane le Page, Leon Durr
Playwright Q&A: https://vimeo.com/770655423

ONLY HUMAN 2pm – 4pm
Playwright: Louise Hopewell
Dramaturge & Director: Elizabeth Walley
Actors: Charmaine Gorman, Judith Gorman, Ian Ferrington
Playwright Q&A: https://vimeo.com/770952424

Sunday 13th November

MID-WEST SCOUSE 11am – 1pm
Playwright: Richard Mealey
Dramaturge: Callum Dale
Director: Emma Drysdale
Actors: Zach Anderson, Lachlan Cassidy, Madeleine Magee Carr, Gregory Caine, Rebecca Morton, Phil Evans
Playwright Q&A: https://vimeo.com/775581558

F*CKING MICHIGAN 2pm – 4pm
Playwright: Mag O’Brien
Dramaturge & Director: Cathy Hunt
Actors: Laura Jane Turner, Dennis Coard, James Shaw, Henry Kelly
Playwright Q&A: https://vimeo.com/775586498