Acting up @ KADS opens this Friday

Tue, 26 Aug 2008, 01:52 pm

danni_skye3 posts in thread

Acting up @ KADS - One Act Season

A night full of suspense, laughter and just damn good theatre...:)

The Friday nights are almost sold out...so get in fast to avoid disappointment!

Reb Cribb's "The Return" (aka Last Train to Freo) An abridged version.
Directed by Dannielle Ashton
A tense psychological drama as two thugs confront and harass other passengers as a train travels to Fremantle – with many twists and turns along the way.
"SMS Mess" Written and Directed by Chris Thomas
Julia Dalby stars in this one-woman show, exploring the troubles of texting and the perils of technology. Direct from its premiere @ PICA's "Putting on an Act Festival"
"Free Coffee for the Driver" Written and Directed by Stephan Jean De Jonghe
One waitress, two suspicious travellers and a remote roadhouse. How bad could it get?
Showing @ KADS Aug 29th 30th Sep 5th 6th
Kalamunda Town Square Theatre.
8pm
$15 Tickets from Nightingales 9293 2621

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danni_skyeTue, 26 Aug 2008, 01:52 pm

Acting up @ KADS - One Act Season

A night full of suspense, laughter and just damn good theatre...:)

The Friday nights are almost sold out...so get in fast to avoid disappointment!

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julia dalbyTue, 26 Aug 2008, 02:54 pm

We had a group dress

We had a group dress rehearsal last night for all three plays and lucky me, got to see The Return for the first time. I've never seen the film version or read the play and I tell ya what, it is a magnificent production. Danni has cast this show with a superb group of actors. Her direction has layered the show with just the right amounts of menace, pathos and humour. They are all wonderful indiviually, and as an ensemble, really quite stunning. HUGE ups in particular to Murray Jackson, who just floored me with his performance. One of those instances where you know the actor, but when that actor steps on stage you can't actually see anything of the person you know because the characterisation is THAT good. Well done to all involved!! You're in for a treat here, y'all! J

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jmuzzThu, 28 Aug 2008, 08:51 pm

Aw shucks Julia

Thanks for that. It will sound like mutual back-slapping but Julia is superb in her show which is coincidentally penned by Chris Thomas who plays The Writer in The Return. Very well observed and well written piece performed by an excellent performer - you'd be nuts to miss it. Danni has worked us all very hard in The Return and refuses to accept second best. We're all very proud to have been part of it and she has had a very clear vision for the piece from the start and she and Felicity have held very true to it. Hats off to Phil Barnett who not only scares the willies out of you with his performance as Steve but has assisted in set building, acquisition of set items and also does sound or lighting (I forget which) for Julia and Chris in SMS Mess. Watch also for Krysia Wiechecki as Lisa in The Return evoking both strength and vulnerability in a very challenging part. Jacqui Warner and Chris Thomas bring their vast stage experience to the roles of Maureen and The Writer in polished and professional performances. Thanks also to Rob Warner for his great humour and just all-round "niceguyness" as our stage manager. It may only be a one act but it's been a highlight for me personally in my time in theatre and I thank both Danni and the cast and crew for the opportunity and their deference to my funny little ways during rehearsal. We shouldn't forget "Free Coffee For The Driver" which rounds out the trio of one acts written and directed by Stephan De Jonghe. It features experienced actors in Graham Miles and Joy Northover and if I say more I threaten to ruin the plot as it unfolds. Yes, I know it's the height of conceipt to respond to a "warm fuzzy" but I'm tall and conceited and happy with that and anyway, Julia is bloody good - I'm not fibbing. Come and see the KADS one acts - excellent entertainment, great line-up, award winning actors and directors, what more could you want.

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