Finding the stage in the novel or other work of literature: excerpt from Mansfield Park by Jane Austen “Everything now was in a regular train; theatre, actors, actresses, and dresses, were all getting forward: but though no other great impediments arose, Fanny found, before many days were past, that it was not all uninterrupted enjoyment […]
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Approach to Auditions – Online Workshop
Panel members – Natasha Boyd, Peter Newling, Justin Stephens Saturday September 16, 10.30am – 12 via Zoom register by Sept 14 Free to all VDL Members $30 non-members Register to receive your zoom link by contacting The VDL Secretary: . Insights into the audition process from 3 experienced directors for auditionees and directors , helping […]
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TYU Winter 2021 – Sam Dolan
Since 2017 I’ve been involved in TYU’s drama camps as a participant, and in recent years have begun to take on greater leadership roles. Our most recent Winter Camp in Gippsland was a huge success and alongside Jessie Duivenvoorden and Liam Wilson, we had our first opportunity to work as core leaders. It was such […]
The VDL Monologue Competition 2020 entries
Thank you and congratulations to everyone who entered the VDL’s inaugural Monologue Competition. Forty six entries were received. We appreciate the work and commitment that went into every entry and were particularly impressed with the number of original scripts. The adjudicators scored each entry ‘blind’ and the overall scores were tallied by an independent party […]
Deborah Fabbro – beyond the call of duty
Whether working on her own or someone else’s production, Deborah has shown a capacity to do more than expected in a selfless and conscientious way. Director, Production Manager, Reviewer and, importantly for the theatre community, Treasurer for the VDL, Deborah has worked many hours in the VDL office. With our City office closed for months […]
FROM CONVICTS TO COVID-19 – AMATEUR THEATRE IN VICTORIA
book review by Ken Barnes Imagine being able to consult a thoroughly-researched reference work which covered the entire history of amateur (or community) theatre and explored the many facets of this form of entertainment in Victoria. That dream has become a reality with the imminent release of Dr. Cheryl Threadgold’s authoritative book In the Name […]
ALISON CAMPBELL RATE – WORDPOWER, MINDPOWER, GIRLPOWER.
To some in our world she may seem to be unobtrusive but look out, she’s got the helicopter vision to quickly identify what’s gone wrong and how to fix it. Writer of 3 full length plays, full time professional administrator, best actor and support actor awards, VDL Secretary now for seven years, Alison is a […]