Girl’s Backstage Choices

Oh, I do love the internet. Have I told you that before? That I love the internet?

This year has really marked a turning point for me in terms of meeting new people and getting projects off the ground. More often than not, the first step in any direction I have taken has been through the Internet. I first met Maree back in February, when she responded to an email I threw out into the ether, for participants in a new project I was working on. That particular project has been sidelined by SHELTER over these past few months, but I really hope to get back into it in the not too distant future. Maybe another month or two? Or three? (I wish I had the time and energy to work on 2 biggish projects at the same time. Alas, I am but rubbishly human!).

Maree is not only a wonderful model, it turns out that she is a talented playwright. At the end of this month, one of her plays is being showcased as part of Sydney Fringe Festival. Girls Backstage Choices is a group of six short plays featuring all male casts. Just between you and me, it’s little wonder that Maree is involved in this particular project. She does love bossing the blokes around!

Maree has asked me to photograph the opening night, which is taking place on September 27. A couple of weeks ago, I went along to one of their rehearsals to photograph the works-in-progress.

It was really interesting to watch the actors working on their craft, the way they could slip into character with the most meagre of props. A script in hand, an empty room, and an imaginary stage.

I can’t wait to see it translated onto stage.

The play is running from the 27th September to the 1st of October, at Newtown Theatre. More information can be found at the Girls Backstage Choices website, or tickets can be purchased here.

It’s going to be great! Come along in if you’re in Sydney at the end of the month.