Jordans Crossing Gazette

arts The evening performance on 14 October played to a packed house once again and was preceded by four short plays by local authors being ‘crash tested.’ A Family Affair by Christopher Owen The play is set in a small village in Wales in Dilys and Brian’s dining room over a Sunday lunch. Dilys and Miriam are sisters who have always been jealous of each other – especially where men are concerned. Brian (Dilys’ husband) is caught in the middle; however, he has a few secrets of his own… Starring: Patrick Brennan as Brian; Miranda Lean as Dilys; and Brigid Gregg as Miriam. Directed by Fran Bosly-Craft. There was a huge BRAVO from the audience and much well- earned applause. Crash Test Drama Crash Test Drama is a great way for actors and directors to practise their craft and for writers to learn more about the art of writing for the stage! An afternoon of theatre, networking and fun - where four of Bundanoon’s best new short plays were cast and rehearsed then test-driven live, as moved play readings, in front of our audience! There were prizes for two plays; One, the judges choice, and another, the people’s choice, going into the finals on 18 th November, to fight it out for a place in Short and Sweet (Sydney) January 2018. Our Guest Judge this time was the very talented and experienced Alex Rapp, who has herself appeared in Bundanoon’s Crash Test Drama, and has also featured as a leading actress in several Mittagong Playhouse productions. More recently Alex directed “Blackadder” for On 4 Young and Old Productions in Bowral. GUEST JUDGE’S DECISIONS: Best Actress: Fran Bosly-Craft ‘The Estate Agent’BEST ACTOR: Jock Bidwell ‘The R Word’ Best Director: Greg Tome ‘Interview With a Mouse’ Best Play: ‘The R Word’ by Terry Bourke AUDIENCE VOTE : Best Play: ‘The R Word’ by Terry Bourke Because the Guest Judge and the Audience both voted for the same Best Play, the runner up in the Audience Vote ‘The Estate Agent’ by Gillian Brennan, will join ‘The R Word’ in the Gala Final on 18th November. CHRISTmas Variety Show On 16 th December will be the Christmas Variety Show, now in its third year. This promises to be as big and bold as ever. There is too much to mention here, but rest assured, if you miss it, you’ll regret it! Only $10 entry. Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm show, with more details advertised around the village closer to the event. Bookings for this cabaret-styled show open on 6 th November, and bookings are essential. With Melting Pot Theatre gently approaching its sixth year, and with quite a few successes behind it, we are planning more excitement in 2018. Wishing all of our writers, actors, directors, support crew and of course our audiences, the very best of wishes for a safe and happy Christmas. If you would like to learn a little more of what Melting Pot Theatre is up to, please drop a line to jankenny10@gmail.com or alternatively see our website: info@meltingpottheatre.org — Rosemarie Gray Crash Test Drama Photos by Peter Wydmuch Christmas Variety Show Saturday 16th December, 6pm for 7pm Call 4883 7831 Book early! Don’t miss out!! December 2017 13 jcg www.bca.asn.au