"Since the early 1990s, Michael's scripts have become the most often performed of any Australian playwright at Victorian drama festivals, his work receiving more than 30 awards." Stage Whispers.
Putting Back the Fest.
Sure FM
Back Pocket
Artistic Truth
Tired of seeing those same old shows at the One Act Play Festivals year after year? Have you ever thought "That theatre company shouldn't have won first prize - their production was awful!"? Then this might be the script for you!
It's presentation night at a country amateur drama festival. With competing actors and directors in attendance, former child star and current adjudicator Alexander Kinkade strides onto the stage...
Fest. has proven to be a hit with audiences and adjudicators alike, winning praise for its freshness and wit.
| Cast required - | One major role - age 25+ (male or female) |
| Three optional supporting parts - age open - either gender. |
Approximate running time: 25 minutes.
Awards include -
Best Actor - Broken Hill One Act Festival and F.A.M.P.A.C. One Act Festival.
Best Actress - Mornington One Act Festival.
Best Supporting Actor - Broken Hill One Act Festival.
Best New Script - Camperdown One Act Festival, Kyneton One Act Festival.
What the critics have said -
“Satire at its absolute best...scintillating.” Kenneth Hemmens, Deakin University.
“Engaging, dangerous, sly, witty and insightful...funny and very entertaining.” Beverley Dunn (noted actor - credits included Miss Prism - West End production of The Importance Of Being Earnest, opposite Patricia Routledge, & the Academy Award winning Australian film Shine.)
“Ideal Festival fare...hilarious.” Amateur Stage (English theatre magazine), January edition, 2003, page 26.
For rights, and a free, complete & no obligation copy of the script, please contact the publisher -
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Gallipoli, Waterloo and the Coral Sea - all scenes of great battles. Now, add another locale to the list - the community radio station! Don your hard hat, and prepare to enter the world of “Shore FM”, where weather updates and community announcements count for little compared with raging egos and individual musical tastes!
| Cast required - | One major role - to play a lady in her 60s+ |
| Two supporting parts - ages open - either gender. |
Approximate running time: 20 minutes.
Awards include -
2nd Best Production - Mordialloc One Act Festival.
Best Director - Mordialloc One Act Festival.
Best Actress - Emerald One Act Festival.
Best Original Play - Emerald One Act Festival & Anglesea One Act Festival.
What the critics have said -
“Thoroughly enjoyable...a delightful play...great work!” Kate Donelan, Melbourne University.
“So very funny and clever.” Elizabeth Coleman (Author of Secret Bridesmaids' Business, & It’s My Party, And I’ll Die If I Want To.)
For rights, and a free, complete & no obligation copy of the script, please email the author at MichJffry@aol.com or michjffry@yahoo.com.au.
James is a footballer. James is a hero to millions. James is gay. Will he be allowed to come out to his fans? Politics and sport collide in this topical piece.
| Cast required - | 4 equally sized roles - 2 female, 2 male - 20s - 50s |
| The actor playing Philip could be older than this. |
Approximate running time: 20 minutes.
Back Pocket premiered at the Gasworks Theatre, Albert Park -
“The strongest script of the season...great director...especially good.” Linda Wellington, Stage Whispers Magazine, January/February 2000, page 68.
Back Pocket was subsequently produced by HATS Theatre. That production received two Topper Award nominations - for the script, and Best Male Supporting Actor (Luke Tarrant as Philip.) It won the latter.
Laura Bradley, who helmed the HATS staging, was also nominated for the Best Director prize at the Mornington One Act Play Festival.
For rights, and a free, complete & no obligation copy of the script, please email the author at MichJffry@aol.com or michjffry@yahoo.com.au.
Two very different performers meet in an airport departure lounge. Both are being flown to America for a crack at the 'big time'. However, only one knows the meaning of "Artistic Truth".
| Cast required - | 2 main parts - preferably male - 20s - 60s |
| 2 minor supporting parts - either gender. |
Approximate running time: 20 minutes.
Awards include -
Best Actor - Broken Hill One Act Festival.
Best Supporting Actor - Broken Hill and Emerald One Act Festival.
“Engaging play, excellent character rhythms, beautiful.” Richard Keown, Adjudicator.
“Perfectly timed and superbly crafted.” Adele Chynoweth, Adjudicator.
For rights, and a free, complete & no obligation copy of the script, please email the author at MichJffry@aol.com or michjffry@yahoo.com.au.