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Copywriting for Westpac

Copywriting for Westpac

Posted by katetoon on July 20, 2010
Today I was happy to see the Westpac Savings promotion site go live. The micro site promotes a nifty little competition asking users to enter a great savings tip (and open a savings account) for the chance to win $1000. I’m responsible for the digital copywriting on this job along with a touch...
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Audition Notice – Two males for ‘Zetland’ in Sydney Fringe

Audition Notice – Two males for ‘Zetland’ in Sydney Fringe

Posted by katetoon on July 7, 2010
A new play written and produced by Jasper Marlow To be directed by Andrew Johnston An official selection of the 2010 Sydney Fringe Festival We are looking for TWO MALE ACTORS aged 20-30 to play the roles of JOSH and KEZ in the World Premiere of this exciting new play. Zetland was written by Jasper...
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How to write a Short and Sweet play

How to write a Short and Sweet play

Posted by katetoon on July 1, 2010
An Intensive Weekend workshop on How to Write a Ten Minute Play with one of the world’s leading 10-minute playwrights, and the Artistic Director of Short+Sweet Theatre Alex Broun. Alex has had over 60 different ten minute plays produced across the globe in over 500 productions. The aims of the...
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Playtime 4 and 5 – Two Toon Ten Minute Plays

Playtime 4 and 5 – Two Toon Ten Minute Plays

Posted by katetoon on June 8, 2010
The schedule for the next Playtime is up and two of my plays will be performed. Mates previously performed at the Ten x Ten Festival in Wagga Wagga and Nibbles, never performed before and a play I wrote yonks ago – hope it’s good! What is Playtime? The Wall have teamed up with Actors Anonymous...
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Ten minute play ‘Reaction’ at Writers Anonymous

Ten minute play ‘Reaction’ at Writers Anonymous

Posted by katetoon on May 21, 2010
The next Writers Anonymous has been announced and my ten minute play “Reaction’ will be read for the first time. Whichalways makes me nervous and drink too much wine. —— This month it’s a whole lot of drama with a touch of black comedy. Six plays dealing with a range of...
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‘Play (with) Misty for me” shortlisted for Singapore Short and Sweet

‘Play (with) Misty for me” shortlisted for Singapore Short and Sweet

Posted by katetoon on May 15, 2010
It was great to receive an email this morning from Nicole Stinton, Festival Director of Short+Sweet Singapore 2010 letting me know that my play “Play (with) Misty for Me” has been included in the shortlisted plays. Short+Sweet Singapore 2010 will be held from July 14 to August 1 in two...
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New play wins Peoples choice vote at Crash Test Drama Sydney

New play wins Peoples choice vote at Crash Test Drama Sydney

Posted by katetoon on May 12, 2010
Crash Test Drama 2010 enjoyed its second show on Monday 10th May, with a strong line-up of plays dealing with everything from salami to suicide to reality TV. My play “Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ won the Peoples choice vote and was offered a spot in Crash Test’s finals on 2nd of August,...
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“Push Yourself” Showing at Playtime 3 – 19 May 2010

“Push Yourself” Showing at Playtime 3 – 19 May 2010

Posted by katetoon on May 12, 2010
My third outing at Playtime. This month’s play is Push Yourself, the physically eventful tale of a personal trainer who likes his client just a touch too much. PLAYTIME 3: 8pm-10.30pm Wednesday 19th May: Producers: Stephen Carnell, Melissa Lee & Faith de Savigne, Directors: Liam Burgess, Craig...
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Crash Test Drama – New Play ‘Betweenarockandahardplace”

Crash Test Drama – New Play ‘Betweenarockandahardplace”

Posted by katetoon on May 8, 2010
The plays for Crash Test Drama May have been announced and one of them is mine. Monday 10th May – Plays 1. A New Love Written by Mary Zegura Directed by Garth Campbell 2. Marburg Written by Prue Clark Directed by Uma Kali Shakti Director’s protegee, Mei 3. When Life Becomes A Play Written...
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More writing competitions

More writing competitions

Posted by katetoon on May 3, 2010
More writing competitions. Death Head Grin E-zine seeking horror short stories, flash fiction and poetry. Visit www.deathheadgrin.com. Kneejerk mag E-zine accepts short stories (3000 words max), interviews and Reviews of Things. Visit www.kneejerkmag.com. ken*again Literary e-zine accepts poetry, fiction,...
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‘Crush’ in 10×10 festival Wagga Wagga

‘Crush’ in 10×10 festival Wagga Wagga

Posted by katetoon on May 1, 2010
‘Crush’ will be shown at the 10×10 festival at the Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga. Bookings through Civic Theatre  (02) 6926 9688 or online For more information, contact the SOACT office – (02) 6921 2594 Plays include: The Pigeon & the Pyramid | Dean Lundquist Jammed...
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Writing Competitions April – May

Writing Competitions April – May

Posted by katetoon on April 25, 2010
Some upcoming competitions. Lyrical Passion Poetry E-zine currently accepting submissions of short poetry and micro fiction. Visit http://lyricalpassionpoetry.yolasite.com. 30 May: Penguin/Varuna Scholarship Fiction and narrative non-fiction writers can apply for this $5000 award, two week residency...
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Mummy Monologues, Push yourself and Tumbletots

Mummy Monologues, Push yourself and Tumbletots

Posted by katetoon on April 17, 2010
My plays The Mummy Monologues, Push yourself and Tumbletots are now available for download from the Production Scripts Website.
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PLAYTIME – 21 April – Kings Cross

PLAYTIME – 21 April – Kings Cross

Posted by katetoon on April 15, 2010
10 short plays in 2 hours for just $10 Tapas theatre returns to World Bar Club Room! Actors Anonymous has facilitated a collaboration of some of Australia’s finest theatrical talent to  produce a brand new format of theatre in Sydney. A selection (like tapas) of short plays, pre-rehearsed with directors,...
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Bomb Disposal – Available for download

Bomb Disposal – Available for download

Posted by katetoon on April 14, 2010
Bomb Disposal is now available for download from the Production Scripts Website. This ten-minute black comedy is a worm turning tale. Pat is married to the uncompromising arse pain Vic, but when they meet at true blue Aussie, Bazza, in a Sydney pub, Pat begins to wonder if there might be something more...
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Sushiwushiwoo – Available for download

Sushiwushiwoo – Available for download

Posted by katetoon on April 4, 2010
One of my most popular plays SushiWushiWoo is now available for download from the Production Scripts Website. This ten-minute black comedy is a fast-paced, (hopefully) witty interaction between Claire and Helen as they debate the pros and cons of being married versus being single. The play has been...
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Playtime Theatre @ The Wall

Playtime Theatre @ The Wall

Posted by katetoon on March 12, 2010
The Wall have teamed up with Actors Anonymous to bring you PLAYTIME -THEATRE @THE WALL Which will run monthly from March 24th A collaboration of some of Australia’s finest theatrical talent has produced a brand new format for presenting theatre in Sydney. A selection (like tapas) of short plays...
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Ten-minute play ‘Crush’ at Newtown

Ten-minute play ‘Crush’ at Newtown

Posted by katetoon on February 12, 2010
I’ve just spent a great couple of nights at Short and Sweet Week 6 in Newtown. Eleven plays were up with mine in the eleventh spot. The night was a real mixed bag as always but I reckon that, generally, there was higher standard this year than any I’ve previously attended. Personal favourites...
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Bespoke Magic website

Bespoke Magic website

Posted by katetoon on January 17, 2010
I’ve just launched a new website www.bespokemagic.com.au for Sydney’s coolest magician Bruce Glen. Bespoke Magic offers an entertainment experience not to be forgotten: a unique, tailor-made magical performance – written and performed – just for you. As well as designing and...
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Wagga 10 x 10 Festival nominated for CAT award

Wagga 10 x 10 Festival nominated for CAT award

Posted by katetoon on January 12, 2010
My ten minute comedy, Mates, about Aussie male stereotypes will be performed in Canberra on the 20th of February. The play was part of the inaugural Ten x Ten festival in Wagga Wagga , NSW. The festival has been nominated for a CAT award, which is rather exciting. The Ten x Ten festival will run again...
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