Read Raw 2011
Fantail
by Sophie Henderson
The story of a girl’s love for her brother and the ultimate price she pays for being a hero.
Director / Dramaturg – Eryn Wilson
Cast - Brooke Williams, Cameron Rhodes, Sam Snedden, Jesse-James Pickery-Matteuci
Progression - adapted for film, greenlit by NZ Film Commission 2012
Tough’s Haulage
by Justin Eade
When the men of the aptly named ‘Tough’s Haulage’ removal firm turn up to shift Remuera socialite Victoria Newsome’s, the day starts out just fine. But when hidden tensions surface between conscientious Dave and domineering team leader Markelo, cracks begin to appear in Victoria’s well-groomed life.
Director / Dramaturg – Gary Henderson
Cast - Fasitua Amosa, Julia Croft, Paul Fagamalo, Rahul Gandi, Shadon Meredith, Rob Mokaraka
Self Defence
by Denis Edwards
In a drama laced with comedy ‘This is the only gym in the world with wheelchair access for disabled boxers’ an elegantly coiffed woman arrives at a tatty boxing gym. This isn’t the first time someone so out of place has turned up there.
Director / Dramaturg – Alison Quigan
Cast - Tony Forster, Juliet Furness
Anxiety and the Caravan
by Claire Balfour
Two completely different men with different life experiences from an unlikely friendship - Over the course of one evening they analyze what has happened in their lives and how their past has shaped their perception of themselves and their place in the world. A light look at how it’s never too late to rewrite your past and take action now to shape your future.
Director / Dramaturg – Alison Quigan
Cast - Hayley Baines, Grae Burton, Stephen Lunt, Alex McDonald, Carleen Walsh
The First Asian AB
by Renee Liang
Willy’s a homestay Asian student. Mook’s Samoan and he’s been here for ages. They’re best mates at Timaru High. But when Willy decides his dream is to try out for the All Blacks, mateship – and everything else – is up for grabs.
Director - Edward Peni
Dramaturg – Oscar Kightley
Cast - Benjamin Teh, Paul Fagamolo
Musician - Andrew Correa
Progressed to seasons at the Basement in Auckland and Bats in Wellington (2011) and Hamilton Gardens Art Festival (2012)
Mother’s Madness, Lies and Art
by M.E. Macdonald
During a family crisis, an artist calls her children home to retrieve a sentimental painting. A comedy about identity, image and soul mates.
Director / Dramaturg – Tony Forster
Cast - Aaron Ward, Stephen Papps, Grae Burton, Michelle Blundell, Michele Hine
Fantail
by Sophie Henderson
The story of a girl’s love for her brother and the ultimate price she pays for being a hero.
Director / Dramaturg – Eryn Wilson
Cast - Brooke Williams, Cameron Rhodes, Sam Snedden, Jesse-James Pickery-Matteuci
Progression - adapted for film, greenlit by NZ Film Commission 2012
Tough’s Haulage
by Justin Eade
When the men of the aptly named ‘Tough’s Haulage’ removal firm turn up to shift Remuera socialite Victoria Newsome’s, the day starts out just fine. But when hidden tensions surface between conscientious Dave and domineering team leader Markelo, cracks begin to appear in Victoria’s well-groomed life.
Director / Dramaturg – Gary Henderson
Cast - Fasitua Amosa, Julia Croft, Paul Fagamalo, Rahul Gandi, Shadon Meredith, Rob Mokaraka
Self Defence
by Denis Edwards
In a drama laced with comedy ‘This is the only gym in the world with wheelchair access for disabled boxers’ an elegantly coiffed woman arrives at a tatty boxing gym. This isn’t the first time someone so out of place has turned up there.
Director / Dramaturg – Alison Quigan
Cast - Tony Forster, Juliet Furness
Anxiety and the Caravan
by Claire Balfour
Two completely different men with different life experiences from an unlikely friendship - Over the course of one evening they analyze what has happened in their lives and how their past has shaped their perception of themselves and their place in the world. A light look at how it’s never too late to rewrite your past and take action now to shape your future.
Director / Dramaturg – Alison Quigan
Cast - Hayley Baines, Grae Burton, Stephen Lunt, Alex McDonald, Carleen Walsh
The First Asian AB
by Renee Liang
Willy’s a homestay Asian student. Mook’s Samoan and he’s been here for ages. They’re best mates at Timaru High. But when Willy decides his dream is to try out for the All Blacks, mateship – and everything else – is up for grabs.
Director - Edward Peni
Dramaturg – Oscar Kightley
Cast - Benjamin Teh, Paul Fagamolo
Musician - Andrew Correa
Progressed to seasons at the Basement in Auckland and Bats in Wellington (2011) and Hamilton Gardens Art Festival (2012)
Mother’s Madness, Lies and Art
by M.E. Macdonald
During a family crisis, an artist calls her children home to retrieve a sentimental painting. A comedy about identity, image and soul mates.
Director / Dramaturg – Tony Forster
Cast - Aaron Ward, Stephen Papps, Grae Burton, Michelle Blundell, Michele Hine
