A little bit about the writer Scott Barnett

I met Scott Barnett through a new writing program in London at Theatre503's Rapid Write Response night. We were sent scripts by the Artistic Director and had to present them in front of an audience within a two week period.

After reading the script the first time, I was blown away but the natural comedy and comic timing of the piece. We had a first rehearsal with the actors in London and all were in hysterics in the first read through. 

Scott joined us in our second rehearsal and as soon as he walked into the room, we realised this script was a perfect product of Scott - seriously funny. 

Scott is on twitter - follow him @iamscottbarnett. 

He has also recently just released his 3rd episode of the comedy podcast 'To Be Continued'.

We look forward to bringing his short play 'The Tails of Klaus and Shelly Waterbottom', Short + Sweet Gold Coast at the Arts Centre from the 4th to the 6th of August.

Meet our 'Boy', Joe Kelly

Joe has been in and around the creative scene of Brisbane for a few years now. He studied a Bachelor of Creative Industries and Bachelor of Laws at the Queensland University of Technology. 

Despite being a lawyer (we won’t hold that against him), he is a singer, actor and producer. For the past three years he has collaborated with local theatre companies and artists producing work in South East Queensland. 

Most recently he was the Producer for Wax Lyrical Productions, ‘Carrie’ the Musical. He has also worked with Oscar Theatre company on numerous shows and was the co-producer of Boy & Girl 2 at Brisbane Powerhouse.

During his studies he wrote, directed and starred in the inaugural and preceding QUT Law Revues, a comedy sketch cabaret and performed stand up for charity events. Recently he performed in the Queensland Law Society’s Revue.

Joe will be playing 'Boy' in The Tails of Klaus and Shelly Waterbottom, Short + Sweet Gold Coast, playing at the Arts Centre Gold Coast from the 4th to the 6th of August.

Introducing Melissa Maguire

I would like to introduce you to Melissa Maguire, who will be playing the role of 'Girl' in The Tails of Klaus and Shelly Waterbottom, playing at the Arts Centre Gold Coast from the 4th to the 6th of August.

Melissa is a Welsh actress who is now living here in Australia. She trained at Italia Conti Academy in London and after graduating in 2012, stayed in London to persue her acting career. 

Some of Melissa's credits include "Charon/Pluto" in Frogs, "Meringue" in The Best Meringue in South Wales and "Sophie" in a short film called Voices. She also played "Cinderella" in a traditional British Pantomime. 

Melissa is very excited to be making her Australian acting debut as part of this great production at the Short + Sweet festival. 

Mae hi'n gobeithio y byddwych yn mwynhau y sioe (she hopes that you enjoy the show). 

Cast Announced for 'The Tail of Klaus and Shelly Waterbottom'

I am very excited to share the cast for 'The Tail of Klaus and Shelly Waterbottom' that will be performed in the Gold Coast's Short + Sweet Festival.

The role of 'Girl' will be played by Melissa Maguire. 

The role of 'Boy' will be played by Joseph Kelly.

 

I am looking forward to getting into the rehearsal space with these two and working on this comic piece. 

Poster released for 'The Tail of Klaus and Shelly Waterbottom'

As the casting for this short is about to be finalised, I thought I would share with you our new poster.

The very talent Alister Palmer has created this gem!

What do you think?

CASTING NOTICE

CASTING CALL

I am looking for an actor  (aged 25 -35 years) and an actress (aged 25 -35 years) for the short play 'The Tails of Klaus and Shelly Waterbottom' which will be performed for the Short + Sweet Festival at the Gold Coast. Please let me know if you are interested as soon as possible - msjpalmer@gmail.com .

The play will be performed as part of the Gold Coast Short + Sweet Festival which takes place between the 3rd to the 13th of August. We have yet to be allocated dates, but the show will be performed in the Thursday to Saturday evenings with an additional Matinee on the Saturday. Tech will be held in the Gold Coast on the Tuesday or Wednesday before. 

If the play gets selected for the Gala Finals, it will be performed at the Brisbane Powerhouse on the 26th of August.

Rehearsals will take place over a period of 3 weeks before our performance date (of which I would like to have 4-6 of depending on how it is progressing). They will be held in evenings and weekends. 

If you are interested, please let me know and I can send you the script to read. 

Please share with all of your performing contacts in the Brisbane and Gold Coast area.

Thanks, Janet

KLAUS AND SHELLY WATERBOTTOM COME TO AUSTRALIA

KLAUS AND SHELLY WATERBOTTOM COME TO AUSTRALIA

After a few months on boxes being relocated from the UK to Brisbane, the Waterbottoms have arrived!

I am really excited to tell you all that I will be directing a very humorous short play, The Tail of Klaus and Shelly Waterbottom (written by Scott Barnett) for the Short + Sweet Festival on the Gold Coast in August.

I am currently working on casting for this short and will post more updates including the dates of performance when more details become available.