http://augustasupple.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:53:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Australian Theatre For Young People's Fresh Ink Program is one of the most coveted playwriting programs for playwrights who are under 26. The program involves a regular series of meetings and mentorship by some of Australia's most celebrated and experienced playwrights, and for the past two years has ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/02/one-sure-thing-atyp/ Look, I didn't mean for this to happen. No. I really didn't. I tumbled blindly, headfirst. Utterly, deeply, into this black framed abyss - a blog. This was supposed to be a dormant archival holding-pen to keep all the zoo animals of my online writings - it wasn't set up with any crusade ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/02/shit-on-your-blog-no-id-rather-not/ A quiet and modest email lands in my inbox. Unlike the usual "COME SEE MY PLAY" demands of the industry, it's a neat and modest request, that I come to the International premiere of new Australian play. How could I resist? The email is from the director - Olivia Satchell ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/02/the-bedroom-suds/ Ah... writers... some of my favourite people. And playwrights - my favourite - whom I refer to as "sociable hermits." Playwrighting is one of the most difficult writerly forms because it is so collaborative. One playwright recently wrote on my Facebook Wall: "Why do plays take such a long time ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/02/playwriting-festival-the-nsw-writers-centre/ I believe that each act in our lives is an act of accidental or considered curation. Curation is a selection process and the end result is that meaning is made - whether accidental or intentional. There is meaning in what we choose. Or meaning that we don't choose (which, is, ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/01/a-history-of-everything-sydney-theatre-company-ontroerend-goed-sydney-festival/ Grass in the backyard of The Sprague family is bleached blonde by sun and neglect - the usual emblem of a happy, well-cared for family home: a plush green carpet for backyard cricket - is, instead, crisp and struggling. And not unlike the relationships within the house. In 1991, when Gordon ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/01/the-boys-sydney-festival-griffin-theatre-company/ Mirrors. Bleach-white lights. Posters of hulking rolled shouldered men staring through their sweat. Sounds of leather-fisted thuds. The hiss from clenched teeth. Glaze-focused stares. Inspirational slogans scream, "The more you sweat the less you bleed." We settle into our seats - as much as we can in the full glare of ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/01/im-your-man-belvoir-sydney-festival/ A large white screen before us. There's music stands and equipment and such. There's a booth with a clear glass panel. Before too long, the band arrives first - pouring wine or scotch into mugs - gypsies in suits ready to play a gig. They banter. Actors arrive - the ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/01/carnival-of-souls-sydney-festival-jumpboard-productions-riverside-theatres/ So there I was, it was designated seating at of one of Sydney's newer theatres - I say newer but really - it's just one of the newer spaces converted from older industries sauces/stables/salt - you know this one used to house trains until some guy thought it was an ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/01/thyestes-sydney-festival-carriageworks/ As the Sydney Festival explodes with various opening nights and outdoor events - like well-considered fireworks - there has been the usual buzz and hum of opinions colliding and clashing in print, in cafes, in foyers, in parks and online. Included in the glamorous line up is Radio Muezzin a ... http://augustasupple.com/2012/01/radio-muezzin-sydney-festival-seymour-centre-rimini-protokoll/