Presented by Eltham Little Theatre in October 2010,
The Ten Minute Quickie play competition returns by popular demand!

Congratulations to our Finalists....

The Judas Figure by Carmen Saarelaht
Widow Margo asks long time neighbour Bob to deliver the eulogy for her husband Greg. Bob is unwilling, but wife Robin convinces him that he cannot refuse. What secret will Margo discover?

Maid of Conviction by Suzan Dalziel
Despite her courage and success in battle, the young Joan of Arc has been captured and put on trial for heresy against the Church. We witness the profound final moments of one of the most pious acts of martyrdom in history: a young woman’s act of such bravery it changed the course of France’s history forever.

An Item on the News by Beverley Lello
Linda and Ray, a couple in their late fifties, have set off from Australia on the sailing trip of a lifetime only to be kidnapped by Somalian pirates and confined to a hut on the coast of Africa. When a rescue fails to take place they are forced to face the question – what is the life of an individual worth?

Aussie Mates by Phil Holmes
In the world of Internet dating, people aren’t always what they seem. So when boy meets girl face-to-face for the first time, the result may be delightful, dramatic, discouraging, dreary or downright deadly….

Heading in the Right Direction by Chris Hodson
Tammy considers Clive has become a bit of a stick-in-the-mud, so for his birthday she’s bought him something to rejuvenate him and it’s waiting for him in the car.... Technology at it's funniest.

Baccala by Michael Agostino
How does Frankie, a coarse spoken Italian father, whose yardstick of success is measured by the amount of money one earns, relate to his son Tony, a student at the school of art, who is sensitive and artistic?

Status Update by Mark Konik
Meg and Kevin's relationship is disintegrating due to Kevin’s growing obsession with Facebook. A look at modern day relationships and their pitfalls.

Literati by Don Hutley
A very funny look at what happens to burnt out writers...and where they end up.

A Life Drawn by Mick Poor
A simple slice of life. Two oddly matched people, meeting by chance, finding a common interest and perhaps something more.

Sign of Peace by John Tilbrook
It’s Sunday morning at the local church and the woman, has come to celebrate Mass with her ageing grandfather. Sharing a pew with her is the man, a complete stranger. As they turn to each other to exchange a sign of peace, something unprecedented and quite extraordinary happens….

CALL FOR ACTORS

Actors needed for our 10 plays. Various ages required. If you haven't registered your interest already, please email the co-ordinator Paula Armstrong. Last year proved to be a very enjoyable experience - don't miss out! **Having your name on this list is no guarantee of a part - just first in the queue for the audtiion.

Auditions will be held on Sunday 27th June 2010 from 6pm at the theatre. Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Road Research.

CALL FOR CREW & ORGANISING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CALL FOR SPONSORS

COMPETITION

COMPETITON FORMAT SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010

PERFORMANCE NIGHTS: The 10 plays will be performed in front of a panel of judges and our audience. The audience is asked to place their voting card in the box in the foyer. Tickets cost $20 for these nights. Performances 8pm Thursday 30th September, Friday, Saturday 1st and 2nd October with a 2pm matinee on Saturday 2nd October.

SATURDAY EVENING: Is our gala night where our winners are announced at the end of the night. As the final votes are counted the audience adjourn to a lovely supper. The winners of the $500 Award as voted by the judges and the $500 People's Choice Award, as voted by the audience, are announced. Tickets for this night are $25 and it sells out very quickly.

OUR FINALISTS; Wendy J. Dunn (Eltham) - 'Before Dawn Breaks', Brad Allan (Research) - 'Act 3, Scene 1', Rebekah Jennings (NSW) - 'The Cost of Giving', Chris Hodson (Ferntree Gully) - 'Bristling Unrest', Lynette Williams (Aswood) - 'Death by Quote', Suzan Dalziel (Mt Egerton) - 'Spider's Legs', Sam Floyd (ACT) - 'Imaginery Breakup', Leigh Dillon (Carnegie) - 'Chicks are Weird', Carolyn Eldridge-Alfonzetti (NSW) - 'Beneath the Flower Show', Deborah Sheldon (Wantirna) -' We Have What You Want'

ACTORS Luisa Adami, Pat Alcock, Brad Allan, Lewis Allan, Rahul Bhalla, Rachel Brak, Lauren Burke, Michael Carter, Roderick Chappel, Samuel Chappel, Julie Downie, Jessica Fernando, Ben & Nick Fleming, Phil Holmes, Gregor McGibbon, Michael Middleditch, Adam Noveillo, Carol Owen, Mick Poor, Margaret Rawlinson, Elise Roberts, Jean Russell, David Snowden, Cameron South.

DIRECTORS Act 3, Scene 1 Brad & Lewis Allan, The Cost of Giving Roderick Chappel, We Have What You Want Paula Armstrong, Chicks are Weird Phil Holmes, Before Dawn Breaks Rachael Holt , Death by Quote Lisa Inman, Spider's Legs Llaaneath Poor, Imaginary Break Up Rob Rich, Beneath the Flower Show Jean Russell, Bristling Unrest Cameron South

CREW MEMBERS Stage Manager Phil Holmes, Assistant Stage Manager Jean Russell, Lighting Graham Batcheler, Sound Andrea Cole, Backstage Crew Gareth Holmes, Shannon, Alex, Tiffany & Fiona Hudspith, Margaret Rawlinson, Quickie Counter/FOH Assistant Annette Magro, Lyndall Grimshaw & Liz McCrory

Carolyn Eldridge-Alfonzetti accepting her award for Best Play Beneath the Flower Show	David Small, Colin Donald, Brian Amos, Bonnnie Rothwell and Cr Helen Coleman	Paula Armstrong	Cameron South accepting his award for Best Director from David Small