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MICHELLE BEST
Nationality: Australian
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Michelle Best is a senior secondary Drama teacher. She has been involved in all aspects of theatre for most of her life. She directs, performs and writes plays and is passionate about live theatre. Michelle lives in Ulverstone on the North West coast of Tasmania. She is married with two grown up children.
Research: http://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/255045
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Morning Glory Tis the SeasonMorning Glory
Synopsis:
Morning Glory is a modern Australian domestic comedy. Set in a trendy Melbourne eatery, it explores the repercussions of a 20-something year old chef's decision to run a business with his parents' help. Simon and his kooky partner, Lara, are prepared to indulge in the ultimate test - working alongside his parents. The melding of personal and business lives creates a unique brand of conflict and comedy. The play touches on a number of social issues and dilemmas including loyalty, friendship, love, parenting, our modern obsession with food, materialism, travel, consumerism and personal identity. The characters are Barb and David, a married couple in their 50s; their son, Simon who is a chef; his partner, Lara who is a recovering shopaholic; trainee Josh who is the youngest character but has a partner and child who are dependent upon his income; and Mick, who is an old friend of Barb's. The arrival of Mick, who was once a successful rock musician, creates considerable tension and self-reflection within the group.
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domestic comedy 90 min
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Synopsis:
It is the first Christmas for the Davies family since the patriarch Eric's sudden and unexpected death. The play is essentially an exploration of family - its expectations, pressures, hopes, love and general ups and downs. Christmas is such an intense time for a family. The Davies family believe that togetherness will provide mutual strength and support in dealing with their shared loss. Unfortunately, it also exposes their vulnerabilities and inabilities. Instead of the child-like wonder that should accompany the festive season, this family reveals a fair amount of childishness! The play is modern and set in Tasmania. It is essentially a comedy but it has real pathos. The laughs it produces often resonate with a certain sense of pain. The strong sense of family and the easily identifiable situations make it real and accessible for an audience. Spending time with your family can be a hugely demanding situation. The Davies family certainly find it so!
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Annexe Theatre, Launceston, TAS 26 Sep 2007
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Centre Stage Theatre Program 2007
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Genre:
domestic comedy 90 min
Parts:
Male: 1 Female: 4 Other: Plus ensemble of 2 M, 2 or 3 F
Further Reference:
http://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/73789
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