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T J Ramsay

T J RAMSAY

  (1967 - )
Nationality:    New Zealander
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Literary Agent:    Dramatix Publications

TJ Ramsay, born 07 Jul 1967, has written for Theatre for the past 15 years. In that time she has won several National awards for playwriting for one act competition Theatre. the focus of her Theatre works are strongly character based works which can be performed very simply or with strong, heavy technical and production values.

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below is a list of T J Ramsay's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Bed and Breakfast         Bingo!         Bittersweet Love         Child's Play         Custa's Last Stand         Diary of a Teenage Porn Star         Fairly Hairy Fairy Story, A         Hen's Night         Inside Out         Kickback         Lady Jane Grey         Lily         Man Named Smith, A         Mr and Mistress Shakespeare         My Mother Said         Nylons and Knicker Elastic         One Lunchtime Outside the Principal's Office. . .         Resident Evil, A         Sebastian         Twilight         Wedding Party         White Noise         Who Cares?         Young Will
Bed and Breakfast

Synopsis:
Set in a hotel, this three act focuses on the relationships of three couples as they overnight at a Bed and Breakfast. A young couple married that day; a middle aged couple who aren't quite what they first seem and an elderly couple embarking on a not-quite blind date.

Notes:
2 sets. Foyer/dining room of A Hotel And 3 separate bedrooms in same.

1st Produced:
-    

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Slice of Life. Comedy

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  5            Other:  Extras as wanted

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Bingo!

Synopsis:
It's a Bingo afternoon again and the women gather in the room of a local public hall. Teddy has made an online blind date who turns out to be not quite what she expected.

Notes:
1 set. Public hall interior.

1st Produced:
Nelson Women's Club     2010

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2010   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Slice of Life Comedy Short One Act

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  6-8            Other:  -

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Bittersweet Love

Synopsis:
Daisy has dementia. She lives in a present she has no control over and a past she can never forget.

Notes:
Scene: Composite set. Interior dining room And lounge in A care home. 2000 Winner Olga Harding National Playwright's Award NZTF One Act Play Competition

1st Produced:
Theatre Royal, Nelson     2000

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
One Act Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Child's Play

Synopsis:
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Notes:
Scene: Composite set. Interior classroom And outdoor playground. (NOTE: 'Child's Play', though written for Adults, works well with teenage performers Also.)

1st Produced:
Boathouse Theatre, Blenheim     2003

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
One Act comedy

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Custa's Last Stand

Synopsis:
Franklyn Custa comes to the bridge one evening with the idea of suicide. He finds out that sometimes, when the only possible solution is death, you meet an unexpected friend.

Notes:
1 set. Exterior, under A bridge.

1st Produced:
Boathouse Theatre, Blenheim     2002

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Slice of Life one act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Diary of a Teenage Porn Star

Synopsis:
Pauline and Stan are redecorating and clearing out. they've been married for over 30 years and Pauline's at the stage of life where the spark has gone - for her marriage and life itself. It takes the discovery of her old diary to make Pauline realize that what she had is still very much alive. . .

Notes:
1 set. Lounge interior.

1st Produced:
-    

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2010   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Slice of Life Comedy Short One Act

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  3            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Fairly Hairy Fairy Story, A

Synopsis:
Enchantra the Wizard and his servant Codpiece the Gnome have a feeling that something is rotten in Storyland!

Notes:
Scene: Composite set. Aunt Jane's place, interior Wizard's home, Cinder's Bar And Grill And various outdoor settings. Can be played simply Against blacks.

1st Produced:
Theatre Royal, Nelson     01 Jul 2000

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Adult Pantomime

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  4            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Hen's Night

Synopsis:
Swanny's getting married and her three best friends are organizing her Hen's Night. these three very different women celebrate in their very different ways. It's a night when past hurts and damaged friendships are healed and new life begins.

Notes:
1 set. Lounge bar interior.

1st Produced:
Nelson Women's Club     2010

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2010   

Music:
-

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Genre:
-

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  5            Other:  Extras as wanted.

Further Reference:
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Inside Out

Synopsis:
Friends and family are gathering at the local pub. Joe is out of prison today

Notes:
1 set. Seedy back street pub interior.

1st Produced:
Playhouse Mapua     2004

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Drama

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  3            Other:  Extras as required

Further Reference:
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Kickback

Synopsis:
Rory is a man driven to an extreme action by the greed of another. He wants money - lots of it - or he will kill. . .This play carries a twist which you can use or not. Written for NZTF Festival, this was Dramatix' own kickback against some of the attitudes found in NZ theatre competitions.

Notes:
Scene: Interior warehouse.

1st Produced:
Boathouse Theatre, Blenheim     2003

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act Drama - with a twist

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Lady Jane Grey

Synopsis:
Lady Jane Grey reigned as England's Nine Day Queen. She was sent to her death at 16.

Notes:
Scene: Composite set. Interior Tudor And tower prison. Can be played simply Against blacks with pools of light.

1st Produced:
Boathouse Theatre, Blenheim     2002

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act Historical Drama. Youth

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  4            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Lily

Synopsis:
Lily is forced to live in a care home. She begins to come to terms with her new life with difficulty and humour.

Notes:
Scene: 1 set. Interior lounge room in A rest home.

1st Produced:
Boathouse Theatre, Blenheim     2003

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2009   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act Comedy/Slice of Life

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Man Named Smith, A

Synopsis:
This is a series of six 15-20min comedy episodes centering around the life and times of one of life's losers - Alexander Napoleon Smith. This was written for television but has been performed as a successful series of short comedy plays at cafe theatre and as short extras during one act play evenings. And So On . . ., And So Forth . . ., A Party Political Broadcast on behalf of . . ., Big Business or How to Get Rich Quick . . ., Where ere Death Goes there Goes I . . ., the End is Nigh . . .

Notes:
1 set. Grotty bedsit.

1st Produced:
Yaza Cafe Nelson     2002

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Mr and Mistress Shakespeare

Synopsis:
Will arrives home to Stratford Upon Avon, summoned urgently by Anne - their only son is critically ill. Will arrives too late. Hamnet is already dead.

Notes:
Scene: 1 set. Interior 1590's cottage. Can be played simply Against blacks.

1st Produced:
Boathouse Theatre, Blenheim     2003

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act Historical Drama

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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My Mother Said

Synopsis:
the power of a mother and the lengths she will go to retain her control and dominance over her son.

Notes:
Scene: 1 set. Interior lounge.

1st Produced:
Theatre Royal, Nelson     2001

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2001   

Music:
-

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Genre:
One Act Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Nylons and Knicker Elastic

Synopsis:
It is World War II and eight women and one girl shelter together during an air raid. they discover humour, compassion and Drama.

Notes:
Scene: 1 Set. Underground Railway Station

1st Produced:
Energy Centre, Nelson     2011

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2011   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act Slice of Life/ Historical

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  9            Other:  -

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One Lunchtime Outside the Principal's Office. . .

Synopsis:
Six teenagers find themselves outside the Principal's office. they don't know each other as well as they think they do.

Notes:
1 set. Interior corridor.

1st Produced:
Boathouse Theatre, Blenheim     2003

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Drama. Youth

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  4            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Resident Evil, A

Synopsis:
Three men of 15th, 17th & 18th centuries debate the meaning of evil, lust and society as Modern Man receives counselling for murder.

Notes:
1 set. 2011 Best Presentation of A new New Zealand Play NZTF One Act Play Competition

1st Produced:
Playhouse Mapua     2011

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2011   

Music:
-

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Genre:
One Act Drama

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  4            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Sebastian

Synopsis:
Harris lives a miserable existence on the very edge of a once vibrant life in the world of theatre. And then someone he would rather forget knocks at his door.

Notes:
Scene: 1 set. Interior grotty bedsit.

1st Produced:
Boathouse Theatre, Blenheim     2002

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Twilight

Synopsis:
A family struggles to come to terms with the fate and future of their chronically ill father.

Notes:
Scene: Composite set. Hospital bedroom And interior family home, the latter which can be set simply using pools of light.

1st Produced:
Theatre Royal, Nelson     2001

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Wedding Party

Synopsis:
Weddings are lovely, aren't they? the bride's frock; the groom's suit; the lovely layered wedding cake. For better or worse - and the occasional thing we discover on this most important day. You are invited to the wedding celebration of . . .

Notes:
Scene: 1 set. the miniature bride And groom on top of A wedding cake. 2010 Winner Olga E Harding Playwright's Award NZTF One Act Play Competition

1st Produced:
Suburban Club, Nelson     2010

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2010   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act comedy

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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White Noise

Synopsis:
When their town is invaded, six young people hide in an old shed.

Notes:
1 set. Interior of An old shed.

1st Produced:
Playhouse Mapua     2011

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2011   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act Thriller. Youth

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Who Cares?

Synopsis:
Inside an animal pound.

Notes:
1 set. Interior. Animal cages with spaces for pools of light.

1st Produced:
Theatre Royal, Nelson     2000

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Drama. Youth one act

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  5            Other:  -

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Young Will

Synopsis:
William Shakespeare is 18, in lust with Kate and about to discover love when he meets Anne Hathaway.

Notes:
Scene: 1 set. Can be played simply set Against blacks or perfect outdoor theatre.

1st Produced:
Boathouse Theatre, Blenheim     2003

Organisations:
Dramatix Nz Ltd

1st Published:
Dramatix Publications, 2006   

Music:
-

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Genre:
one act Historical Drama

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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