About Melbourne Writers' Theatre
The Melbourne Writers' Theatre’s core activity is script development, which is furthered by means of panel discussions, readings and workshopping of plays by professional directors and actors. ....Read more about The History of the Melbourne Writers' Theatre
Our members include both emerging and established playwrights, which encourages a strong community sense of open and honest feedback in a constructive manner. Many of our members have achieved recognition via playwriting competitions and grants based on work we have helped to foster.
100 scripts were assessed in 2006, and many were given public readings by professional actors.
The Foyer
Click here to visit The Foyer - a collection of news and photos from past productions and what our members and associates are up to in the Melbourne theatre scene.
Short Play Season
Our short play competition is held annually and approximately 10-14 plays are selected for performance. In 2006, COLOURS – was produced in September/October at the Carlton Courthouse. Seventy-seven plays were submitted, fifty of which were given public readings by professional actors, after which fourteen plays were selected to be included in the production.
In 2008 MWT is again excited that our short play season, MelBorn, will be part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Opportunities for actors
Affiliations
The Melbourne Writers’ Theatre is currently affiliated with the following organisations:
MWT Committee 2008
Alix Phelan: President
Cath Krejany: Treasurer
Laura Smith: Secretary
Brett Steel: Publicity
Alex Broun
Christine Croyden
Nick McLean
Jane Miller
Harry Paternoster
