Script In Hand

Each month writers have their scripts assigned to capable directors who cast experienced actors to rehearse scripts, then present on stage with props, costumes, sound and lights in front of an audience, each half followed by a Q&A. Lots of networking opportunities during interval.

SCRIPT IN HAND how it works

Each month writers have their scripts assigned to capable directors who cast experienced actors to rehearse scripts, then present on stage with props, costumes, sound and lights in front of an audience, each half followed by a Q&A. Lots of networking opportunities during interval.

This months program is in Script In Hand Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/aasih

Writers please email your script to SIH programmers Ron Hadley and Ruth Fingret: scriptinhand@live.com and join Facebook pages.

Actors & Directors email bio to Stephen Carnell: info@deadhouse.com.au and join Script In Hand Facebook pages.

WHERE: 107 Redfern Street Redfern

WHEN: 7.30-10.00pm various Mondays March-November.

2024 SEASON (showrunner/MC)

April 22 Ursula Dauenhauer/

June 24 Liviu Monsted/

July 22 Ursula Dauenhauer/

Sept 23

Oct 28 Garreth Cruickshank/

Nov 25 Stephen Carnell/Skye Paez

ADMISSION FEE: $25 full/$20 concession for everyone, actors, directors, writers, MC, Actors Anonymous membership included.

Please book here on Eventbrite online. No EFT at the door ($25/$20 exact cash only).

HISTORY OF ACTORS ANONYMOUS INC (AAI)

Actors Anonymous Incorporated (AAI) was established in 2011 as a not-for-profit network of actors, directors, writers and producers, who create, perform and produce independent theatre, radio, TV and film in Sydney. AAI has several thousand members.

Script in Hand accepts scripts of any genre from writers and programs them into Script in Hand. Scripts up to 20 minutes are selected to form a 90-100 minute program.

Script In Hand enables the writer to see their work staged close to a full production. Our monthly guest MC runs Q&A so the writer and all involved in the staging can get feedback from the audience (mostly theatre people). Average audience is 40-60 people.

By attending the rehearsals and the show the writer is able to participate in the development of their script for stage. Many have gone onto full production after this development process.

There is no charge to the writer for this process. Everyone pays $25 full/$20 concession for everyone, actors, directors, writers, MC, Actors Anonymous membership included. admissions to Script In Hand; these funds cover venue hire, insurance and our sound and lighting operator.

The writer submits scripts to: scriptinhand@live.com Programs are created by Ruth Fingret (writer-director) & Ron Hadley (performer-director).

Other committee members are: Stephen Carnell (Producer-Director), Nita Wolf (Writer/Producer/Director), Liviu Monsted (Writer-Producer-Director/Actor), Gareth Cruikshank (Writer-Producer-Director/Actor) and Ursula Dauenhauer (Actor) who share the responsibility of recruiting producers, directors, assigning the scripts and running the shows. Mehran Mortezaei (Technical Manager) manages sound and lights.

SCRIPT IN HAND – directors role.

Welcome to directing at Script In Hand in 2022.

Director guide is posted on Script In Hand Facebook group. Please read carefully.

Also read outline above on how SIH works.

Your next step is to find a cast for your chosen play. Go to actors you know, post a call on SIH & AAI on Facebook or ask me or other AAI members.

Please advise me when actors are cast so I can add to the program.

Then you need to arrange a rehearsal. You must include the writer. You can do this at home, in a cast member or writers home, in an accessible venue or online (Zoom etc). Live is preferred.

Then prepare your tech script, so you can brief SIH Tech Manager Mehran during your 15 minute stage run prior to the show. All your sound and lighting cues must be clearly shown on tech script (ask for an example if your need one). Please do use a range of sound and lighting cues, including intro and outro music, as these greatly enhance the production and fulfils SIH’s goal of taking page to stage as close as possible to final production (except script is still in hand). Sound and music must be on a USB in track order.

Also organize costume and props.

In week prior to show I’ll advise your 15 minute pre show stage run time, between 6pm and 7.30pm. Use this time to brief Mehran on your tech script, source your stage furniture, work out how to set up and bump out quickly plus familiarize yourselves with the stage and backstage areas. You won’t have time to run the play. You can do this at the back of the foyer pre show.

All participants pay $25 full/$20 concession entry fee, actors, directors, writers, MC, Actors Anonymous membership included. This covers hire, insurance and accounting fees. Do tell your actors and writer to book here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/script-in-hand-2022-tickets-310946006877

If not booked, $25 full/$20 concession exact cash paid at the door prior to the show.

Email or call with any questions scriptinhand@live.com

Regards

Stephen Carnell

0418 255 440