[rating=5] August Osage County, a semi-autobiographical drama written by American playwright Tracy Letts and currently showing as part of the mainstream Melbourne Theatre Company season, is one hell of a play. Universally hailed as the…
Part 4 in a series exploring the use of various dramatic elements. My definition of sound: Modern theatrical practice relies on sound to assist in a number of ways. It can be useful in creating…
Part 3 in a series exploring the use of various dramatic elements. My definition of tension: Tension can sometimes be used as an interchangeable term with conflict. But where it differs, lies in the development…
Recently I saw Poor Boy by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the new Sumner Theatre, Southbank. Poor Boy is a play written by the fabulous Australian playwright Matt Cameron. I say fabulous because at least…
