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About Author
Yvette has been involved in all things theatre since her primary school days as an actor, workshop facilitator/director, stage manager, producer and writer. In recent years Yvette has focused more on writing one-act plays of various genres and monologues for young people. Over the last couple of years she has won two local writing awards and in 2016 one of her works, Looking at the Alps, won Best Production at the Norfolk Island Theatre Festival where the script was applauded. Yvette hopes to keep writing for a very long time yet as she firmly believes in the power of story to heal and inspire. ​

Looking At the Alps

One-Act Drama by Yvette Wall
Synopsis:Trin and Sal are lifelong friends who have shared a home for many years. They are yin and yang in many ways and take pleasure in comparing themselves to Thelma and Louise! Sudden news disrupts their lives. Past wounds resurface and secrets are revealed culminating in a final test of their friendship.
Character Breakdown:Trin Watkins (70’s) Confident, in charge, witty, worldly, can be rather over the top.Sally Ferguson (70’s) Ordinary, ailing, conservative, relies on Trin.
Staging Requirements:Trin’s loungeroom. Two armchairs with a coffee table in between.One armchair has a pouffe at the end.
Performance rights: $50 per performance yvette.wall@gmail.com
This play won Best Production at Norfolk Island Theatre Festival 2016
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The Broken Slipper

One Act Black Comedy by Yvette Wall
Synopsis:Cinderella appears before the Fairytale Tribunal for refusing to marry Prince Charming and leaving her story. The Tribunal is headed by Grandma from Little Red Riding Hood with the Wicked Witch from Hansel and Gretel as second in charge and Snow White as Secretary and Administrator. Mayhem and hilarity reign as Cinderella’s fate is decided. Will anyone live happily ever after?
CastGrandma – elderly, wears a dress, cap and shawlWicked Witch – large nose with a wart on it, hideous appearance (can be played by a male)Snow White – middle aged, wears glasses and a traditional Snow White CostumeCinderella – young and beautiful, street wise, edgyPrince Charming – a fop, dressed extravagantly
Staging Requirements: Grandma and Wicked Witch seated at one table/desk in the centre.Snow White at a small desk to one side. Cinderella is seated in a chair on the other side.
Approximate performance length 35 minutes
Performance rights: $50 per performance yvette.wall@gmail.com
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The Sisters of St Judas

One-Act Comedy by Yvette Wall
Synopsis:
Sister Job is left in charge of The Sisters of St Judas whilst Mother Superior is in Rome having bread and wine with the Pope! Order is disrupted and mayhem reigns when Mother Superior Superior comes to visit to judge the Sisters in the Nuns of the Year competition. Sisters Jezebel, Monk, Gabe and Benediction each do their best to ruin their chances of winning the competition leaving Sister Job to live up to her name!
Character Breakdown:Sister Job – Middle aged. In charge. Under pressure. Tries hard to do the right thing.Sister Jezebel - Ex prostitute. Kind hearted. Wears a nun’s habit shorter than the others.Sister Benediction – Elderly. Has dementia. Delusional. Wears a ‘flying nun’s’ habit.Sister Gabe – Tall. Masculine. A bit rough. Wears overalls and a habit. Played by a male.Sister Monk- Has taken the vow of silence. Very animated like Marcel Marceau.Mother Superior Superior – Elderly. Described as ‘a real cow’. Self-serving.
Staging Requirements:Sister Job’s office. Desk and chair. Sidetable. Armchair.
Approximate performance length 35 minutes
Performance rights: $50 per performance yvette.wall@gmail.com
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