ATYP’s Intersection
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Ten scenes, 19 actors, and 90 minutes of captivating, never-before-seen, Aussie theatre – the Australian Theatre for Young People’s Intersection promises a lot. Directed by Katrina Douglas, the play expands on the theatre company’s Voices Project, giving 10 young writers between the ages of 18 to 34 a chance to showcase their burgeoning talent.
Based in one town, the ‘day in the life’ play brings attention to the complexities of being a 17-year-old. “It’s not 400 years ago in England. It’s now and it’s here,” said Douglas. “It’s funny and it’s heartbreaking. It’s a mixed bag of ideas with different energies of emotion.”
With such a diverse cast (19 actors between the ages of 15 to 24), Intersection sets out to be a unique experience from the get-go. With the average Australian play only comprising of five to six characters at most, directing was also guaranteed to be uniquely challenging. “Working with such a large cast, it was all about finding different ways for the actors to get the best out of themselves,” explained Douglas.
Offering up a smorgasbord of the country’s most talented emerging actors and writers, Intersection provides audiences a rare and exciting opportunity. “It’s fantastically diverse and engaging. There’ll be laughter and I can expect some tears too.” (CW)
Until Feb 18, varied performance times. ATYP Studio 1, The Wharf, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay. $35. Tickets & info: www.atyp.com.au
BY CHANTAL WALSH
