Summer Wonderland + The Dance of Jeremiah

Title: Summer Wonderland + The Dance of Jeremiah
Author: Ryan, Matthew
Price: $24.95

SUMMER WONDERLAND
By Matthew Ryan

Cast: 3M 2F (can have a cast of up to 9)
Character Ages: 17 - 50
Length: 2 hrs approximately
Target Audience: Senior Years / Adult
Style: Comedy
Themes: Christmas, multiculturalism, family, competitiveness

\"A fine comedy with a truly Aussie flavor\" - Nigel Munro-Wallis, ABC Radio

SYNOPSIS
Welcome to Dickens Court, where a Christmas lights competition has the neighbourhood at war! Old-fashioned battler Bob has just lost his job, his neighbour Eugene is in serious debt after the arrival of his mail-order bride, and the snobs across the road are desperate to buy a beachfront apartment. When they discover the grand prize in the Christmas Lights competition could solve their money problems, it means war! A hilarious Christmas comedy about fake snow, fairy lights, and the great Australian Dream.

PRODUCTION HISTORY
Premiered at La Boite Theatre Company, October 2007.

PLAYWRIGHT
Matthew Ryan is a Brisbane based playwright, screenwriter and director. His plays include Kelly (QTC 2012), Sacre Bleu (QTC 2011), The Harbinger [co-written with David Morton (Dead Puppet Society - La Boite Indie)], Summer Wonderland (La Boite 2007), and The Dance of Jeremiah (La Boite 2005). Matthew also co-wrote and directed (with Lucas Stibbard) The Escapists boy girl wall, winning the 2010 Matilda Award for Best Independent Production.


The Dance of Jeremiah

3M 2F
Character Ages 20 - 50
Length: 1.5 hrs approximately
Target Audience: Senior Years / Adult
Style: Comedy
Themes: Relationships, career, life-choices, insanity

\"a sophisticated and funny script that keeps the audience captivated throughout\" - Linden George, The Blurb

Strange things are happening to Jerry Daniels. Office desks are chasing him. Self-help tapes are talking to him. Umbrellas are raining from the sky. But the world of advertising is no place for weakness. The big promotion is up for grabs.

His ad campaign has no product. And his therapist has more problems than he does.

Puppets wreak havoc and the stage comes to life in this award-winning comedy and theatrical feast. When you lock your life in a briefcase, don't be surprised the day it wants out.

Publisher: Playlab Press
Publication date: 01/01/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921390029
Publishing status: AU Dropshipping