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Production Information

Written & Produced by Darren Brealey

Directed by Justin Conkey

Performed during the 1996 Melbourne Fringe Festival, at the East Melbourne Hotel (E.M.H.), Hoddle Street, East Melbourne.

© Copyright Darren Brealey 1996

The Meeting Place is a two act, ninety-minute full length dramatic play.

Award

The Meeting Place was selected by the Board and Staff of the 1996 Melbourne Fringe and Awards Judges for a special recommendation award in the category of the Melbourne Fringe Performance Arts Awards.

Production image of The Meeting Place

 

Synopsis

Who do you find living in a tree lined suburban street? A suburban family of five, as Craig and Sheryl apathetically deal with the death of their love. Their three children, David, Michelle and Rick relentlessly struggle with denial, contempt and rebellion. The sibling rivalry abounds with our protagonist David, openly discussing his sexuality within the realms of his family home. Whilst his father is never home to behold a view on leadership and with his mother abstaining from the truth, David struggles to hold his own place in the world. His circle of friends comforts him, however his longing for acceptance from his family remains poignant.

Period

This two act play is set in current day Australia, with current day values, accents and personalities.

The Meeting Place