The Vagina Monologues

Auditions for The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler will be held at Playlovers, Hackett Hall, Floreat on Saturday 2nd June at 2pm. Contact Director Susan Hayward on 9444 0986, or email justsuse2003@yahoo.com.au for more information or to request a copy of the script. This is not a play to audition for without being familiar with the content. Main audition notice will be posted soon.

I am currently trying to put together a monologue for my HSC exams and thought that the Vagina Monologues could be a great subject. However I am having trouble getting a copy of the script - I realise you normally would only send out scripts for auditions but I hope you can help me anyway. Regards carly Barrington

Why don't you ask your school to get you a copy? Any theatre company has to pay royalties according to the number of copies of scripts they need (stop me if I'm wrong anyone, I've never had to pay royalties), and so they probably can't just send you a copy of the script. Your school however does not need to pay royalties, and if it's for an exam, then it's more than likely that your teacher would be able to help you. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

It's not quite like that Na but... You must pay for scripts because that is the way the writer earns a living. A proportion of the money that is paid for a script is part of the writers livelihood. Schools pay for scripts held in their libraries or purchased for performances. I have no idea how schools arrange to pay royalties for work that is performed by students as part of their exams but I hope they do. This is the other and often most important part of a playwrights income. Performance rights. To photocopy a script without permission is to steal from the writer. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

I was under the impression that so long as schools are reproducing copies of the script only for classwork, that it was not required of them to pay royalties. But then, I really have no idea. (I remember seeing such information on copies of my school/uni provided scripts....) Anyway, the best bet is to check with the Copyright Council for that sort of info. I still say that asking the teacher for assistance is the best way to go. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

There is provision for waht is called "fair use." But that normally limits use to a maximum of 10% of the written work. Lets face it it's theft and your taking money from the hands of writers if you treat them unfairly. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

Tickets sales for this production, through BOCS are going through the roof. What does this say? Apparently GAIN, Gynaecological Awareness Information Network is amalgamating with Playlovers in this production which includes their launch promoting National Gynae Day on Monday 10th September.

I would like to stress is that I am not commenting upon the production but about the young woman who wants the script for free above. I am positive that the production has done the right thing and paid royalties. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

It says the public are completely unaware the actors don't get paid, like a colleague of mine who booked tickets - when I told her, she was like "How come?"

To say that GAIN is 'amalgamating' with Playlovers in this production is not correct. GAIN have asked to hold a fundraising event at the theatre with a performance of the Vagina Monologues as the main attraction. There will be speeches, interviews, etc regarding the launch of National Gynae Day, but in NO way could this be regarded as an amalgamation. The fact that the actors are unpaid is completely irrelevant in this context. But, as the Director, I am DELIGHTED with ticket sales and the response to my production. Book early, it will be worth the effort to come and see my girls!

If you havent seen the monologues before (or even if you have) I urge you to snap up a ticket while you still can. Although I havent seen the Playlovers rendition, I do know that it is a powerful script with stories that will stay with you for some time after. And a quick note...Hi there Susan, Just sending you best wishes for the upcoming production. Myself and the other girls from the Mandurah Little Theatre 'version' are looking forward to seeing it (from the audience point of view this time!). Break a leg!!!

Hi Sue I was also one of the girls in the Mandurah Little Theatre production of the Vagina Monologues. I can't wait to come and see your interpretation at Playlovers. It was a life changing part for me and such a celebration of womanhood! The best part is I get to see my dear friend Elizabeth Jensen in your show. Sending you all my best wishes for a fabulous season!! Break a leg!! Janine Bramall

I tried to get two tickets today at the BOCS shop in Freo and they're gone!!!! I cannot get two seats together on any night!!!!!! Am mostly disappointed. Still. Chookas to all and have a good show. ~ Tari The Writer is a child forever listening at the keyhole of the adult world.

EXTRA PERFORMANCES AND EXTRA SEATS AT BOCS NOW AVAILABLE

THE SHOW OPENS ON WED 15TH AUG AND THOUGH THE SEASON WILL PROBABLY SELL OUT SOON THERE ARE PLENTY OF SEATS AVAILABLE AT THE TWO ADDED PERFORMANCES ON THE 15TH AND SUNDAY 19TH. THE REMAINDER OF THE PRODUCTION IS ALMOST SOLD OUT. TICKET PRICES ARE $17 AND $15. PHONE BOCS ON 94841133 OR PLAYLOVERS ON 0415 777 173

To Skybe and Janine - sorry not to have acknowledged your good wishes before, I just didn't see your postings! Thank you both. I am looking forward to seeing you all at Playlovers, and will be waiting to see what you think about our production. You girls set the bar pretty high for us! Sue.