Work In Progress: Play Readings

Step into a week of discovery, delight, and creativity at Winter Nights. From thought provoking Theatre Salons and captivating storytelling to high-energy improv, live music, and foodie delights, there’s something for every curious mind. Connect, share, and celebrate the art of performance, one unforgettable week where artists, audiences, and ideas come together.

Play Reading 1: Anniversary by Dean Michael 

Anniversary follows one queer man’s journey in uncovering the lifelong impacts of childhood sexual abuse. Through striking narrative and imagery, the work highlights how survivors continue to navigate these experiences long after public attention has faded.

Cast: Jacq Fairfax, Sophia Kenna, Andrew Williams, David Williams.
 

Play Reading 2: How I won over the woman of my dreams by Dylan Collard

How I won over the woman of my dreams takes on a journey that tests courage, heart and meaning of koort (heart). Blending in humour, culture and rom-com movies, this story celebrates love found, love fought and the surprising paths that bring two people together. 

About Playwrights

Dean Michael is an actor, singer, devisor, director, producer and writer whose work has been presented primarily in Victoria. His performance credits include productions with Anthill Theatre (Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris), Universal Theatre (This Is Not a Stage I’m Going Through), and Belvoir St Theatre (All Thrills No Spills for Sydney Mardi Gras).

He has also directed for Tombolas Older Persons’ Theatre Company and created the first iteration of his original work Anniversary as a writer, director and performer at Mount Players.

Alongside his creative practice, Dean has worked across the arts sector commissioning public art, supporting artist development, and managing performing arts centre

Dylan Collard is a Wadjak and Balardong Noongar and currently runs his own business called Kalyakoorl. His aim is to ensure Noongar language continues into the future – forever. Originally, Dylan studied a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at UWA, but upon graduating realised he had a passion for educating and working with young people. He did the Teach For Australia program where he was placed at Balga Senior High School whilst completing a Master of Teaching. It was there Dylan became focussed on teaching Noongar and has been teaching and learning Noongar language ever since. Dylan now runs introductory and continuing Noongar language programs for community, schools and other organisations.