Buckle in for a ghost story, about a house that is possessed with the past and that tricks its inhabitants to let it in..

We're so excited to share some amazing new radio play stories from local creatives in Naarm (Melbourne).

Script Roulette is proudly supported by Arts Centre Melbourne and Ticketek as a part of PLAY.

This episode we hear an original ghost story, that plays on our understanding of possession and how a place's history impacts our view of the present.

If you live in Naarm and are interested in joining the Script Roulette Collective, head to the link below and fill out the sign up form for 2025's programs!

⁠https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2025/festivals-and-series/play/script-roulette⁠

'Don't Open The Door'

Written and Directed by Hannah Forrest

Voice Actors (in order of appearance)

• • Meg played by Gabrielle Angelone
  • Agent played by Victoria Oag
  • Dad played by Persephone Waxman
  • Grandma played by Marcie Di Bartolomeo
  • Michael played by Sam Browne
  • Mover played by Humzah Alkindi

  Creative team

  • Audio engineer Luke Amiet
• • Musical score by Jia Wei Ng
  • Recording by Benny Redfern
  • Podcast hosting by Luke Amiet
  • Interview by Ayden A Carter

  
  

  Co-created by Evrim Şen with support from Joshua Cowie - Creative Producer at The Channel @ The Arts Centre Melbourne

  
  

  (00:00:00) Intro and Acknowledgement of Country

  (00:01:33) Host introduction with Luke Amiet

  (00:03:44) Our Feature Presentation by Hannah Forrest

  (00:16:00) Credits for 'Don't Open The Door'

  (00:16:33) Interviews with the writer/director and creatives and host debrief with Ayden A Carter

Settle in for a retelling of the ugly ducking, what happens to them after they come out as themselves and what happens when they grow up? Is it a happily every after?

We're so excited to share some amazing new radio play stories from local creatives in Naarm (Melbourne).

Script Roulette is proudly supported by Arts Centre Melbourne and Ticketek as a part of PLAY.

This episode we explore identity, how it feels to have that stripped from you and how to reclaim it. In a fantastic retelling of the ugly ducking that unpacks gender identity, family ties and how to process trauma.

If this story impacts you, check out Rainbow Door, a free, specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline. Experienced peers provide information, referral, and support to enable LGBTIQA+ people, their friends, and their families to navigate the system and access the supports they need within a safe environment. https://www.switchboard.org.au/rainbow-door

If you live in Naarm and are interested in joining the Script Roulette Collective, head to the link below and fill out the sign up form for 2025's programs!

https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2025/festivals-and-series/play/script-roulette

'Water off a Swan's Back'

Written and Directed by Persephone Waxman

Voice Actors (in order of appearance)

• Persephone Waxman as Swanathon

  Gabrielle Angelone as Sweenie

  Sofia Morreale as Diana

  Thomas Von Rein as Duckworth

  Marceline Di Bartolomeo as Dr Ribbit

  Mark Spencer as Geese 1

  Alex Clouston & Thomas Kuhlmann as Geese 2 & 3

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• Musical score by Julian Smith Gard

  Recording by Thomas Kuhlmann

  Podcast assembly by Kate Lawrence

  Sound Design by Thomas Kuhlmann

  Podcast hosting by Finn Moseley and Thomas Kuhlmann

  Interview by Evrim Şen

  
  

  Co-created by Evrim Şen and Benny Redfern with support from Joshua Cowie - Creative Producer at The Channel @ The Arts Centre Melbourne

  
  

  (00:00:00) Intro and Acknowledgement of Country

  (00:01:34) Host introduction with Tom Kuhlmann and Finn Moseley

  (00:04:40) Credits for 'Water off a Swan's Back'

  (00:06:00) Our Feature Presentation by Persephone Waxman

  (00:21:42) Interviews with the writer/director and creatives and host debrief with Finn Moseley

Settle in with a swig of whiskey and grab your guitar, time for a bush tale with the help of an unexpected companion.. 🐪

We're so excited to share some amazing new radio play stories from local creatives in Naarm (Melbourne)

Script Roulette is proudly supported by Arts Centre Melbourne and Ticketek as a part of PLAY

This episode, we listen to an audio drama inspired by a true story! Jill Colwell entered The Great Australian Camel Race across the Simpson Desert in May 1988, resulting in drama tragedy and discovery. Our story is inspired by that journey.

If you live in Naarm and are interested in joining the Script Roulette Collective, head to the link below and fill out the expression of interest form as we head into 2025!

https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2025/festivals-and-series/play/script-roulette

'Camel Drover'

Written and Directed by Jennifer Beasley

Voice Actors (in order of appearance)Marla - Emily Lentini

Davo - Benny Redfern

Musical score by Jia Wei Ng

Recording by Thomas Kuhlmann

Sound Design by Thomas Kuhlmann

Podcast assembled by Luke Amiet

Co-created by Evrim Şen and Benny Redfern with support from Joshua Cowie - Creative Producer at The Channel @ The Arts Centre Melbourne

(00:00:00) Intro and Acknowledgement of Country

(00:01:16) Host introduction with Benny and Evrim

(00:04:03) Interviews with the writer/director, Jennifer Beasley, Emily Lentini & Thomas Kuhlmann

(00:14:17) Credits for 'Camel Drover'

(00:14:37) Our Feature Presentation 'Camel Drover' by Jennifer Beasley

(00:28:05) Host Debrief Evrim and Benny discuss their favourite bits