MISSING PIECES Media Release February 2010

DamShel Productions
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MISSING PIECES
Missing Pieces explores sexual identity, society conformity, family responsibility verses. personal freedom, infidelity and addresses the emotionally provocative issues of domestic violence and abuse. This theatrical production is confronting in parts.

Written and Directed by Shelley Wall. Starring: Naomi Parszos with Brett Heath, Helen Stuart and Steve Maresca.

STAR THEATRES
THEATRE TWO
145 SIR DONALD
BRADMAN DRIVE
HILTON 5033

6-7 Mar at 1.30pm,
4-8 Mar at 7pm

Tickets
Adult $25.00
Concession $22.00
Group$22.00

2 Hours
Parental guidance

About DamShel Productions The executive team of DamShel Productions, Shelley Wall, Naomi Parszos and Pat Carter are committed to producing new Australian plays that are edgy and prepared to push the boundaries of contemporary theatre productions.

Every marriage has its secrets …

Missing Pieces is a confronting contemporary drama about two married couples presented by DamShel Productions during the 2010 Adelaide Fringe and is also participating in the Youth Engagement Program (YEP).

Written and directed by Shelley Wall Missing Pieces exposes the frailties of two relationships and the secrets they share and hide from each other. The play explores sexual identity, society conformity, family responsibility vs. personal freedom, infidelity and addresses the emotionally provocative issues of domestic and sexual violence in Australia. The play premiered at the Tap Gallery, Sydney in October 2009.

A four hander, Missing Pieces features
Naomi Parszos as Jackie - a complex woman guarding a secret; Helen Stuart as Carla who struggles with the reality and responsibilities of marriage and family versus her own happiness; Steve Maresca as Brett the grounded family man with a dark side and Brett Heath (Underbelly Series 3) as Jed a charismatic character, driven to control those around him.

Missing Pieces will play from 4- 8 March at Star Theatres – Theatre Two, 145 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton from 4-8 March at 7.00pm and 6-7 March at 1.30pm, Duration approximately two (2) hours with a fifteen (15) minute interval.

‘Missing Pieces is an impressive theatrical debut by Wall …This four hander was well plotted and generated plenty of heat form its strong dramatic premise.’ Sydney Arts Guide
DamShel Productions is committed to producing new Australian plays that are edgy and prepared to push the boundaries of contemporary theatre. To assist the actors prepare for their roles Damshel organised a workshop with a psychologist who helped the actors deal with the confronting material.

When:
Thurs March 4 thru Mon March 8 at 7pm
Matinees Saturday March 6
and Sunday March 7 at 1.30.pm
Where:
Star Theatres – Theatre Two,
145 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton

Tickets: $25 - $22
1300-FRINGE or www.fringetix.com.au

Naomi Parszos

Helen Stuart

Steve Maresca

Brett Heath

For further information: Neil Ward Publicity 0438 095 580, neil@neilwardpublicity.com.au

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An original stage play written produced and directed by Shelley Wall

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