Short + Sweet is open to actors of all ages and levels of experience each year. In 2007 over 200 actors performed in Short + Sweet Melbourne. Participation is on a voluntary level but there are so many other good reasons to get involved!

Expressions of interest from actors for Short + Sweet Melbourne 2008 at the Arts Centre, Melbourne have closed. See below for details of what happens next.

WHAT YOU COULD GET
Short + Sweet participants have fantastic opportunities to hone skills; forge new or strengthen existing professional relationships; expand networks; open up future opportunities; and perform at the Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio.

The Arts Centre invites industry professionals such as media, casting agents, funding body representatives, artistic directors of major companies as well as independent theatre companies, to the performances. Participants also work with experienced administration and production professionals, while not needing to worry about all of the energy consuming work normally required for marketing and ticket sales.

For those selected for the competition there is also the chance to win a share of $20,000 in cash prizes , including Best Overall Production, People's Choice, Best Male Actor, and Best Female Actor.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
You will be contacted in early September should you be selected for audition. Auditions will be held late September and early October. We will have further details of audition weekends shortly.

Up to 40 Short + Sweet directors will be there to cast their plays - cast sizes and types vary enormously and depend on the plays that are selected from the script entries.

For the audition you will be required to bring an up-to-date CV and headshot. Once selected for audition you will be notified with what to prepare and expect on the day. Casting will be finalized in mid-October and plays will then rehearse from mid-late October to when the competition opens in December. Rehearsals will be organised by your director at times to mutually suit your availability.

DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST
> What the Arts Centre offers participants

Short + Sweet™ was conceived by Mark Cleary, developed by Alex Broun and first produced at Newtown Theatre, Sydney.