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Date: 2007
Issue Details: First known date: 2007... 2007 MelBorn: A Collection of 10 Aussie-Born 10 Minute Plays
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A collection of 10 Aussie-Born 10 Minute Plays presented by Melbourne Writers Theatre.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Melbourne, Victoria,:Melbourne Writers' Theatre , 2007 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Elevator, Bridgette Burton , single work drama (p. 27)
Protocol, Mark Andrew , single work drama (p. 33-38)
Itchy, Therese Clooman , single work drama (p. 39-47)
Can't Wait For Love, Bruce Shearer , single work drama romance

Can't Wait for Love consists of three short comedies of roughly 10 minutes each:

Esla and Frinz Go Partying

Esla and Frinz are balloons at a small child's birthday party. They are in love with the romance of the cake and the song. But when the red cordial comes out there is danger for the balloons. Can they escape to freedom in the open skies? (2 actors of either gender)


Not Yours, Not Yet

Cynthia and Valerie both want to marry Osborne, and they are prepared to do whatever is necessary to make it happen. But is Osborne more comfortable at home with Mum? (2F, 1M)


Can't Wait for Love

John sees himself as a ladies' man. He's getting ready to go out to a dance, to meet some new ladies. But is he as irresistible as he thinks he is? (1M)

(p. 48-54)
Transactions, Scott Medteer , single work drama (p. 55-68)
Waiting for Derek, Michelle Wallace , single work drama (p. 76-82)
A Drop Would Be Something, Nathan Curnow , single work drama (p. 83-89)
Greener Pastures, Cerise De Gelder , single work drama (p. 90-94)
The Painter, Jane Miller , single work drama (p. 95-101)

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