This Monday 5th December the final In the Raw reading for 2011 will host some of Australia’s most celebrated actors, filmmakers and industry experts including Gillian Armstrong, Heather Mitchell and Danielle Cormack among others.
Written by Sonia Whiteman (Len's Love Story) and Karen Radzyner (Paper Giants) Rockpool is about a reckless rock star called Slightly, which will be read by Leon Ford (who recently directed Griff the Invisible starring Ryan Kwanten). He finds solace and gains wisdom from an unusual 12 year old, read by Benson Anthony (Legend of the Seeker Series 1 & 2 and Underbelly Razor.)The great cast includes Danielle Cormack (Underbelly, Rake) who plays Kat, Slightly’s foil, joined by the talented Russell Dykstra (Rake, Wild Boys, Oranges and Sunshine and Romulus My Father) who will cover two pivotal roles as Al and Josif.
The dazzling Heather Mitchell (The Eye of the Storm and The Great Gatsby) will take a break from her heavy work schedule to also play the roles of Edith and June.
Rounding out our cast In the Raw has recent WAAPA graduate James Mackay (Panic at Rock Island, The Straits) in the roles of Sam and Stephen. James is soon to be seen in the new feature Venice by Miro Bilborough and Karen Radzyner.
The script will be narrated by AFI Award winner Anne Looby (Dance Academy, All Saints, A Country Practice) and an industry guest list will include icons such as directors Gillian Armstrong (My Brilliant Career, Death Defying Acts), Daniel Nettheim (The Hunter), Andrew Traucki (Black Water) and Cathy Randall (Hey, Hey It’s Esther Blueberger).
The session will be hosted by the newly appointed Cockatoo Film Screen Development & Education Manager Clare Sawyer.
It’s going to be a rocking night touched by humour, love and tragedy. In The Raw will be held at the Richard Wherrett Theatre, Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay, doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets are still available, but registration is essential as seating is strictly limited. Please click here to register.
In the Raw is a part of our Screen Skills Development Program, which is proudly sponsored by NSW Mining.
