Writers' chance by Luke Holmesby The Leader Thursday, July 5, 2005 PENINSULA playwrights Sally McLean and Harry Paternoster will have their work showcased at the Victorian Arts Centre this month. The two writers have been selected with 10 others for the inaugural presentation of Your Text Here - a showcase for new theatrical works. Peninsula actor John Jenkins will also perform a monologue by playwright Aaron Smith titled The World Is My Oyster. Round Trip Productions is producing the show, which will be held on July 23 and 24. "It's shaping up to be an exciting event with a lot of interest from the established theatre industry in Melbourne," Ms McLean said. A monologue from Mr Paternoster work-in-progress Shazza's Shed, and three monologues from Ms McLean's stage play Bayonets and Bully Beef, will be performed as part of the showcase. The two will also be directing their segments for the Your Text Here showcase, which will be presented to many leading theatre industry practitioners. "It's daunting to know that there will be members of Melbourne Theatre Company, Playbox and La Mama in the audience," Ms McLean said. "But it is a great opportunity to show what new works are out there and what we're capable of" Tickets are available through Ticketmaster7 by phoning 1300 138 166. < back to Press