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Edit the Sad Parts

Highly Commended / Playwrights b4 25, 2024 - Jack McGee

Art imitates life imitates art in this romantic drama written by Jack McGee. When Debi starts writing a short story about a break-up she’s unprepared for what it reveals about her own relationship. Things only get messier when her partner, Keith, starts collaborating on the project and the pair disappear down a rabbit hole of hot swimmers, gospel choirs, and questionable communication.

Performed as a professional stage reading at Circa Theatre, Wellington.

“A well-crafted literary delight with stunning poetic language and imagery.” | b4 25 Judges

“Edit the Sad Parts is extraordinarily ingenious. The excitement I feel as it reveals itself reminds me of my first encounters with Tom Stoppard plays – but comparisons are odious.”

Credits

Written by Jack McGee

Directed by Lia Kelly

Performed by Aimée Sullivan, Jamie Cain, Emma Katene and Dryw McArthur

Produced, Stage Management and Marketing by Anna Barker

Technical Operation and Design by Campbell Wright

Software Development by Andrew McGee

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