IP is coming!  That is, my book Individual Performance, 20 Original Scripts for HSC Drama.  Today was not so much the launch but the first public announcement that the book is coming.  I attended Drama NSW's Annual Conference with a stall promoting the book and my drama workshop services for schools.  The book will be available in October, at the beginning of fourth term, just in time for the new HSC students in search for great stories to perform in their IP assessments.

12 scripts are being written as female characters and 8 as males but some are easily adapted to the opposite gender.  The response to the book was overwhelming - everyone who saw it put their name down to be informed of its release.  It seems teachers are desperate for good scripts to pass on to their students.

To be notified of its release in October, email me with your details at paul@creativestate.com.au

Congratulations to Olivia Monticciolo who is continuing her acting journey as a student at Melbourne's prestigious Victorian College of the Arts, VCA.  I coached Olivia in preparation for her auditions and I'm thrilled to say she got into her school of choice.  Olivia has taken the leap, as many of us have, and relocated to pursue her dreams.  I wish you every success Olivia and hope it's everything you want it to be. x

"Paul Caesar's ability to understand an actor and their 'own' method when working with a piece is amazing. He works with the tools the actor instinctively uses, rather than implanting his own methods as a base. In doing this he is quick to discover key blockages the actor may have. He certainly did with me when we were preparing my drama school auditions. Once discovering these blocks he did not shy away from the problem, but attacked them carefully and tactfully so I was able to feel comfortable, and work through any difficulties. He really goes out of his way to support his students and nurture their growth as an actor. Not only was working with Paul a resourceful experience for the audition process, but also his knowledge of current productions and theatre history takes the worth of his coaching to the ultimate level. I am very thankful that I met Paul Caesar and look forward to working with him in the future." Olivia Monticciolo VCA 2010
Links by VCA.  Images - recent VCA productions.

My short play Beth premiered at NIDA on the 13th December with two performances that day, it was a great success.  My anti-bullying script hit home with audiences - we got multiple reports of people actually crying in the audience.  I knew we would have an impact on the audience, reducing them to tears?, great!  One lady came up to me after the show and said, "I'm in education.  That was extraordinary, you have to get that out there!"  And so I will.  In 2010 I'm writing a book targeting HSC students and also hope to publish and sell the two scripts I've written especially for school student: Beth is one and Redemption the other.  Both have been produced and performed at the National Institute of Dramatic Art.  If you're interested in more information about the scripts, don't hesitate to contact me.  Happy 2010 to all.