Digging deep during improvisations
Jessica King and Dean Tuttle digging deep during improvisations.
With tight comic writing and highly dramatic themes, the Stoned Ape will have you howling
Aldo is tied up in a basement and has no idea why.
Prue Cunningham gives her client Mrs Maxwell dubious family law advice.
Henry has dropped out of law school, and his mother has disowned him. He’s now dealing drugs to Sydney’s elite, but his girlfriend wants a better life. His bikie supplier wants a pound of flesh, and his junky customers have no boundaries.
Come find out how these three stories are connected in this dark comedy about divorce, family, and the need to be loved.
Presented by The Stoned Ape Pty Ltd and the Actors Anonymous INC
Theives and murderers are easy to convict but what about those cloaked in a cover of respectability? Who are the real criminals?
Is sex appeal enough to sustain a relationship? Is it all it takes to break one apart?
You’ve been wronged. You want a divorce. Is all fair in love and war?
Many say drugs do more harm than good in society but what if the opposite is true?
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With two musicals, four full length productions and dozens of short plays and readings under her directing belt, Ruth is ready for the challenge of this complex and controversial play. She is also a writing coach for The Writers Studio, Chair of Actors Anonymous and an accomplished writer and dramaturg.
Director
Susan is an actor/director who has worked extensively in independent theatre, film and television playing roles from Shakespeare to Sam Shepherd, Recent theatre includes: The Merry Wives of Windsor (Host of the Garter Inn); The Chocolate Roster (Caroline); A Passage to India (Mrs. Moore); Henry 1V, Parts 1 &2 (Mistress Quickly). Television and film credits include Larry & Susan (AFTRS), Where Rosemary Goes (Tom Harwood), Under the Sun (Taste Creative), Deadly Women
Counsellor Cunningham
A graduate of Actors Centre Australia, Barret is an honorary member of the Deadhouse, having completed “Season 3: Razor Wars” last year. A busy bee this year, he is also fresh off the screen from completing short films The Collectress and Blind Bargain. Barret’s other credits include the feature “Babyteeth”, “Bastard” at AFTRS, and Sydney Fringe’s “Hydrarchos”.
Henry
With a variety of theatre experience as well as short and feature films, Sally is excited to be back on stage in The Stoned Ape. She has also directed for Adelaide Fringe, sings with Georges River Voices and writes on the side. Sally is a proud Actors Equity member and is currently studying a bachelor of arts/science.
Mrs Maxwell
Dean trains with the Actor’s Kiln, and performs and directs Mis-Spoken; a regular night of monologues and live music at Misfits bar in Redfern. Most recently he was on stage in Death on Thor Bridge at the Genesian Theatre and True West at The Factory.
Aldo
Veronica has been diligently preparing for her stage debut in 'The Stoned Ape', having trained in Meisner Technique for four years and learning from esteemed acting coach Lisa Robinson. A Miss Universe Finalist two years running. Her big screen performances have already earned her praise, starring in Ronnie Riskalla's 'Streets of Colour". Other titles include 'KNOT' ', Fuse' ', while we live' 'and ‘proceeds of crime.
Summer
""Jess is a talented actress with a compelling presence. Her creative energy has a certain edge to it that reflects an original mind. She is very much in touch with her own generation but she is not solely bound to its aesthetic preferences." "She has a creative vision that seeks to communicate clearly with the demographic profile for which her communication initiative is designed – be it via live or on-camera performance. " Jerry Boland - Australian director
Tash
Best known for his role on hit tv comedy series FAT PIZZA as crazy chef BOBO GIGLIOTTI, Johnny has graced the screen in television, film and theatre for 30 years appearing in E Street, Water Rats, Home and Away, Underbelly, Secret Daughter, Son of a Gun, Bedlam, Fink and many more. He takes playing the bad guy to another level with his uniquely deep voice and dark yet charismatic presence…
Bikie
Fresh from his critically acclaimed performance as Barney for the 2022 production of the classic Australian play "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll." He is honoured to grace the stage once more with a Stoned Ape. His television and film credits involve Home and Away, deadly women, above the law, The Matrix When the War began, Superman returns, Akoni and Sweethurt.
Junkie & Constable
Jess Law: Performer turned stage manager, Jess has been involved in multiple projects in multiple roles, such as Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras at SCG, 9 To 5 The Musical, Looking for Alibrandi, Carmen on Cockatoo Island, Sun & Sea, and recently Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical.
Stage Manager
With two musicals, four full length productions and dozens of short plays and readings under her directing belt, Ruth is ready for the challenge of this complex and controversial play. She is also a writing coach for The Writers Studio, Chair of Actors Anonymous and an accomplished writer and dramaturg.
Director
Susan is an actor/director who has worked extensively in independent theatre, film and television playing roles from Shakespeare to Sam Shepherd, Recent theatre includes: The Merry Wives of Windsor (Host of the Garter Inn); The Chocolate Roster (Caroline); A Passage to India (Mrs. Moore); Henry 1V, Parts 1 &2 (Mistress Quickly). Television and film credits include Larry & Susan (AFTRS), Where Rosemary Goes (Tom Harwood), Under the Sun (Taste Creative), Deadly Women
Counsellor Cunningham
A graduate of Actors Centre Australia, Barret is an honorary member of the Deadhouse, having completed “Season 3: Razor Wars” last year. A busy bee this year, he is also fresh off the screen from completing short films The Collectress and Blind Bargain. Barret’s other credits include the feature “Babyteeth”, “Bastard” at AFTRS, and Sydney Fringe’s “Hydrarchos”.
Henry
Veronica has been diligently preparing for her stage debut in 'The Stoned Ape', having trained in Meisner Technique for four years and learning from esteemed acting coach Lisa Robinson. A Miss Universe Finalist two years running. Her big screen performances have already earned her praise, starring in Ronnie Riskalla's 'Streets of Colour". Other titles include 'KNOT' ', Fuse' ', while we live' 'and ‘proceeds of crime.
Summer
""Jess is a talented actress with a compelling presence. Her creative energy has a certain edge to it that reflects an original mind. She is very much in touch with her own generation but she is not solely bound to its aesthetic preferences." "She has a creative vision that seeks to communicate clearly with the demographic profile for which her communication initiative is designed – be it via live or on-camera performance. " Jerry Boland - Australian director
Tash
Dean trains with the Actor’s Kiln, and performs and directs Mis-Spoken; a regular night of monologues and live music at Misfits bar in Redfern. Most recently he was on stage in Death on Thor Bridge at the Genesian Theatre and True West at The Factory.
Aldo
Best known for his role on the hit tv comedy series FAT PIZZA as crazy chef BOBO GIGLIOTTI, Johnny has graced the screen in television, film and theatre for 30 years, appearing in E Street, Water Rats, Home and Away, Underbelly, Secret Daughter, Son of a Gun, Bedlam, Fink and many more. He takes playing the bad guy to another level with his uniquely deep voice and dark yet charismatic presence…
Bikie
With a variety of theatre experience as well as short and feature films, Sally is excited to be back on stage in The Stoned Ape. She has also directed for Adelaide Fringe, sings with Georges River Voices and writes on the side. Sally is a proud Actors Equity member and is currently studying a bachelor of arts/science.
Mrs Maxwell
Fresh from his critically acclaimed performance as Barney for the 2022 production of the classic Australian play "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll." He is honoured to grace the stage once more with a Stoned Ape. His television and film credits involve Home and Away, deadly women, above the law, The Matrix When the War began, Superman returns, Akoni and Sweethurt.
Junkie & Constable
Jess Law: Performer turned stage manager, Jess has been involved in multiple projects in multiple roles, such as Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras at SCG, 9 To 5 The Musical, Looking for Alibrandi, Carmen on Cockatoo Island, Sun & Sea, and recently Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical.
Stage Manager
Jessica King and Dean Tuttle digging deep during improvisations.
When we look back at our lives and think about...
How divorce can lead to racketeering I recently had a case where the husband went to prison for racketeering. The wife and I were discussing the case, and she said something that really surprised me. She said that she didn't...
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Ruth Fingret
Director