Play Reading Group
Stories Begin Here Presented by Encounter
Play Reading Group is an open, welcoming space for anyone curious about contemporary plays. Together, we’ll read and discuss plays that explore themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience. The group focuses on works by diverse playwrights whose perspectives align with Encounter’s ethos of intercultural storytelling.
Term 1 will be facilitated by award-winning Hispanic American writer and academic, Anna Quercia-Thomas. Term 2 will be facilitated by two-time book author, activist and speaker Sisonke Msimang.
Key Information
Term 1 Dates:
Tuesday 19 August
Tuesday 26 August
Tuesday 2 September
Tuesday 9 September
Tuesday 16 September
Times: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Canning Bridge Community Space, 63 Kishorn Road, Mount Pleasant
Cost: $5 single session or $20 all five sessions
About the Program
Love contemporary plays? Join us to read and discuss bold works that celebrate diverse voices and the human experience.
These facilitated sessions will involve reading and discussing scripts aimed to spark deep conversation and reflection.
Location: Canning Bridge Community Space, 63 Kishorn Road, Mount Pleasant
Cost: $5 single session or $20 all five sessions
Places will be limited and registration is essential. Early registration is encouraged. Please note you must be 18 years or over to register.
If you have any questions about the program please reach out to Program Coordinator, Briannah at briannah@encountertheatre.com.
Term 1 Texts:
Week 1 & Week 2: Counting and Cracking by S. Shakthidharan.
Week 3: Children of the Sea by Jay Emmanuel and collaborators
Week 4: 37 by Nathan Maynard
Week 5: Single Asian Female by Michelle Law
