23rd - 25th January • HSPA Performing Arts Precinct
Six teenagers meet online to discuss everything from Britney Spears to Willy Wonka to... suicide.
When the depressed Jim joins the room and talks about ending his life. William and Eva decide to see how far they can push the newcomer to his breaking point.
From this chilling premise comes a blackly comedic. compelling, and unexpectedly uplifting play that tackles the issues of teenage life head-on and with great understanding.
JIM - Sam Lane
WILLIAM - Seb Smee
EVA - Frankie Parris & Ruby Edwards
EMILY - Savannah Dorsett & Sophia Mullard
JACK - Jude Schillert & Milo Kidd (+ JIM u/s)
LAURA - Myf McMahon & Evie Duffie
THE CAST
THE TEAM
Presented by - Hyde Entertainment
Supported by - We Talk Theatre
Executive Producer - Seb Smee
Co-Producers - Jeremy & Tania Smee
Associate Producers - Ross & Lynne Lawrence
Playwright - Enda Walsh
Co-Directors - Avery Maley & Val Graham
Associate Directors - Jack Madden & Seb Smee
Lighting Design - Miles Punch & Bailey Stone
Sound/Set Design - Seb Smee
Lighting/Sound Operation - Bailey Stone Media
Marketing/Graphic Design - Seb Smee
Production/Publicity Shoot Photography - Jo Roberts Photography
Production/Company Manager - Seb Smee
Ticketing Officer - Kara O'Keefe
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
CONDA - CITY OF NEWCASTLE DRAMA ASSOCIATION AWARD NOMINATIONS:
'Excellence by a Performer 18 and Under in a Lead Role - Play' (Sam Lane)
'Excellence by a Performer 18 and Under in a Supporting Role' (Milo Kidd)
- Allison Van Gaal (Award-Winning Creative)
“CHATROOM is a powerful, important work handled beautifully by a cast of exciting emerging artists. Very impressive”
- Steve G (Triple M Radio)
“I was hooked from start to finish”
- Jay Wood (Renowned Director)
“CHATROOM brought me back to the crippling anxiety and tensions of being in the online space that I have never seen on stage before.”
