PEP Productions

26/08/2026

🎭 Introducing the Directors of PEP Productions’ Short Play Season! 🎭

We’re thrilled to introduce the talented directors who will be bringing our season of short plays to life this October!

Please join us in welcoming:
• Hannah Bolt
• Justin Cleaver
• Jared Smith
• Jennifer Pacey
• Sarah Tierney
• Salina Wray
• Michaela Smith
🎬 We can’t wait to see what this fantastic group of directors creates!

Stay tuned for information about auditions coming soon. 👀✨

25/08/2026

🎭 PEP is excited to announce the short plays that will feature in our October 2026 season!

We’re thrilled to bring you an exciting collection of short plays:
• Bystander — Jennifer Pacey
• Brunch at the End of the World — Kate Lawson
• Eons Without Sun — Broderick McDonald
• Hereditary — Paula Armstrong
• Meeting Matthew — Jennifer Pacey
• Perfectly Popping Pears — Shannon Murdoch
• Surprise — Jennifer Pacey
• Tear Quota — Cat Tregillis
• The Things That You’ve Seen — Alison Knight
• The View From the Top — Louise Hopewell

We can’t wait to bring these stories to the stage! 🎭

Stay tuned for more details about our directors and auditions. More exciting news coming soon!

23/08/2026

🎭 PEP at the 2026 Dandenong Ranges One Act Play Festival! 🎭

What a fantastic weekend at the 2026 Dandenong Ranges One Act Play Festival! We had an absolute blast performing Bystander and are thrilled to share some exciting news from the festival! 🏆

✨ Bystander took home:
• Best Drama Production
• Runner-Up – Best Overall Play
• Best Ensemble
• Best Original Play – Jennifer Pacey
• Adjudicators Award – Hannah Bolt

Plus a Best Director Nomination for Justin Cleaver

A huge shoutout to the wonderfully warm and welcoming team at Gemco Players Community Theatre. Thank you for hosting such a fantastic festival and creating such a supportive space for performers and creatives to share their work. ❤️

And, of course, a massive thank you to our incredible team who helped bring Bystander to life. We couldn’t be prouder of what we achieved together.

What a weekend. What a festival. What a way to celebrate theatre, storytelling, and the people who make it happen! 🎭✨

03/08/2026

🎭 DIRECTORS CALL OUT 🎭
CALLING ALL DIRECTORS!

Are you passionate about theatre and looking for your next directing opportunity? PEP Productions is seeking 4–5 directors to be part of our upcoming One Act Wonders – Series of One Act Plays.

Successful directors will be invited to direct one or two short plays as part of the season, working alongside talented actors and a supportive production team to bring these exciting stories to life.

Whether you're an experienced director or looking to take on your first directing role, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, collaborate with fellow theatre makers, and be part of an exciting season of one-act plays.

Performance Dates:
📍 Doncaster Playhouse
📅 22–24 October

Expressions of Interest close:
🗓️ Monday 10 August

To express your interest or find out more, email us at:
📧 [email protected]

02/08/2026

🎭 PEP at the 2026 VDL One Act Play Festival! 🎭

What a fantastic weekend at the 2026 VDL One Act Play Festival in Eltham! We were so proud to present Bystander and celebrate another incredible weekend of community theatre.

A huge congratulations to Jennifer Pacey, who was awarded Best Lead Female Role in a Short Play for her outstanding performance in Bystander! 🏆

We're incredibly proud of everyone involved in bringing this production to life. Thank you to our wonderful cast, crew, and everyone who came along to support us throughout the festival.

A big thank you to the festival organisers, adjudicators, volunteers, and all the participating theatre companies for making the VDL One Act Play Festival such a fantastic celebration of theatre. We can't wait for the next one!

26/07/2026

Last chance to submit your One Act Plays.

Submissions must be received by the end of today.

PEP Productions 2026 One Act Play Series - Play Submissions!

PEP is thrilled to be presenting another series of One Act Plays!

All Victorian playwrights are welcome to submit their One Act Plays. Chosen plays will be performed in front of a live audience at the Doncaster Playhouse in Doncaster, Victoria.

This is not a competition, just a chance to see your play on stage.

Performance Dates:
• 22nd October 8pm
• 23rd October 8pm
• 24th October 2pm & 8pm

Submission Guidelines:
• All plays must be completed one act plays running 10-30 minutes in length.
• Play must be typed.
• Free to submit!
• Plays written in English only
• All plays must be by Playwrights based in Victoria, Australia
• Please submit a maximum of 3 submissions per person

Please Include (alongside playscript):
• Cover page with contact info and title.
• Brief synopsis.
• Character breakdown.
• Play history (has it been performed before) and a brief introduction about the playwright(s)

*All plays will be read by a committee that will select 5-7 plays. All accepted plays will be assigned a director and will be fully staged with minimal set and costumes. A lighting designer and sound designer will be provided for the entire performance! PEP will host auditions to cast each show.

If selected, please note that no remuneration will be provided.
Submissions close July 26th, 2026.
Please send submissions to [email protected]

18/07/2026

Deadline approaching! 🎭

There's still time to submit your One Act Play—but not much! Don't miss your chance to share your story.

See the post below for all the details and get your submission in before the deadline!

PEP Productions 2026 One Act Play Series - Play Submissions!

PEP is thrilled to be presenting another series of One Act Plays!

All Victorian playwrights are welcome to submit their One Act Plays. Chosen plays will be performed in front of a live audience at the Doncaster Playhouse in Doncaster, Victoria.

This is not a competition, just a chance to see your play on stage.

Performance Dates:
• 22nd October 8pm
• 23rd October 8pm
• 24th October 2pm & 8pm

Submission Guidelines:
• All plays must be completed one act plays running 10-30 minutes in length.
• Play must be typed.
• Free to submit!
• Plays written in English only
• All plays must be by Playwrights based in Victoria, Australia
• Please submit a maximum of 3 submissions per person

Please Include (alongside playscript):
• Cover page with contact info and title.
• Brief synopsis.
• Character breakdown.
• Play history (has it been performed before) and a brief introduction about the playwright(s)

*All plays will be read by a committee that will select 5-7 plays. All accepted plays will be assigned a director and will be fully staged with minimal set and costumes. A lighting designer and sound designer will be provided for the entire performance! PEP will host auditions to cast each show.

If selected, please note that no remuneration will be provided.
Submissions close July 26th, 2026.
Please send submissions to [email protected]

10/07/2026

PEP Productions is thrilled to be returning to the One Act Play festival circuit in 2026 with Bystander, written by Jennifer Pacey.

Catch us at the following festivals:

🎭 VDL One Act Play Festival
📅 1–2 August

🎭 Dandenong Ranges One Act Play Festival
📅 21–23 August

🎭 South Gippsland One Act Play Festival
📅 29–30 August

Bystander
Written by Jennifer Pacey
Directed by Justin Cleaver

Cast:
• Woman 1 – Jennifer Pacey
• Woman 2 – Hannah Bolt
• Woman 3 – Salina Wray

If you can't make it to one of the festivals, don't worry! Bystander will also be part of PEP Productions' One Act Play Season this October.

We can't wait to share this production with audiences across the festival circuit. See you there!

21/06/2026

Thanks to Hummingsong Choirs & Harambee A Ca****la for helping us finish off our season of The Heartbreak Choir. Another two absolutely amazing choirs to entertain our audience.

20/06/2026

Thanks to the amazing Beyond The Bathroom Choir for helping us kick off our second week of performances. You were an absolute delight.