Lights, Camera, Action
Want to Make A Film? Direct A Stage Play? Produce A Radio Play? Stage A Puppet Show?
The Lights, Camera, Action books are just what you need.
Jacquelin Melilli's stageplays are sought after for their sensitivity 
with certain youth issues. A successful production begins with a great script!
Lights, Camera, Action Educational Books
GOLDISOCKS AND THE THREE KOALAS
Contains:
- the stage play
- introductory notes on filmmaking/theatre production/radio plays & puppet show
- stage & film production roles
- stage directions
- tips for casting
- notes on set & costume design
- tips for lighting & sound
- notes on storyboarding
- notes on camera use & framing shots
- explanations of film terminology
- student worksheets on character profiles & story comprehension
- Also included is an easy to follow shooting script that outlines a suggested sequence for shooting script scenes.
The book is a Photocopy Masters which grants permission for the purchaser to photocopy sufficient copies for non-commercial educational purposes.
Read play synopsis at StagePlays
LITTLE RED MEETS THE DINGO
Contains:
- the stage play
- introductory notes on filmmaking/theatre production/radio plays & puppet show
- stage & film production roles
- stage directions
- tips for casting
- notes on set & costume design
- tips for lighting & sound
- notes on storyboarding
- notes on camera use & framing shots
- explanations of film terminology
- student worksheets on character profiles & story comprehension
- Also included is an easy to follow shooting script that outlines a suggested sequence for shooting script scenes.
The book is a Photocopy Masters which grants permission for the purchaser to photocopy sufficient copies for non-commercial educational purposes.
Read play synopsis at StagePlays
CAN ANYBODY HEAR ME?
- the stage play
- introductory notes on filmmaking/theatre production/radio plays & puppet show
- stage & film production roles
- stage directions
- tips for casting
- notes on set & costume design
- tips for lighting & sound
- notes on storyboarding
- notes on camera use & framing shots
- explanations of film terminology
- student worksheets on character profiles & story comprehension
- Also included is an easy to follow shooting script that outlines a suggested sequence for shooting script scenes.
The book is a Photocopy Masters which grants permission for the purchaser to photocopy sufficient copies for non-commercial educational purposes.
Read play synopsis at StagePlays
FOREIGNERS IN OZTRALIA
- the stage play
- introductory notes on filmmaking/theatre production/radio plays & puppet show
- stage & film production roles
- stage directions
- tips for casting
- notes on set & costume design
- tips for lighting & sound
- notes on storyboarding
- notes on camera use & framing shots
- explanations of film terminology
- student worksheets on character profiles & story comprehension
- Also included is an easy to follow shooting script that outlines a suggested sequence for shooting script scenes.
The book is a Photocopy Masters which grants permission for the purchaser to photocopy sufficient copies for non-commercial educational purposes.
Read play synopsis at StagePlays
Stageplays
Jacquelin's stageplays require little rehearsal time, minimum props and very simple sets. This makes these plays ideal for schools, travelling troupes and for performing at Theatre Festivals.
CAN ANYBODY HEAR ME?
Award Winner - Spring on Stage Theatre Festival - 2002
Amidst her parents arguing Sarah wants to be heard, instead she gets sent to her room. One magical night, Sarah's toys come to life to help her sort out life's difficult problems. Teddy fixes everything with cuddles, Barbie thinks looking beautiful is best, Rag Doll bakes delicious treats in times of stress, Ballerina focuses on a strict regiment of little food and plenty of dancing to fulfill her dreams, Clown laughs his way through everything and Mechanical Man tries to solve everyone's problems or is he the cause of them?
Additional Details: Cast of nine: 5 females/4 males. Teddy & clown can be either male or female. One Act. Approximately 30 minutes. Read sample (pdf 281 kb).
FOREIGNERS IN OZTRALIA
An Australian farce set in the outback with Anita and Frederick Higginbotham, an upper crust couple from England, visiting the outback for a taste of the real Australia (as portrayed in the travel brochure). Bazza and Shazza, the layback, kindhearted couple are their hosts living out in the sticks. Having first touched down in Sydney amidst the duty free shops, Anita & Frederick are in for a real shock when the reality of outback living is introduced to them. Bazza and Shazza's six kids educate Anita and Frederick about Australia's native animals with some hilarious results.
Additional Details: Cast of ten: 3 Males/3 Females & 4 children can be male or female. One Act. Approximately 30 minutes. Read sample (pdf 268 kb).
LITTLE RED MEETS THE DINGO
Award Winner - Spring on Stage Theatre Festival - 2001 (previously known as Twin Red Riding Hoods, available on DVD)
Little Red ignores her mother's warnings about using the Internet Chat Rooms. Little does she know, the deceitful dingo, Din is planning his moves. When her mother drops out of yet another family gathering to put her career first, Little Red reacts by inviting Din to Granny's birthday party with disastrous results. Little Red is taken hostage by Din's accomplice, the dopey dingo Der, whilst Din is making Granny sign over her fortune as ransom for Little Red. Does the woodchopper come to the rescue? Does Din get his just 'desserts'? You bet!
Additional Details: Cast of six: 3 females/3 males. One Act. Approximately 45 minutes. Read sample (pdf 728 kb).
GOLDISOCKS & THE THREE KOALAS
Award Winner - Spring on Stage Theatre Festival - 2001 (available on DVD)
Goldilocks is ready to retire from her Fairytale career and has placed all her hopes in her daughter Goldisocks to follow in her footsteps. The problem is, Goldisocks has her own dreams to play soccer. With the 'Big Audition' for the Goldilocks Musical coming up, the pressure is on for Goldisocks to perform. However, after sneaking off to play soccer instead of going to her singing and dancing lessons, Goldisocks is in a bit of a jam. She has no idea how to sing and dance! Her solution is to run away with a rest stop at the Three Koalas house, where Papa Koala just happens to be the Hot Shot Soccer Coach and Baby Koala surprises them all!
Additional Details: Cast of six: 3 females/3 males. One Act. Approximately 40 minutes. Read sample (pdf 685 kb).
LOST CHILD
A dark and shocking play centered around Jade, her friend Lexie, the undesirable and dangerous Tarik and Cass and the devastating effects of drug addiction. Jade, since losing her father at the age of ten, feels that she has also lost her identity. She numbs her pain by self destructing, almost taking her best friend Lexie with her. Her younger sister, Skye is caught in the middle, bailing Jade out when things get tough.
Additional Details: Cast of eight: 6 females/2 males or 4 females/2 males with Voice Overs. Two Acts. Approximately 1 hour. Read sample (pdf 501 kb).
Rehersals for Lost Child
