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The journey to The Bleeding Tree began long before casting or rehearsals—it was born from shared experience, artistic rigor, and a deep sense of purpose. Vanessa Beck, Clarissa Castro, and Grace Rose met during an intensive two-year actor training program, where they poured their full selves—heart, grit, and vulnerability—into the craft. Over countless scenes, rehearsals, and late-night reflections, a bond was forged not just as actors, but as collaborators.
Near the end of their training, the trio watched three alumni mount a powerful staging of Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit. Seeing their peers take bold creative initiative ignited something urgent and clear: they, too, were ready to take ownership of their artistry. Inspired to find a project that reflected their strength and depth as women and performers, they sought a play that was raw, relevant, and meaningful. The Bleeding Tree—with its powerful themes, lyrical intensity, and three-woman ensemble—offered the perfect match. It became more than a script; it became a vehicle for everything they had trained for.
First Production Of The Bleeding Tree:
The Bleeding Tree was first produced by Griffin Theatre Company, 7 August 2015 at the SBW Stables Theatre, Australia, directed by Lee Lewis, designed by Renée Mulder, with lighting design by Verity Hampson and music by Steve Toulmin. The cast were Paula Arundell, Airlie Dodds, Shari Sebbens.
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About the playwright:
Angus Cerini is a multi-award-winning writer, performer and theatre maker. His plays have been produced widely in Australia by companies including Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company, Griffin Theatre Company, and Malthouse Theatre and have toured extensively. His work has been presented internationally, including in France, Germany, Ireland and England.
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The Bleeding Tree Play Fund
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