Playing a role… Keilor East resident Aislinn Murray will star in a play in Sunshine next month. 56309
By Alesha Capone
The 18-year-old from Keilor East will get another taste of the limelight when she takes to the stage in Sunshine next month.
In the show ‘Manonita’, Ms Murray will portray the lead character’s sister, in a play exploring mental illness and family relationships.
“It’s pretty naturalistic, where it gets a bit intense are some of the scenes where Manonita talks about how she feels,” Ms Murray said.
“I cried in one of the rehearsals, because it makes you wonder if your own sister has ever felt like this.”
The young actress, who graduated secondary school last year, said drama was her favourite subject during Year 12.
Ms Murray hopes to study theatre at university next year and is currently working at Highpoint Shopping Centre while she pursues acting.
She said her family were supportive of her theatrical ambitions, but before joining the cast of ‘Manonita’ she found it hard to find a like-minded group of young actors in Brimbank.
The play was written by three Victoria University graduates, who formed the artistic company Moving Theatre with the aim of involving other youth from across the West with performing.
‘Manonita’ will be on at the Euro Masonic Hall, 93 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine from 2-5 December , 8pm Thursday to Saturday and 5pm Sunday. For information visit www.thedogtheatre.com or call 0401 850 112.
