Raison D'Étre
Play on Words was formed in 1992 by three teachers from Ararat Secondary College in Victoria: John Mawson, Rob Smith and Ros Jennings. The aim of the three is to write quality musicals which:
- Are more than a series of songs linked by a tenuous plot. Play on Words musicals have strong story lines which stand up in their own right. It is felt important that audiences to musicals deserve to be entertained by the story, not just the music. (In particular, audiences to school productions should enjoy themselves, not just attend out of duty to their children).
- Have large casts which spread the major roles (which will be singing and non singing) across a significant number of people.
- Have settings, dialogue and music that excite those who participate in them.
- Provide an Australasian alternative to imported musicals.
Play on Words now boasts strong markets in every state and territory of Australia and in New Zealand. The company now markets work of other selected playwrights and is developing its catalogue of non musicals and one act plays.
Dean Moore is a brilliant young song-writer and musician with such experience as: Musical Director of a Corporate Big Band, a Jazz pianist, a Funk guitarist, and as the Keyoard player in the Australian supergroup 'CDB'. Dean's expertise traverses a wide range of genres, giving our plays something for everyone.
Play on Words' reputation for successful musicals continues to grow.