SALLY McLEAN

Sally McLean: Actor. Writer. Director. With a bit of a thing for Shakespeare.

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  • Acting,  Work

    Live theatre in the age of COVID-19 – The Show Must Go Online

    April 3, 2020 /

    When I got the email about ten days ago that I’d been cast in the new online initiative, The Show Must Go Online, as “Katherina” (or “Kate” as I call her) in The Taming Of The Shrew, I’ll admit to an initial hesitation at saying yes. Not because I didn’t want to play her – I’d submitted to do the show in the first place, and I’ve been fascinated by “Kate” from the first time I saw her (as a Hollywood musical obsessed kid) portrayed by Kathryn Grayson in a late night TV re-run of the movie Kiss Me Kate when I was about 10 years old. Admittedly, that early…

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    “Light Bringer” and “Why Must The Show Go On?” now wrapped

    July 14, 2009

    Festivals, interviews, awards and more – that was the three months that was! #acting #actor #director #shakespeare

    November 3, 2018

    2018 In Pictures – Howard Fine Acting Studios, Shakespeare Republic, Melbourne WebFest and more #acting #webseries #Shakespeare

    December 3, 2018
  • Acting,  Featured,  Work,  Writing

    Sally Interviewed on “How Do You Do You” Podcast

    October 28, 2018 /

    It was an absolute honour to be invited onto Matt Smolen’s How Do You Do You Podcast recently to chat all things Shakespeare, acting, creative process and more. And he was VERY kind to me with his lovely comments about my work! Here’s the blurb from Apple iTunes (where you can hear all the interviews with some amazing industry peeps): “In this week’s episode Matt chats to Sally McLean – a renaissance lady if there ever was one. She’s multi-talented, multi-skilled and successful at everything. Acting, writing, directing, producing – you name it, she’s given it ago and nailed it.” Um, so yeah …. *blush*. Thanks Matt for your VERY…

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    August 2017 Round up – Awards, Reviews & More!

    August 5, 2017

    Sally invited to play “Zoraide” in rehearsed reading of Julia Britton’s “The Professor”

    May 5, 2010

    #MelbourneWebFest, #ShakespeareRepublic & more!

    July 11, 2016
  • Acting,  Producing,  Work

    The Medea Project, Shakespeare Republic and other reports from the classical world …

    November 24, 2015 /

    November is a busy month! Lots to share with you, so let’s get going … THE MEDEA PROJECT I have been involved in a fantastic theatrical production, The Medea Project, which explores the Greek myth of Medea, using the original classical text with a modern twist.  Songs, text, storytelling.  The sharing of a tragedy through the eyes of three women.  It has been challenging, no question, but working with fantastic cast Kristina Benton and Hannah Gott, under the direction of Perri Cummings has also been a joy.  It is a celebration and exploration about women and the trials and tribulations we are still facing today.  We open tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov 25) and…

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    Live theatre in the age of COVID-19 – The Show Must Go Online

    April 3, 2020

    Sally interviewed on No Rest For The Weekend in NYC

    May 20, 2021

    Melbourne WebFest round-up and more news on the Shakespeare front – it’s still all go this July! #shakespeare #webfest #allthethings

    July 5, 2018
  • Acting,  Musings

    Working with the Masters – Howard Fine Acting Studio, Australia

    May 10, 2013 /

    The last few months of 2012 was a busy time.  I had been cast in two films “V for Vienetta” and “Raymond Taylor’s Earnest Adventures in Love” in a supporting and lead role respectively, had the privilege once again to be a Juror for the AACTA Awards, was organizing the Investors’ Launch for my documentary “A Life Unexpected” with my brilliant Executive Producer, Bobby Galinsky and fellow Producer Melanie Brunt and was also accepted as a participant in the Howard Fine & David Coury Masterclass here in Melbourne. To say my schedule was slightly insane would be an understatement! But I wouldn’t have missed being a part of any of…

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    “The Rogues Gallery” meets “The Bazura Project” or Web TV meets ABCTV

    September 5, 2011

    New season of Shakespeare Republic screening at eleven international film festivals!

    November 8, 2020

    “Light Bringer” and “Why Must The Show Go On?” now wrapped

    July 14, 2009
  • Acting,  Producing

    “V for Vienetta”, “Raymond Taylor’s Earnest Adventures in Love”, AACTA Awards, Howard Fine and more!

    February 10, 2013 /

    Been a while since the last update! Here’s what you missed … The latter half of 2012 got very busy for Sally with two film lead roles: “Lynette” in Micha Couell’s V for Vienetta, alongside John Brumpton, Bruce Kerr, Don Bridges & Susan Turner and playing the romantic interest of “Sylvie” in Jemma van Loenen’sRaymond Taylor’s Earnest Adventures in Love alongside Sarah Hallam and Benedict Kazlauskas. That same period also saw her undertaking further study with the fabulous Howard Fine, participating in the Howard Fine & David Coury Four Day Masterclass (always a pleasure and a joy), once again undertaking duties as a Juror for the AACTA Awards (formerly AFI Awards) and…

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    Sally nominated for “Best Actress” at the 2018 Asia Web Awards! #acting #actor #nominee

    December 14, 2018

    “Miss Julie” debuts, plus “D.A.T.E. Me” and “Why Must The Show Go On?”

    January 2, 2009

    Offspring and Evie Wants a Baby … I’m seeing a sort of theme here …

    October 5, 2012
  • Acting

    Back on AFI jury duty – and loving it!

    January 2, 2011 /

    Well, 2010 finished off with a bang! Sally again accepted the invitation to be a Juror for the 2010 AFI Awards, juggling watching and assessing nearly every Australian feature film released over the past 12 months with her rehearsal and performance commitments with the Australian Shakespeare Company’s The Comedy Of Errors (now running as the ASC’s 2010/2011 Shakespeare Under the Stars season at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne! Plug, plug!). The AFI Awards night itself was a blast, with a slick awards ceremony presentation at The Regent Theatre and fun after party at the Regent Theatre Ballroom. Sally attended with her partner, Billy Smedley (both pictured left at the After Party on the night) and was…

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    Sally wins Best Actress award at UVFF 2021

    May 16, 2021

    Sally interviewed on No Rest For The Weekend in NYC

    May 20, 2021

    Sally nominated for “Best Actress” at the 2018 Asia Web Awards! #acting #actor #nominee

    December 14, 2018
  • Acting

    Sally returns to Australian Shakespeare Company to reprise role in “The Comedy Of Errors” in 2011

    December 15, 2010 /

    It’s been a busy year, capped off with Sally’s return to the Australian Shakespeare Company, reprising her role as “Dowsabel” in Comedy of Errors at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne (as pictured left) for the ASC’s “Shakespeare Under The Stars” season. Yes, she gets to don that fat suit for another run, playing the “mad mountain of flesh” for another season! The show opens on December 21, 2010 and runs until March 12, 2011. Tickets available via Ticketmaster on 136 100 or book online here. “Brilliant – literally – it glitters, it’s gold! Very funny.” – 3MBS “This miracle of a show is stylish, vibrant and often uproariously funny.” – Herald Sun

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    Shakespeare Republic launches next week!

    August 19, 2015

    “The Rogues Gallery” meets “The Bazura Project” or Web TV meets ABCTV

    September 5, 2011

    The Rehearsal Room – evolving the process

    May 14, 2013
  • Acting

    Sally rejoins The Australian Shakespeare Company

    August 2, 2010 /

    No, Sally hasn’t suddenly put on a LOT of weight, she is currently appearing as “Dowsabel” in the Australian Shakespeare Company’s Comedy of Errors at the Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne (as pictured left). Described as “a mad mountain of flesh”, the amazing costume (built by Karla Erenbots) means she certainly fits the description! As Sally says in her other blog “It’s been a joy to work with such a brilliant group of actors who not only “get” Shakespeare but are so great to share a stage with … Glenn Elston’s direction proves yet again that the ASC’s greatest strength is being true to the Bard, at the same time making him accessible and relevant to…

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    Infront Artists interview at Melbourne Web Fest Opening Night

    July 6, 2017

    “The Rogues Gallery” meets “The Bazura Project” or Web TV meets ABCTV

    September 5, 2011

    Offspring and Evie Wants a Baby … I’m seeing a sort of theme here …

    October 5, 2012

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I live, work and create on the lands of the people of the Kulin Nation. I acknowledge them and all Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their unceded and continuing connection to land, waters and culture. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and offer my gratitude for the rich tradition of storytelling and artistic expression originated by all First Nations peoples around the world, which forms the foundation of all modern creative work.

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