The Reunion, 48 Clifton Street, Prahran (2026)

Set in 1986, it’s been ten years since Kyle, Maggie and Lucy have seen each other after graduating from high school in the 70’s, and now it’s time for The Reunion. Looking forward to reconnecting, to celebrate their friendship and to perform a full moon ritual they practised as teenagers, they could never anticipate the precarious situation they’re about to be faced with. The Reunion takes us on a

journey of fear, obsession and mortality, as three women, having taken very different journeys in life, now find themselves trapped in space and time. Written by colourful Ballarat-based playwright, poet and singer Marty MonStar, whose work has been supported by staged readings and performances with La Mama Theatre, Cracked Actors Theatre and Long Play, and nominated for awards, including Best Comedic Writing for The Hang Up during the 2020 Summer Reading Series with Cracked Actors. The Reunion is his most recent work.

“As with any form of reunion, there’s always going to be a high level of both apprehension and excitement. It’s confronting to revisit old friendships, to face prejudices, jealousies and judgements,” explains Marty, “I wanted to explore all that anxiety and mix it with both comedy and horror at the same time. The friends challenge each other to share desires and goals, but in the end, they have to confront their own mortality”.

“I love too, that all the cast and key creatives involved are female. It brings with it a really strong energy”. Don’t miss the premiere season of The Reunion at The MC Showroom. Starring Cara Matthews, Rosy Leonardi and Natalie Lock, directed by award-winning Marion Arditti. SEASON: 7 – 11 September, 2022
TIMES: Wed – Sat 8pm. Sat & Sun 2pm
Q&A: Fri 9th, Q&A with cast and creatives following the performance
VENUE: The MC Showroom, Level 1, 48 Clifton Street, Prahran VIC. 3181
LENGTH: 75 minutes (no interval)
TICKETS: $35 Adult | $32 Concession | $26 for groups of 6 or more
BOOKINGS: themcshowroom.com/whatson/the-reunion

Writer and Producer - Marty MonStar
Director - Marion Arditti
Set Designer - Donna Prince
Lighting and Sound Engineer - Jason Ng
Photography - John Englezos
PR and Media Liaison - Cherry Hands Media
Cast - Cara Matthews, Rosy Leonardi, Natalie Lock
Recommended - 15+

21/10/2025

Hello Folks

is tomorrow!

Please get ready to make a tax deductible donation on Thursday 23 October as part of ’s first National giving day to the arts:

I’ll be raising funds to stage THE RANSOM LETTER as a full theatrical season next year. Please support my campaign:

https://donations.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000QnUHJ/the-ransom-letter-2026-ausart-day

Hugs, Marty

Donation FormAre you donating as an individual or organisation?IndividualOrganisationDonation Amount$25.00$50.00$100.00$200.00$500.00How often are you donatingOnceWeeklyFortnightlyMonthlyDonor DetailsI am happy to be displayed on the ACF as a project supporter and to share my details with the artist...

15/10/2025

Dear Friends,

I am writing to you because you have attended one of my play performances over recent years. I am participating in a National Fundraising Champaign highlighted below.

On 23 October, I’m taking part in Creative Australia’s first AUSART Day, which is a National Day of fundraising for creative projects. I’m raising funds to present my play THE RANSOM LETTER as a full run stage production in 2026 and to adapt another stage play THE WRONG HORSE to a film screenplay. All donations over $2 are tax deductible!! Donations are open now if you’d like, but if you have $2 or $200 - please get ready to make a donation specifically on Thursday 23rd October. Help fund art and artists, creativity and creative projects. All donors who can contribute $40 or more will be included in the credits of the film. (Pictured Katrina Mathers and Ian Rooney in a reading of THE RANSOM LETTER)
https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000QnUHJMA3/the-ransom-letter-2026-ausart-day

Please support local independent theatre.

Calling for donations to help Marty MonStar and his team produce a full run of THE RANSOM LETTER on stage in 2026. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

26/08/2024

04/07/2024

Hi Folks.

We reached over 50% of our fundraising target for THE RANSOM LETTER, which means we can go ahead with a rehearsed playreading. Stay tuned for a date announcement, likely late August at this stage.

And a massive heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated from Marty MonStar and Kat Mat, Cherry Hands Media.

Here's the Australian Cultural Fund project page if you want to see how we finished up:

The Ransom Letter is a film noir murder-mystery, for the stage. Private Detective Joan Archer has a past, and when a new client receives a ransom letter, Archer needs to face some of her own demons before she can get anywhere near cracking the case.

28/06/2024

The Ransom Letter - Fundraising Campaign

Two days to go - can you help us get there? Calling for donations to support the development of the newest play by Marty MonStar, produced by Marty MonStar Productions and Cherry Hands Media. Supported by the BOOST program, thanks to the Australian Cultural Fund and Creative Australia

The Ransom Letter is a film noir murder-mystery, for the stage. Private Detective Joan Archer has a past, and when a new client receives a ransom letter, Archer needs to face some of her own demons before she can get anywhere near cracking the case.

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