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Stage
Abandoned Wench!
Played at Chippen Street Theatre for Sydney Fringe Festival
Mary, Esther and Charlotte are abandoned wenches. Convicted of outrageous crimes such as stealing a bonnet, they are sent to New Holland to serve out their days. Little do they know, they become the poster girls for female empowerment. This is a funky, modern day re-telling of their stories.
Written by Gina Cohen, directed by Jeremy Godwin, and starring Gina Cohen, Lisa Hanssens, Amelia Tranter and Jeremy Godwin.
"A really nice, really-really good surprise, this wonderful based on fact/re-written "mash-up"brings back to life some of the women of the title...lively, full of mischief, and finding humour in prison.....Tranter seizes the role and the audience's hearts...They may have been abandoned and forgotten but... [i]t would be a criminal mistake to miss the chance to meet MEC (Mary, Ester, Charlotte) during #SydneyFringe" ~ Chuck Moore Reviews About
Altered Love
Played at Chippen Street Theatre for Sydney Fringe Festival
A psychological drama with a twist, where a woman takes drastic measures to save a dying marriage by undergoing cutting edge neurological changes to regenerate lost love with explosive consequences.
Written by Fran Bowick, directed by Steven Tait, and starring Michela Carratini, Edric Hong, Denise Metzger, Nathan Moss, Amelia Tranter, Kurtis Wakefield and Olivia Williams.
"Nail biting drama that takes a lot of chances – and makes them pay off." ~ Chuck Moore Reviews About
"Generally the actors' performances were good, with standouts being the protagonist's mother [Denise Metzger] and her doctor [Amelia Tranter]" ~ Alex Fenner, The Indie Hour
Jack Data
Played at the Old 505 Theatre as part of FreshWorks
Written and directed by Ruth Bell. With Amelia Tranter, Mathias Olofsson, Christine Greenough, Richard Cotter, Julian Ramundi & Elly Hiraani Clapin.
On Alice's 31st birthday her overbearing mother presents her with Jack Data, a "perfect man" robot, with reproductive options. At first Alice is horrified, but agrees to keep Jack after discovering that he cooks and cleans and "if you take off his shoe he turns into a Hoover."
Role of 'Alice'.
Jack Data is a comedic look into our future, to a time when robots become a viable substitute for human intimacy.
This play is not so much a cautionary tale about technology as a cautionary tale about human behaviour, and on what it means to be human.
SOME REVIEWS...
"[A] light play about a dark subject...intriguing...a modern comedy of manners about a subject in film and writing more often associated with male sexuality than with female reproduction. - Sydney Arts Guide
"The cinematic quality of Jack Data makes this very funny play ideal for film or television... the near future is frequently mined for drama and comedy gold." - The Buzz from Sydney
"[A]n intelligent comedy that comments on feminism and the family unit whilst driving home the cautionary narrative of what it means to be human." - On The Town
"[A] fantasy in which we meditate on the meanings of love, relationships and families, in a way that forces our rationality to escape the cliché." - Suzy Goes See
The Age of Entitlement
(foray into immersive theatre)
A pop-up, immersive theatre piece by Mongrel Mouth. Played a COMPLETELY SOLD OUT season in The Rocks.
Role of 'Young Lara'.
(Further info on play here.)
"Amelia Tranter...is captivating to watch"
- Weekend Notes
"It is so unique...I could repeat the phrase, "You really, really have to see this show!" 31.25 times." - Sydney Arts Guide
"[S]old out for good reason" - Stage Whispers
[A] bold and colourful undertaking, by turns thought provoking and engaging"
- The Spell of Waking Hours
IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, THEN LEAVE… And so Babe, fed up with the blokey jokes and the Logies and her meaningless WAG-life, takes it literally and shoots herself into a parallel universe. It’s Babe alone in a kitchen in space. Armed with just a few vague memories of Astrophysics 101, and her own Indigenous stories, she’s got to find a way to get back to her world and start living her ‘Best Life’. Luckily she’s got Meg and Lenny - multi-tasking, clean-eating, minimum-wage earning mums and self-help gurus - to lead her to enlightenment.
Binary Stars and Best Lives is a comic critique of the pressure on women to strive for perfect and nourishing lives. In a world where white men still take up the most space, Babe, Lenny and Meg fight to define their own identities, and to create purpose for their own lives. In this mash-up of quantum physics, inspiration boards and Women’s Weekly covers, you’ll have to ask yourself - Are you ready to receive the positive vibrational energy of the universe?
Screen
Mould
A webseries by Still Searchin' Productions.
Mould centres on Macy and Arthur, a young couple who live in Western Sydney and are faced with a series of obstacles following Arthur's declaration he is gay and Macy's realisation she is trans. Suddenly, what was the beginning of the end might actually be the start of something more beautiful...
Amelia has been cast in the role of Macy.
Despair
A lyrical two-hander about a man dealing with his wife's mental illness. Directed by Tom Pelik and starring Benjamin Hanly and Amelia Tranter. IMDB here.
Soil
A crime thriller directed by Kapil Hemudan Gadhvi. Stars include Oliver Burton, Emm Wiseman, Jay Kallaway, Jessica Orcsik, Amelia Tranter, and Diab Metry.
"Fabulous doesn't begin to describe Amelia's talents. She was a true professional and an asset to any project. I will cast her again - first chance I get"
Reuben Brand, Executive Producer
My Name is Faten
A 31 min short feature by Filmotion Productions.
Role of 'Laila'.
This film explores concepts around identity, highlights the strength and resilience of family unity in the face of adversity, and aims to promote an accurate narrative depiction of some of the issues faced by Muslim women in Australia.
It follows the journey of Faten, a young woman who grew up in country NSW and finds herself shouldering the responsibilities of keeping her family afloat after the unexpected death of her father. The grieving family have no choice but to move to Sydney, where they are greeted with a mixed reception by their extended family.
Commercial
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In the media
Directing
Daniel Hunter in "Dramatic Exercise #2" "Deeply poetic and completely arresting" - Curtain Call
Alex Dalrymple in "Basketball Bob" (publicity still)
"A rollercoaster ride from start to finish" - Short Reviews
Alicia Gonzalez, Laura Viskovich in "The Dyke Variations"
(Slide Bar, pictured in its second season version)
Ro Dempsey and Ben Brock in "Perfect Stillness"(Pictured as featured in the NIDA / Movie Extra version)
Tom Pelik and Amelia Tranter in "Reaction" "Beautifully written, performed and directed" - AussieTheatre.com
Matt Thomson and Laura Holmes in "Push Yourself"(Pictured as featured in its 'The Best of Playtime' run, Imagine Festival, Cleveland St Theatre)
Recommendations & Testimonials
Acting
"Fabulous doesn't begin to describe Amelia's talents. She was a true professional and an asset to any project. I will cast her again - first chance I get." Reuben Brand, Executive Producer
Directing
"Amelia is an extraordinarily gifted and committed young director, who fully deserves the encouragement and support of the Theatre Profession. She is personable, and combines intelligence with innate theatrical instincts." Aarne Neeme, director
"Beautiful performances, wonderful production and a director who really understands the heart of the piece. A writer cannot ask for any more." Jane Miller, playwright, Perfect Stillness
Coaching/Consultant work - Dramaturgy & Directing
"Amelia Tranter recently assisted Presence Films by providing dramaturge and directing expertise during a Writer workshop held at our offices at Fox. We found Amelia professional and very helpful. In addition, she was both insightful and forthright. We would recommend Amelia to anyone seeking assistance in these areas. She is a bright up and coming talent who is sure to make her mark." David Steinhoff, CEO, Presence Films, Fox Studios
Coaching - Business communication, Personal development & wellbeing
"Amelia has been helping me... [with] coaching advice around mindfulness and presentation skills. She has been excellent at communicating to me in accordance with my values and priorities. She is a warm, energetic and friendly person who is well liked by not only myself, but my staff. She is very knowledgable and has great life experience to share her wisdom as well as being empathetic to the needs of others.
Over the past 3 years she has helped me to journal and write more, gain more clarity around my thoughts, be present, as well improve my presenting and speaking, both on and off camera. She is an excellent presenter herself and extremely professional." Taylor Harrison, Owner Active Seniors Health Centres, Director Health Space Clinics, Founder of Giving Health Charitable Foundation
Coaching - Drama
"Amelia is a revelation! ... To teach drama well to children needs a special kind of person. Someone with a finely balanced sense of discipline vs. fun and lots of patience. When dealing with children ranging from 5-15 and on the odd occasion all in the same class, a teacher is required to keep the little ones focused and the older kids interested. In over 10 years of teaching I have seen no one display these kinds of attributes better than Amelia.
She is inspirational, irreverent, instinctive and most importantly: professional. Always prepared with a detailed lesson plan, and turns up on time! She is a self-possessed woman who exudes a sense of straightforward honesty, and from an employer's perspective, this is extremely valuable.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Amelia as an exceptional asset for any organization." Lindsay Moss, Director, StarTime Studios.