tell us your story.

perhaps, theatre. is collecting true stories from real people to incorporate into our upcoming shows. thank you for considering sharing part of your life with us!

you may answer one or both of the following questions, in as much or little detail as you would like. consider the questions a guiding point, rather than a strict framework. we encourage creativity in your answers – tell us a story!

your answers may be utilised in one or more of perhaps, theatre.‘s upcoming productions, to be debuted in september 2025. you will remain anonymous, and any names or identifying information will be changed. we are committed to handling everything that is shared with us with care, and you are more than welcome to reach out to us for more information about the nature of the projects or to make any specifications about the way your story is told.

if we particularly like your story and want to explore it in more depth, we may reach out to you to seek more information. if you would be willing, please leave your contact details and select ‘yes’ to the relevant questions.

please note we are primarily looking for people based in or connected to mandurah, western australia.

for withdrawal or recourse: if you have any questions or concerns, or you wish to withdraw your answers, please contact us via email (perhapstheatre@gmail.com).

name (leave blank to remain anonymous)

email (if you would like us to be able to contact you)

tell us about the worst thing you've ever done.

tell us about a game that has been important to you, and why (anything from peekaboo to blackjack).

by submitting this story, i give 'perhaps, theatre.' permission to utilise it in future productions. by submitting this story, i give 'perhaps, theatre.' permission to utilise it in future productions. i understand and consent.

i permit 'perhaps, theatre.' to utilise my submission in the following ways: i permit 'perhaps, theatre.' to utilise my submission in the following ways: quoted verbatim within the production. as the basis for a story told within the production (creative liberties may be taken). text used verbatim as part of the pre-show, the post-show, or marketing.

i am willing to be contacted for more information. i am willing to be contacted for more information. yes, i am willing to be interviewed in person or via phone/zoom. yes, i am willing to answer follow-up questions via email form. no, please don't reach out to me.

if answering these questions brought up any distressing feelings for you, the following helplines and resources may be of use:

- - - Lifeline offers crisis support and suicide prevention and can be contacted on 13 11 14 .
    - Beyond Blue can be called at 1300 22 4636 for advice, referral and support from a mental health professional.
    - 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. They can be reached via phone at 1800 737 732 or text at 0458 737 732.
    - No To Violence’s Men’s Referral Service provides support and referral for men who use family violence or are otherwise concerned about their behaviour, and can be contacted on 1300 766 491.
    - Blue Knot provides information and support for anyone affected by complex trauma, including survivors and their loved ones. Blue Knot’s helpline and redress service can be called on 1300 657 380.
    - MensLine is a free telephone and online counselling service for men struggling with mental health or relationship issues, anger management, or who are experiencing or using family violence. MensLine can be contacted 24/7 at 1300 78 99 78.
    - 13YARN is a free and confidential crisis support service run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They can be called at 13 92 76.
    - Qlife provides anonymous LGBTQIA+ peer support and referral via webchat or phone at 1800 184 527.