About The Dog Logs

From a tough Rottweiler with neighbour problems, to a prima donna toy poodle who wants attention, this collection of hilarious and heart-breaking monologues examines the lives of dogs from every breed, age, and situation. Telling stories of friendship, romance, and revenge, The Dog Logs is a refreshing take on canine life that is touching and surprisingly human.

April 10 - 19, 2026

Ballaarat Mechanics Institute
Drama, Comedy
Playwright: CJ Johnson
Director: Gin O'Brien
Running Time: 100 minutes
This play is an Australian work

Partnership

With the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute

Auditions

Sunday November 9, 2025

Please ensure you read the audition pack before booking, as it includes information on performance dates and rehearsals that are required for all cast.

Click here for the audition pack

The audition pack includes all character audition information.

Auditions will be Sunday 9 November, 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm.

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About the Director

Gin O'Brien

Gin has been involved with Ballarat National Theatre for seven years as an actor, production manager and director. The Dog Logs marks Gin’s full length directorial debut.

Gin has been involved in many productions in Ballarat. She has performed several times with Ballarat National Theatre, including in Wyrd Sisters (2023), Steel Magnolias (2021), A Christmas Carol (2019) and Medea (2019).

She is the current president of Ballarat National Theatre and has produced the last three major productions (Dancing at Lughnasa, Next Fall & God of Carnage).

And she loves dogs!

Playwright

C. J. Johnson

C. J. Johnson wrote The Dog Logs in 2001 with the first performances at La Mama Theatre, Melbourne, in May of that year. An Australian tour, with Johnson as one of the actors, took place in 2004. The script was adapted for American audiences in 2011.