By & AfterDark Theatre Photo by: Aaron Walker PRESENTER S INFORMATION
Contents COMPANY PROFILE... 3 ABOUT THE SHOW... 3 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICS... 3 AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT... 4 MARKETING... 5 PRODUCTION DETAILS... 7 CONTACTS... 8 Page 2 of 8
COMPANY PROFILE 2016 Gasworks Circus Showdown winners, bring their unique dialogue of movement and circus to life with a fluid sense of chaotic choreography. The cast has an inimitable sassy style with their skill set and are dauntlessly breaking all the rules. These circus strongwomen perform with elegance, power and beauty. This is the début production for this new and audacious circus company. ABOUT THE SHOW SHOW SYNPOSIS Circus has a natural suspense, as it is often inherently dangerous. But what takes place when you embrace those dangers, and then seek even more? The Element of Consequence explores what happens to a regular circus act when additional factors are introduced. When bodies entangled in rope are pushed off balance and props are stolen mid-trick. Delving into the absurd, fiery female acrobats entwine their skills and bodies to create a world where gravity doesn't always pull downwards. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Teaming up for the first time, Anna Murray and AfterDark Theatre proudly present The Element of Consequence, a female acrobatic ensemble, which will leave Melbourne Fringe audiences dumbfounded of the grace and awe-inspiring power of these artists. Taking you on a voyage through bizarre skills and stunning acrobatics. Circus producing veterans AfterDark Theatre have produced and designed a number of awardwinning productions, including Barbaroi, PDC Rock!, They Say She s Different, and We Should Quit. AfterDark add their own quirky touch in design, lighting and atmosphere to finely compliment the acrobatics performed by the indomitable girls. AfterDark Theatre also co-produce alongside Gasworks Arts Park to create the Boardwalk Republic; the official Southside Hub for Melbourne Fringe. Anna Murray, the chorographical genius behind the show, has years of experience in both contemporary circus and dance bringing her fluid, yet powerful movement style to this exceptional production. Having been a graduate of Australia s largest and prestigious Circus school NICA; Anna leads this league of extraordinary ladies that make up the ensemble. BIOGRAPHIES Dropbox link of all Bios: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dyjlhazg5po86ds/aadcarteypp7-i3kao1iav2ka?dl=0 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICS DURATION Act 1 55 minutes SUITABLE VENUES Black Box, Theatre, Outdoor Stage, Festival, Hall with no raked stage MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES PER WEEK 5 performances Page 3 of 8
MINIMUM BREAK BETWEEN PERFORMANCES 180 minutes LICENCING AGREEMENTS Currently acquiring APRA licenses APRA OBLIGATIONS Currently acquiring APRA licenses TOURING PERSONNEL The touring party consists of 6 people. Name Anna Murray Rachael Boyd Olivia Watts Alyssa Moore Josie Wardrope Francesco Minniti Role Producer/ Touring Technician PERFORMANCE HISTORY Year Venue Number of performances 2016 Gasworks Arts Park 2 2016 Boardwalk Republic Big 6 House 2017 (Jan) Confirmed Black Flamingo 11 2017 (Feb) Confirmed Empyrean 15 AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW Circus is a community based art-form. We are able to run basic skills workshops in the venue as a way to familiarise your audience with the genre of circus and to help break down the stereotypes of a circus being skills based, and gender orientated. Depending on the amount of time we are at your venue, we can take a group through multiple workshops to introduce them to the genre, and how to create a small piece of contemporary circus. If you are wanting us to engage with just children for a festival or for a one day workshop, then we are also able to tailor a workshop as an introductory to the art-form. We are also open to the discussion of creating relationships in areas post tour. DESCRIPTION / DETAILS 1-2 hour workshop. Participants should be wearing comfortable clothing that allows them to move freely. Outcomes can be tailored and negotiated to your specific area. Ongoing workshops available. COST Negotiable Page 4 of 8
TARGET AUDIENCE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Young adults at varying levels, that wish to experience what it is like to piece together an artistic performance piece using circus and movement as their medium. MARKETING MARKETING COPY One line Gravity doesn t always pull downwards Short Circus has a natural suspense, as it is often inherently dangerous. But what takes place when you embrace those dangers, and then seek even more? The Element of Consequence explores what happens to a regular circus act when additional factors are introduced. When bodies entangled in rope are pushed off balance and props are stolen mid-trick. Delving into the absurd, four fiery female acrobats entwine their skills and bodies to create a world where gravity doesn't always pull downwards. Extended Teaming up for the first time, Anna Murray and AfterDark Theatre proudly present The Element of Consequence, a female acrobatic ensemble, which will leave Melbourne Fringe audiences dumbfounded of the grace and awe-inspiring power of these artists. Taking you on a voyage through bizarre skills and stunning acrobatics. Circus has a natural suspense, as it is often inherently dangerous. But what takes place when you embrace those dangers, and then seek even more? The Element of Consequence explores what happens to a regular circus act when additional factors are introduced. When bodies entangled in rope are pushed off balance and props are stolen mid-trick. Delving into the absurd, fiery female acrobats entwine their skills and bodies to create a world where gravity doesn't always pull downwards. 2016 Gasworks Circus Showdown winners, bring their unique dialogue of movement and circus to life with a fluid sense of chaotic choreography. The cast has an inimitable sassy style with their skill set and are dauntlessly breaking all the rules. These circus strongwomen perform with elegance, power and beauty. This is the début production for this new and audacious circus company. Circus producing veterans AfterDark Theatre have produced and designed a number of awardwinning productions, including Barbaroi, PDC Rock!, They Say She s Different, and We Should Quit. AfterDark add their own quirky touch in design, lighting and atmosphere to finely compliment the acrobatics performed by the indomitable girls. AfterDark Theatre also co-produce alongside Gasworks Arts Park to create the Boardwalk Republic; the official Southside Hub for Melbourne Fringe. Anna Murray, the chorographical genius behind the show, has years of experience in both contemporary circus and dance bringing her fluid, yet powerful movement style to this exceptional production. Having been a graduate of Australia s largest and prestigious Circus school NICA; Anna leads this league of extraordinary ladies that make up the ensemble. Page 5 of 8
MARKETING SUMMARY Postcard design and Poster designs are available. Review quotes and Media Release also available. MEDIA QUOTES Gravity defying Stage Whispers 10 out of 10! Circus OZ AUDIENCE REVIEWS www.facebook.com/teoc119 Reviews from audiences available there. COLLEAGUE RECOMMENDATIONS 10 out of 10! Circus OZ Matt Wilson, Lead and core member of Australia s major Circus company, Circus OZ VIDEO LINKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijqbceonams IMAGES Photography by Aaron Walker- photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7wim4265w5i1hm1/aaailxbgvv0kx8jxeoqheod2a?dl= 0 MARKETING MATERIALS Postcard design and Poster designs are available. Review quotes and Media Release also available. Please ask for any additional material you may require. CONTENT WARNINGS / AUDIENCES TO AVOID No Audience warnings SPONSOR OR OTHER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Proudly supported by AfterDark Theatre Page 6 of 8
PRODUCTION DETAILS TECHNICAL SUMMARY Technical Grading C Bump in and performance same day. Required time for bump in: 6-8 hours. EXAMPLE SCHEDULE Arrive: 10am Bump in: 10:30-11:30 Focus and LX set up: 11:30-15:00 Lighting and sound tech and safety: 15:30-16:30 Performance: 18:00-19:00 CREW REQUIRED FROM VENUE List the crew required from the venue. Eg, how many staff, for how long and if they require specific technical knowledge (eg lighting, sound, av). STAGE Minimum stage requirments: Flat stage, minimum dimensions 7m wide x 5m length. Wooden floor. Black floor preferred but not essential to supply Small crashmat for aerial if required. Venue to supply Space as per above LIGHTING Technical grading C; require pre rig for venues. If a pre rig is not completed, additional hours will be required to set up your venue. Some lights may be toured by the company as well as LX console and Technician proficient in its use. to supply Intelligent luminaries required for production and LX console ( ETC ion or LSC Clarity) and a technician proficient in its use. Side Lights, including boom arms, Boom poles and fixtures. Venue to supply 3 phase power, minimum of 2x 32amp outlets. Basic 2 colour Front wash x 6 zones (USOP, USC, USPS, DSOP, DSC, DSPS) Minimum 1 colour wash across stage. Access equipment deemed safe by Australian work standards to lighting bars if lighting bars do not lower in. Page 7 of 8
SOUND Simple P.A required that is able to playback Cue Lab software or software equivalent to supply Computer with Sound files. Venue to supply Basic Audio console and a minimum of two speakers for sound system and RCA input or mini jack input for computer playback. AV No AV required. WARDROBE Simple costumes that will fit on one rack to supply One Clothes Rack Venue to supply Dressing Rooms to cater for 5 performers; can be in one room if size allows. FREIGHT NOTES Touring Company will be hiring a tour van which will hold everything for the production. We will need access to a loading dock or access way to the theatre/hall/festival. CRITICAL ISSUES Rigging is required for the full version of the show. A shorter version is available if your venue does not allow for rigging. Stage must be flat and not raked. Pre- rig of lighting is preferred for us to fit production within 6 hour bump in. CONTACTS For all technical enquiries please contact Francesco Minniti at: info@afterdarktheatre.com or +61 421 340 184 Page 8 of 8