LA BOITE, OPERA QUEENSLAND & BRISBANE FESTIVAL PRESENT SNOW WHITE CREATED & DEVISED BY LINDY HUME, SUZIE MILLER & ZULYA KAMALOVA LA BOITE THEATRE COMPANY SNOW WHITE 1 Principal Partner Brisbane Festival is an initiative of the La Boite Theatre Company and Opera Queensland are supported La Boite Theatre Company and Opera Queensland are assisted by the Australian Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland Government through the Australia Council, its funding and advisory body
ABOUT LA BOITE La Boite holds a unique place in the hearts and minds of artists and audiences in Brisbane. For the past nine decades, La Boite has represented the adventurous and alternative. There has always been a strong focus on the development of new work and artists, and today it is no different. The stories, ideas and voices of our city and country are many and varied and as such La Boite seeks to represent and engage in this beautiful and rich diversity; the diversity of form, of ideas, ethnicity, gender of identity. Theatre has the capacity to embrace difference in so many ways. We push the boundaries of form by collaborating with some extraordinary partners to stretch theatrical, physical and musical boundaries. We play with contemporary circus, opera, classical text, the theatrical and extraordinary international talents. This varied menu aims to enliven and inspire our existing audiences and draw new audiences to share in the La Boite experience. ABOUT BRISBANE FESTIVAL Brisbane Festival is a major international arts festival that explodes onto the scene every September with a thrilling program of music, theatre, dance, opera, circus and major public events such as Sunsuper Riverfire. Brisbane Festival attracts an audience of around one million people every year. Brisbane Festival has only been annual since 2009, but in that time it s been embraced by the city and admired by the world. SYNOPSIS This gripping reimagining of Grimm s Snow White is as juicy as a poisoned apple and as bloody and brutal as deer-kill. At once enticing and confronting, this retelling will upend fairy-tale expectations, disturbingly blurring the boundaries of good and evil, beauty and ugliness, truth and lies, trust and betrayal, killer and prey. Four musicians and four extraordinary singer/actors from styles spanning opera to rock join forces to create a musical and theatrical world that is sensual, immersive and evocative. Designed for audiences to be up close with the sweat and muscle; blood and poison; sweet apples, shards of glass and moonlight. In an intimate environment under the direction of Opera Queensland s Lindy Hume, with enchanting music by Zulya Kamalova set to Suzie Miller s poetic text, this contemporary collaboration is entertaining and erotic, with a heart as dark as ebony. Don t bring the children. CREDITS Writer Suzie Miller Composer Zulya Kamalova Director Lindy Hume Dramaturg Glyn Roberts Set Designer Sarah Winter Lighting Designer Ben Hughes Costume Designer Karen Cochet Musical Director Steve Russell ABOUT OPERA QUEENSLAND Opera Queensland provides a boundless landscape of opera experiences that reflects the richness, expanse and diversity of both the operatic art form and Queensland itself. Its mission is to reflect, celebrate and enrich life in its communities, in a way that articulates the important role the arts play in contemporary Queensland life. One of Australia s major performing arts companies, OperaQ serves Metropolitan Brisbane and regional/remote Queensland through the development and presentation of opera projects that reflect its core values of excellence, community and adventure. Arranger/Orchestrator Thomas Green Stage Manager Rachael Edwards Cast Kanen Breen, Silvia Colloca, Stephanie Pickett & Michael Tuahine Band Kathryn McKee, Steve Russell, Mikael Strand & Angus Wilson Snow White was first presented by La Boite Theatre Company, Opera Queensland & Brisbane Festival on 7 September 2016 at the Roundhouse Theatre 2 LA BOITE THEATRE COMPANY, OPERA QUEENSLAND & BRISBANE FESTIVAL
BIOGRAPHIES FOR KEY CREATIVES LINDY HUME Director & Co-Creator Lindy Hume, OperaQ s Artistic Director, is one of Australia s leading directors, acknowledged internationally for fresh interpretations of a wide variety of repertoire, and for progressive artistic leadership of a number of Australian arts organisations, most recently Sydney Festival (2010-2012) and Perth International Arts Festival (2004-2007). She was Artistic Director of West Australian Opera (1992-96), Victoria State Opera and OzOpera (1996-2001) and is currently the Artistic Director of Opera Queensland. Lindy has won a Helpmann Award for her production of Richard Mills Batavia (for Best Director of an Opera) and in 2010 her Sydney Festival won 5 Helpmann Awards from 9 nominations including Best New Australian Work. She has directed numerous productions for companies including Opera Australia, New Zealand Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Staatsoper Unter den Linden (Berlin), Opera St Gallen, Leipzig Opera, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Aldeburgh Festival. This year she makes her Seattle Opera and San Diego Opera debuts. Lindy is recognised as a champion of new Australian work across a range of genres and excellence in regional arts. She was awarded an honorary doctorate from UWA in 2007 for her contribution to the arts in WA. ZULYA KAMALOVA Composer, Musician & Co-Creator Multi award-winning Zulya Kamalova is a versatile performer, composer, producer and the leading proponent of Tatar and Russian music in Australia. Since her move to Australia in 1991 Zulya has developed a totally original approach as an affirmation of her unique identity, which takes her heritage to totally new places in completely new ways. Zulya has independently produced seven albums to date, including ARIAnominated elusive (2002) and, together with her band The Children of the Underground - ARIA-winning 3 nights (2007) and The Waltz of Emptiness (2004) and Tales of Subliming (2010) which upon their release in Europe spent several months in the top 10 of European world music charts - a feat no other Australian album in this genre has achieved. Zulya s work in cabaret and theatre includes a one woman show called Evolution, Revolution and The Mail Order Bride (a musical tragicomedy directed by Maude Davey), which Zulya wrote and performed in. Among her recent projects is an electronic project Starship Z with a renowned electronic music artist O.M.F.O (the Netherlands) and virtuoso bayan player Aydar Gainullin (Germany). In 2012 Zulya received the title of the Honoured Artist of Tatarstan. SUZIE MILLER Writer & Co-Creator Suzie Miller is a multi-award winning Australian/International playwright who has recently been in residence and/or attached to the following theatres: Ex Machina Quebec with Robert Lepage (2012), National Theatre in London (2011 and 2009), National Theatre of Scotland (2013), Ransom Theatre in Ireland (2009), Critical Stages NSW (2013), Theatre Gargantua Toronto (2013), and was the 2012 year long resident writer at Griffin Theatre in Australia. She is currently commissioned by companies in Australia (NSW, WA and Qld), England, Scotland and Canada. Miller has had over 30 productions of her works in theatres and festivals around the world in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth), UK, Ireland, Canada, London and NY. She was educated at NIDA, has an MA from UNSW in Theatre, an Honours degree in Science and a Masters of Law. Recent shows include DUST Black Swan Theatre company Perth (2014), onefivezeroseven PIAF (2014), Driving Into Walls Sydney Opera House (2013); Caress/Ache Griffin Theatre Sydney, (2015); The Sacrifice Zone Theatre Gargantua Toronto (2013) and Medea for La Boite Theatre Company in Brisbane (2015) with two world premieres in 2016; Two Geordie Boys Live Theatre (Newcastle, UK) and Snow White - a co-presentation between Opera Queensland, La Boite Theatre Company and Brisbane Festival. Amongst other awards and nominations Suzie has won the 2008 National Kit Denton Fellowship for writing with courage; shortlisted for the 2010 and 2008 Australian Writers Guild Award for drama, Qld Premier s Awards, Rodney Seaborne Awards and won an AWGIE in 2013; shortlisted for the Griffin Award 2009; Winner of Inscription 2009; and 2006: mentored by Edward Albee 2009; 2012 Best New Play Irish Times; Winner 2008 New York Fringe Festival Overall Excellence Award for Outstanding Playwriting ; Arts Hub top 10 productions 2014 and in 2005 winner of the Theatrelab award. Productions of her plays have won 9 equity awards, various Helpmann awards and have been in the yearly awards of media lists. She sits on the theatre committee of the AWG and the boards of various theatre companies. SNOW WHITE 3
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICS AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT A TOURING VERSION IS IN DEVELOPMENT AND ESITMATED COSTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN LATE 2016. ROYALTY 12% DURATION 106 minutes, including a 20 minute interval SUITABLE VENUES In-the-round, Studio, Thrust and Spiegel tent style. Not suitable for proscenium arch theatres. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES PER WEEK 6 MINIMUM BREAK BETWEEN PERFORMANCES 120 APRA OBLIGATIONS Original music is used and no APRA is payable. This is covered by the royalty package. TOURING PERSONNEL The touring party consists of 13 people ROLE NAME OVERVIEW There are many opportunities for the show to engage members of the wider community and make a lasting impression that will resonate long after the tour draws to a close. The opportunities listed below can explore both the working method of the artists involved in creating the production as well as the show itself. MEET THE ARTISTS Post-show Meet the Artists sessions with actors and key creatives can be provided. These are excellent tools in attracting diverse communities into the theatre and giving them a deeper understanding of the work involved in bringing a show of this calibre to the stage, as well as to their town in particular. WORKSHOPS Workshops run by key creatives have been a fantastic way to engage with the wider community through shows in the past. We are looking to run playwriting workshops with Suzie Miller, Snow White s writer and cocreator in conjunction with the show. We believe that this will be a wellreceived opportunity for aspiring theatremakers in regional Queensland, as chances to work with artists who are established on a national level are rare in regional areas. Production/Company Manager Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager LX Technician Audio Technician Cast x 4 Silvia Colloca Stephanie Pickett Kanen Breen Michael Tuahine Musicians x 4 PERFORMANCE HISTORY Brisbane Festival September 2016 - Roundhouse Theatre 19 performances 4 LA BOITE THEATRE COMPANY, OPERA QUEENSLAND & BRISBANE FESTIVAL
MARKETING MARKETING COPY One Line: This gripping reimagining of Grimm s Snow White is as juicy as a poisoned apple and as bloody and brutal as deer-kill. VIDEO LINKS Trailer (by optikal bloc) Short: This gripping reimagining of Grimm s Snow White is as juicy as a poisoned apple and as bloody and brutal as deer-kill. At once enticing and confronting, this retelling will upend fairy-tale expectations, disturbingly blurring the boundaries of good and evil, beauty and ugliness, truth and lies, trust and betrayal, killer and prey. Four musicians and four extraordinary singer/actors from styles spanning opera to rock join forces to create a musical and theatrical world that is sensual, immersive and evocative. Don t bring the children. Extended: This gripping reimagining of Grimm s Snow White is as juicy as a poisoned apple and as bloody and brutal as deer-kill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vplszcuwzcm Teaser trailer (by optikal bloc) At once enticing and confronting, this retelling will upend fairy-tale expectations, disturbingly blurring the boundaries of good and evil, beauty and ugliness, truth and lies, trust and betrayal, killer and prey. Four musicians and four extraordinary singer/actors from styles spanning opera to rock join forces to create a musical and theatrical world that is sensual, immersive and evocative. Designed for audiences to be up close with the sweat and muscle; blood and poison; sweet apples, shards of glass and moonlight. In the an intimate environment under the direction of Opera Queensland s Lindy Hume, with enchanting music by Zulya Kamalova set to Suzie Miller s poetic text, this contemporary collaboration is entertaining and erotic, with a heart as dark as ebony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqzgmqoozum Audience reviews (via Scenestr TV) Don t bring the children. MARKETING SUMMARY There is a range of marketing materials available for the production which has been developed by their presenters and their media partners. Online and cinema-ready trailer (30 seconds) Exceptional print-quality free production and rehearsal photography Poster, flyer and print advertisements Social media posts and campaign material Media release with existing review quotes MEDIA QUOTES This well-polished and aesthetically stunning opera-slash-theatre piece is gripping from beginning to end - Scenestr Magazine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lagexfjyvc0 PRODUCTION IMAGES (BY DYLAN EVANS) High resolution available upon request. Some sample images are on the following page. This retelling is sexy, peculiar and avant-garde - The Creative Issue An accomplished piece for a world premiere and perfect festival fare - XS Entertainment SNOW WHITE 5
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MARKETING MATERIALS A large pack of marketing materials is available for venues and can be modified by La Boite to suit venue needs. The pack includes: Posters Trailers (teaser and full trailer) An extensive selection of rehearsal and production images Flyers Print advertising Additional merchandise (libretto) CONTENT/PRODUCTION WARNINGS Violence, sexual references and adult themes and haze effects. SPONSORS OR OTHER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The presenters are supported by the Australia Council for the Arts and Arts Queensland and both of these funders should be acknowledged on all collateral associated with the production. Specific logo and text acknowledgements will be provided as part of the full marketing pack. In addition the following credit will need to be included in programs and major statements: The creative development of Snow White was assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. TEACHERS RESOURCES PRODUCTION SUMMARY TOURING COMPANY 4 x Performers 4 x Musicians - Musical Director/Keyboard - Cello - Trombone - Percussion Production/Company Manager Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Lighting Technician Audio Technician EQUIPMENT TOURING WITH THE COMPANY Set Transport: 5T truck. Set/Dressing/Seating: The set is being re-designed for tour and details are yet to be determined. It is anticipated the main elements will be a scaffold based structure, a series of hung acrylic mirrors and frames, a 1m diameter water bowl, and a number of large fake logs. Costume & Props: There are costumes for the performers and musicians and costume changes during the performance. Suitable wardrobe racks and laundry facilities will be required. Four tables are required side of stage for additional prop elements. Please see attached documentation. Special Effects: Petal Drop manual operation by ASM/Mech. Lighting: The lighting requires the use of 6 moving lights (MAC Viper Profile) at minimum. A hazer is used throughout the show. The design will be redrawn for to suit the venue and available equipment. For reference please see attached plan of the original design. Audio: The FOH audio system should provide an even coverage of the whole auditorium and have a suitable digital mixing console for FOH. The audio for the show requires all performers to be on lavalier radio microphones. The band is amplified for balance purposes. Suitable fold back is required, both for the band and onstage. An input list and system design will be provided to suit the venue. PERFORMANCE Approximate running time of 106 minutes (including one 20 minute interval). Act 1-45 minutes, Act 2 41 minutes PRE RIG AND SETUP Lighting - All lighting units to be rigged, coloured and patched as per the lighting plan for the venue prior to Company arriving at your venue. - Lighting to be focused during Company bump in. Audio Amplification of the performers is an important aspect of the production. - All in-house audio equipment to set up as per the plan for the venue prior to Company arriving at your venue. - Set up of touring equipment and tuning of the system to be done during Company bump in. Suitable height access is required during the production period. A production desk will be required during the bump in and rehearsals. SNOW WHITE 7
BUMP IN 3 x LX (Venue Crew) + Touring Lighting Technician 3 x Mechanists (Venue Crew) 2 x Sound (Venue Crew) + Touring Audio Technician 1 x Production Manager (Company member) All Personnel to assist with unloading the truck Schedule will be provided closer to date. PERFORMANCE Stage Manager (Company Member) Assistant Stage Manager (Company Member) Lighting Operator (Company Member) Audio Operator (Company Member) 1 X Assistant Stage Manager (Venue Crew) BUMP OUT 2 x LX (Venue Crew) + Touring Lighting Technician 3 x Mechanists (Venue Crew) EFFECTS N/A TALK BACK 5 x talk back headsets (Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager/ Assistant Stage Manager 2/Lighting Operator/Audio Operator) A stage view monitor for the Stage Manager is required. Audio show relay and a paging system for backstage are required. QUICK CHANGE AREAS Offstage as determined by Stage Management. DRESSING ROOMS Suitable dressing rooms to accommodate 2 male performers, 2 female performers, and 4 musicians will be provided. A production office or additional dressing room for use as a production office to be provided. (A minimum of 4 dressing rooms required). LAUNDRY / WARDROBE REQ Exclusive access to a washing machine, a clothes rack/horse, dryer, iron, ironing board, and laundry sink are required. A drying cabinet is highly desirable. 1 x Sound (Venue Crew) + Touring Audio Technician All Personnel to assist with loading the truck Schedule will be provided closer to date. SCHEDULE This summary is a guide only and a detailed schedule will be provided closer to date. Day 1 AM Bump-in PM Focus EVE Audio checks Day 2 AM Technical hold PM Rehearsal EVE Rehearsal / Preview Day 3 AM Technical hold PM Scene work EVE Opening performance GENERAL STORAGE Additional tour items not in use and road cases will need to be stored in your venue during the season. An area approximately 3-4 cubic meters in the backstage area will be sufficient. FLY SYSTEM N/A MASKING Black borders and legs as required by set design. LIGHTING Touring plans are being finalised and will be sent through as soon as possible. AUDIO Touring plans are being finalised and will be sent through as soon as possible. 8 LA BOITE THEATRE COMPANY, OPERA QUEENSLAND & BRISBANE FESTIVAL
CONTACTS LA BOITE THEATRE COMPANY GENERAL CONTACTS: Box Office & Administration (07) 3007 8600 Roundhouse Theatre, The Works, Level 5, 6-8 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059 Postal La Boite Theatre Company, PO Box 232, Red Hill LPO QLD 4059 PRODUCING ENQUIRIES Katherine Hoepper, General Manager 07 3007 8602 (direct) 07 3007 8600 (switch) katherine@laboite.com.au Glyn Roberts, Creative Producer 07 3007 8622 (direct) 07 3007 8600 (switch) glyn@laboite.com.au PRODUCTION ENQUIRIES Don Mackenzie, Head of Production 07 3007 8606 don@laboite.com.au MARKETING & PUBLICITY ENQUIRIES Violetta Tosic, Marketing Manager 07 3007 8600 violetta@laboite.com.au BRISBANE FESTIVAL GENERAL CONTACTS Phone 07 3833 5400 Level 2, 381 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 Postal PO Box 384 Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 OPERA QUEENSLAND GENERAL CONTACTS Phone 07 3735 3030 140 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Postal PO Box 5792, West End QLD 4101 Email info@operaq.com.au SNOW WHITE 9