Fallout - New Australian Work by Emerging Artists

A$5,065
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 10th Oct 2012 at 1:00AM.
THE PROJECT
Fallout’ is a new Australian play by Maree Freeman programmed as part of the Tamarama Rock Surfers 2012 Season at the Old Fitzroy Theatre, Woolloomooloo.

WHAT IS THE PLAY ABOUT?
'I want to do it more. I like it. At first it was hard when she cried out but now I like it, that's the best part I think. That's the part that makes you feel good.'

In a sealed off room, strewn with broken toys and dress up clothes, the final frontier to freedom must be conquered. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta are four teenagers trapped within this world. With no intervention, they must create their own rules as they try to learn what pleases those who watch them. Violence, suffering and human connection become commodities to be traded as a desperation for release grows.

Incorporating elements of story-telling, game-play and poetry; 'Fallout' is an allegorical examination of growing up, as seen through the bleary, prematurely aged and exhausted eyes of four young people. The world of ‘Fallout’ is post-apocalyptic and abandoned; a haunted and dream-like place where only the fragments of humanity have survived and human priorities have taken a decidedly twisted turn.

'Fallout' is a play about how our relationship with violence and other people's suffering changes as we turn from children into adults. A dark coming of age story that asks the question 'what does it really take to grow up?'

WE NEED YOUR HELP
Our funding goal is $5,000. Your support is absolutely essential in creating the production. The funds raised by this campaign will enable us to pay a modest fee to the amazing independent artists for their creative input, time and dedication. Your support will also contribute to vital elements of our set and lighting design; venue hire; operational costs and marketing collateral. We are extremely grateful for any and all donations, help and support that you can provide and hope that even if you can't support financially, you'll be able to come along to the show and have a drink with us in the bar afterwards

WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED SO FAR
We know that you only want to invest your hard earned money into a project that has already proven that it has legs. 'Falllout' has been in development for 18 months and the whole team have just completed a creative development to realise the final script. We now look to you to help us take this great new play from development to it's world debut production in one of the most iconic theatre's for new Australian work.

WHAT WE WANT TO GIVE TO YOU!
Ok, so we know you probably don't have a lot of cash to spare so, we've decided to make our rewards for your donations really special and unique. Check out all the weird and wonderful things we've got on offer and please know that we are absolutely grateful for any donation you can make to support our project!

THE SEASON
Previews: 11, 12, 13, 14 October 2012
Dates: 17 October to 3 November 2012
Times: Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm & Sundays at 5pm
Venue: The Old Fitzroy Theatre
129 Dowling Street Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
Bookings: $33 Full, $25 Concession, $21 Preview and Cheap Tuesdays
www.rocksurfers.org or (02) 9365 0147 / 1300 241 167

    • THE TEAM
    The team for 'Fallout' is made up entirely of emerging artists and is being produced on a shoestring budget with an emphasis on high production values!
    We thought you might like to know a little about the artists that you are investing in when you contribute to our campaign.

    MAREE FREEMAN (Playwright / Assistant Producer)
    Maree graduated from NIDAs Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Art (Playwriting) in 2010 and is the Associate Director for Milk Crate Theatre Company. She is a writer for stage plays, radio plays, short films and website content.

    KIP WILLIAMS (Director)
    Kip Williams is a graduate of NIDA, where he holds a Master of Dramatic Art in Directing (2010), and is currently the Directing Associate for the Sydney Theatre Company where he recently directed 'Under Milk Wood'.

    FIONA BOIDI (Co-Producer)
    Fiona graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Communication Studies from the University of Wollongong. Fiona’s producing debut came with the sellout season of Secret Bridesmaids Business at the Tap Gallery, followed by Games in the Backyard in 2011 as part of atyp’s Under the Wharf season.

    KATE MCBRIDE (Co-Producer)
    Kate graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Creative Arts from the University of Wollongong and is currently the Administration Coordinator of Milk Crate Theatre Company.

    NATE EDMONDSON (Sound Designer)
    Nate graduated from NIDA’s Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Production) in 2011. Nate has created sound designs for productions at the Griffin Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company, Darlinghurst Theatre Company and the Tamarama Rock Surfers Theatre Company. 

    ADRIENN LORD (Set and Costume Designer)
    Adrienn is a recent graduate of NIDA’s Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Design). Adrienn has recently assisted Gabriella Tylesova (Love Never Dies) and Peter England (King Kong) as well as contributed to Opera Australia’s production La Traviata. Adrienn has created set designs for productions at the ATYP.

    NICHOLAS RAYMENT (Lighting Designer)
    Nicholas graduated from NIDA’s Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Production) in 2011. Nicholas has created lighting designs for Carriageworks, riverside Theatres, Little Ones Theatre Company, and the Tamarama Rock Surfers Theatre Company.

    MICHELE DURMAN (Cast)
    Michele is a graduate from NIDA's Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting). Michele has performed in the following NIDA productions: Hamlet (Ophelia); Not I (M1) and Lost Illusions (Coralie). In 2011, Michele performed in K.I.J.E. at the Old Fitz Hotel and I Have Had Enough with the Sydney Chamber Opera. Michele has also appeared on televisions programs: Packed to the Rafters and Dance Academy.

    GABE FANCOURT (Cast)
    Gabe graduated from NIDA Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting) in 2010. Gabe has performed in the following productions: for Cry Havoc: Titus Andronicus; for Tamarama Rock Surfers: K.I.J.E; New Theatre: Dirtyland; for Echelon Productions: Totally Amazing; for Sport for Jove: A Midsummer Night’s Dream; for NIDA: Lord of the Flies; The Hypochondriac; A Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Threepenny Opera, Not I, This Property Is Condemned; for Australian Chamber Opera: Ich Habe Genug; for ATYP: Punk Rock.

    AMANDA MCGREGOR (Cast)
    Amanda is a 2011 graduate of NIDA. Amanda has performed in the following NIDA productions: Port; The Midlands; Noises Off; Twelfth Night; The House of Bernarda Alba; Salome and Two by Two. Recently Amanda has performed Rough Draft #13 and Underland at Sydney Theatre Company. Amanda is currently performing in Wrecking at The Old Fitzroy.

    LIZZIE SCHEBESTA (Cast)
    Lizzie graduated from WAAPA in 2009. Lizzie has performed for Siren Theatre Company: The Seagull. For Griffin Independent: S-27. For Sport for Jove: As You Like It; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew and Macbeth. For Bell Shakespeare: Macbeth; Much Ado About Nothing. Lizzie’s film credits include, Sleeping Beauty; Careless Love; Rescue Special Ops and Underbelly: Razor.



    Eternal gratitude<br /> A personalised 'thank you' in the program.

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    Est. delivery is Oct 12

    Eternal gratitude<br /> A personalised 'thank you' in the program.<br /> A short poem with your name in it written by our playwright.<br /> A signed photograph from the production sent to you.<br />

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    Est. delivery is Oct 12

    Eternal gratitude<br /> A personalised 'thank you' in the program.<br /> A short poem with your name in it written by our playwright.<br /> A signed photograph from the production sent to you.<br /> A copy of the script, signed by the whole team and sent to you.

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    Est. delivery is Oct 12

    Eternal gratitude<br /> A personalised 'thank you' in the program.<br /> A short poem with your name in it written by our playwright.<br /> A signed photograph from the production sent to you.<br /> A copy of the script, signed by the whole team and sent to you.<br /> A recognition of your contribution featured on our Fallout Patrons Wall inside the theatre (we understand that some patrons may wish to remain anonymous and we are happy to discuss this with you)

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    Est. delivery is Oct 12

    Eternal gratitude<br /> A personalised 'thank you' in the program.<br /> A short poem with your name in it written by our playwright.<br /> A signed photograph from the production sent to you.<br /> A copy of the script, signed by the whole team and sent to you.<br /> A prop from the play posted to you as a momento.<br /> A recognition of your contribution featured on our Fallout Patrons Wall inside the theatre (please advise if you wish to remain anonymous<br /> A double pass to see the show on any performance of your choice.

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    Est. delivery is Nov 12

    Eternal gratitude<br /> A personalised 'thank you' in the program.<br /> A short poem with your name in it written by our playwright.<br /> A signed photograph from the production sent to you.<br /> A copy of the script, signed by the whole team and sent to you.<br /> A prop from the play posted to you as a momento.<br /> A recognition of your contribution featured on our Fallout Patrons Wall inside the theatre (please advise if you wish to remain anonymous)<br /> A double pass to see the show.<br /> Tickets to opening night.

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    Est. delivery is Nov 12