Something to be Done @ TAP Gallery
A$2,475
of $2,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 23rd Mar 2014 at 5:30AM.
This a project nearly 7 years in the making.
A collection of many short award winning pieces are now coming together to form a brilliant full length play...
... with no words at all.
This is a GABATWA STUDIOS production
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The writer/actor/producer, Gabriel McCarthy, has put his heart, soul and every fiber in his muscles (which now ache from extreme over usage) into this production. It couldn't have come as far as it has done now without the same passion for this show coming from Erin Harvey and Christie Bennett. This creative team together are stopping at nothing to keep this production improving so that it keeps getting sharper, funnier, and more engaging to watch.
We're not asking for too much, and we know that asking for only this small amount won't cover all of the costs involved in production, nor the many months of rehearsals and years of development. But it will stop us worrying about them a little bit. We'd rather remain totally focused on the project at hand, so as we can bring you a brilliant show that's polished and entertaining. Plus some of the rewards for donating can guarantee you're attendance to our show (which really get's us excited). Because that's what it all comes down to; you enjoying what we have to show you. Our goal when starting this project was never to make a profit. It was, and still is, to entertain.
So if you're deciding to throw money into theatre, why not put it into something you've never seen before? Something different. Something funny. Something moving (emotionally and psychically). So if you're tired of putting in $120 to see another Shakespearean rendition done by the STC, that's being done for the ten millionth time... don't worry, there's always Something to be Done.
A collection of many short award winning pieces are now coming together to form a brilliant full length play...
... with no words at all.
This is a GABATWA STUDIOS production
Like our Facebook & Subscribe to our Youtube
The writer/actor/producer, Gabriel McCarthy, has put his heart, soul and every fiber in his muscles (which now ache from extreme over usage) into this production. It couldn't have come as far as it has done now without the same passion for this show coming from Erin Harvey and Christie Bennett. This creative team together are stopping at nothing to keep this production improving so that it keeps getting sharper, funnier, and more engaging to watch.
We're not asking for too much, and we know that asking for only this small amount won't cover all of the costs involved in production, nor the many months of rehearsals and years of development. But it will stop us worrying about them a little bit. We'd rather remain totally focused on the project at hand, so as we can bring you a brilliant show that's polished and entertaining. Plus some of the rewards for donating can guarantee you're attendance to our show (which really get's us excited). Because that's what it all comes down to; you enjoying what we have to show you. Our goal when starting this project was never to make a profit. It was, and still is, to entertain.
So if you're deciding to throw money into theatre, why not put it into something you've never seen before? Something different. Something funny. Something moving (emotionally and psychically). So if you're tired of putting in $120 to see another Shakespearean rendition done by the STC, that's being done for the ten millionth time... don't worry, there's always Something to be Done.
The Creative Team
Gabriel McCarthy
Producer/Writer/Actor
Gabriel McCarthy is a multi-award winning actor and Artistic Director of Sydney Interactive Theatre. Graduate of the Actor's College of Theatre & Television (2011); Gabriel started Gabatwa Studios (2007), in which he writes, acts in and produces his own theatre and films. Gabriel's skills excel in physical theatre, including: improvisation, mime, acrobatic, grotesque, and he has been a gymnast for over 20 years. He now runs his own physical theatre workshops.
Credits include: Something to be Done (Seymour Centre - Winner of Short%20Sweet Sydney: Best Actor and Best Production), Half World (107 Projects), Lady Hamlet (Fig Tree Theatre), the Rowan Atkinson Tribute Show (Bordello Theatre), His Room (Riverside Theatre), Sydney Interactive Theatre (The Rocks), Grimm Tales (Sidetrack Theatre) – and plenty more.
Erin Harvey
Production Manager
Erin graduated in Drama and Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2011. She completed an Advanced Diploma of Stage Management at ACTT, in 2012. She is now working as a Stage Manager/Production Manager within the Sydney Theatre Industry. She is also fluent in Italian.
Credits include: Proof (Ensemble Theatre), The Vehicle Failed To Stop (Carriageworks), Spring Comedy Double Bill: Brad Checks In & Summer of Blood (TAP Gallery), The Glass Menagerie (Ensemble Theatre), Mayors Nest (Parramatta Riverside), The Greening of Grace (Darlinghurst Theatre), Grimm Tales (Sidetrack Theatre), His Room (Parramatta Riverside), and The Seafarer (Darlinghurst Theatre).
Christie Bennett
Production Designer
Christie is a Sydney based designer who recently graduated from Design Centre Enmore with an Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production Theatre and Events.
Credits include: Costume Assistant for All My Sons (Eternity Playhouse, Darlinghurst Theatre), Design Assistant for Torch Song Trilogy (Theatre 19, Darlinghurst Theatre) and The Greening of Grace (Theatre 19, Darlinghurst Theatre. She has also been in the art department for a few short films and is currently working at Channel Ten. Something to be Done is her first play as Production Designer.
Taylor Allen
Lighting Designer
With over 7 years experience behind him, extensive technical expertise, and an eye for the “wow” factor – Taylor brings your show to life! Taylor Allen is a Sydney-based production lighting technician, designer and operator.
He brings the magic to live music, theatre, outdoor displays and corporate events. Taylor Allen Lighting provides complete lighting, sound and staging for small to medium events. His company also hires out a range of quality equipment.
Credits include: Karnivool Asymmetery Australian Album, Tour“Man Of Steel” Australian Red Carpet Premiere, ‘The Great Gatsby’ Australian Red Carpet Premiere, Short %20 Sweet Short Play Festival, Big Day Out, Stereosonic, Sydney Blues Festival, Australian Skateboard Championships, Olympic Home Coming Parade - and much more. Check our his website here: http://www.taylorallen.com.au/
Other people to thank for their creative input in this project:
Jessica Lowe
Simon Everiss Photography - Check out his work here: http://www.simoneverissphotography.com/
Daniel Harris Marketing - Check out his work here: www.sydneyinteractivetheatre.com.au
Stephen Carnell Marketing - Check out his work here: http://actorsanonymous.com.au/
World Bar Kings Cross - Check out their work here: http://www.theworldbar.com/
Producer/Writer/Actor
Gabriel McCarthy is a multi-award winning actor and Artistic Director of Sydney Interactive Theatre. Graduate of the Actor's College of Theatre & Television (2011); Gabriel started Gabatwa Studios (2007), in which he writes, acts in and produces his own theatre and films. Gabriel's skills excel in physical theatre, including: improvisation, mime, acrobatic, grotesque, and he has been a gymnast for over 20 years. He now runs his own physical theatre workshops.
Credits include: Something to be Done (Seymour Centre - Winner of Short%20Sweet Sydney: Best Actor and Best Production), Half World (107 Projects), Lady Hamlet (Fig Tree Theatre), the Rowan Atkinson Tribute Show (Bordello Theatre), His Room (Riverside Theatre), Sydney Interactive Theatre (The Rocks), Grimm Tales (Sidetrack Theatre) – and plenty more.
Erin Harvey
Production Manager
Erin graduated in Drama and Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2011. She completed an Advanced Diploma of Stage Management at ACTT, in 2012. She is now working as a Stage Manager/Production Manager within the Sydney Theatre Industry. She is also fluent in Italian.
Credits include: Proof (Ensemble Theatre), The Vehicle Failed To Stop (Carriageworks), Spring Comedy Double Bill: Brad Checks In & Summer of Blood (TAP Gallery), The Glass Menagerie (Ensemble Theatre), Mayors Nest (Parramatta Riverside), The Greening of Grace (Darlinghurst Theatre), Grimm Tales (Sidetrack Theatre), His Room (Parramatta Riverside), and The Seafarer (Darlinghurst Theatre).
Christie Bennett
Production Designer
Christie is a Sydney based designer who recently graduated from Design Centre Enmore with an Advanced Diploma of Design for Live Production Theatre and Events.
Credits include: Costume Assistant for All My Sons (Eternity Playhouse, Darlinghurst Theatre), Design Assistant for Torch Song Trilogy (Theatre 19, Darlinghurst Theatre) and The Greening of Grace (Theatre 19, Darlinghurst Theatre. She has also been in the art department for a few short films and is currently working at Channel Ten. Something to be Done is her first play as Production Designer.
Taylor Allen
Lighting Designer
With over 7 years experience behind him, extensive technical expertise, and an eye for the “wow” factor – Taylor brings your show to life! Taylor Allen is a Sydney-based production lighting technician, designer and operator.
He brings the magic to live music, theatre, outdoor displays and corporate events. Taylor Allen Lighting provides complete lighting, sound and staging for small to medium events. His company also hires out a range of quality equipment.
Credits include: Karnivool Asymmetery Australian Album, Tour“Man Of Steel” Australian Red Carpet Premiere, ‘The Great Gatsby’ Australian Red Carpet Premiere, Short %20 Sweet Short Play Festival, Big Day Out, Stereosonic, Sydney Blues Festival, Australian Skateboard Championships, Olympic Home Coming Parade - and much more. Check our his website here: http://www.taylorallen.com.au/
Other people to thank for their creative input in this project:
Jessica Lowe
Simon Everiss Photography - Check out his work here: http://www.simoneverissphotography.com/
Daniel Harris Marketing - Check out his work here: www.sydneyinteractivetheatre.com.au
Stephen Carnell Marketing - Check out his work here: http://actorsanonymous.com.au/
World Bar Kings Cross - Check out their work here: http://www.theworldbar.com/
How The Funds Will Be Used
List of Expenses:
- Printing $500
- Promo Photography $350
- Set Design/Construction $1,000
- Costume Design/Making $500
- Lighting & Sound Design/Hire $1,500
- Marketing $2,000
- Venue Hire $2,640
- Other costs (rehearsal space/programs/drinks/food/etc) $700
Total Estimated Expenses: $9,290
Our tickets are $20 per person, and the venue seats 60 people. This show has 3 week run with 24 shows in total.
So without your donations we'd need to average 20 people per show.
(or 480 people in total)
But minus a small $2,000 from the costs, and we'd only need to average 15 people per show.
(or 360 people in total)
So as you can tell, your donations make a significant difference.
- Printing $500
- Promo Photography $350
- Set Design/Construction $1,000
- Costume Design/Making $500
- Lighting & Sound Design/Hire $1,500
- Marketing $2,000
- Venue Hire $2,640
- Other costs (rehearsal space/programs/drinks/food/etc) $700
Total Estimated Expenses: $9,290
Our tickets are $20 per person, and the venue seats 60 people. This show has 3 week run with 24 shows in total.
So without your donations we'd need to average 20 people per show.
(or 480 people in total)
But minus a small $2,000 from the costs, and we'd only need to average 15 people per show.
(or 360 people in total)
So as you can tell, your donations make a significant difference.
The Challenges
We will provide a show in May 2014 - garuanteed!
One challenge will be if we do not succeed in reaching our Pozible goal, it'll mean we'll just have to work harder to get more people to come and see it!
We're willing to run around the streets a convince people in person to come and see this show if need be (we're probably going to do that anyway).
One challenge will be if we do not succeed in reaching our Pozible goal, it'll mean we'll just have to work harder to get more people to come and see it!
We're willing to run around the streets a convince people in person to come and see this show if need be (we're probably going to do that anyway).
- Facebook Shout Out on Gabatwa Studios' Facebook Page (for you, your company, and/or show)
6 chosen / 94 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
- Facebook Shout Out - Two free tickets to Something to be Done in May 2014 (excluding Opening Night)
7 chosen / 93 available
Est. delivery is May 14
- Facebook Shout Out - 2 Tickets to Something to be Done - Signed Conceptual Artwork of the show
0 chosen / 20 available
Est. delivery is May 14
- Facebook Shout Out - 4 Tickets to Something to be Done - A signed Official Poster (given on the night you see the show) - A mention in the Official Program
3 chosen / 27 available
Est. delivery is May 14
- Facebook Shout Out - 4 Tickets to Something to be Done - A signed Official Poster - A mention in the Official Program - 1 free 2 hour Physical Theatre Class
0 chosen / 20 available
Est. delivery is May 14
- Facebook Shout Out - 4 Tickets to Something to be Done - A signed Official Poster - A mention in the Official Program - 1 free 2 hour Physical Theatre Class - A black & white portrait photo of yourself to be used within the play 'Something to be Done'
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is May 14