RAIN: art for babies
A$1,850
of $1,650 targetyrs ago
Successful on 18th Feb 2013 at 12:00AM.
What is "Rain"?
This is a brand new, never before seen installation performance for babies and their carers. It will premiere at Artplay in Melbourne during February 2013.
Together, Drop Bear Theatre and The Seam are creating a unique experience that:
-welcomes babies to the world
-honours and celebrates new lives
-gives time to wonder and wander in the rhythm of the rain.
Audiences will be invited to experience a performed installation that responds to the generosity of rain while exploring together water’s elemental connection between parent and child. Carers and their littlest ones will be immersed in an intimate and mindful installation space which surprises and delights through sound, touch and performance.
Why are we asking for support?
At the moment, we only have enough money to pay the 2 performers and 4 installation artists for this project.
However, since starting rehearsals, we have realised that we are missing MUSIC. From our workshops and experience, we know that live music connects with babies in a special way.
We want to be able to pay Edwina Cordingley, an incredibly talented cellist, to write a score and play live cello for the performances.
1. You will be supporting art for our youngest audiences
2. You will make us very HAPPY!
3. You will bring music to the ears of babies.
The Seam is a Melbourne based collaboration that creates site specific and participative installations. Drawing on a multi-disciplinary art practice, The Seam explore the space between shared experience and invite others to pause, notice and be immersed in a quiet visual world.
Behind The Seam are Liz Francis, Alicia Stafford, Nikita Burt and Mardi Thorpe.
Drop Bear Theatre create theatre for young audiences that is joyful, innovative, complex and witty.
What people have said about Drop Bear Theatre
"I have been following (Drop Bear Theatre's) development and work- and am enthralled by the energy and drive to produce new, exciting, quality theatre for children/youth." -Augusta Supple
"They (Drop Bear Theatre) are true theatrical innovators with a solid understanding of their audiences and of theatrical form. Australian children's theatre and theatre in general are in need of such artists." -Dave Brown, Patch Theatre Company
On their show "The Magic Hat" based on the book by Mem Fox:
‘This innovative show was a little piece of heaven.’ - Jason Whyte DB Magazine
"I loved it!!! I loved the way they got right inside the heads of small children, scaffolding the use of their imagination. It was fantabulous." -Grandma Tanya Adelaide
"The kids were hysterical...Completely enjoyable right to “The End”! In a word: Delightful." -Catherine Blanch, Rip it Up Magazine, Adelaide
How can I find out more about this?
The Seam are currently creating the installation space for "Rain". You can watch the process happening right here.
For more information on the work of Drop Bear Theatre visit the website or visit the facebook page
For more information on the work of The Seam visit the website or their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theseam.collaboration.
A high five. An email of thanks.
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Est. delivery is Feb 13
Our most sincere thanks, via email and in the program for our Melbourne season.
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Est. delivery is Feb 13
Our most sincere thanks, both via email and in the program to our Melbourne season. An emailed link to a very special blog post from Sarah Lockwood, one of the performers in "Rain". An insight into what inspired the project. A hand written thank you note from our creative team, with a special little surprise treat inside.
5 chosen
Est. delivery is Mar 13
Our most sincere thanks, both via email and in the program to our Melbourne season. An emailed link to a very special blog post from Sarah Lockwood, one of the performers in "Rain". An insight into what inspired the project. A limited edition photographic print of the installation by photographer Mardi Thorpe. A hand written thank you note from our creative team.
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Est. delivery is Mar 13
Our most sincere thanks, both via email and in the program to our Melbourne season. An emailed link to a very special blog post from Sarah Lockwood, one of the performers in "Rain". An insight into what inspired the project. A limited edition photographic print of the installation by photographer Mardi Thorpe. A gorgeous hand made rain drop, made by the multi talented Carolyn Ramsey. This lovely soft toy will be sent to your home along with a personal thank you note for your generosity.
5 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Mar 13
Our most sincere thanks, both via email and in the program to our Melbourne season. Three unique limited edition photographic prints of the installation by photographer Mardi Thorpe. A hand crafted rain drop and letter of thanks. An open invitation to a closed rehearsal at Artplay in our production week in February.
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Est. delivery is Mar 13
Our most sincere thanks, both via email and in the program to our Melbourne season. Three unique limited edition photographic prints of the installation by photographer Mardi Thorpe. A hand crafted rain drop and letter of thanks. A private tea party in The Seam's studio in Brunswick, Victoria. There will be cake, drinks, live music and a special tour of their artistic HQ.
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Est. delivery is Mar 13