Surfacing
A$3,735
of $3,500 targetyrs ago
Successful on 8th May 2012 at 1:00AM.
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
Sarah Hamilton - Sarah is a graduate of the University of Ballarat Arts Academy and has a number of theatre credits under her belt. Her one woman show "A Donkey and a Parrot" debuted as part of Melbourne Fringe Hub program in 2011 and was toured to Adelaide Fringe in 2012. She is flying off to Edinburgh Fringe later this year. So exciting!!
Kane Felsinger - graduated from VCA, Bachelor of Dramatic Arts in 2011 and has hit the ground running. With roles in contemporary and classic theatre alongside his Film/TV and modelling work, Kane has a terrific range and we will be seeing plenty more from him.
JR Richards - became a graduate of the National Theatre's Advanced Diploma of Acting course in 2011. From Shakespeare to Gow to Kaufman, JR's roles were not a walk in the park and his talents have certainly gotten him noticed.
The Campaign
Our struggles to succeed or just get by in life can be overwhelming and trying to make sense of it all and understand ourselves in the process can be our undoing. Communication is such an important part of life that we should never take for granted.
Depression takes many different forms and how one person deals with it will be different to the next person. There is no single way to handle the illness. The worst thing we can do is to hide away and pretend nothing is wrong.
My aim is to challenge your thoughts about mental health and the people who are suffering from the disease. We have our bad moments but we are still able to laugh and have a good time. Knowledge leads to understanding.
Four childhood friends have grown up sharing their dreams and realities. They are there for each other in good times and bad. When the bad times become too difficult and private to share, each of them cope in different ways. Facades can only be kept for so long before something gives way and reveals the pain inside.
Presented by The Alias Project, a new home base that encourages anything creative!
You can keep up to date with tidbits at: www.facebook.com/thealiasproject
Tracey Mathers - Playwright, Actress and Producer
This is Tracey's first play after being continually told to "write stuff". She is known amongst family and friends as being entertaining with her intensity, witty sarcasm and expressive storytelling - going to the shops isn't as boring as it sounds! She has a very irregular blog titled "grumpyyounggal" and writes newsletters for one of her day jobs. She came to Melbourne from Coffs Harbour to pursue acting and is still pursuing it. Along the way she has won awards for performances in theatre and short film. She played Shelly Olivetti in We Can Be Heroes and has been in many short films and TVC's. Why don't you check out her website:
www.traceymathers.com
Nathan Gilkes - Director and Dramaturg
Nathan is a highly versatile artist working as a theatre and opera director, music director and performer. Originally from Sydney, in 2010 he graduated from VCA in Directing as well as from NIDA in Music Theatre. He is also a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Education and Voice. He is currently working extremely hard with Present Tense Theatre and other companies on several projects. Why don't you check out his website:
www.nathangilkes.com
Where your contribution goes:
Venue/rehearsal space hire, set, lighting, costumes, props, music rights (Coldplay retirement fund), photography, publicity and more. It would be amazing if we could pay ourselves.
For interstate/international contributors we will come up with a suitable gift for you. Non drinkers and diabetics will be offered appropriate alternatives.
All contributors will be acknowledged in the program.
If you are not in a position to contribute please tell someone about this project. Word of mouth is a wonderful tool increasing knowledge and promoting education.
******NOTICE******
We welcome young Australian business Zee Tee to our campaign. Their wonderful sponsorship ensures you, as a contributor, will receive a high quality product as your reward. They have organic teas in all your favourite flavours and exquisite tea accessories to make you feel like a royal. I can't wait to have a tango with my chamomile! Why don't you check out their website:
www.zeetea.com.au
When and where:
Surfacing presented by The Alias Project
Wednesday 30 May to Saturday 9 June @ 8pm
Sunday 3 June @ 5pm
Studio 246
246a Sydney Rd
Brunswick
tickets available early May
Thank you, a cyber hug and a real one when we see you! Aw, shucks!
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A complimentary beverage. Don't forget the hug! Refreshing and simple!
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A complimentary ticket and a free beverage. Signed postcard. Perfect!
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A double pass, 2 beverages. The first 10 people will receive their very own exclusive Surfacing mug! Hot deal, hot deal, get your hot deal!!!!!
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A double pass, 2 beverages, gifts of specialty chocolate and tea products. The first 10 people will receive a Surfacing mug! Oh, chocolate makes all the difference!
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A double pass, 2 beverages, a Surfacing mug, signed photo, specialty gifts of tea and chocolates. Plus join the cast/crew for private discussion with drinks/nibbles after the show. Wow, that is my cup of tea!
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All of the above. Plus you are invited to a rehearsal where you can direct or act in a scene. But wait, there's more! You will be eligible (locations restricted) to have your home expertly cleaned by Grumpy's Housekeeping (that's Tracey, info on her website). Holy campaigns Tracey!
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