25 Years of Women's Circus
AU$8,545
of $8,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 7th May 2016 at 11:19PM.
****WE MADE IT!! THANKS TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS!!***
but of course, this doesn't mean you can't still conribute to the campaign. There's still time!! Every dollar counts!
How the money would be used:
$500 more = hire of specialised lighting
$1000 more = print costs for posters and flyers
$2000 more= Head Rigger fee for rigging and safety of the epic circus rig needed
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In 2016 Women’s Circus is excited to be celebrating 25 incredible years!
And to honour this massive milestone, we're going to create a new circus-theatre work, featuring our amazing members, to be unveiled at the Footscray Community Art Centre (FCAC) in November 2016 – back in our original home after a quarter century!
Cast of HERSTORY (2009)
Thousands of women have trained, performed and found a second home at the Women’s Circus and across our 25 years has made a remarkable contribution to these women and their communities. Through our training programs, creative projects and membership productions many women have made positive changes in the lives and found life long friends!
“Participating in the Women's Circus shows has been fundamental to me feeling like I am a part of a community. They allow women with vastly different circus and life skills and experiences to work together to achieve a common goal. I can’t wait for the next one!” – Kristen Bell, Member since 2005
Our 25 Year production will be devised and performed by our wonderful training members and a team of professional artists. For some participants this will be their first time performing, for others, their twenty-fifth Women's Circus show! Over the coming months our Artistic Director Steph Kehoe will collaborate with our ever-amazing Women's Circus trainers, our valued members and a dedicated team of community-based artists to develop this circus extravaganza for all to experience.
!!BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
How The Funds Will Be Used
$8000 will truly go a long way to making our dream of an inclusive and accessible community show a reality. We have secured some funding from Besen Foundation and Maribyrnong City Council. This money will support production costs (costumes, props, specilaised equipment and rigging) and will help pay professional artists and staff to deliver the project.
But we need more.
Why?
the Performance Space at Footscray Community Arts Centre
It’s very fitting to celebrate our 25-year anniversary show where Women’s Circus began in 1991- Footscray Community Arts Centre. And their space is equipped to handle the specialised needs of a circus production. We have a long and supportive relationship with FCAC and they have been very generous in offering some in-kind support towards our production. However, there are still costs related to using the venue.
These include:
- paying their front of house, tech support and venue staff throughout our rehearsals and production season
- the costs of the installation of a retrospective exhibition in the gallery space
VENUE COSTS= $5000
Circus Trainer Mija Gwyn teaching at Deaf Christmas Market 2015
We want to make our production accessible to as broad a community of participants as possible.
So, for those who need it, we will:
- supply Myki cards and travel subsidies
- provide onsite childcare during rehearsals
We will also:
- hire Auslan interpreters for rehearsals
- interpret two shows during the season at Footscray Community Arts Centre
- close caption our videos for the exhibition
- offer scholarships into our classes to those who may not be able to pay for the training necessary to participate in the show
ACCESSIBILITY= $3000
The Challenges
Despite our long history, we are a small not for profit organisation. The financial costs associated with mounting large-scale productions for community participants are a huge challenge for us, particularly as we are dedicated to creating inclusive and accessible productions.
The collaborative creative process takes time. And working with community participants, from all backgrounds and skill levels, means we need to ensure we have that time so new skills can be developed and so that trust within the group can be established and nurtured.
And time = money.
$8000 will make a world of difference!
The collaborative creative process takes time. And working with community participants, from all backgrounds and skill levels, means we need to ensure we have that time so new skills can be developed and so that trust within the group can be established and nurtured.
And time = money.
$8000 will make a world of difference!
Tax Deductible Donation
Any support you can offer our project is immensely appreciated! Donations above this amount may be issued a tax deductible receipt by our organisation.
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Est. delivery is May 16
Badge of Honour!
As thanks, you will get sent one of Women's Circus show pins! Perfect for adorning that denim jacket. (lucky Dip) Shout out on social media and our website.
16 chosen / 34 available
Est. delivery is Jun 16
Women's Circus Book
Written in 1996 to celebrate Women's Circus 5 year anniversary, Leaping off the Edge is a fantastic document of both Women's Circus and their work and feminist theatre in the 90's. Great book to share with your daughter or granddaughter. Grab a piece of herstory!
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Est. delivery is Jun 16
Private Circus Class
You and a friend can join our Circus Trainer Franca Stadler for a 2hr circus all sorts class at our customised training space, the Drill Hall, in West Footscray. Try your hand at juggling, hanging from a trapeze, tumbling and stilt walking in your private class. Must be redeemed by end of 2016.
2 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Jun 16
Clowning Workshop
Join WC Artistic Director, Steph Kehoe, in exploring and connecting with the red nose. This 3 hr workshop will be held at our customised training space and will be for you and eight of your silliest friends. Learn about play and vulnerability and the power of the clown!
1 chosen / 4 available
Est. delivery is Jun 16
Ticket to the show!
You get a ticket to our show in November and a shout-out on social media and our website!
30 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jun 16
Book and Ticket
Combo deal! Get a "Leaping off the Edge" book and ticket to the show. Grab a piece of the Women's Circus past and experience a taste of it's creative future!!
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Est. delivery is Jun 16