Oedipus Schmoedipus!

So last week was my first time in a theatre performance as the chorus. *link*

I also played Ghost #1, a dying dude and had the last line.

Pretty exciting and awesome as I only found out what I was doing four hours before the performance. The volunteer participation is an initiative from Arts House and there was a new cast of 25 each night the performance ran.

Very well organised and executed. and got to get a glimpse of the life backstage as a performer. There were moments you felt like you were in Birdman hahaha.

Here's there crew I was with :D

Photo credit: James Brown

It was definitely a great study break and the audience had a laugh.

A performance that brought to light the classics and its rendition of "death"  - it's fate, its absurdity, it's lies, it's melodrama, it's whimper, it's grip , it's end.

a must see for sure !

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sometimes i just don't know what i'm doing 

anywho, Saturdays are TOTALLY BOMBASTIC!!
if that even is a word to describe it. I like the sound of the word it makes when articulated :P

so White Night is back in Melbourne and the program is incredibly awesome 0_0
from all night synchronised swimming performances, to light/music shows, games, free makeovers and more.

check it out. *link*

i will be KO'd sunday x_x

Left Gasping for More

Not much was disclosed in regards to Angelique Ross, Dylan Rodriguez and Luke Hubbard’s project At The Last Gasp apart from the brief outline of the performance’s aim to capture the inevitable presence of death, through a series of emotive vignettes. However before you turn away at this morbid introduction, let me tell you this description does not serve the show justice. It was a night of epic entertainment, energy, emotion and engagement and here’s why.

As you walk in to take your seat the stage is dimly lit framed with beer bottles and a rather limp lonely figure collapsed on a bed. You are curious as to how this will play out…. death by alcohol? The vignettes all begin with stillness accompanied by carefully sourced extremely fitting soundtracks that highlight the mood to paint the scene both emotionally and visually. Where there was a lack of props the clever use of every day sound effects brought to life the setting, convincing the viewer they are either waiting at train station, at a hospital or simply watching a couple having a meal at their dinner table. Death by drink, illness, love, passion and monotony were all fleshed out and embodied on stage.

NICA students Ross, Rodriguez and Hubbard utilized minimalism to their advantage. With less sparkles and fancy sets or costumes to distract the audience, you are instead drawn to focus deeply on their every move. Bodies, limbs and movements all so carefully organized and constructed to the rhythm of the music are sure to leave you with a spine tingling sensation. When the trio captured fear – you felt it; struggle – you felt it; humour – you felt it. It was an amalgamation of circus, physical theatre and play that evolved as the night progressed transitioning from death to solitude to jazz to ecstatic fun.

All in all, it was a well-balanced orchestration of a difficult taboo topic injected with talented acrobatics, emotive movement, meaning and laughter, which left the audience gasping for more.


 At The Last Gasp
25th – 28th  September
Gasworks Theatre Albert Park

woah awesome Play Me, I'm Yours!

pianos popping around Melbourne!

as an interactive initiative to ramp up community participation.

See you there! 
Jan 9th 2013 - Jan 27th 2014
You can donate to the initiative $ or even your old piano!
They are decorated and then donated to selected community groups =]

Background:
"...Melbourne philanthropist Miss Betty Amsden OAM committed a significant gift to Arts Centre Melbourne to support new participation projects for families, young people and the broader community. ....celebrating the inherent creativity in all of us" - *link*

theMelbournefestival ^^

Alrighty, right after the Melb Fringe Fest is the Melb Fest.
Lots of great art, dance, theater, talks to see!

this is the line up I am keen to see.

Marco Fusinato (Australia)Mass Black Implosion  (FREE)
music transposed into visual art!

Live Illlustrations by respective Children Book Illustrators! (FREE)
and why not attend the book market as well =]

A Tribute to John Landis Trading Places ($20, $15, Film)
Eddie Murphy at his best??

Life and Times Episodes 1-4
You can watch the episodes separately or all in one 10hour shot~!

Push (Contemporary Dance)

6000 miles away (Ballet Dance)

The FRINGE List!

Melbourne Fringe Festival is back again from 18th Sept - 6 Oct!

What is it you ask?
"....a not-for-profit organisation that ....provide artists with the tools to develop, present and promote their work, creating a community of audiences and artists that together represent a National arts network." - festival link

Anything from circus, performance, dance, visual art, digital installations, comedy, you  name it. There will be something for you to enjoy.

Here's my festival list. Let me know what you would like to watch! I may get some free tickets.
FREE EVENTS_

Die Roten Punkte's Circus Discotheque
anything form dance anthems to Kpop!
*link*

Shared Experiences
a shared drawing exchange with artist+audience!!
*link*

Suitcase Rummage
your junk their treasure
*link*

Blindness
theater in the near distant future
*link*

 TICKETED EVENTS_

Elixir
circus and science
*link*

Blindscape
circusdance + digital tech interface
*link*

At the Last Gasp
Circus exploring death
*link*

[Rewrite]
an original musical to rewrite his past
*link*

Lessons with Luis - Famoucity!
I went to primary/high school with the guy ^^
*link*

Songs My Parents Taught Me
highly rated!
*link*

Classical vs Jazz
The ultimate HARP BATTLE!
*link*

Come Heckle Christ
ohla, comedy?
*link*

KAPOW!
for the kids
*link*

In summary: Lets go support our independent artists engaging audiences like you! 

Witness "The Masters"

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Mind your own business, unless it is The Business.  This is the collective genius and theatre company of Glynis Angell, Penny Baron, Clare Bartholomew and Kate Kantor. Formed in 1997 they have sprung from a fun gathering to professional performances both at home and abroad. Starting this week they have yet another adventure to share through their warm, friendly and quirky male characters Paul, Barry, Ray and Pierre. 

This time they are Australia’s finest pole vaulter, sprinter, archer and discus thrower. Through the direction of Merophie Carr they delivery a chaotic comedic  countdown of unfortunate events prior to catching a flight to the World Masters in Budapest. As the set lights up into action, the audience is transported to a hospital emergency room. The non-verbal clowning starts off slow, as if it were a tease to the audience of what is yet to come. If it were not for the intentional clever interjection of whimsical sound effects to break the silence, capture your attention and provide a springboard for action, the first fifteen minutes would be frankly quite dry.

However, The Masters does not leave you pondering or doubting their entertainment value much longer. Through well-orchestrated slapstick, physical comedy, exaggeration and innovative use of props we slowly discover the habits and personalities of the athletes. Like us, they are flawed, only human, extremely likeable. As you are drawn into their personal journeys you sympathize with their delays and share their dilemma. Will they ever reach the airport? However, this deep connection is quickly severed as the innocent, quiet and tame scene snowballs into a diabolical loud messy pivotal turn of events. The Masters are here to succeed, entertain and leave you laughing. No room for somber moments.

What opened with an audio track of what may be just another sporting event ends in triumph of the most unexpected kind. They conquer tension, medical emergencies and sport the Australian way. So sit back and chill mate. Let “The Masters” do their thing. 

                                                
The Masters is on at La Mama Courthouse February 13 – 24
Tue – Sat 8pm | Sun 5pm

woahla~! back to artsyfartsy adventuredom

So...Melbourne Festival anyone?

Today I met someone that answered an interview question with "I talk to trees"
 ahh..the workplace cracks me up

oh how interesting... PAUSE FEST

Volunteers needed to help in all aspects of putting together and running Melbourne's first digital festival.

http://www.pausefest.com.au/

really?? thought someone would have down one by now. but anyways, okay then...

Pause Fest is a manifestation of the digital and creative industries featuring the world’s most creative minds of the 21st century within the Melbourne CBD.

innovative, interactive, exciting, creative and contemporary

This week-long festival is Melbourne's first digital festival and in its inaugural year, 2011, had a very successful international program at some of Melbourne's prime locations.

We are on a constant look out for latest and greatest of digital, interactive, visual artists, agencies, venues, VJ’s and DJ’s, volunteers, sponsors and new ideas. You can be involved in any capacity and volunteer as much of your time as you wish whether for promotion/publicity, writing for the website, technical and production fields and other general volunteer work during the festival.If you have something to contribute to Pause Fest we would like to hear from you



I think i'm going join =] who's up for it yo?