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The Collectors Presenter Information 2018

PRESENTER INFORMATION 2018

THE COLLECTORS


CONTENTS

COMPANY PROFILE 3

ABOUT THE SHOW 3

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICS 4

AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT 6

MARKETING 7

PRODUCTION DETAILS 9

CONTACTS 10


COMPANY PROFILE Red Chair is a Queensland-based performing arts and event management company. Recognised nationally as a major producing and touring body for culturally diverse works, our current touring productions include Flamenco Fire, 1971 – The Music, Loose Ends, The People’s Orchestra and Acoustic Guitar Spectacular. Red Chair was the winner of the 2014 Premier's Cultural Diversity Award - Small Business.

ABOUT THE SHOW This evocative theatre work for children and their communities explores the power of story as a way to deepen our personal connections to the natural environment and our sense of self.

Two sisters, Sprig and Magnolia, are travelling from the Village of Littleleaf with their suitcase of curiosities. This tattered case is full of wondrous, whimsical and fantastic treasures…all of them carefully collected and rich with story. There’s a jar of aromatic red tea concocted from Adeline Eden’s herb garden. A rustic cricket bat hand carved from a single branch by Billy Boxhead’s Dad. There’s a tiny shell saved from the floorboard of an ancient shipwreck and an egg that is…well it’s…suspiciously like something a Gillywobbler would leave behind!

Inspired by The Last Tree, a short story from celebrated Australian author Bruce Pascoe, The Collectors explores themes of community, belonging, environment and legacy in an interactive and immersive theatre experience for children aged 5-10 years and their communities.

The Collectors is funny, heartfelt, uplifting, playful and artfully crafted to leave its audience with a deeper appreciation for their own special corner of the world.

http://www.nadiasunde.com/the-collectors

http://www.nadiasunde.com/the-collectors


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Writers: Nadia Sunde (Sprig), Melissa Redman (Magnolia) & Bruce Pascoe Producer: Angie Dunbavan (Red Chair) Director: Lisa Smith (White Rabbit Theatre) Designer: Nadia Sunde Composer: Nadia Sunde Photographer: Peter Thiedeke Creative Consultants: Marija-Liisa Rintala, Jeff Licence & Harry Brown

• Originally developed through the Generate program. Generate is a City of Gold Coast initiative through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), a partnership between the Queensland Government and the City of Gold Coast to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Generate is also supported through a partnership between Gold Coast City Council and Queensland Government's Office of the Commonwealth Games.

BIOGRAPHIES NADIA SUNDE Nadia Sunde is a highly acclaimed Australian children’s theatre writer and performer. An internationally and nationally awarded children’s singer/songwriter she is also the author of two published illustrated children's books, an experienced music educator, early years Abecedarian facilitator, actress, comedienne and former ABC radio presenter. Nadia has written four children's theatre shows for 3 - 8 year olds and also works as a freelance creative consultant / director / performer on adult and children's musical theatre. In 2017 Nadia partnered with Bloomsbury Publishing to bring the Harry Potter books series to life at festivals and venues across Australasia. She is the only person endorsed by the Harry Potter UK franchise to do so. • 2015 / 14 / 13 Queensland Music Award Winner - ‘Children’s Category’ • 2014 / 13 / 11 International Songwriting Award Winner - ‘Children’s Category’ • 2014 Gold Coast Creative Industry Award Winner • 2013 APRA Art Music Awards - ‘Queensland Performance of the Year’ - The Dream of Zedkat Nabu

MELISSA REDMAN Melissa Redman is an Australian performance artist, experienced primary school teacher, children’s wellbeing workshop writer and facilitator, laughter yoga instructor, dancer and storyteller. Melissa is dedicated to creating experiences for children that empower, inspire and support their sense of self-worth, emotional intelligence and love of nature. She is exceptional at holding a space where children feel supported to explore and grow with confidence. Melissa has worked extensively with children across all ages, diverse backgrounds and needs.


PERFORMANCE SPECIFICS DURATION: Performance – 45mins

SUITABLE VENUES Suitable for most venues – indoor & outdoor (prefer flat floor rather than raised stage)

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES PER WEEK 10 performances

MINIMUM BREAK BETWEEN PERFORMANCES 60 minutes

LICENCING AGREEMENTS N/A

APRA OBLIGATIONS Presenters require APRA license - all music is original to Nadia Sunde.

TOURING PERSONNEL The touring party consists of 3 people.

Name Role

Nadia Sunde Performer

Melissa Redman Performer

Philip Dunbavan Touring Tech / Tour Manager


AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT The Producer welcomes opportunities to work in collaboration with Presenters to craft experiences individual to the needs of their festival, venue and community.

* This project is inspired by the short story The Last Tree from celebrated Australia author Bruce Pascoe. It is suggested that participating communities/schools and libraries share The Last Tree with children prior to the performance of The Collectors. This approach builds on the mythology and immersive quality of the work. The Producers will provide access to The Last Tree.

PRE & POST SHOW WORKSHOP – ‘LETTERS TO LITTLELEAF’ This workshop requires a dedicated space including:

•Tables, chairs and FOH staff member to be supplied by the venue. •Paper, coloured pencils, envelopes and a letterbox attached to a bicycle to be supplied by the

Producer.

Prior to the performance children and families are invited to write or draw a picture to a friend in nature. This friend could be a special tree…a favourite beach…or Nana’s garden. Something or someone that has brought happiness to their world. The Collectors pledge to bring these wondrous letters back to the heart of the Forgotten Forest where they will inspire the birds, the bees and the trees to continue their song…knowing they are remembered.

*Letters from this pre-show engagement will be incorporated into the performance (to the surprise of the audience) building on the immersive and magical quality of the work. This workshop is very popular with children and adults and would be successful both before and after the performance.

ROVING – ‘SPRIG AND MAGNOLIA’ Suitable for festivals in conjunction with Letters to Littleleaf workshop when the festival is able to supply 1-2 venue staff to supervise the station.

Sprig and Magnolia engage audiences through the use of scripted vignettes, evocative and whimsical costume, props and immersive storytelling.

Video link of ROVING & LETTERS TO LITTLELEAF

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEhXcnW5MaU



MY IMAGINATION GOES CRAZY-LA-LA - WORKSHOP

Hosted by ‘Sprig’ played by Nadia Sunde. •A 45 minute workshop appropriate for primary school aged children. •This workshop requires a power socket and a clear space for children to sit on the floor. •Workshop capacity – max 50 •Can only be presented a maximum of 3 times in one day.

The character of ‘Sprig’ from The Collectors takes her participants on a hilarious adventure where together they explore the worlds of their imagination. This is a highly interactive, vibrant workshop full of stories, songs and loads of laughter. Children learn the art of the story narrative and the power of their own imaginations in a hands-on hilarious way. Nadia Sunde effectively uses drama, comedy and music as tools to activate children’s creative curiosity and confidence.

LETTERS TO LITTLELEAF - WORKSHOP

Hosted by ‘Magnolia’ played by Melissa Redman. •A 45 minute workshop appropriate for primary school aged children. •Workshop capacity – max 50 •This workshop requires a power socket and a clear space for children to sit on the floor. •Art supplies provided by the Producer. •Can only be presented a maximum of 3 times in one day.

The character of ‘Magnolia’ from The Collectors takes participants on a journey into the heart of the Forgotten Forest. In this immersive workshop experience props from the Suitcase of Curiosities evoke magic and set the scene for heartfelt, funny and incredible true stories of humans connection with individuals in nature. Children will be supported and invited to share their own stories and guided into writing a letter to that special place, animal or moment in nature. Magnolia will collect these letters to carry home to the Forgotten Forest where they will inspire the birds, bees and trees to continue their song…knowing they are remembered.

*If this workshop takes place prior to the performance then selected letters from participating children will appear (magically) in the show.


EDUCATION RESOURCES & FOCUS •An educators resource will be created to highlight important connections to the Primary Framework for Literacy and National Curriculum.

•These workshops meet several English and HASS curriculum outcomes and can be tailored to meet specific criteria and year level outcomes.

•An interactive website for The Collectors and their village of Littleleaf will be created and will include: downloadable stories of the adventures of Sprig and Magnolia (both written and audio) for primary aged children, videos, editions of the Littleleaf Village Newsletter and other engaging support materials for communities, schools and libraries to access.

•This project aims to support literacy, speaking and listening.

MARKETING MARKETING KIT TBA

UNIQUE SELLING POINT • It is interactive. • It appeals to both adults and children alike. • The complimenting workshops build on the immersive and magical quality of the work. • The website provides an engaging portal to the world of Littleleaf post performance, including:

downloadable stories, a newsletter, videos and activities. • It is funny, heartfelt, uplifting and playful. • It is artfully crafted to deepen our personal connection to environment, community and our sense

of self. • This project aims to support literacy, speaking and listening in primary aged children.

MARKETING SUMMARY Key Target Market Segments: Early Primary (5 – 8 years), Primary (9-11 years), Families.


MARKETING MATERIALS

• Press kits – Media releases, Company & Individual biographies, Testimonials, Publicity photographs / press clippings • Artist availability for interviews • Raw artwork for handbills & posters with images for venue’s own use • High resolution proofs for art work for press ads

Red Chair will also provide marketing and promotion support for the tour including advertising through Red Chair’s website (approx 30,000 hits per month), Facebook and e-news (4,500 active readers), support with the creation and distribution of tour specific media releases, coordination of interviews and other media requests.

VIDEO LINKS

ROVING & LETTERS TO LITTLELEAF WORKSHOP at HOTA 2018



COLLEAGUE RECOMMENDATIONS “Nadia Sunde is the most intuitive performer / storyteller / singer that I have had the pleasure to meet. The kid’s shrieks of laughter were a delight and all done with a sock and a teapot! Nadia, Houdini like, got a child who does not speak, to become a part of the storytelling. His teacher and I couldn't believe what we were seeing. She's the benchmark that everyone else needs to aspire to.” — Andrea Anderson, Librarian, Seven Hills State School

“Nadia was excellent. She had the students buzzing. Parents tell me that boys jumped in the car and started telling them about Nadia and how much fun she was. All the teachers came and saw me individually to tell me how they enjoyed her and that she was the best speaker we have had at our school.”- Toowoomba Grammar School - August, 2017

“Harry Potter is always a favourite, with our staff and customers alike, so we were really looking forward to the day - and it exceeded all of our expectations. Professor Frankie (Nadia) was incredible - the kids responded to her so well and she ran the whole thing so smoothly. This was undoubtedly the best children's event we have had at the shop for a very long time. Many of the parents stopped me on their way out to say what a fantastic time they had, and I have already received a few 'thank you' emails.”- Riverbend Books - Professor Frankie Falconette 2017

“I take my children to shows at QPAC regularly. This (The Treasure of Captain Curlylocks) is the best children’s theatre show I have seen yet! We loved it!”- Racquel B. Gold Coast, Bleach* Festival


PRODUCTION DETAILS EXAMPLE SCHEDULE 7:00am Crew Bump In 9:30am Soundcheck 10:30am Doors Open 11:00am Performance 11:45am Bump out 12:45pm Venue Clear

VENUE STAFF REQUIRED FOR BUMP IN / PERFORMANCE 1 x audio / lighting tech (managed venues only)

SET Suitcases of curiosities / rug / festoon lights / two chairs / bicycle

STAGE Preference flat floor Minimum stage: 6m wide, 4m depth

AUDIO 2 x DPA headset mics and belt packs or equivalent quality headset microphones. 1x stage power 2x foldback monitors 2x armless chairs

LIGHTING 3x profiles General stage wash Overhead colour where available

NB. A touring rig including basic sound/lighting will tour with production for venues without technical support.

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WARDROBE 1x dressing room

CRITICAL ISSUES Tour available from mid-April to end-September 2020

CONTACT Angie Dunbavan Tour Producer RED CHAIR Ph: (07) 5473 9498 M: 0402 246 593 E: [email protected]

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