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Eagle's Nest Theatre is currently in the planning stages of our 2009
Schools season. Details of our shows under consideration are outlined
below . If you would prefer this information to be sent to you in pdf
format, please email us and we will send one through to you (apologies
if you have received this information more than once).
ABOUT EAGLE'S NEST THEATRE
In 2006, Eagle’s Nest Theatre was founded by one of Melbourne’s most prolific theatre makers, James Adler. The company specialises in Theatre-in-Education and currently produces 6-8 shows each year, ranging from innovative interpretations of classics to original Australian scripts. We are dedicated to supporting and working together with other groups and artists as well as taking our productions to schools, outer metropolitan and regional areas. Among the team at Eagle’s Nest Theatre are: international artists, and artists from Australia’s leading performing arts schools including the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), the Victorian College of Arts (VCA), the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) and the National Theatre Drama School (NTDS). For more information about our productions, post-show Q&A sessions & workshops contact us: www.eaglesnesttheatre.com • james@eaglesnesttheatre.com • 0423 339 431
(back to top ) Productions under consideration(*Indicates the production is on the Literature or English Syllabus) SHAKESPEARE *Hamlet *Much Ado *Richard III Macbeth Romeo and Juliet King Lear ORIGINAL WORKS BY JAMES ADLER (Eagles Nest Artistic Director) An Actor Prepares (Non-naturalistic – cross art form) Journey into the emotional and intellectual life of a suicide bomber. This work explores the effects of not being heard and the ways in which theatre and music can bring our stories to light. Under the Wing (Senior Secondary) A classic tragedy which follows the breakdown of communication in a middle class family. As parents and children fail to connect, both fall back to their own survival mechanisms.Lives, sanity and drugs spiral out of control toward an ending no one could expect. With the Dark (Years 7 - 10) A simple, poetic play of escapism from modern reality into fairy tale to discover ones identity. Explores the importance of simplicity, community, imagination and the opportunity to feel like a hero. DICKENS SOLO SHOWS A Christmas Carol (Edited version) *Hard Times (Selected Scenes) *Bleak house (Selected Scenes) Solo performances faithful to the style which made Charles Dickens famous 150 years ago, sees the narrator perform his own works including all characters. Performed to, great reviews and standing ovations in Victoria and NSW since 2003. Appearing in the Spiegeltent this X-mas. CLASSIC MODERN PLAYS *The Crucible *Antigone *Hedda Gabler *3 Sisters *Rozencrantz & Guildernstern are Dead *The Caucasian Chalk Circle OTHER MODERN PLAYS *Copenhagen – Michael Frayn Atomic physicists meet in the attempt to create the bomb, but the question becomes how much the principle of uncertainty is influenced by the uncertainty of human intentions. *Inheritance – Hannie Rayson Over five generations, a mythic mix of indigenous, contemporary, political and family discourses tell a story of Australia. *Bombshells – Joanna Murray-Smith Six explosive monologues which, although unconnected in any direct narrative sense, provide a diverse narrative on the feminine experience. Trial of god - Eli Wiesel (Author of “Night”) In a town where the only Jew to survive the pogrom is the inn keeper, three travellers arrive to play for their board. In the spirit of Purim, no one misses a beat when the devil puts God on trial or when the next pogrom arrives. ADAPTATIONS FOR THE STAGE Illusions (Non-naturalistic - cross art form) A poetic tale of the friendship of two men who follow a spiritual path through the sky as they make a simple life, flying tourists in biplane rides. Performed by two male performers with shadow puppets. *1984 Uplate (Non-naturalistic - cross art form) This adaptation of George Orwell’s novel brings it into the world of “Big Brother Uplate”. Using music, video and dance, it asks us to explore the Orwellian aspects of our modern free world. *Of mice and Men Follows the friendship of an intellectually handicapped man and his “brother” as they try to survive during the 1920s depression in middle America. The impossible struggle to hold onto a friendship and its tragic ending make for beautiful drama. Like Water for Chocolate (Cross art form) A divine theatrical feast for the senses, this adaptation of the novel brings the focus on food right to the mouths of the audience members, drawing them into the centre of this family tale. *The Kite runner - Khaled Hosseini (Non-naturalistic - cross art form) A beautiful tale of the friendship of two young boys, torn apart by the Russian invasion of Afghanistan and reunited many years later. Performed by actors and puppets. Please email school@eaglesnesttheatre.com listing your top 4 preferences. For each show preference listed please include: Name of school Name of teacher Telephone contact Email contact Approximate student numbers you think might attend if the show is performed Whether you are more interested in an in-school or in-theatre performance Which term or dates you would be most interested in attending We look forward to hearing from you All the best The Eagle's Nest Team 24 Hardy St. Brunswick • F: +61 3 9384 6900 • school@eaglesnesttheatre.com |
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