Artform (CONT) The three scripts selected were:
Each resident artist mentored up to three emerging artists; taught a masterclass; provided up to four vocal/ movement warm up classes; and participated in two public forums. Resident artists also attended the first read through and design presentations of all productions in 2014 and provided feedback to Kate Cherry and guest directors on preview performances.
Split prize: Girl Shut Your Mouth by Gita Bezard A savage comedy about how only the luckiest girls are in the line of fire The Book of Life by Joe Lui A mythic journey from the beginning of evolution, through the underworld and all the way into a contemporary existential crisis
The Ian Potter Foundation extends the Resident Artists program and allows wider engagement with more emerging artists to assist with the early development of their careers.
Main prize: Tonsils+Tweezers by Will O’Mahony Best friends Tonsils and Tweezers contemplate the dilemma of their stunted lives on the day of their ten year high school reunion.
EMERGING ARTISTS The Emerging Artists program is focused on fostering talented, emerging Western Australian artists. It is targeted at high potential artists, including directors, designers, writers, composers and actors. During their engagement with the Company, emerging artists will receive mentoring and master classes for skills development from our resident artists and one-onone meetings with the Artistic Director to discuss their career objectives. Black Swan will also assist the artists to explore secondments and professional development opportunities.
Supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation.
RESIDENT ARTISTS Resident artists are mid-career experienced artists wishing to develop and extend their own professional practice within a state theatre company environment and provide support to emerging artists. Resident artists include designers, directors, writers and actors who will have the opportunity to network with other Black Swan artists throughout the year.
The emerging artists for 2014 were; Joshua Brennan, Lawrie Cullen-Tait, Samuel Delich, Charlotte Devenport, Chris Donnelly, Brett Dowson, India Mehta, Jovana Miletic, Cecelia Peters, Rose Riley, Lauren Ross, Grace Smibert, Brett Smith, James Sweeny and Gemma Willing.
The six resident artists in 2014 were; Humphrey Bower, Ben Collins, Andy Fraser, Emily McLean, Chrissie Parrott and Christina Smith.
The McCusker Charitable Foundation supports the Emerging Artisits program, providing emerging artists with the opportunity to develop their careers in Western Australia.
The following emerging artists were mentored and supported by resident artists: RESIDENT ARTIST
EMERGING ARTIST MENTORED
CREATIVE DISCIPLINE
PRODUCTION
Humphrey Bower
Lawrie Cullen-Tait James Sweeny Samuel Delich Brett Smith Jovana Miletic Gemma Willing Brett Dowson Joshua Brennan Rose Riley Charlotte Devenport Grace Smibert Cecelia Peters India Mehta Lauren Ross Chris Donnelly
Assistant Director Actor Actor Sound Designer Actor Actor Actor Actor Actor Actor Actor Actor Set & Costume Designer Set & Costume Designer Lighting Designer
A Streetcar Named Desire/As You Like It As You Like It Flood The House on The Lake As You Like It Dust As You Like It Flood Flood Dust As You Like It As You Like It Flood/ The House on The Lake Laughter on the 23rd Floor Flood
Ben Collins Andy Fraser Emily McLean
Chrissie Parrott
Christina Smith
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