Every Brilliant Thing
A heartwarmingly funny play about depression.
“If you get through your entire life without ever once feeling crushingly depressed….then you probably haven’t been paying attention”.
Every Brilliant Thing is play about everything worth living for – from ice cream, to staying up late to watch TV, to the music of Ray Charles. It’s a responsible and hilarious way of talking about depression. With the help of the audience, it tells the story of a boy’s response to his mum’s suicide.
Affirming and uplifting, the play reaches into the soul of the audience, connecting and resonating in ways that holds and carries them from beginning to end.
This award winning play strikes the perfect balance between hurt and hope, using humour to have the hardest conversations.
Staged with minimal production requirements and in-the-round, it is designed for touring.
- The stage/seating configurations are all based around a 5m by 5m performance area.
- Presenters are to supply a stage and seating area that suits this intimate setting.
- Black Swan can assist Presenters with the creation of staging and seating requirements on a case by case basis, and then tour additional staging to suit the specific Presenters requirements.
- Additional costs will be discussed dependent on the individual needs of the Presenter.
- Ideally a 2 colour wash that can be recoloured to a cool wash and a warm wash
- 6 x Profiles as specials that can be re focused
- Isolated House Lighting that can be dimmed independently of the Stage lighting.
- Good quality Full Range PA with:
- 4 x Speakers (1 for each Seating Bank)
- 2 x Sub Woofers
- Mixer – 1 Channel for Microphone, 2 Channels for Playback, 1 Channel for Keyboard, Graphic EQ across Microphone Channel
Community and Audience Engagement:
Black Swan values the community in which we live and will continue to explore new ways to stay connected and engaged.
Black Swan will work closely with the venues, schools and the wider local communities to provide meaningful engagement opportunities and add-on activities as part of the Every Brilliant Thing tour. Our aim as Producers of the tour is to lead with the planning and facilitation of community engagement in collaboration with the venues and community, sharing experiences that they want, feel part of and will cherish.
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Reviews
“One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression – and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop.” THE GUARDIAN
“Cathartic and illuminating” THE DAILY BEAST
“This is a piece that demands we pay attention. To ourselves, the person in the next seat, across the aisle and beyond, and to the small things that bring joy. Brilliant”. THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Availability
19-28 October 2021, November 2021 onwardsArtforms
TheatreAudience
Demographic • Broad adult demographic with a skew towards tertiary educated females 35-65 YO • A/B Demographic who have attended theatre in the past year • Open to works that are not mainstream / classic Mindset: • They want to live life to the full, and are driven by discovery. They seek new experiences and see live theatre as a way of communicating contemporary ideas. • They are community minded and are interested in learning about themselves and others around them; They derive a sense of connection and community through live theatre. • They embrace societal issues and see live theatre as a way to see the world in new and different ways. • They view culture as a way of improving themselves and their self-identity. Specific segments • Community theatre groups • High Schools • Universities • Book Clubs • Mental Health workers • Festival audiencesDuration
Approx. 75 minutesBump In
4 (If a full seating installation has to occur, please allow 1 extra day for Bump In)Bump Out
4Costs
- Weekly Fee: $15,000- Remount: $20,000
- Royalties: 10%
*Above fees do not include touring costs
Company Contacts
Jess Knight(08) 6212 9313
jknight@bsstc.com.au
Company Website
https://bsstc.com.au/Technical
Venue Format
Black BoxTouring Party
Black BoxConsiderations
First possible performance: Day 2
Minimum break between shows: 3 hours
Minimum stage width: 5m
Minimum stage depth: 5m
Minimum stage height: 5m
Staging and Set Description: no staging/set required
Lighting provided by the company: no specific lighting equipment toured unless required
Lighting to be provided by the venue: Ideally a 2 colour wash that can be recoloured to a cool wash and a warm wash – 6 x Profiles as specials that can be re focused – Isolated House Lighting that can be dimmed independently of the Stage lighting.
Audio provided by the company: no specific sound equipment toured unless required
Audio to be provided by the venue: – Good quality Full Range PA with: – 4 x Speakers (1 for each Seating Bank) – 2 x Sub Woofers – Mixer – 1 Channel for Microphone, 2 Channels for Playback, 1 Channel for Keyboard, Graphic EQ across Microphone Channel
No. of additional staff to be provided by the venue: 2 x lighting, 1 x sound, 2 x multitaskers
Dressing Rooms Required: 1
Other technical or performance notes: If a full seating installation has to occur. Please discuss with Black Swan to determine shedule and crewing requirements