Unsung Heroes

This double bill of pseudo biographical stories offers an intimate theatre experience, drawing on what it means to be West Australian, celebrating our identity and culture. The Unremarkable and Ordinary Life of Carmela Caterina Tassone (Née Panaia) by Chris Isaacs tells the story of an Italian immigrant woman, one of the many hundreds of people who migrated post WW11 to build new lives in Australia. A woman that places aren’t named after, who never made the headlines, of an exceptional yet nondescript existence. Share in the quiet determination, commitment and strength that makes this unremarkable story, extraordinary.

Song in the Key of Trust by Mararo Wangai is the story of Momed Saluman from Maputo, Mozambique and his journey to becoming a well-known musician who travels the world and now currently lives in Fremantle.

Combined, these intriguing and personal tales performed by the playwrights, will incite conversation; reminding us of the empathy we all share as we connect through stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.

Form & Style:

These solo stories have been created with touring in mind, therefore require minimal technical specifications. They would suit a studio/black box theatre or an intimate community venue such as a town hall or public space given there was the ability to perform to a closed audience and within the required tech specs.

The monologues link to ATAR Drama, especially for those students sitting the Year 11 and 12 Drama Practical exam. Year 11 General Drama students will find close connections to ideas in Unit 1 with dramatic storytelling.

There is potential for unique community engagement add on experiences including workshops or bespoke documentary projects which will identify and document local unsung heroes in the presenting town.

Community & Audience Engagement:

Black Swan values ‘walking together’. We continue to explore new ways to connect and engage with audiences. Our aim as producer is to work with you, schools and the wider local communities to plan and facilitate meaningful engagement strategies that add value and provide deeper and more relevant connection with audiences. Working together we will develop and share experiences that your community want, feel part of and will cherish. Black Swan will also provide full marketing materials for all touring from the Perth digital season. A marketing plan and community engagement plan are attached.

Available marketing:

– Artwork for posters, flyers (printed here in Perth with ad placement in select Regional papers)

– Distribution costs by locals in regard to posters and postcards

– Full media kit provided with reviews from Perth season (plus media articles)

– Social & digital media examples and template and ideas to be shared

– A 15 second trailer to be developed for use by venues for promotional purposes

– Official Regional Tour Program (TBA)