A Day At A Time in Rhyme
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A poem for every day. A story for every stage.
Synopsis
A Day At A Time in Rhyme is a one woman tour de force written and performed by industry veteran Jane Clifton, who headlined Lab Kelpie’s 2019 national tour of Spencer, and who is well known to regional audiences from her Prisoner days.
Using the four seasons as a framing device, A Day At A Time in Rhyme takes us into a year of Jane’s life as she peels back the layers to share her witty – and often poignant – observations on life, particularly from an older woman’s perspective, which we don’t often hear or see on stage.
THE URGE
notes from a throat
words on a page
wool on a needle
yarn on a hook
telling a song
writing a book
baking a tart
planting a seed
pruning a rose
playing a part
marrying
burying
naming
declaiming
sewing some clothes
framing a shot
constructing a plot
solving a clue
it\’s what I do
to get through
to you
In this revealing, riveting hour-long performance, nothing is off limits as Jane reflects on – amongst other things – love and death and family, incontinence and wine, war and sex and Vegemite, footy, children, Christmas, Easter, and the best and worst of times.
TODDLER
when he was mine
I ruled the world
my joy
my little treasure
soft arms flung
about my neck
unbridled pleasurewhen he was mine
I thought the time
would never come
the day would never dawn
when he\’d be gone
and I would wander
empty broken
and forlorn.
Supported by sound effects, music pads and projections, Jane will perform about 35 of the original 365 poems in a dramatised monologue, drawing on the personal to the universal as she runs the entire gamut of reflection, humour, tragedy, wit and whimsy.
The raw honesty and humour in the show provides an excellent opportunity for local communities to come together for an intimate hour of fun and reflection that will leave them feeling uplifted and more connected to themselves – and the people around them.
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Technical Information
Lighting
The show utilises basic house stock (warm specials, some colours) with a mix of on stage prac lighting.
Community presenters can access a technical package for $500 for Lab Kelpie to meet required stage lighting.
Audio
AV patch point on stage to operate our supplied projector.
Staging
The set contains a chaise lounge, desk and chair and prac lighting. We will also provide a projector and portable screen as part of the set.
Transport Notes
Set will travel in a sprinter van with the stage manager. Cast will travel by car.
Audience & Marketing Notes
A Day At A Time in Rhyme speaks directly to a major ticket buying demographic – older female audiences.
It’s sense of nostalgia will appeal to them and their families, while the clever mash-up of cultural touchpoints ranging from music, TV, comedy and art will attract those in the 30-50 bracket seeking a more contemporary experience, too.
Literature, poetry, spoken word, family history and genealogy themes provide strong marketing hooks that speak directly to common audience interests.
Selling Points
- Prisoner’s Jane Clifton returns to the stage in this comedic but touching one woman tour de force exploring life, love, and everything in between!
- Presenting poetry for the stage in a way you haven’t seen before, Jane peels back the layers to share her witty – and often poignant – observations on life, particularly from an older woman’s perspective.
- A unique and intimate hour of fun and reflection that will leave your community feeling uplifted, alive, and more connected to each other.
Community Engagement
- Jane can offer a mix of Poetry, Crime Fiction and Memoir Writing workshops to compliment the show.
- Jane can also deliver talks in libraries, functions or community events.
- Post-show Q&As are provided at no additional cost.
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Details
Genre
Audience
Venue Format
Proscenium arch, Thrust, Black box, Flat floor, In the round, Halls, Libraries and other community spaces
Duration
60 Minutes
Available Until (from - to)
31/12/2024
Budget & Fees
What are these? Find out more.In Development - work which will be produced and premiered in time for touring during 2022/2023. Please contact the Producer directly for Budgets and Fees.
Remount: $9935
Weekly Sell Off: $11580
Per Performance: $3000-4500
