Black Sun Blood Moon
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A new story exploring the power of every person to find their voice and save the world
Synopsis
Two intertwining storylines – one magical, the other all too real – bring two unlikely heroes to the stage in a new work inspired by the Fridays for Future student-led protests of 2019.
‘Black Sun Blood Moon’ follows Maddy, a ten-year-old climate champion, and Katie, an underachieving assistant of a climate-denying politician, as they set out to save the planet. Maddy’s journey will put her at increasing risk as she takes her message to the powers that be, while Katie will find herself on the back of eagles and dolphins as she attempts to fulfill a fantastical quest from the future.
Short Reviews
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Technical Information
Lighting
Critical Stages will design a generic lighting rig specifically for touring, incorporating generic fixtures. All fixtures must be pre-rigged, flashed and coloured prior to com- pany arrival. Critical Stages may tour with LED or moving lights. DMX will need to be provided and ready for the arrival of company equipment. Current plan has not been finalised.
Producer supplies: 1 x ETC Ion or equivalent, special effect lighting
Audio
Presenter to provide: Standard Stereo PA, mixer, 1 x subs with associated amps, addi- tional fill speakers as/if required for the venue,
Producer supplies: 1 x laptop with Qlab to operate sound with audio interface, 1 x external HD drive, 1 x 8 channel loom for 5+ channels
Staging
In-Brief Staging and Set Description
The set will be re-designed for touring.
Crew Notes
Minimum Stage Dimensions
Min. stage width: 9m Min. stage depth: 9m Min. stage height: 5m Min. wing space: 1m
Stage
TBA
Audience & Marketing Notes
‘Black Sun Blood Moon’ is a timely, resonant show, especially for our regional communities – a significant conversation starter about the most pressing issue of our day – but one that is full of hope, designed to inspire action.
Ideally suited for intergenerational audiences ages 10+, ‘Black Sun Blood Moon’ is a new play about the climate crisis, and the #FridaysForFuture school strike movement, with a decidedly magic realist twist. It’s about a 10-year-old climate warrior, the power of every person to find their voice and take responsibility and the magic of storytelling.
If you love gorgeous visual design and fantastic puppetry this is the show to bring the whole family to – a highly theatrical experience about the mess we’ve made, and how we can find a solution together.
For venues: Talk to us about our Education Kit for schools, and how we can work together to create deeper engagement opportunities with your community. We’re keen to explore forums, interactive and digital conversation events, and creative workshops with you.
Selling Points
- Black Sun Blood Moon is a new play about the climate crisis, and the #FridaysForFuture school strike movement, with a decidedly magic realist twist. It’s about a 10-year-old climate warrior, the power of every person to find their voice and take responsibility and the magic of storytelling.
- If you love gorgeous visual design and fantastic puppetry this is the show to bring the whole family to – a highly theatrical experience about the mess we’ve made, and how we can find a solution together.
- It’s a timely, resonant show, especially for our regional communities – a significant conversation starter about the most pressing issue of our day – but one that is full of hope, designed to inspire action.
Community Engagement
Details
Genre
Audience
10+
Venue Format
Theatre, Civic/Cultural Centre, Black Box
Duration
100 minutes Minutes
Available Until (from - to)
16/12/2023
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: $38,500
Weekly Sell Off: $19,500
Per Performance: $N/A
