Personal by JODEE MUNDY COLLABORATIONS
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An uplifting Multilanguage exploration of life as a child of Deaf parents.
Synopsis
It wasn’t until Jodee Mundy was five years old and lost at Kmart that she realised the rest of her family was Deaf. She didn’t see ‘disability’ – only the love and protection of those closest to her.
In Personal, she conveys her experience as the only hearing person in a Deaf family, through a captivating blend of performance, storytelling, multimedia and animation. Mundy delves into the contradictions of inhabiting two worlds: living in a Deaf family, where using sign language is natural; and living in a society that sees only the family’s disability with voyeuristic curiosity.
The role children of Deaf adults play in paving the way for their family – as interpreter, authority, conduit – is central to this very intimate story. Created with a talented team of collaborators and presented in two languages via a virtual interpreter, Personal is a smart, touching and deeply personal work exploring dis/ability and how we perceive one another.
Short Reviews
Melbourne Critique
Stage Whispers
The Age
Video
Technical Information
Lighting
A full lighting plan will be provided to the Venue, at least two weeks prior to bump-in. It is expected that a pre-rig will be completed prior to the company’s arrival (if this is not possible, alternative arrangements can be made by speaking with the TechnicalManager). Theplan will utilise as much of the venue’s in-house stock as possible and minimise external hires wherever possible.Any fixture substitutions must be approved by the Production Manager.It is expected that all fixtures will have doors/shutters as appropriate, safety chains and colour frames and be in good working order.It is essential that we are able to achieve a good blackout in both the auditorium and on stage. All exit signs, lights, working lights etc in the house and on stage must be either reduced to the lowest safe level allowed, or switched off totally in order to facilitate this.
Audio
The Touring Company will provide the following:!Macbook Pro to drive Vision and Audio, with power cable and adapters, running QLab 4!Motu Ultralite MK4 USB Soundcard with power control and USB cable/adapter!8-way XLR to TRS loom for Soundcard to Audio desk!Directional Speaker, Round Base Mic Stand, Swivel Mount, custom Power & XLR-RCA cable!Sennheiser Radio Mix Kit: Receiver, Beltpack Transmitter and Headset The Presenter is required to supply the following (or local equivalent)for approx 100-150 seat venue:!Digital Audio Console (with minimum 10 output channels)!PA: USL, USR, DSL, DSC, DSR, BL, BR, SUB-L, SUB-R (and the company-supplied Directional Speaker)with appropriate amplifier/s!Radio Mix Kit: Receiver, Beltpack Transmitter (3.5mm headset input required)*!XLR run to side stage for Directional speaker patch!Audio Consumables –electrical and gaffer tape as required!Audio Consumables –2 x AAA batteries and 2 x AA batteries for every rehearsal and show call.
Staging
The show is designed with tourability in mind. It can be performed in a black-box or proscenium arch venue.A flat (unraked)floor is required, with a minimum 5m(from US Wall to front of Seating Bank)in depthand 6m in width of clear stage space. A trim height of 5.5m minimum to the underside of the lighting bars is desirable. Ideally, the venue will have fly bars or truss –if not, additional staff may be required for bump-in and out.The venue must be able to be blacked out fully, at all times.It is expected that the venue’s Technical Specifications and Plans, as supplied to the Touring Company, are up-to-date and all listed elements available for use by the Touring Company. Please inform the Producer as soon as possible if any elements are unavailable or not as described.
Audience & Marketing Notes
With multiple award nominations, ‘Personal’ is a smart, touching and deeply personal story exploring dis/ability and how we perceive one another.
It also has:
Strong education audience potential
Community engagement potential with your local Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and CODA community members and groups.
An education kit will be created to support the tour, and made available for early distribution to potential school’s audiences.
Selling Points
- Lovers of biographical theatre – Jodee’s production is a multi-media feast for theatre fans, delivering an accessible and moving autobiographical narrative that is also an entertaining theatrical experience told in a very contemporary style.
- Disability and those with a lived experience of Deafness, Hard of Hearing, and the CODA (child of Deaf adults) experience.
- Schools and Young People 10+
- Multiple award nominations
- Strong education audience potential
- Community engagement potential with your local Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and CODA community members and groups.
Community Engagement
Details
Genre
Audience
Suitable for 10 plus
Venue Format
Theatre, Civic/Cultural Centre, Black Box, Studio. The show is designed with tourability in mind.
Duration
50 minutes Minutes
Available Until (from - to)
14/12/2024
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: $15,000
Weekly Sell Off: $35,000
Per Performance: $N/A
