RUNT
- About the Work
- Touring & Tech
- Marketing & Engagement
RUNT – a play about the runts of the world: the lesser, the unwanted, the weak, those without clout, the insignificant.
Synopsis
RUNT is about the runts of the world: the lesser, the unwanted, the weak, those without clout, the insignificant. It’s about one small woman’s attempt to take power, to lead the oppressed, to rise up and fight, for equality, for decency and what’s right.
It’s a work which uses famed figures from the past. It uses images both of great potency and mundanity (the disposal of the runt of the litter in a sack).
RUNT is a work which is the next step in the extensive line up of works created by Dee and Cornelius, Dee and Wilks and Dee, Cornelius and Wilks.
It comes from a tradition of works which powerfully investigate gender and class. The works include SHIT, a play that has taken the country and the world by storm, a play written by Cornelius, directed by Susie Dee and performed with Nicci Wilks.
It examines a world which has no regard for those in need, a dangerous world that stops at nothing when faced with those they consider holding them back, a world which destroys ‘small’ communities, enacts genocides.
One small woman (Wilks) takes the world on but is corrupted by her power, loses sight of the fight and betrays those who support her.
Short Reviews
Australian Arts Review, 2021
Patricia Di Risio Stage Whispers, 2021
Video
Technical Information
Lighting
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 ProductionManager.
When a final venue specific list is given, it is expected all listed fixtures will be complete with safety chains and relevant hardware (barn doors, colour frames, shutters, gobo holders etc).
Colour and frost are to be supplied as per the Lighting Plan, cut and installed during pre-rig.
The following list of items provided by the Touring Company and those elements required from the Presenter are basic ideas to start to give an indication only.
The varying sizes and lamp stock of each presenting venue will be taken into account before a final lighting list is detailed and the show has undertaken further development where the lighting design will be finalised.
Audio
The Touring Company will provide the following:
• 1 x computer with Qlab (with minimum 2.5GHz and 8GBram. and cable) to drive audio.
The Presenter is required to supply the following (or local equivalent):
(This is a basic list)
FOH 2 x UPA 1p 12inch driver or equivalent
SUBS 2 x 700 HP Subwoofer or equivalent dual 18 inch
Surr (placed at rear of auditorium) 2 x UPJ 1p 10inch driver or equivalent
Upstage reinforcement if needed (depending on stage dimensions) 2 x UPJ 1p 10inch driver or equivalent
1 x Audio interface with 8 outs
Staging
A minimum of 8m x 7.5m of clear stage space is requires.
The set is 6m wide on the long axis and 5m on the short axis.
A clearance of 5m (minimum) to the underside of the lighting grid or ceiling is required.
A flat, wooden floor is preferable, with no uneven edges.
The show requires a Front of House operating position with access to lighting and sound facilities.
It is expected that the venue’s Technical Specifications, 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.
Crew Notes
The Touring Company will include a Production/StageManager who leads the bump in and out and operates the show.
The Presenter will be required to supply the followingProduction/Technical Staff
Bump-in
Additional crew-
• 2 x Lighting Staff (for 8-hours) to assist with installation oftouring lighting components and lighting plot
• 1 x Mechanist/Staging Staff (for 4-hours) to assist withinstallation of touring set components
• 1 x Audio Staff (for 4-hours) to assist with installation ofPA, touring audio and video components and sound plot
No Show Crew is required
It is expected that all staff will be sufficiently qualified and experienced in their areas of expertise, with the venue and all the equipment to be used to complete the aforementioned tasks in the time allotted.
Transport Notes
The set and equipment travel in a 1 tonne Ute/truck (Australian touring).
Vehicle access is required for the delivery of the touring show components and parking for the truck would be appreciated.
Please let us know in advance of any special circumstances so we may prepare accordingly.
Audience & Marketing Notes
Specifically who will come and see this work and why?
Women who appreciate theatre -the writing is superb and whilst the content is serious RUNT is comedic, funny and full of hope!
Students of drama – Patricia Conrnelius is an award winning playright who is studied in schools.
RUNT can be marketed as physical theatre as Nicci Wilks (an extremely well known circus performer)has a circus body – athletic & fast, fit and her movement is choreographed to perfection.
Selling Points
- Slam Poetry meets Shakespeare!
- Marketing Audience over 20 years of age
- We have all felt 'small' at some stage in our lives
- Nicci Wilks is a selling point - she is a leading Australian clown/actor from Fruit Fly Circus, Circus Oz, SHIT
Content Warning
Details
Genre
Audience
16 +
Venue Format
The show has three forms it can be presented in. In the Round, Front On
Duration
60 minutes 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: $9000 (1 week remount)
Weekly Sell Off: $15,500
Per Performance: $5000
