Taking Off The Bird Suit

By Jennifer O'Sullivan

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Taking Off The Bird Suit

Project 2014-05-15 13:14:26 +1200

What is this show?

Taking off the Bird Suit brings some of Wellington’s most talented and promising improvisers to BATS Theatre for a special one-week-only season. Exploring roles beyond the maiden, the mother, and the crone, these amazing women will present touching and hilarious spontaneous theatre. Hi-jinks and laughs a-plenty are guaranteed with this cast of smart, funny women.

The title of the show is inspired by the poem Siren Song by Margaret Atwood told from the perspective of one of the sirens from The Odyssey who is tired of ‘looking picturesque and mythical’ and wants to move beyond singing the ‘boring song’. You can read the full poem here.

Shall I tell you the secret
and if I do, will you get me
out of this bird suit?

Profits from the show will be donated to Wellington Rape Crisis.

Who is this show?

Led by director Christine Brooks, our cast is made up of both experienced players and able newcomers. We come from a range of improv and theatre backgrounds, and are excited to see the magic that happens when our styles and influences interact. The cast:

  • Abby Howells
  • Bryony Langford
  • Caitlin McNaughton
  • Cathy-Ellen Paul
  • Catriona Tipene
  • Jennifer O’Sullivan
  • Karen Anslow
  • Rose Cann
  • Susan Williams

We are supported by Cordelia Black as assistant producer, and will be looking to bring on board a lighting operator and musician soon.

Why is this show?

Christine was inspired to develop this show after looking at the Comedy Festival programme this year and being a bit dismayed at the dearth of women there. She, and others in the cast, have experienced the benefits of being involved in all-women shows - it has made us stronger and more confident performers and we've had a lot of fun. Christine thought it would be cool to create this opportunity for some other women. 

Because this project is about doing a rad show rather than economics, we've decided that all profits from the project will be donated directly to Wellington Rape Crisis. They do excellent and vital work on a shoestring budget and we are stoked to be able to support them with Taking Off The Bird Suit

When is this show?

6:30pm, Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 June
Our Facebook event
The BATS Theatre page (yes, bookings are open now!)

Where is this show?

The wonderful BATS Theatre (Out of Site)

How is this show?

We have a small budget, but there are inevitable expenses involved in presenting theatre. We are looking to you, our friends, family, social networks, and the wider theatre/improv community for support to assist in meeting the shortfall in our budget, which will in turn let us focus on presenting a strong, top quality show without worrying about the bottom line. Costs include:

  • Rehearsal space
  • Marketing (design, printing, and distribution)
  • Venue fees
  • Personnel costs (musician, lighting operator)

We have a range of rewards to fit any budget - honestly, anything you can give will mean the world to us. If you are interested in assisting this production in a contra or non-monetary way, we'd love to hear from you! And remember, if we meet our target, all profits will be donated to Wellington Rape Crisis, so a pledge above and beyond will be going to a very, very good home. 

Anything else?

I will tell the secret to you,
to you, only to you.
Come closer. This song

is a cry for help: Help me!
Only you, only you can,
you are unique

at last. Alas
it is a boring song
but it works every time.

Comments

Updates 1

We made it! And with change

16/06/2014 at 1:51 PM

Hello to our wonderful pledgers,

Thank you so much for supporting 'Taking off the Bird Suit'!

We are now just one week away from opening at BATS Theatre and progress on the show is great. Having the support from you all has meant we have been able to focus on the creative business of putting on a show. If you're in Wellington you should see posters going up around the city about the show this week, and if you didn't select a reward with a ticket, you're welcome to book at bats.co.nz/ticket-form

Reward delivery:

Those that have pledged for rewards relating to attending the show and songs to be performed at the show will get your reward next week! An email will go to you about tickets shortly. For those that pledged for other rewards including bespoke poems, short stories, or love letters and 'Chat with a Clever Bird' - we will be in touch to get your requirements/set up a time for the skype session. We aim to deliver all rewards by the end of July 2014. I hope that is ok!

Thanks again - your support means so much. Look forward to seeing many of you at the show next week!

Christine
Director and Producer of 'Taking off the Bird Suit

    Pledgers 30

    Matthew Oliver
    13/06/2014 at 8:43am
    Helen Rickerby
    04/06/2014 at 3:26pm
    Benjamin Crowley
    26/05/2014 at 9:53pm
    Anna Guenther
    26/05/2014 at 4:06pm
    Maree Brown
    26/05/2014 at 2:11pm
    John C Barstow
    26/05/2014 at 2:04pm
    Anonymous pledger
    26/05/2014 at 11:45am
    Karl
    26/05/2014 at 11:20am
    Becca Barnes
    26/05/2014 at 11:06am
    Emily Perkins
    26/05/2014 at 11:05am
    Pollyanne Peña
    26/05/2014 at 10:55am
    Joshua O'Connor
    24/05/2014 at 1:42pm
    Steve McCleary
    23/05/2014 at 3:50pm
    Brandon Brooks
    22/05/2014 at 9:59pm
    Kirstin Price
    22/05/2014 at 9:08pm
    Anonymous pledger
    21/05/2014 at 6:53pm
    Susan O'Reilly
    21/05/2014 at 4:51pm
    Anonymous pledger
    20/05/2014 at 9:04pm
    Adam Goodall
    19/05/2014 at 10:03pm
    L Leigh
    19/05/2014 at 9:29pm
    Janine Boon
    19/05/2014 at 2:01pm
    Anonymous pledger
    19/05/2014 at 1:14pm
    Kate Wilson
    19/05/2014 at 9:42am
    S Brooks
    19/05/2014 at 8:39am
    Mike Kay
    19/05/2014 at 8:20am
    sarah
    18/05/2014 at 8:28pm
    Honey Carmody
    18/05/2014 at 5:40pm
    Anna Renzenbrink
    18/05/2014 at 5:07pm
    Julia Campbell
    18/05/2014 at 4:07pm
    Chelsea Hughes
    18/05/2014 at 3:17pm

    Followers 5

    Followers of Taking Off The Bird Suit

    Taking Off The Bird Suit

    Project 2014-05-15 13:14:26 +1200

    What is this show?

    Taking off the Bird Suit brings some of Wellington’s most talented and promising improvisers to BATS Theatre for a special one-week-only season. Exploring roles beyond the maiden, the mother, and the crone, these amazing women will present touching and hilarious spontaneous theatre. Hi-jinks and laughs a-plenty are guaranteed with this cast of smart, funny women.

    The title of the show is inspired by the poem Siren Song by Margaret Atwood told from the perspective of one of the sirens from The Odyssey who is tired of ‘looking picturesque and mythical’ and wants to move beyond singing the ‘boring song’. You can read the full poem here.

    Shall I tell you the secret
    and if I do, will you get me
    out of this bird suit?

    Profits from the show will be donated to Wellington Rape Crisis.

    Who is this show?

    Led by director Christine Brooks, our cast is made up of both experienced players and able newcomers. We come from a range of improv and theatre backgrounds, and are excited to see the magic that happens when our styles and influences interact. The cast:

    • Abby Howells
    • Bryony Langford
    • Caitlin McNaughton
    • Cathy-Ellen Paul
    • Catriona Tipene
    • Jennifer O’Sullivan
    • Karen Anslow
    • Rose Cann
    • Susan Williams

    We are supported by Cordelia Black as assistant producer, and will be looking to bring on board a lighting operator and musician soon.

    Why is this show?

    Christine was inspired to develop this show after looking at the Comedy Festival programme this year and being a bit dismayed at the dearth of women there. She, and others in the cast, have experienced the benefits of being involved in all-women shows - it has made us stronger and more confident performers and we've had a lot of fun. Christine thought it would be cool to create this opportunity for some other women. 

    Because this project is about doing a rad show rather than economics, we've decided that all profits from the project will be donated directly to Wellington Rape Crisis. They do excellent and vital work on a shoestring budget and we are stoked to be able to support them with Taking Off The Bird Suit

    When is this show?

    6:30pm, Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 June
    Our Facebook event
    The BATS Theatre page (yes, bookings are open now!)

    Where is this show?

    The wonderful BATS Theatre (Out of Site)

    How is this show?

    We have a small budget, but there are inevitable expenses involved in presenting theatre. We are looking to you, our friends, family, social networks, and the wider theatre/improv community for support to assist in meeting the shortfall in our budget, which will in turn let us focus on presenting a strong, top quality show without worrying about the bottom line. Costs include:

    • Rehearsal space
    • Marketing (design, printing, and distribution)
    • Venue fees
    • Personnel costs (musician, lighting operator)

    We have a range of rewards to fit any budget - honestly, anything you can give will mean the world to us. If you are interested in assisting this production in a contra or non-monetary way, we'd love to hear from you! And remember, if we meet our target, all profits will be donated to Wellington Rape Crisis, so a pledge above and beyond will be going to a very, very good home. 

    Anything else?

    I will tell the secret to you,
    to you, only to you.
    Come closer. This song

    is a cry for help: Help me!
    Only you, only you can,
    you are unique

    at last. Alas
    it is a boring song
    but it works every time.

    Comments

    We made it! And with change

    16/06/2014 at 1:51 PM

    Hello to our wonderful pledgers,

    Thank you so much for supporting 'Taking off the Bird Suit'!

    We are now just one week away from opening at BATS Theatre and progress on the show is great. Having the support from you all has meant we have been able to focus on the creative business of putting on a show. If you're in Wellington you should see posters going up around the city about the show this week, and if you didn't select a reward with a ticket, you're welcome to book at bats.co.nz/ticket-form

    Reward delivery:

    Those that have pledged for rewards relating to attending the show and songs to be performed at the show will get your reward next week! An email will go to you about tickets shortly. For those that pledged for other rewards including bespoke poems, short stories, or love letters and 'Chat with a Clever Bird' - we will be in touch to get your requirements/set up a time for the skype session. We aim to deliver all rewards by the end of July 2014. I hope that is ok!

    Thanks again - your support means so much. Look forward to seeing many of you at the show next week!

    Christine
    Director and Producer of 'Taking off the Bird Suit

      Matthew Oliver
      13/06/2014 at 8:43am
      Helen Rickerby
      04/06/2014 at 3:26pm
      Benjamin Crowley
      26/05/2014 at 9:53pm
      Anna Guenther
      26/05/2014 at 4:06pm
      Maree Brown
      26/05/2014 at 2:11pm
      John C Barstow
      26/05/2014 at 2:04pm
      Anonymous pledger
      26/05/2014 at 11:45am
      Karl
      26/05/2014 at 11:20am
      Becca Barnes
      26/05/2014 at 11:06am
      Emily Perkins
      26/05/2014 at 11:05am
      Pollyanne Peña
      26/05/2014 at 10:55am
      Joshua O'Connor
      24/05/2014 at 1:42pm
      Steve McCleary
      23/05/2014 at 3:50pm
      Brandon Brooks
      22/05/2014 at 9:59pm
      Kirstin Price
      22/05/2014 at 9:08pm
      Anonymous pledger
      21/05/2014 at 6:53pm
      Susan O'Reilly
      21/05/2014 at 4:51pm
      Anonymous pledger
      20/05/2014 at 9:04pm
      Adam Goodall
      19/05/2014 at 10:03pm
      L Leigh
      19/05/2014 at 9:29pm
      Janine Boon
      19/05/2014 at 2:01pm
      Anonymous pledger
      19/05/2014 at 1:14pm
      Kate Wilson
      19/05/2014 at 9:42am
      S Brooks
      19/05/2014 at 8:39am
      Mike Kay
      19/05/2014 at 8:20am
      sarah
      18/05/2014 at 8:28pm
      Honey Carmody
      18/05/2014 at 5:40pm
      Anna Renzenbrink
      18/05/2014 at 5:07pm
      Julia Campbell
      18/05/2014 at 4:07pm
      Chelsea Hughes
      18/05/2014 at 3:17pm

      Followers of Taking Off The Bird Suit

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 13/06/2014 at 8:43 AM.