Author Archives: Martin Foot
2008 – CHRYSALIS by Dina Ross
Soul Theatre’s production for 2008 was Dina Ross’s Chrysalis
ARTISTIC NOTES : Stunning poster design created by R-Co depicting hidden infants submerged underneath butterfly wings.
PURPOSE : To raise awareness of the horrors of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
BENEFICIARIES : SIDS and Kids
REVIEW: Kate Herbert Theatre Reviews, 2008: http://kateherberttheatrereviews.blogspot.com.au/2008/08/chrysalis-aug-6-2008.html
VENUE : La Mama Carlton Courthouse, 349 Drummond Street
SEASON : 6 – 23 August, 2008
DIRECTOR : David Myles
2006 – DOLLY STAINER OF KEW COTTAGES by Janet Brown
Soul Theatre’s production for 2006 was Janet Brown’s Dolly Stainer of Kew Cottages
ARTISTIC NOTES : This production is SOUL’s first multi-media production. This play illuminates the world of institutionalized care in twentieth century Australia through the moving story of Dolly Stainer, a real live person who was left as a neglected five year old at The Mental Asylum in 1915. Here she remained for 75 years, developing just as the Asylum changed into The Kew Cottages.
PURPOSE : To celebrate what one can achieve regardless of impediments or circumstances; To raise awareness about Downs Syndrome.
BENEFICIARIES : The Kew Cottages Parents Association; Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability, Inc. (VALID).
REVIEW: The Age, 2006: http://www.theage.com.au/news/arts-reviews/dolly-stainer-of-kew-cottages/2006/08/22/1156012513610.html
VENUE : La Mama Carlton Courthouse, 349 Drummond Street
SEASON : 9 – 29 August, 2006
DIRECTOR : David Myles
2004 – LAUGHING WILD by Christopher Durang
Soul Theatre’s production for 2004 was Christopher Durang’s Laughing Wild
ARTISTIC NOTES : Passionately raising awareness about Global Warming to a non-informed society, as well as about Depression, via this comedy!
PURPOSE : To raise awareness about Global warming and Depression BENEFICIARIES : Environment Victoria; Mental Illness Foundation.
VENUE : Polyglot Theatre, 27A Cromwell Road, South Yarra SEASON : 11 – 28 November, 2004
DIRECTOR : David Myles
2003 – TWO by Ron Elisha
Soul Theatre’s production for 2003 was Ron Elisha’s Two
ARTISTIC NOTES : SOUL’s production of Two was stimulated by the horrors of the 9/11 Twin Towers aeroplanes’ crash. Set shortly after WW II, SOUL is questioning society, “Haven’t we learned from History’s mistakes?”
PURPOSE : To generate more compassion and understanding; To help reduce the many frictions within the world.
BENEFICIARIES : The Jewish Holocaust Museum; Jewish Museum of Australia.
VENUE : Theatreworks, 14 Acland Street, St. Kilda
SEASON : 6 – 29 November
DIRECTOR : David Myles