MELBOURNE
22 April 2023
Irene Mitchell Studio
MELBOURNE 22 April 2023 Irene Mitchell Studio
Antipodes Theatre Company presents A DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION OF
I CAN JUMP PUDDLES
BOOK & LYRICS BY TERENCE O'CONNELL, MUSIC BY XAXIER BROUWER
Cameron Steens - Lead Producer
I Can Jump Puddles follows Alan Marshall’s journey growing up in drought-riddled rural Victoria at the start of the twentieth century. With aspirations to become a horseman, Marshall is diagnosed with polio, losing his mobility in the prime of his youth. Together with his misfit friends Maggie and Freddie, Marshall and his family seek to overcome their challenges in an uplifting tale of determination and grit. This new Australian work encompasses contemporary issues, such as disability rights and climate change, while embracing the magic realism that colours Marshall's vivid writing style to tell this timeless story about family, friendship and never giving up.
A two-week intensive development process culminated in two presentations. As New Work Manager and Producer, my responsibilities encompassed coordinating auditions, marketing efforts, supervising rehearsals, and providing creative feedback.
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Direction, Book & Lyrics - Terence O’Connell
Composer - Xaxier Brouwer
Musical Director - Ana Mitsikas
Choreographer - Freya List
Fight Consultant - Lyndall Grant
Co-Producer - Kristy Griffin
Artistic Director & Producer - Brandon Pape
New Work Manager & Producer - Cameron Steens
Prop Designer - Bridie Turner
Resident Stage Manager - Ashleigh Walwyn
Collaborators
Young Alan, Act 1 - Daniel Nunan
Alan, Act 2 - Matthew Hearne
Young Freddie, Act 1 - Kershawn Theodore
Freddie, Act 2 - Callum Ryan
Young Maggie, Act 1 - Matilda Hayes
Maggie, Act 2 - Nikola Gucciardo
Father - Nick Simpson-Deeks
Mother - Sophia Katos
Mrs Carruthers - Ana Mitsikas
The Travelling Man - Keegan Joyce
Doctor/Angus/Teacher - Mitch Roberts
Skeeter - Nicholas Dugdale
Ensemble - Bessie Blazé , Nicholas Dugdale, Elena Edwards-Short, Nikola Gucciardo, Matilda Hayes, Daniel Lim, Luisa Oro, Callum Ryan, Kershawn Theodore & Mabel Woods.
Musicians - James Davies, Sophia Katos, Keegan Joyce, Ana Mitsikas and Mitch Roberts
Photography - Angel Leggas (3 Fates Media)
