Queensland Touring Showcase 13 - 15 March 2016, Gold Coast

Sunday 13 MarchPALM BEACH PARKLANDS

SHOWCASE SOCIAL 5PM – 9PM DUNE CAFEGet to know other Showcase delegates while enjoying Bleach* Festival’s outdoor spectacular, Shifting Sands. The show runs for 60 minutes so there willl be plenty of time afterwards to enjoy some casual drinks, catch up with old faces and get to know some new ones.

Monday 14 March THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST

REGISTRATION 8:30AM – 9AM PANORAMA SUITE

WELCOME 9AM – 9:40AM THE SPACE

PITCHING SESSION ONE 9:40AM – 11AM THE SPACE

Children, Young People And Families• Loose Ends by Jens Altheimer• A Town Named War Boy by Australian Theatre for Young People• Tashi and Circle by Imaginary Theatre• Amaze - Cardboard Labyrinth by Ms Ruby Workshops• Stradbroke Dreamtime by Queensland Theatre Company• Red Racing Hood by Terrapin Puppet Theatre• Trash Test Dummies by Trash Test Dummies

PRODUCER BREAK OUT 9:40AM – 11AM PANORAMA SUITE

Curating Cultural Experiences

MORNING TEA 11AM – 11:30AM PANORAMA SUITE

CONVERSATION CIRCLE 11AM – 11:30AM PANORAMA SUITE BALCONY

The Farm

PITCHING SESSION TWO 11:30AM – 1PM THE SPACE

Music and Cabaret• I Can Keep a Secret and Aria Moderna by Little Black Dress Creatives• Acoustic Guitar Spectacular by Red Chair• Earth Cry by Synergy Percussion• Hot Brown Honey by Black Honey Company / Briefs Factory• Pearl - The Janis Joplin Show by Fish Out A Water Productions• Children of the Road by Mzaza• Larry Paradiseo and the Fabulous Dame Farrar and #FirstWorldWhiteGirls:

Botox Party! by Music WIV Presents…• Death by Soprano by Isabel Hertaeg

PRODUCER BREAK OUT 11:30AM – 1PM PANORAMA SUITE

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games arts and cultural program for producers

LUNCH 1PM – 1:40PM PANORAMA SUITE

CONVERSATION CIRCLE 1PM – 1:40PM PANORAMA SUITE BALCONY

Cabaret in Regional Communities

#CREATIVEGOLD 1:40PM – 2PM PANORAMA SUITE

Hear about the accelerated arts and cultural development that the Gold Coast is experiencing as well as opportunities for statewide engagement as we count down to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Featuring the Creative Lead Team for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games arts and cultural program and Robyn Archer AO FAHA, Strategic Advisor – Arts and Culture, City of Gold Coast.

Program

Queensland Touring Showcase 13 - 15 March 2016, Gold Coast

Monday 14 March THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST

PITCHING SESSION THREE 2PM – 3:30PM THE SPACE

Comedy, Theatre And Circus• Damian Callinan in ‘The Lost WW1 Diary’ by Peta Spurling-Brown• Reclaimed Pianos and Landscape with Monsters by Circa• Furze Family Variety Hour and Warmwaters by debase productions• Look Mum… No Hands!!! by indel-ABILITY arts Ltd• Prize Fighter by La Boite Theatre Company• The Forwards and The Apology by Zeal Qld• The 7 Stages of Grieving by Queensland Theatre Company and Grin

and Tonic Theatre Troupe• The Wider Earth by Queensland Theatre Company and Dead Puppet Society• Laser Beak Man by Dead Puppet Society

PRODUCER BREAK OUT2PM – 3:30PMPANORAMA SUITE

Arts Queensland & Creative Partnerships Australia

AFTERNOON TEA 3:30PM – 4PM PANORAMA SUITE

CONVERSATION CIRCLE 3:30PM – 4PM PANORAMA SUITE BALCONY

Metro Arts - New ERA

AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT AT THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST 4PM – 4:30PM THE SPACE

The Arts Centre is deeply imbedded in life on the Gold Coast. Glitter Festival, the Gold and Green Stone exhibition and a wonderful Children’s performance program are examples of new initiatives reflecting the centre’s response to local community trends and their commitment to diverse audiences. Their programming, marketing and engagement strategies are paying off so they’ve agreed to offer their insight into this exciting work attracting new audiences.

PITCHING SESSION FOUR 4:30PM – 5:30PM THE SPACE

Dance And Physical Theatre• Blue Love by Shaun Parker & Company• Michael Pappalardo’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by Melbourne City Ballet• The Inaugural Annual Dance Affair by Kate McDonald, Ian Pidd and Bec Reid• Untapped by Raw Dance• Wireless - Lisa Wilson Projects and Paul Charlier by Metro Arts • La Fille Mal Gardée (The Wayward Daughter) by Queensland Ballet

PRODUCER BREAK OUT4:30PM – 5:30PM PANORAMA SUITE

Queensland Producers On The National Stage

DINNER 5:30PM – 7PM LAKESIDE TERRACE

Delegates can purchase Brazilian-inspired tapas plates and enjoy the beautiful surrounds at the Lakeside Terrace. A cash bar will be open for the evening.

EVENING PROGRAM 7PM – 9PM LAKESIDE TERRACE

Outside on the Lakeside Terrace, enjoy a selection of performance excerpts at a cabaret-style event. Grab a bite, a drink and network with others while watching some outstanding performances.

• The Bossa Nova Sunset Club by MadCouch Productions • Benjamin & Me by Whiskey & Boots• Warmwaters by debase productions• M.I.N.D.E.D by Elements Collective• Dust of Uruzgan by Fred Smith• Reception the Musical by Critical Stages• The Inaugural Annual Dance Affair by Kate McDonald, Bec Reid and Ian Pidd

Program

Queensland Touring Showcase 13 - 15 March 2016, Gold Coast

Program

Producer Break Out SessionsSpecifically structured for artists and producers at Showcase, these sessions will run concurrently with the pitching sessions on Monday. Come along to hear new ideas, discussions and information about upcoming opportunities.

ALL PRODUER BREAK OUT SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE PANORAMA SUITE

CURATING CULTURAL EXPERIENCES 9:45AM – 11AM

Learn how to work with presenters to develop tailored experiences especially for their community. Circa and Cairns Regional Council discuss fresh ways to develop long-term relationships with presenters beyond promoting individual productions.

GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAM FOR PRODUCERS 11:30AM – 1PM

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will provide opportunities for artists and producers to be involved in the arts and cultural program on the Gold Coast and throughout Queensland. Hear from the Creative Lead team about how to be involved or book some individual time to privately discuss your big idea.

DROP IN SESSION - ARTS QUEENSLAND & CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AUSTRALIA 2PM – 3:30PM

A drop in session to hear everything you need to know about seeking support from Arts Queensland and Creative Partnerships Australia. If you’re looking for advice this is a great opportunity to ask questions directly to representatives from each organisation and find out what funding and support opportunities are available.

QUEENSLAND PRODUCERS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE 4:30PM – 5:30PM

Queensland producers are creating exceptional work but often struggle to crack the national touring scene. A panel of national touring heavyweights talk about their own national touring strategies and discuss the challenges and opportunities for Queensland producers. With Rick Heath, Australian Performing Arts Centres Association (APACA); Chris Bendall, Critical Stages and Christine Johnstone, Queensland Theatre Company.

Conversation CirclesLooking for someone to sit with at lunch? Consider joining one of the meal-time Conversation Circles. Hear about exciting new projects, companies and opportunities for producers and presenters alike. Conversations will take place on the northern end of the Panorama Suite Balcony.

ALL CONVERSATION CIRCLES WILL BE HELD ON THE PANORAMA SUITE BALCONY

MORNING TEA - CONVERSATION CIRCLE: THE FARM 11AM – 11:30AM

The Farm is Gold Coast’s first professional dance theatre company and have been making waves around Australia since launching in 2014. They are a collective of dance and theatre artists committed to collaboration and great art. Come get to know the company and find out more about their work and touring plans.

LUNCH - CONVERSATION CIRCLE: CABARET IN REGIONAL COMMUNITIES 1PM – 1:40PM

Cabaret is very popular across Queensland because of the great atmosphere it offers to audiences while watching top-notch performances. WIV Presents is touring a number of acclaimed cabarets to regional Queensland and is also looking to work with regional communities to support local performers to develop their skills within the genre. The Creating Cabaret program not only taps into the talents that exist within communities, but also works with that community to develop a range of skills that leave a lasting legacy.

AFTERNOON TEA - CONVERSATION CIRCLE: METRO ARTS 3:30PM – 4PM

The New ERA project is a bold new initiative from Metro Arts piloted in 2015. It supports cultural champions in regional Queensland communities to engage local audiences with new contemporary performance as it tours through the state. The feedback is in and the plans for next year are underway. Join the circle to hear more about the project and find out how to be involved in its next evolution.

Queensland Touring Showcase 13 - 15 March 2016, Gold Coast

Tuesday 15 MarchTHE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST

UPDATES & TOURING NEWS 9AM – 10:15AM LAKESIDE TERRACEStay on top of the latest touring news with updates from APACA, NARPACA, Arts Queensland and more.

9:00AM APACA UPDATE - Rick Heath, Executive Director, APACA

9:10AM NARPACA UPDATE - Gary Mears AVM, General Manager, The Events Centre Caloundra and NARPACA Chairperson

9:20AM FUNDING UPDATE - Arts Queensland and Creative Partnerships Australia

9:40AM NICHE TOURING CIRCUITS - Case studies and proposed projects around Queensland - Hub and spoke in the South West - Kerry Saul, Empire Theatres - Greater Brisbane Circuit - Zane Trow, Redland Performing Arts Centre - Small Stages - Fiona MacDonald, Imaginary Theatre - Contemporary performance circuit - Rod Ainsworth, Creative Region’s

10:20AM PRESENTER PROGRAM INSIGHTS A selection of Queensland Presenters share what they are still looking for in their 2017 programs.

MORNING TEA 11AM – 11:15AM LAKESIDE TERRACE

FIRST PENCIL 11:15AM – 12:30PM LAKESIDE TERRACEThe pitches are finished and you’ve networked to your heart’s content – now its time to talk business. Find a corner, table or lounge to sit down with other delegates and pencil some touring plans. Whether there’s a niche circuit you want to be involved in, a producer that fits your program or a presenter you haven’t met yet, First Pencil is a chance to squeeze in those last minute conversations. Don’t worry if you need more time, just make it a lunch meeting and carry on!

LUNCH 12:30PM – 1:30PM LAKESIDE TERRACE

Queensland Touring Showcase 2016 officially concludes

NARPACA MANAGERS’ CONFERENCE FROM 1.30PM

The NARPACA Managers’ Conference begins Tuesday afternoon. The conference is a separate event for NARPACA Members and must be booked through NARPACA. Visit narpaca.com.au for details.

Program

Special thanks to our event partners

Program correct at time of publishing

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