So many elements contribute to this work working. The fact that Feeger paints a stunningly vibrant portrait live on stage in less than 2 hours is, by its own merits, impressive. In fact, for me, this was absolutely the highlight of the evening outside of saying hello to the artist afterwards, who is brimming with exactly the same level of joy and intensity that we feel him emit during the show.
As far as entertainment goes, to watch Feeger at work is almost enough. A fascinating process, Feeger begins his work by raising a glass in Papua New Guinean tradition, red wine David Hart style, across the top of his canvas, allowing it to run down in rivulets, creating the foundation for a beautiful portrait of a woman, which gradually emerges out of layers and layers of colour.
Feeger appears to know his subject intimately. He paints from a photograph, which he holds as he works. Moy Sweetman , the founder of Frangipani Dreams , is the subject of the painting and also, the subject of the play. Within the play, she becomes the subject of a film. The anticipation is palpable. The concept is a bit of clever capitalisation on a simple idea to localise live theatre.
It makes perfect sense. Localise your characters and the situation so that we care more about the subject of the story. Catharsis contains a massive amount of local detail, which delighted the audience at the world premiere, at The J in Noosa on Friday 10 th August A number of Noosa businesses and locals were used in a considerable amount of footage, filmed over 10 days prior to the performance and projected onto a screen behind the acting space.
It was a pleasant surprise to see Wilkie, the consummate professional in any role, play a valuable part in this production. His naturally confident manner and his sensitivity added wonderful intimacy and flow to scenes that ran the risk of slowing the pace considerably with some pretty stilted dialogue. His role is the one that will be filled by a local actor wherever the play goes.
Network Ten will want first dibs on that! At times I found myself watching Feeger rather than the action out front but perhaps that was the intention. When you see painters work in reality, they usually put it on very carefully. There is something incredibly spiritual about it and in fact, fascinatingly and brilliantly the play was penned around the process.
And by that, I mean that the play runs for the length of time it takes Feeger to complete his portrait. Catharsis challenges our notion of what theatre is. Probably a style decision. We are blessed to have witnessed its first incarnation in Noosa and to have had the opportunity to support local angel, Moy Sweetman, and her Frangipani Dreams.
I hope Catharsis returns to us in its next life. I would love to experience this show again, whatever its form. The Catharsis concept combines drama, music and live painting on stage with each show featuring a unique, local subject angle.
Whilst scripted, due to the unique subject matter in each location no two shows will ever be the same. The narrative will then be integrated into the drama informing the nature of the acting and music. The painting will be made available for sale at a future date. Charleene, Jeremy and Jeffry first workshopped the concept of the show last year in California.
Drinks available for purchase. Net proceeds of ticket sales and the sale of the painting will be donated directly back to Frangipani Dreams. A classically trained violinist, Charleene fuses jazz, rock, pop, blues, and swinging fiddle, sharing the stage with artists including Josh Groban, Charlie Daniels, Frank Sinatra, Jr. Various albums available on iTunes.
He also co-hosts a weekly, industry-focused podcast called Inside Acting. As a skilled live performance painter, he is the reigning champion of the Shanghai Artist Battle , a live performance competition including artists from all over the globe. An inspirational young figure for people in his country, Jeffry routinely collaborates with performers from a variety of unique backgrounds to share the stories he finds passionate.
His most recently completed art film, Walking with Francis, supposes the last days of St. Francis of Assisi, and has already received critical acclaim with Italian audiences. Concurrently in pre-production is the feature film Evergreen, a romantic comedy about a musician who returns home to life on the Christmas tree farm and finds her true voice from the Producers of Hit and Run in theatres August , shooting January Email Address:.
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This, ladies and gentlemen, is an art show, made with love by an idiot. A note on Moy Sweetman: Upon leaving the Powerhouse after the show, I discovered via social media that our dear Moy Sweetman, the founder of Frangipani Dreams , had left us much sooner than doctors had anticipated , after opting to step away on Tuesday from dialysis and step into the next phase of her awesome journey.
Lucy Hopkins — bio Lucy Hopkins graduated from university with a degree in Fine Art, lived and worked in London for two years, then moved to Paris. Lucy is based in Aubervilliers, a northern suburb of Paris. I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set her free. Michelangelo Moy Sweetman , the founder of Frangipani Dreams , is the subject of the painting and also, the subject of the play. Mother Rytasha. By XS Entertainment 1 Comment.
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