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The Bubble Effect ‘Universal Disco’

Large Scale Installation & Circus Show

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COMPANY PROFILE.............................................................................4ABOUT THE SHOW.............................................................................4PERFORMANCE SPECIFICS..................................................................4AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT...................................................................5MARKETING........................................................................................5PRODUCTION DETAILS.......................................................................6CONTACTS.........................................................................................8

COMPANY PROFILE

Universal Disco by The Bubble Effect of 19

The Bubble Effect is a giant transparent bubble, which supports an aerial performer inside, purely through air pressure, requiring NO external rigging. This ground breaking, large-scale installation, has emerged from a desire to create an utterly unique experience for diverse audiences, a truly mobile aerial installation independent of any infrastructure, and to push the boundaries of interdisciplinary and installation theatre in Australia. The Bubble Effect has performed seasons at Brisbane Festival, Bleach Festival (Gold Coast), Anywhere Theatre Festival, Harvest Festival and in Brisbane’s CBD as part of the G20 Cultural Program.

The Bubble Effect’s current show Universal Disco has been created with a view to touring, and with an optional community engagement framework where local kids/adults can learn dance and circus and even be incorporated into the show.

ABOUT THE SHOWSHOW SYNPOSISAre you ready for an out of this world experience? Intergalactic party starters, DJ Inferno and the Space Disco Divas bring the good times to you in this exciting circus, dance and aerial extravaganza. Upbeat, super fun, and suitable for all ages this dynamic show features high-level hula-hoops, aerials, dance and comedy with a soundtrack that will get anyone in the party mood! Giant bubbles, which defy gravity and inspire wonder, set the scene for this interstellar experience, forming a mesmerising installation, which can be enjoyed between shows. The unifying power of disco brings all kinds of people together and audiences are invited to stick around for a boogie and photos with the performers afterwards.

ARTFORM Children’s / Family Interdisciplinary Physical Theatre / Circus Cabaret (without the bubbles) 10 minutes Installation Theatre

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSCreative Producer & Director Chae LindemanDesigner Frans VogelsChoreographer Lisa Fa’alafiSound Design Peter NelsonPerformers Bianca Mackail, Clint Bolster, Neridah Waters, Nerida Mathaei


Developed with support from The Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse, Vulcana Women’s Circus & Flipside Circus.

BIOGRAPHIESChae Lindeman is a circus performer and trainer with over 20 years of experience in corporate and community arts. She held the position of Workshop Program Manager and Head Trainer for Vulcana Women’s Circus for 10 years and Acting Artistic Director 2010-2011. Chae was also a member of the management committee of ACAPTA (Australian Circus & Physical Theatre Association) 2011-2012. Chae has toured all over Australia and Europe and even performed for the King and Queen of Denmark in 2005. She established The Bubble Effect in 2011, an innovative installation theatre company, and is currently Creative Producer of More than Mime Theatre.

Frans Vogels is a multi-disciplinary theatre maker and performer, originally from Holland. His background is in Classical Mime and Pantomime and he has studied with many masters including Marcel Marceau and Halina Witek. His many years of intensive training have given Frans a remarkable quality of movement and rare skills, such as the ability to not blink for up to 30 minutes. His acts are all original, innovative creations and in 2017 he won the World Championship of Living Statues. Frans also studied theatre design at the Academia of Art,Utrecht (Holland). In 1989 Frans started the company Bolo Multi Theatre for Concepts and Performances (Netherlands), which was hugely successful and instrumental in establishing the corporate theatre market in Holland. In 2007 Frans decided that it was time for a new challenge so he moved to Australia to start More Than Mime Theatre.Clint Bolster is a Character Actor, Theatrical Clown, Commedia Dell’Arte & Mask Theatre Specialist, Stilt Performer & Trainer and Teaching Artist from Brisbane, Australia. With over 16 years' committed to developing new works and training, Clint regularly performs in Australia and internationally in the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Clint is also Artistic Director of Homunculus Theatre Company (In Schools Programs), Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers (Roving Stilt Acts) and The Mask Family (Highly Visual and Interactive Roving Mask Theatre Acts). He was recently accepted into the Cirque Du Soleil database of Clowns for future productions. Clint is a proud Queensland Board Member and Mentor for The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, and Board Member for Indel-Ability Arts. Website: www.clintbolster.com

Dr Nerida Matthaei is an award-winning choreographer, performer and the Artistic Director of Phluxus2 Dance Collective. Nerida is a


much sought-after collaborator across the dance and performance sectors internationally.Her work has been nominated and awarded numerous accolades including Critics Choice for Best Choreography 2007 Short and Sweet Dance Festival, Runner Up for Best Performance in Dance and Movement 2006 The Age Melbourne Fringe Festival, nominations in The Helpmann Awards, The Matilda Awards and over 13 Australian Dance Awards long list nominations. In 2016 Nerida received the World Dance Alliance Lin Chin Award for Best Emerging Researcher. Nerida’s most recent work angel-monster sold out in Brisbane and was reviewed as ‘a monster hit!’

Neridah Waters is a choreographer, performer and theatre maker. She has toured her work across Australia, Belgium, The Netherlands, Canada, England and the USA with Tarnished (La la Parlour), Common People Dance Project and Boy Girl Wall (The Escapists.) Neridah has choreographed several large-scale community projects for Queensland Music Festival and a large scale dance project called Dance Like No-one is Watching for the Out Of The Box Festival.

For theatre she has choreographed The Venetian Twins, The Cherry Orchard, Away, The Glass Menagerie and Show for Queensland Theatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Kitchen Diva at La Boite, Pygmalion for QUT, Brisbane Powerhouse, Blue Bones and Magpie for PlayLab and independent works at Brisbane Powerhouse, Metro Arts, DeBase and various independent theatre companies in Brisbane.

Neridah has performed in The Dance of Jeremiah, The Year Nick McGowan Came To Stay, Attack of the Attacking Attackers! and Johnno for La Boite, Sacre Bleu with Queensland Theatre, Tashi and Little Artist At Play with Imaginary Theatre, Railway Wonderland for NORPA. For Debase TC she performed in Lily Can’t Sleep, Hurry Up and Wait and The Squad for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Neridah performs, teaches and choreographs through her company Common People Dance Project, creating works for festivals, theatre and events. She built a large-scale community dance project for Brisbane Festival called the Common People Dance Eisteddfod.

TARGET AUDIENCE This is a truly universal show! Kids and adults of all ages and persuasions love it and it is accessible to linguistically diverse people given its strong visual appeal.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICSTOURING AVAILABILITY


Mid January-mid November 2022

DURATIONThe whole experience is around 30 minutes including pre and post show. The pre show character gathers and warms up the crowd, and after the show the audience is invited to dance, learn hula-hoop moves, and take photos with the performers. The show can be repeated over the evening in a festival setting, with the bubbles serving as a fascinating installation in between. The show proper is 10 minutes making the show scalable ie. it can be done without the pre and post show if desired, and we have a ground based version without the bubbles, suitable for a stage/cabaret spot or more intimate setting.

SUITABLE VENUESThe Bubble Effect is best suited to outdoors or a large hall such as a convention centre. The footprint is 16m x 10m and the large bubble has a height of 6m. This means that indoors sight lines should be considered as well as the proximity of the audience.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES PER WEEK12 shows over 6 nights, negotiable. 3 shows per night is possible if we are only performing one or two days in a row.

MINIMUM BREAK BETWEEN PERFORMANCES90 minutes

APRA OBLIGATIONSContains samples of:

Can You Feel It; Written and composed by Michael Jackson and Jackie Jackson; Produced by the Jacksons; Lead vocals: Michael & Randy Jackson; Epic Records 1980

I Feel Love; Written by Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder & Pete Bellotte; Performed by Donna Summer Produced by; Giorgio Moroder & Pete Bellotte; Casablanca Records 1976

Le Freak; Written and produced by Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers; Performed by Le Chic; Atlantic records 1978

Disco Inferno; Written by Leroy Green & Ron "Have Mercy" Kersey; Produced by Ron "Have Mercy" Kersey; Performed by The Trammps; Atlantic 1976

Word Up; Written by Larry Blackmon & Tomi Jenkins; Produced By Larry Blackman; Performed by Cameo; Atlanta Artists/Mercury/PolyGram 1986

Born to be Alive; Written & Performed by Patrick Hernandez; Produced by Jean Vanloo; Aquarius/Gem/Philips/Columbia-CBS


You Should be Dancing; Written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb & Maurice Gibb; Performed by Bee Gees; Produced by Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten, Karl Richardson ; RSO 1976

TOURING PERSONNELThe touring party consists of 7 people (4 x cast & 3 x crew).

Name RoleChae Lindeman Tour Manager/CrewFrans Vogels Crew/TechnicalTBC CrewBianca Mackail PerformerClint Bolster PerformerNeridah Waters PerformerNeridah Mathaei Performer

PERFORMANCE HISTORY

Year Event Venue Number of shows

2020 Anywhere Theatre Festival

Multiple 11

2016 Large Corporate event Port Douglas Rainforest 12015 Bleach Festival Robina Town Centre 102014 G20 Cultural Program Brisbane CBD 162011 Brisbane Festival King George Square 102011 Harvest Festival Brisbane Botanical

Gardens4

AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT

OVERVIEWOur cast are all highly experienced workshop leaders with a diverse range of expertise. We can offer workshops for kids (over 5 years old) through to adults in the following disciplines:

Circus (hula hoops, juggling, acrobalance & more)Mime & PantomimeDance Clowning & Physical Comedy

These particular skills, combined with our inclusive and empowering approach to teaching them, are ideal community engagement tools.


We encourage the appreciation of diverse strengths, abilities, body sizes and learning methods. Our workshops also promote creativity, laughter, collaboration and self-confidence. With our methods participants can achieve impressive skills and become performance ready in a short period of time.These workshops can be a stand-alone opportunity for local people to learn new skills and to promote interest in our show/the event. There is also the option of participants learning a routine that can be included in our show. The format of universal Disco is ideally suited to this possibility with the pre-show component. The crowd gathering character DJ Inferno can facilitate the performance of the community participants routine as part of the warm up to the show proper. Not only does this represent an exciting opportunity for local groups, but it also fits nicely with the shows themes of unification, celebration of diversity, and general partying!

DESCRIPTION / DETAILSSuggested time for introductory workshops is 60 minutes per discipline (can be shorter to fit with school periods).These can be followed up with an optional ‘Show Ready’ Workshop of 60 minutes for participants interested in being part of the show.

COSTWorkshops are $150+gst per hour for up to 10 participants (1 trainer) or $250+gst for up to 20 participants (2 trainers), with a minimum 2 hour call out time. We are happy to negotiate participant numbers depending on the group.

TARGET AUDIENCE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTIntroductory workshops can be delivered to the following age groups:5-7 year olds8-11 year olds12 and overAdultsThese could be school groups, dance students, community groups.

MARKETING

MARKETING COPYUniversal Disco (by The Bubble Effect) is a giant inflatable installation combined with an exciting circus show.

ShortAre you ready for an out of this world experience? Intergalactic party starters, DJ Inferno and the Space Disco Divas, bring the good times to you in this dynamic hula-hoop, aerial, dance and comedy extravaganza. Giant bubbles set the scene for this interstellar experience, forming a mesmerising installation that can be enjoyed


in between our appearances. Then, when our spaceship lands, the unifying power of disco brings all kinds of people together for an exciting circus-based performance. Do stick around for a boogie and photos with the performers afterwards.Suitable for all ages, this super fun show has a soundtrack that will get anyone in the party mood!

ExtendedThe Bubble Effect is a giant transparent bubble, which supports an aerial performer inside, purely through air pressure, requiring NO external rigging. This ground breaking, large-scale installation defies gravity and inspires wonder. This is a unique concept and the only one of its kind in the world. It is an impressive large-scale installation, which intrigues the audience as an object, then entertains as a show. The installation itself is stunning under lights creating an enchanting atmosphere.The Bubble Effect’s latest show, ‘Universal Disco’, is a super fun show, featuring three giant bubbles, circus, hula hooping, dance, comedy and aerials and the coolest soundtrack in the universe! The giant bubbles set the scene for this interstellar experience, forming a mesmerising installation to be enjoyed between shows. Then, when an alien on Segway appears, get ready for an out of this world experience. Intergalactic party starters, DJ Inferno and the Space Disco Divas really bring the good times to your event and the unifying power of disco brings all kinds of people together! Do stick around for a boogie and photos with the performers afterwards.Suitable for all ages this super fun show has a soundtrack that will get anyone in the party mood!

MARKETING SUMMARY

We have an exciting, high quality video teaser and many high quality still images.

The impressive and highly visual nature of the installation really sells itself and is an asset to any event, even as an installation alone.

In addition, the show has great appeal to all ages and demographics. Children are particularly captivated by the fantasy of the world we create. They often dance along copying the moves and ask many interesting questions after the show! The format of the show, which includes post show interaction with the performers, provides opportunity to engage further with the story.

MEDIA QUOTES


Unlike anything the Gold Coast has ever witnessed before, The Bubble Effect is a dazzling, gravity-defying performance [with] a giant transparent bubble… support[ing] aerial performers adorned in exquisite costumes, suspended in the air by only air pressure, to create an awe-inspiring spectacle that’s guaranteed to give goose bumps. Stephanie Moore at Nmedia | [email protected] | 0413 162 095

AUDIENCE REVIEWS

‘The show was ridiculously excellent. I loved it. It was so unique and such an amazing, feel-good spectacle. I couldn’t stop saying ‘awesome!!’’(Stephanie Ganfield; [email protected])

‘Fun, fun fun! Loved the lights, great choreography. I loved the preshow character who can be engaging or just a treat to observe’. (Krystal Reidy; [email protected])

‘This was the best night of my life!’ (Jenny, aged 8)

COLLEAGUE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Bubble Effect was the highlight of the program. Jeremy Wellard Coordinator-G20 Cultural Program [email protected]

Louise BezzinaArtistic Director-Brisbane Festival (previous Artistic Director-Bleach Festival)(07) 3833 5400/ [email protected]

Chelsea McGuffinDirector-Company [email protected]

VIDEO LINKShttps://vimeo.com/147925713

IMAGES


https://vimeo.com/147925713

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6m Bubble with aerials in black box theatre. No external rigging required. Effects are created with moving lights with gobos. Photo Sean Young. High resolution version available upon request.

Universal Disco Show at Bleach Festival Gold Coast as an outdoor installation and show repeated twice per evening. Photo Frans Vogels.


DJ Inferno-preshow character on Segway warms up the crowd. Photo Frans Vogels.

Universal Disco-corporate event at Doomben Racecourse (outdoors). Effects created with moving lights with gobos. Photo Stills by Hill.


Universal Disco-corporate event at Doomben Racecourse (outdoors). Effects created with moving lights with gobos. Photo Stills by Hill.

The Bubble Effect an installation during the day. Photo Frans Vogels.

MARKETING MATERIALSHigh quality video teaser, 1:20 in lengthRaw footage

CONTENT WARNINGS / AUDIENCES TO AVOIDNo


SPONSOR OR OTHER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSDeveloped with support from The Queensland Government through Arts Queensland

TEACHER’S RESOURCESIn development

PRODUCTION DETAILSTECHNICAL SUMMARYFootprint

Big Bubble-6m; Small bubbles-3.5m each Total Footprint=16m x 8m.

The bubbles can be placed directly on the ground/floor or on their own stages (see dimensions below).

Weight of bubbles: Large bubble including is 175 kilos plus uses weights totalling 350 kilos. Small bubbles are 25 kilos each plus 30 kilos weights.Power

20 amps + 20 amps for sound & lighting

Weights

The Bubble needs to be tied off to weights to keep it secure: Outdoors 8 x 50 kg; Indoors 4 x 50 kg. We provide these for local gigs/when travelling by land.

StageTwo options:


A. Bubbles directly on ground: 12m x 10m footprintB. Bubbles on stages: 1 x 6m x 6m, flanked by 2 x 4m x 4m. Height of stages 70cm. Height of large bubble is 6m.Venue to supplyStages (negotiable)Bollards

LIGHTINGVenue to supply4 x Moving Lights (eg. Mac Quantam/Robe 800) with gobos1 x Profile Spot (DMX moveable) or 2 x static8 x Wash Lights1 x Flood LightBubble Effect to supply


3 x Spherions & 4 x Mini Spherions (disco effects)8 x Wash lights (4 pans) as a back up.

Lighting Setup

SOUNDVenue to supplyAmps, mixer and speakers to suit location.3 monitor/fold back speakers (one behind each bubble for performer to hear)1 x headset for the pre-show character.Bubble Effect to supplyMusic from laptop (mini jack output). The show soundtrack is pre-mixed; just press play (includes Pre and Post show music and show soundtrack)

OTHER AVBubble Effect to supplyStreamer cannonsSmoke machine


WARDROBEBubble Effect to supply costumes

DRESSING ROOMVenue to supplyDressing room close to set. In an outdoor festival setting this could be a 2nd tent in addition to the AV tent. We can also use this tent to store equipment. EXAMPLE SCHEDULE

Time Bubble Effect

Venue

10am Arrive on site & unload

Cast & crew 2 stage hands for 30 minutes-Bollards to be set up

11:00-1:00

Set up Lights & PA

Crew AV Operator + stage hand

1:00-1:15 Break1:15-3:15 Program Lights Crew AV operator3:15-4:00 Break4pm Tech Run Cast & Crew AV operator

+ 1 stage hand6pm Show 1 Cast & Crew AV operator


+ 1 stage hand8pm Show 2 Cast & Crew AV operator

+ 1 stage hand9:00-11pm

Bump out/Pack up

Cast & Crew 1 stage hand

CREW REQUIRED FROM VENUE-AV Operator (lights to be set up by venue/lighting company)-2 strong stage hands for load & unload

FREIGHT NOTESWe will travel in a large van. The large bubble weighs 175 kilos and packs down to 1m cubed. In an outdoor setting we will ideally drive right up to our performance spot so the bubble can be rolled out - or it can be wheeled a short distance on a trolley.

CRITICAL ISSUESLighting trees need to be set up in correct position. Our set is unusual and takes a few hours to set up so we need to have communication with the AV supplier prior to the event and before lighting fixtures are set up.

Weather: cannot perform in very strong winds or in rain. In the case of intermittent rain, bubbles can be deflated and covered with tarps but we need 45 minutes to reset. If this kind of rain is expected we highly recommend using stages to prevent dampness and to minimise humidity filling the bubbles.

CONTACTSName Role Phone EmailChae Lindeman Tour

Manager/Producer

0414584438

[email protected]

Frans Vogels Crew/Designer/Technical

0449134531

[email protected]

Bianca Mackail Performer 0415429223

[email protected]

Clint Bolster Performer 0421524401

[email protected]

Neridah Waters Performer 0404852220

[email protected]


Neridah Mathaei

Performer 0410560921

[email protected]


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