A delightfully dark, award winning production of Poe’s Gothic masterpiece.
Weaving sumptuous language, haunting songs and a pinch of black humour, Mark Penzak, with Glendon Blazely as devilish musician, perform Edgar Allan Poe’s dark Gothic masterpiece, about a fiendish black cat who spirals a man into madness and murder.
Two masterful artists have created an excellent, memorable theatre work.’ Lisa Lanzi, Stage Whispers Review ‘Stunningly conceived’ ‘Terrific performance’ ‘Blown away’ ‘Brilliant!’- Audience reviews. Nominated 2023 Green Room Award: Best Music and Composition. Winner Best Theatre Award 2024 Adelaide Fringe.
Best suited to Adults. Also works for older teenagers.
Show Duration / Runtime
55mins
Setup / Bump In Duration
4 hrs in a theatre approx. 2 hrs in a hall. We have performed in Adelaide and Melbourne Fringe Festivals, so it can operate with a quick turnaround.
Pack Down / Bump Out Duration
Depends on the venue and whether we are supplying the lights. Approx 60 to 90 min.
Warnings:
Alcoholism. Stylised depiction of animal cruelty and domestic violence.
Performance Fee
$2,400 + GST
Does this fee include travel costs
No
Royalties % (if applicable): Community Presenters.
N/A
Breakdown of Royalites
N/A
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
The performance works very well in both theatres and small halls (where we can provide our own lights.) In addition, it also works in odd spaces such as old court houses, prisons and possibly even outdoors.
Before continuing, please ensure you meet all five eligibility criteria listed above.
Applications that do not meet these criteria cannot be funded.
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