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2008: STRUCK — East Point Gun Turrett, Darwin |
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Work
: Director's Notes : Media
Response : Audience Response
: Creative Personnel
Performers : Scenario
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STRUCK opens in early 1940’s Darwin. With war upon our shores, we follow the paths of two young lovers — a pretty Darwin nurse and an Allied American soldier. While it is natural that lovely and attractive girls should keep themselves looking fresh and always be ready to entertain Our valiant fighting men, it is preferable that they do not succumb to the silk stockings and new fashions of the Americans.
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Photo: Mark Marcelis
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Director's
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We began with an idea of thrusting ballet alongside hip-hop in a Darwin style Romeo and Juliet extravaganza. Setting the show around February 1942, the show would feature young lovers, some tragic consequences, and a bit of Darwin history. Clearly we needed an energetic and versatile cast with a passion for telling the story. We ended up with STRUCK, an ambitious work with a cast of forty dancers, four choreographers, multiple dance forms, from new forms of swing, through contemporary, to old (s)kool hip-hop and break. Set with the WWII gun turret (at East Point Reserve) as the backdrop, the cast of Darwin’s finest youth performers more than rise to the demanding challenges placed on them by their creative team. A big thank you goes out to everyone that helped make this unique Darwin show into such a spectacular evening of dancing entertainment! |
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Media Response |
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I have two words to say about STRUCK … “see it”. Geri Flynn, The Darwin Sun |
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“I had never seen a set with such beautiful lighting, especially in a place so far from an actual theatre.” |
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“very captivating and found myself holding back tears more than once.” |
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| Scenario |
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Darwin Hospital – Waiting for the war to arrive |
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American Servicemen in training |
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A Happy Family |
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Going Out Dancing – Wartime entertainments |
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American Servicemen Intimidate the Locals Boys |
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Darwin Hospital - Bombing of Darwin |
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American Servicemen in Action |
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Back at the Dance – The Americans R&R |
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Love Duet |
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The Killing Machine |
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The Last Dance |
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The Fight |
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A Love Triangle |
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