For the season finale of Was It Worth It we bring the podcast full circle to discuss Gabe and Pete's latest collaboration - the isolation web series The Pact. We're joined by series star Rose Flanagan, editor John Erasmus and producer Kashmir Sinnamon to explore the challenges of making a series remotely, maintaining a consistent tone despite nine different writers, capturing an audience early and much more.Stream The Pact now:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn
We're joined by Laila Thaker of Ilbijerri Theatre to discuss representation and collaboration with and within First Nations’ Theatres and how attitudes to acting and theatre-making have changed in the course of her career as an artist.
This week we're joined by independent theatre maker and educator Joachim Matschoss, who takes us through his journey from working with the European theatre masters to creating his own work in Australia and internationally. We cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of fidelity to the script, the challenges of making theatre in Australia and what the future of the independent scene could look like. Check out Joachim's work here:https://byteensemble.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/backyardtheatreensembleHis plays can be purchased here:https://australianplays.org/playwright/ASC-255And remember to watch Pete and Gabe's web-series, The Pact - now streaming!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn
Gabe and Pete's webseries The Pact is now online! With new episodes out daily, Was It Worth It will be taking a short hiatus until September 4. Check out The Pact here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn
Our first international guests, Tom Lenk and Byron Lane, take us through putting together their hit touring production, how it started, the challenges of performing in different venues along with many hilarious behind the scenes stories. Find us on Twitter:Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_ByGabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1Tom - @TomLenkByron - @ByronLaneCheck out Byron's book!https://static.macmillan.com/static/holt/a-star-is-bored/
Jessica Stanley and James Cerche of Spinning Plates Productions take us through discovering the play You Are The Blood at a conference in America, bringing it to Australia and realising a complex, dark story within the limitations of independent theatre.
The team from Lightning Jar Theatre explore how they created the commercial and critical juggernaut of 2018, their ambitiously huge production of Mr. Burns, within the limitations of independent theatre.
Debut playwright Katherine Atkins and debut director Kashmir Sinnamon break down the challenges of their hit Midsumma comedy Eyes Wide Woke, exploring how they navigated uncharted waters to create a successful show.
Gary Abrahams discusses growing up in South Africa, his influences, career, the challenges of working as an independent director, and what it was like to direct Ellen Burstyn in The 33 Variations. Gary's website:https://garyabrahamstheatre.wixsite.com/garyabrahamstheatreFind us on Twitter:Gabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By
Michala Banas and Keith Brockett of the KIN Collective discuss their ambitious staging of Martin McDonagh's entire Leenane Trilogy, what leads high profile actors to go independent, and much more. Find us on Twitter:Gabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1KIN Collective - @kin_collectiveBitten By Productions - @bitten_byhttps://www.kintheatrecollective.com/The Pact - Launching July 15https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCHqTUA3vyu-ziiN0lM2kog
Gabe and Pete are joined by director Stephen Nicolazzo to explore the highs and lows of his career, responding to criticism and the challenges inherent to developing your own distinct style.Edited by Rod Winning. Proudly supported by City of Melbourne. Find us on Twitter:Gabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1Little Ones Theatre - @Little_OnesBitten By Productions - @Bitten_ByLinks: http://stephennicolazzo.comhttp://www.littleonestheatre.com.au
Special guests Ashley Tardy and Justin Anderson discuss the foundation and growth of Bitten By Productions, the lessons learned from unsuccessful early shows, and the most challenging productions along the way.Find us on Twitter:Gabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1Justin - @jussyandersonAshley - @ashtardyBitten By Productions - @Bitten_By
Special guests Noni Hazlehurst and Matt Scholten discuss their experiences collaborating on the touring one woman show 'Mother', the differences between independent and main stage theatre and the development of their respective crafts. Find us on Twitter:Gabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1Noni - @RealNoniHMatt - MattJScholtenBitten By Productions - @Bitten_ByCheck out Matt's film Belonging at: https://10play.com.au/out-here/episodes/2020/belonging/tpv200221ndtybProduced by Bitten By ProductionsEdited by Rod WinningSupported by The City of Melbourne
Gabe and Pete delve into the challenges of their first production together, along with cast member Ratidzo Mambo. Find us on Twitter:Gabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1Rati - @ratidzomamboBitten By Productions - @Bitten_ByProduced by Bitten By ProductionsEdited by Rod WinningSupported by The City of Melbourne