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Elephant in the Room Productions

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

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25.01.2022 While you're buying your tickets to Into The Woods, have you checked out the rest of the Botanica Lumina program? Why not also treat your ears to an operatic performance in the idyllic Adelaide Botanic Garden setting this spring with Co-Opera's new production of Acis and Galatea? Acis and Galatea is G. F. Händel’s beloved Greek myth in which two lovers are forever split when Polyphemus kills Acis in a brutal, jealous rage. In mourning, Galatea transforms Acis into an ever-flo...wing river. The opera full of wit, pathos and exquisite music is a warning about the transitory nature of love and pleasure. Co-Opera has a long tradition of sharing opera in fun, accessible performances. They have taken their productions to pubs, parks, and even shearing sheds across the country and overseas. Now they are bringing their outdoor performance to Adelaide Botanic Garden! Enjoy the natural surroundings with a backdrop of majestic trees, as the stage and gardens are gradually transformed from sunset as the opera builds to its climax. Immerse yourself in Händel’s exquisite music sung by some of Adelaide’s finest young singers, accompanied by the premier baroque orchestra, Ensemble Galante, in this thrilling new production. More info can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/1141062502941945/

23.01.2022 And just like that, we are SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who has bought tickets to Carnival of the Animals at Adelaide Zoo! We’ll see you tonight for show number 2!

23.01.2022 Introducing our cast of 'Into the Woods' - Meet Simon Barnett as Rapunzel’s Prince! Simon got his first taste for performing at school and in Scouts with Adelaide Gang Show. After quite a break, he stumbled into Adelaide's amateur theatre scene as the Human Pin Cushion in the Hills Musical Company's 2018 production Sideshow. Since then he has appeared in numerous musicals including Heathers as Kurt Kelly (Segue Productions), Assassins (HMC) and the Pirates of Penzance (The...rry). Simon's most recent theatrical appearance was also outdoors, as Charlie Marlow in Blue Sky Theatre's She Stoops to Conquer. Don’t miss seeing Simon this November! Tickets now available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online

23.01.2022 Introducing our cast of 'Into the Woods' Meet Michele de Courcy as Cinderella's Stepmother Michele took her first degree in Music and French at the University of Queensland, later obtaining her AMusA in piano, and worked as a high school teacher of Music and French for ten years. After completing her PhD on language immersion education she became a university lecturer, including many years as a Senior Lecturer in TESOL at The University of Melbourne. ... Since moving to South Australia in early 2010, where she worked at UniSA, she has studied voice with Cheryl Pickering and Norma Knight. She has sung with auditioned local choirs and as an ensemble singer with the ASO chorus, Co*Opera (Il trovatore and La Boheme) and Elephant in the Room Productions (Carmen, Midnight Sun Once and Future). She has also performed as a chorus singer with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of SA (HMS Pinafore, Princess Ida). Michele left full time university teaching in early 2015 in order to dedicate more time to music. She then spent six months of each of 2016 and 2017 studying voice in London with Ghislaine Morgan and singing with several UK chamber choirs. Since returning to Australia in late 2017, Michele has divided her time between Adelaide and Melbourne, singing in Melbourne at St Paul’s Cathedral and as an auditioned member of the MSO Chorus, and in Adelaide at St Peter’s Cathedral. For the 2018 Adelaide Festival Fringe she formed her own eight voice women’s ensemble, Sacred Hearts, to perform renaissance convent music. They performed again in the 2019 and 2020 Fringe Festivals. Don’t miss seeing Michelle this November! Tickets now available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online

21.01.2022 Introducing our cast of 'Into the Woods' - Meet Amber Fibriosi as Snow White Amber Fibrosi is currently playing Radio Voice, a Greasette and understudying Sandy in AYT's production of Grease yet to be performed in October. She also recently played the role of ‘Wendy’ in Adelaide Theatre Academy’s Fringe show of Peter Pan along with being a soloist in another fringe show Musical Moments. Last year Amber was a featured ‘Defying Gravity’ soloist in the Catholic Schools Music ...Festival and since graduating from school has been gaining further experience in the musical theatre and overall music industry, having always had a strong passion in the field. Don’t miss seeing Amber this November! Tickets now available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online

21.01.2022 Continuing our look back at past shows: in the same year... Carmen- produced by EITR in 2017. Bizet’s Carmen was Elephant in the Room’s second production. Directed by OAM awarded opera director, Tessa Bremner, and Conducted by Gordon Hamilton Composer, musical director of The Australian Voices and acclaimed international orchestra conductor, this lavish production was set right in the heart of Port Adelaide at the end of the roaring 20s and presented in the iconic heritage space at Hart’s Mill. To tie in with the themes of intimate partner violence and abuse that weave through the narrative, Elephant in the Room Productions took the opportunity to work with the Zahra Foundation in order to raise awareness of, and money for the important work they do in the community to help victims of these issues.

21.01.2022 Not many tickets left! Make sure you get in quick at http://carnival.eitr.online before they're all gone!

18.01.2022 Today we share the last of our shows from the vault with our 2020 Adelaide Fringe productions. First up, Kacey Stephensen. Kacey Stephensen is a multi award winning folk singer, song writer, poet and story teller in the Celtic tradition who has toured around Australia including appearances at the Woodford Folk Festival. In 2020 we brought his unique musical talent to Port Adelaide’s Visitor Information Centre to transform a sunny afternoon into a moving, meditative event where Kacey touched on everything from environmental activism to celtic myths and history including performing new material from his upcoming album.

18.01.2022 All through this week we'll be posting memories of our past shows to take a look back at where we came from: Let's take a step back in time and see where EITR Productions started... Freya, Thor, Loki, Odin These names are legendary, but do you know their story? In 2017 Elephant in the Room Productions launched our premiere work: Midnight Sun An evening of Icelandic Myth and Music. 8 singers in an a cappella celebration of the music of Iceland all the way from the poetry... of the ancient Vikings through to modern greats like Bjork and Jonsi. Interspersed between the stunning musical arrangements were original re-tellings of the myths of Nordic legend, retelling the story of the world from its creation through to Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods. First presented in St Peter’s Cathedral, the show has become the flagship presentation of EitR, having been presented at museums and cultural centres across South Australia, and touring nation-wide, including performances at the Festival of Voices in Hobart, and the Wesley Music Centre in Canberra. See more

18.01.2022 ...and lastly, our final production from the vault, "Positive- Presented by Katie Elle Jackson Music " Tired of being told to look on the bright side of life? In 2020 we produced award winning comedy singer-songwriter Katie Elle Jackson and her Xbox lovin' hubby Chris, as they tried to remain positive through original songs, comedy and personal stories. The Sydney Arts Guide describes Jackson as "Delicious to watch and hear" and Australian Stage calls her a naturally effortless singer. For this year’s Adelaide Fringe we brought those talents to Port Adelaide and for two nights transformed a simple courtyard into a toe-tappin’ Cabaret Club.

17.01.2022 Thanks to Kaitlyn Boese Photography for this lovely photo of our Carnival of the Animals performers. We loved presenting this program to you all! Stay tuned for some exciting news coming soon about what’s next.

17.01.2022 Introducing our cast of 'Into the Woods' Meet Emma Vanderzon as Sleeping Beauty Emma Vanderzon, 19, has been performing in musical theatre and drama performances for many years, with involvement in Concordia College musical productions, Broadway Sessions, and Adelaide Theatre Academy classes. She recently played the role of 'Mrs Darling' in Adelaide Theatre Academy's 2020 Fringe Production of Peter Pan.... Don’t miss seeing Emma this November! Tickets now available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online

16.01.2022 Sneaky backstage shot of our audience moving in for last night show. What an amazing time we've had! Two final shows today and we have a few tickets left for our matinee performance at 10.30 this morning! See you in the woods!

16.01.2022 Introducing our cast of ‘Into The Woods’ Meet Gabbi King as the wicked stepsister Lucinda! Gabrielle Violet King had been performing music theatre for the last 8 years over approximately 20 musicals in various leads, supporting roles, and ensembles. She is currently in her final year of studying a Bachelor of Music at Tabor College where she was appointed the President of the Students Advisory Committee of Music, leading and sharing her passion with other musicians. This ...is Gabrielle’s first production with Elephant in the Room and has thoroughly enjoyed her time in this production. Don’t miss seeing Gabbi this November! Tickets are now available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online

14.01.2022 Introducing our cast of 'Into The Woods'. Meet Katherine Edmond as The Giant/Granny. Katherine is excited to be making her musical theatre debut in 'Into The Woods'. Recently she performed in productions of ‘The Jew of Malta’ by Christopher Marlow and ‘The Way of the World’ by William Congreve for the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. She will also be appearing in ‘The Government Inspector’ by Nikolai Gogol in late 2020 or early 2021.... Katherine also chairs the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. Don’t miss seeing Katherine this November! Tickets now available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online

14.01.2022 What is it that you wish? Before we don our costumes for tonight's final dress rehearsal, we thought we'd share some of the wishes of our cast and creative team! See you in the woods! ... Edited by Chris J Productions.

14.01.2022 ...and number 4 of our dive into EitR’s past! Just what is the internet yelling about this time? At the same time as Volare, we brought together some of Adelaide's greatest and most promising up and coming comic talent in this new spin on the comedy panel show genre all about memes, trolls, flamewars and the dark corners of the internet

13.01.2022 Show number 3 in our look back at where we’ve come from! In 2018’s Adelaide Fringe Festival, we flew in the Aus-Aca winning, Andrews sisters inspired, all female a cappella jazz quartet The Velvetones and formed our own group of acclaimed Adelaide singers - ‘Ivory’ - to present an hour of vocal jazz and with world music and a little of that contemporary acapella swagger. Covering everything from French hip-hop, Nigerian reggae, and Motown to jazz standards and Micheal Buble.

12.01.2022 Introducing our cast of 'Into The Woods'. Meet Andrew James as The Steward. Andrew James is an emerging artistic performer new to the Adelaide scene. Born in South Africa, Andrew fostered his love of singing and acting in his youth through school and private tutoring. He received praise and awards for many of his performances and this helped him grow a love for the arts industry. When asked as a child what he wanted to be, Andrew would always say 'an actor!'... Subsequent to primary and tertiary education, Andrew continued his music and singing on the sideline but instead chose to pursue other artistic endeavors like ceramics, painting and figurine crafting for a number of decades, even making a living from his crafts in Capetown. Andrew is excited to be rediscovering his childhood dreams of singing by taking vocal instruction again, picking up musical instruments that had dusted over in the attic and pursuing the six-year-olds' dream of acting. Despite a number of productions falling victim to Covid 19, Andrew is delighted to be making his debut in the musical 'Into The Woods' with Elephant in the Room Productions. You can also listen to Andrew on radio CoastFM.com.au where he volunteers as a fill in Community presenter. Don’t miss seeing Andrew this November! Tickets now available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online

12.01.2022 Lovely review from Ewart Shaw about our recent show at the Adelaide Zoo! Do you have an orchestral favourite you'd like to see us do next? Head to https://www.eitrproductions.com.au/pitch-us to let us know what you'd like to see!

12.01.2022 Introducing our cast of 'Into The Woods' Meet Peter Deane as Cinderella's Father Peter Deane graduated with Honours from the Elder Conservatorium of Music and subsequently undertook graduate study in Conducting and Voice for two years at the University of Southern California and in Chicago and London. He has been fortunate to enjoy a versatile career as a singer, conductor, voice teacher and music educator. ... As a singer, Peter has performed many principal operatic roles all over Australia, mostly with Co*Opera SA. For State Opera SA he has performed many smaller principal roles, understudies and choruses. As a conductor, Peter formed and conducted his own Adelaide Youth Choir for 10 years. He has conducted five Youth Operas for the Come Out Festival and the State Opera of SA, a National Intervarsity Choral Festival, the State Opera Chorus in concert and many choral/orchestral concerts. In 2011 he was the Director of Music at Christ Church North Adelaide, with a choir of eight professional singers. As a music educator and singing teacher, Peter was the Senior Choral and Vocal Teacher for 20 years with the Music Branch of the South Australian Education Department. Peter also spent six years teaching singing and voice production at Flinders University in the drama course. In the last 4 years since retiring, Peter has sung in many concerts in choirs in London, Melbourne and Adelaide and is re-discovering his love of choral singing. Peter is the founder and conductor of an 8 voice male ensemble called the Merry Men. He is a member of the State Opera chorus and sings in occasional church services in St Peter’s Cathedral and elsewhere because he loves evensong. Peter is an addicted kitesurfer and on a windy day can be seen harnessing the elements with great joy and occasionally singing along loudly, much to the amusement of all at the beach! Don’t miss seeing Peter this November! Tickets now available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online

10.01.2022 Mujambi listening to the Aquarium movement of Carnival of the Animals at the Adelaide Zoo. Time for our second night!

10.01.2022 Introducing our cast of ‘Into The Woods’ Meet Lucy Johnson as the wicked stepsister Florinda! Lucy has always loved performing and cultivated a passion for singing and the performing arts from a young age, her repertoire clearly echoing her love for Musical Theatre in particular. Lucy’s performance credits include Pelican Productions Music Theatre Camp (since 2010) where she most recently portrayed Beverley in a selection of songs from the musical Come From Away. Other... highlights include being invited to join the Class of Cabaret program as part of the 2019 Adelaide Cabaret Festival, playing the role of Glinda in Pulteney Grammar School’s 2019 production of Wicked, and numerous live singing and drama performances around Adelaide. Don’t miss seeing Lucy this November! Tickets are now available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online

08.01.2022 As we move into production week, we thought you might like to get to know the EiTR ITW cast and creatives as they answer - "What would you go into the woods for?" See you at "Into The Woods"- starts this Wednesday night! Limited tickets available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online ... edited by Chris J Productions

08.01.2022 One show down, and only 3 tickets left before our final show of Carnival of the Animals on Sunday before we’re all sold out! Snap them up quick at Carnival.eitr.online before they’re all gone!

06.01.2022 Announcing our star studded South Australian cast of performers and creatives for this fantastic show! Check back here as we will be posting bios for all these ...talented people throughout the week! Tickets on sale now at http://intothewoods.eitr.online Witch: Danielle Ruggiero-Prior Baker's Wife: Katie Elle Jackson Baker/Producer: Jamie Moffatt Cinderella: Alexandra Gard Jack: Nick Munday Little Red Riding Hood/Props Designer: Claire Langsford Cinderella's Prince/Wolf: Blake Ascione Jack's Mother: Jane Soutar Narrator/Cinderella's Mother: Jemimah Lanyon Mysterious Man: Jase Ess Rapunzel: Grace Carter Rapunzel's Prince: Simon Barnett Florinda: Lucy Johnson Lucinda: Gabbi King Cinderella's Step-mother: Michele de Courcy Cinderella's Father: Peter Deane Giant/Granny: Katherine Edmond Steward: Andrew James Sleeping Beauty: Emma Vanderzon Snow White: Amber Fibrosi Répétiteur: Simón Pazos Quintana Musical Director: Jane Feast Director: Scott Sharrad Costume Designer: Sheila Moffatt

03.01.2022 Our first rehearsal for Into the Woods! (Socially distanced, of course.)

03.01.2022 IT'S OPENING NIGHT!!!! We cannot wait to see you In The Woods!!! A few notes- Gates open at 6.30 for a 7.30pm show. Don't forget your picnic blankets, cushions and/or camping chairs. Alcohol available for purchase on site and you can bring your food, no BYO alcohol. Allergy sufferers may benefit from antihystmines. ENJOY THE SHOW! See you there!

02.01.2022 We are on Instagram! Follow us at eitr.productions Exciting news to come!

01.01.2022 Our closing night is here! Not long before the baton goes down on night 3 of Carnival of the Animals!

01.01.2022 After a wonderfully successful opening night, it's take two tonight at the @botanicgardenssa We cannot wait to see you in the woods! Very limited tickets still available for Saturday's matinee only. Head to available at http://intothewoods.eitr.online