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EDGE OF SEVENTEEN: A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE NICKS

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STARRING: Bella Cother
PRODUCER: Ben Francis
Stevie Nicks is best known for her work as a songwriter and vocalist with Fleetwood Mac and also for her chart-topping solo career. She is known for her distinctive voice, mystical stage persona, and poetic, symbolic lyrics. South Australian musician Bella Cother brings you a haunting performance of some of the singer's greatest hits. Bella is an emerging Adelaide musician who captivates her audience with her passion and emotion. Last year she stunned audiences with her renditions of Stevie Nick's numbers in Promise Adelaide’s ‘The Diva Series’. Now you can see more of Bella as she pays homage to this musical icon in this one hour special.

Thursday 28th February 7:30pm
Morphettville Racecourse

(60 mins)
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ROYAL TEA PARTY

All Princes and Princesses, and their guests, are cordially invited to a 'Royal Tea Party', a themed high tea! Enjoy a delightful light meal with kid friendly options while being entertained by lots of Royal Characters, performing songs from popular 'Royal' films and stage shows. Sing along to your favourite numbers and have a photo with the Princess of your dreams! Perfect for a special celebration!! Show only option, if required. All performers are emerging music and theatre artists who are receiving professional training in voice and perform regularly in South Australia and beyond.
​ Children must be accompanied by a parent. Maximum 3 children per adult. Most suited to 4-12 year olds. Limited availability; book early to avoid disappointment
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(90 mins)
DIRECTOR/MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Ben Francis
CHOREOGRAPHER: Annabel Lane
DATES:       FEB  17   Sun   11:30am          FEB   24   Sun   2:30 pm   
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Menu
Orange juice
Apple juice
Nespresso Coffee/Tea
Cocktail pies and pasties, tomato sauce
Fairy bread
Chefs selection of finger sandwiches
Carrot and walnut cake 
Fresh fruit skewers

 
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ROYALE DANCE BATTLE

A children's dance party where you can try out all the DANCE CRAZES under the guidance of characters from the latest video game.

Watch your favourite characters in high-quality dance performances, dance with them in our Royale Battle discos, show off your best moves and win prizes in our dance competitions, and get lots of great photos!

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  75 mins
DIRECTOR/MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Ben Francis
CHOREOGRAPHER: Tayla Prime
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DATES:       FEB  17   Sun   2:30 pm         FEB   24   Sun   6:00  pm  
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THE 60 FOUR

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Fast becoming one of South Australia's most popular vocal groups, The 60 Four is a four-piece Adelaide based group, who are presenting the hottest, freshest 60s tribute act. Combining hit songs, world class harmonies, smart suits and slick choreography, The 60 Four are a vocal and visual treat. With an updated set list, you will be up and dancing to all your favourite artists of the 60s: The Four Seasons, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Johnny O'Keefe and new artists including The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Martha Reeves and many more.

Friday 22nd February 7:30pm - Sfera's Convention Centre (Modbury)
Saturday 23rd February 7:30pm - Kingscote Town Hall (Kangaroo Island)
Saturday 2nd March 7:30pm - The Arkaba Hotel (Fullarton)
​Sunday 3rd March 7pm - The Institute Theatre (Port Augusta)
Thursday 7th March 7:30pm - Morphettville Racecourse (Morphettville)
Saturday 9th March 7:30pm - Victor Harbor Town Hall (Victor Harbor)
Saturday 16th March 7:30pm - Norwood Concert Hall (Norwood)
Saturday 30th March 7:30pm - City Hall (Mount Gambier)

ROYALE DANCE BATTLE 

A children’s dance party where you can try out all the latest dance crazes under the guidance of characters from your favourite video games! Watch your favourite characters in high-quality dance performances, dance with them in our Royale Battle discos, show off your best moves and win prizes in our dance competitions, and get lots of great photos! Children must be accompanied by a parent. Maximum 3 children per adult. Most suited to 4-12 year olds. Limited availability; book early to avoid disappointment.

Sunday 17th February 2:30pm
Sunday 24th February 6pm

Morphettville Racecourse
(75 mins)
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CHOREOGRAPHER: Zoe Karatzovalis

ROYAL TEA PARTY

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DIRECTOR: Annabel Lane
All Princes, Princesses and their guests are cordially invited to a Royal Tea Party! Enjoy a delightful light meal with kid friendly options while being entertained by characters from your favourite 'Royal' films and stage shows. Sing along to your favourite numbers and have a photo with the Princess of your dreams! Children must be accompanied by a parent. Maximum 3 children per adult. Most suited to 4-12 year olds. Limited availability; book early to avoid disappointment.
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Sunday 17th February 11:30am
Sunday 24th February 2:30pm

Morphettville Racecourse
(90 mins)

THE HONEY-BEES

Promise Adelaide are delighted to bring you The Honey-Bees, Adelaide's newest female vocal group paying tribute to the music of the 60's. Featuring songs from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Little Eva, Dusty Springfield, the Exciters, and many, many more. This trio are all experienced Adelaide based performers in fields such as music theatre, acoustic sessions and jazz. Their first Fringe season in 2018 saw them sell out to critical acclaim. Since then they have performed at private functions, corporate events and they took part in the Out of the Square Country Arts program. They look the part in their sixties styled dresses and will amaze you with their stunning harmonies, and powerful solos. If you enjoy an evening of nostalgia and appreciate great vocals, this is the show for you!

Sunday 17th February 7:30pm

Morphettville Racecourse
(120 mins)
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    APPLICATION FORM

    PARTICIPANT DETAILS 
    PARENT/GUARDIAN DETAILS 
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    PRODUCTION DETAILS
    TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
    E.g: G3-A5
    Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass
    Don't know you vocal range? Click here.  
    Be sure to include the SHOW NAME, the COMPANY, your ROLE and the YEAR you did it!
    SONG SUGGESTIONS
    Please see above for a list of suggestions of Diva's throughout the ages. Note: final song selections will need to be negotiated. 
    Make sure you include the SONG and the ARTIST!
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    VIDEO LINK
    Select all that apply. *Please note: Open Mic Night is not included.
    If you selected one or more of these boxes, there is no audition required. Please note that this does not guarantee your place in the cast. If your voice has changed since you last sang with us, or you still want to show us what you can do, please paste the link to an UNLISTED YOUTUBE VIDEO or a DROPBOX LINK in the box below. 
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INFORMATION

ABOUT THE DIVA SERIES
When it comes to vocalists, everyone loves a Diva! In this series, Promise Adelaide celebrates some of the finest vocalists of all time. With three shows over the course of the Festival, each show will pay homage to a different era of Divas: the Golden Era 40s – 60s, featuring songs from Shirley Bassey, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross in a trip down memory lane; pop divas 70s-90s featuring songs from Tina Turner, Madonna and Whitney Houston in a toe tapping and emotional extravaganza; and modern-day divas of the 00's to now featuring songs from Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Amy Winehouse and all your current favourites. If you are successful in gaining a place in The Diva Series, there will be a small production fee of $30 to cover raised costs of rehearsal venue hire.  As a cast member, it will also be expected that you sell at least 5 tickets. The show will be heavily promoted as a part of the Fringe, and it is expected that you will be available to take part in any publicity events that may be arranged. All tickets will be booked through FringeTix. Whilst there are no costumes involved with this production, performers will need to wear black/red/white modest formal wear. All attire needs to be checked by the production team during rehearsals. 

CAST REQUIREMENTS 
We are looking for approximately 42 performers to take part. All performers must be between the ages of 15 and 25. Each artist will have the opportunity to sing a solo song and a duet, as well as feature in group numbers. Performers will be split into 14 performers across three shows.

THE PRODUCTION TEAM
The production team for The Diva Series will consist of:
​Trish Francis, Ben Francis, Annabel Lane, Serena Martino-Williams and Camryn Jordans
Eliza Payze will be the resident choreographer for the season. 


PERFORMANCES 
The 42 successful performers will be distributed the following shows:
Thursday 1st March @ 7:30pm (SHOW 1)
Wednesday 7th March @ 7:30pm (SHOW 2)
Friday 9th March @ 7:30pm (SHOW 3)

Please note that specific eras have not been assigned to each show yet. Each of the three shows will be two hours in duration, and will be performed at The Morphettville Racecourse. 

REHEARSALS
The Diva Series will involve minimal rehearsals, and for this reason, full attendance is expected. We will schedule the rehearsals to ensure artists are called for the minimal time possible. It is essential that you are available on the days below:
Saturday 3rd February or Sunday 4th February*
Saturday 10th February or Sunday 11th February*

Tuesday 20th February (Time TBC) - WORKSHOP WITH HELPMANN AWARD WINNER MICHAEL GRIFFITHS
Sunday 25th February 1:30pm - 6pm
 (SHOW 1 ONLY)
Sunday 4th March 8:30am - 1pm (SHOW 2 ONLY) 
Sunday 4th March 1:30pm - 6pm (SHOW 3 ONLY)

*On these days, you will be called for a one-hour session for your solo and duet, and a three-hour session for group numbers*


AUDITIONS
Please note: auditions are only necessary if you have not performed with Promise Adelaide in the past.

Auditions will be held on Friday 15th December and Saturday 16th December from 10am - 8pm. Each audition will be closed and individual. You will be expected to sing a song of your choice, and have your vocal range and harmonies tested. It is recommended that you perform one of the songs you suggest on the registration form below. It is expected that you sing appropriate material. You are asked to bring MP3 backing tracks for each of your suggested songs. Please note that the audition booking and the application below must be completed  for you to be considered for The Diva Series. 

Have you performed with Promise Adelaide previously? There is no need to audition! However, please note that this does not guarantee you a place in the cast. 
BOOK YOUR AUDITION

To assist you with your song selections in the below application form, please see the attached document with a finite list of Diva's throughout the eras required. 
list_of_divas.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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application form

Please note that, once this form has been completed, you will be required to book an audition using the trybooking link below. On receipt of your registration, you will receive an email from trybooking with audition material.

    PART ONE: AUDITIONEE DETAILS

    PART TWO: MUSICAL ABILITY

    PART three: previous experience

    Along with this application, please bring a resume and headshot to your audition. 
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Photos with kind permission Oliver Toth

Reviews

"This is why theatre lovers see as much as possible, because in amongst the mix of ho-hum, good and excellent there is a gem… and Private Peaceful is that gem."  Stage Whispers Full Review


"  Ben Francis..., in his Peaceful, has emerged as one of Adelaide’s most talented male actors, of any age, let alone still as a teenager. His is a performance worth cancelling all prior engagements for. A stunning one man debut!"  Kryztoff Raw Full Review

"Francis’ performance is outstanding...The performance is well paced and sensitive...It is a story that deserves to be told and a performance you should not miss!"   Glam Adelaide Full Review

“Reade’s script deserves any production to treat it with respect. Director Rob Croser and actor Ben Francis do so much more with it. This is an absolutely marvelous, flawless production.” Adelaide Theatre Guide Full Review



PRIVATE PEACEFUL

 Private Peaceful  was our first foray into drama and was a wonderful success. Nominated for two awards in the Adelaide Theatre  Guide  Curtain Call Awards 2017:
Best Show -  Drama 
Best Male Performance - Ben Francis

Private Peaceful is a modern classic, written by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse). Adapted for the stage by Simon Reade, it tells the story of a soldier called Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful, who signs up at 15 years old and serves in the trenches of WWI in France. During the course of one night, Tommo reflects on his short, but joyful past, growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; his father’s accident in a forest; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

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Performances:
The Bakehouse Theatre
5th - 15th April 
Tickets available  shortly.
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ACCOUSTIC SESSIONS
​AT THE JADE

Are you a budding acoustic artist? Or a singer songwriter?  Promise Adelaide are delighted to be taking expressions of interest from emerging musicians who wish to perform as part of the Umbrella City Sounds festival in July.  We welcome performance of originals or covers that you have adapted to your own style. No backing tracks please. Guitar and keyboard available for use or bring your own. This is an opportunity for those who do not yet have enough material to do a solo gig, to join forces with fellow emerging musicians and get yourself and your material heard. Register to receive more details as they become available.
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AUDITION NOTICE!

ALL IS CALM
THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914

​BY PETER ROTHSTEIN
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ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914.  Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace.
 
A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.
 
In the second production of our series commemorating WWI, we bring you the Australian premiere of All is Calm, by Peter Rothstein with musical arrangements by Ericke Lichte and Timothy C Takach.   An entirely male cast tell the story of the 1914 Christmas Truce through words from letters and poems of the soldiers who were there and through the a Capella harmonies of the Christmas songs they sung.
 
This production is a moving celebration of the human spirit and the power of music to connect us even in our darkest hour. 

PRODUCTION TEAM

We are thrilled to have such passionate, knowledgeable people  working on this beautiful piece. 
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PAUL REICHSTEIN
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DIRECTOR
about paul
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TREVOR ANDERSON
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MUSICAL DIRECTOR
About trevor

YOUTUBE LINK

Below is a snippet of the piece being performed. 
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ROLES AVAILABLE

All Is Calm is an ensemble piece featuring 9-15 male actors/singers with stage ages of 16-40 years old. These men all have equal parts. The score is entirely a Capella and a good standard of singing is essential. An ability to pick up accents and dialects will be well regarded. 

PERFORMANCES

Thursday 21st December @ 8pm
Friday 22nd December @ 8pm
Saturday 23rd December @ 3pm & 8pm


​​THE GOODWOOD INSTITUTE
166 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood SA 5034

rehearsals

Rehearsals will take place at Scotch College Adelaide.
Sunday 15th October 11am - 4pm
Sunday 22nd October 
11am - 4pm
Sunday 29th October 11am - 4pm
Sunday 5th November 11am - 4pm
Sunday 12th November 11am - 4pm
Sunday 19th November 11am - 4pm
Sunday 26th November 11am - 4pm
Sunday 3rd December 11am - 4pm
Sunday 10th December 11am - 4pm
Sunday 17th December 11am - 4pm
(proposed intensive weekend Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of October.)

AUDITION

Auditions will take place on Sunday 27th of August at Scotch College.  Auditions are by appointment, using the trybooking link below. ​If you can not make the audition day, please apply and let us know, and we will try and make alternative arrangements.
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​ At the audition you will be asked to:
  •  ​sing a pre-prepared song of your choice. A backing track must be provided for this song. 
  • sing a section of a song from the show 
  • have a go at some accents
  • ​read some dramatic dialogue from the show. ​
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All audition materials will be made available to you on receipt of your audition booking. 

COLUMBINUS

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columbinus is a play by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli, sparked by the April 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. It is a meeting of fact and fiction and highlights the realities of adolescent culture, as it follows the lives of eight students on a quotidian day in an exploration of the events surrounding the Columbine shootings. 

Tickets available soon - please check back!

Performances:
October 24, 25, 26, and 27 - 10am and 7pm

Venue:
The Parks Community Theatre,
Theatre 1
46 Cowan St, Angle Park,
South Australia 5010

More Information:
Promise Adelaide on 0447677615 or promiseadelaide@yahoo.com.au

About the Play

columbinus is not a traditional play; it is a theatrical discussion. Just as this fictional high school could be anywhere in America, or any Western society, so could the potential for a school shooting. The creators talked with a generation of adolescents to see what they had to say about their world. At the same time, they delved deep into the heart of Columbine and heard from the people who experienced the shootings. The merger of these two worlds became the basis for the play and the subject for discussion. The audience sees interactions between fellow students, parents, teachers, as well as the thoughts constantly racing through their heads. 

"An unnerving study in adolescent angst, columbinus relentlessly paints a bold picture that bears witnessing...it merges the facts of the Columbine massacre with a harrowing impression of what life is like in high schools today."  Star-Ledger


Note from Promise: Promise obtained the rights to this production at the beginning of this year (2018). It was selected because it provides valuable opportunities for emerging actors and an educational component that contributes to the learning experience for the performer and audience alike.  Following the Florida school shootings, we discussed at length whether to proceed, not wanting to be insensitive to the tragedy. After much consideration, we have decided to go ahead. In our opinion, the enduring difficulties faced by teenagers in high school are worthy of this spotlight and are relevant to Australian audiences.

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    THE DIVA SERIES; ACCOMPANIMENT CHOICE 

    THE THREE OPTIONS...

    Backing Track
    We will provide you with a backing track of your song(s) and have them available on DropBox in the next few days. We will have these ready for you at all rehearsals and performances. 

    Self-Accompaniment
    You can choose to accompany yourself on either keyboard or guitar. To be negotiated and confirmed with the production team during solo rehearsals. These instruments will be available for you to use on performance day. 

    BYO Accompanist
    You are able to perform with an accompanist on performance day. If you choose this option, you will need to bring a backing track (preferably a recording of your accompanist playing your tracks) to all rehearsals. This track must be in the same style, and have the same structure, as the version you will be performing. 
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Telephone

0447677615 Trish
​0414621764 Ben

Email

promiseadelaide@yahoo.com.au
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