- Title
- The White Rose
- Creator
- Durban, Kim
- Date
- 2005
- Type
- Text; Visual art work
- Identifier
- http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/58679
- Identifier
- vital:4531
- Abstract
- Research background: Companies and artists around Australia have identified the need for, but also the complexity of, producing a genuinely Australian musical. Research contribution: This original production of a contemporary Australian musical about the Jewish anti-Nazi White Rose movement was mounted with the participation of the author Craig Christie and composer Andrew Patterson one year after its first composition and performance. This challenging work explores the memories of Sophie as she looks back over events from her past as a resistance leader, and demands highly emphathetic acting and vocal performance. The direction provided resources to investigate and examine the dramatic and musical structures inherent in the work with a small regional ensemble. The production developed a 'poor theatre' aesthetic through the use of antique objects and period clothing and a band with 3 members instead of an orchestra. Research significance: The significance of this research is that it proved the authenticity and theatrical flexibility of the material and provided sophisticated benchmarks for artist training. Durban's dramaturgical approach also strengthened the script and introduced the work to a new regionally-based audience. Its value is attested to by the following indicators: 1. The script has gained subsequent representation for its author and composer by Australia's leading musical licensing represetatives Hal Leonard Australia, 2. Cast members have gained employment with national and international arts companies including The Ten Tenors, Tokyo Disney and West Side Story.
- Rights
- Open Access
- Rights
- This metadata is freely available under a CCO license
- Subject
- 1904 Performing Arts and Creative Writing
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