Engine

August 25th, 2010 — September 12th, 2010


Venue

Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove

Producer

La Boite Theatre Company

Director

Julian Louis
Assistant Director Ajita Cannings

Playwright

Janis Balodis

Composer

Matt Hill

Cast

Bob Baines
Melanie Zanetti

From Brisbane State High School:
Molly Collier-O’Boyle
Lisa Kelly
Jordan McMullen
Georgia Weddell
Chorus Coordinator Carly Simpson

From Clairvaux MacKillop College:
Evangelene Dickson
David Elwood
Jake Moss
Eleni Zambas
Chorus Coordinator Sarah Strachan

From St Laurence’s College:
Mick Fox
Sam Thou
Peter Tumini
Willen Whitfield
Chorus Coordinator Catherine Heffernan

Costume Designer

Justin Nardella

Set Designer

Justin Nardella

Lighting Designer

Verity Hampson
Screen Visuals Markwell Presents (Brad Jennings & Steven Maxwell)
Graphic Design Screen Visuals Rick Sherman


Artistic Director David Berthold wrote:

NORPA’s production of Janis Balodis’ new play Engine is about the repercussions of a teenage death in a car crash. We hoped it would attract more audiences than it did, but were pleased that it genuinely touched many of those who saw it.

The critics said:

A masterpiece of theatre (that has) left an indelible imprint on my psyche... Engine is a stroke of genius...fast paced, informative and family oriented. - Marika Bryant, ArtsHub

Engine is a touching and powerful play… a wonderful example of the quality that can be achieved with minimal fuss. The topic of teenagers dying in car accidents is an extremely poignant one and Engine manages to achieve a great balance of seriousness and comedy. This is a moving and entertaining play presented by a very talented cast and crew. - Camille McLachlan, M/C Reviews

Engine is a touching and often funny window into the lives of those most affected by tragedy and is highly recommended to anyone who likes their theatre with a little more meat on its bones. - Claire Renton, Scene Magazine

Source: la Boite’s 2010 Annual Report


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