Soft

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Event Soft
Venue Shed 4, Melbourne, VIC
Umbrella Event Melbourne International Festival of the Arts
First Date 16 October 2002
Opening Date 22 October 2002
Last Date 26 October 2002
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Part of a Tour Yes
Description In a world where stem cell research, cloning and pre-natal screening blur the line between humanity and technology, Soft offers some clarity and insight into the ethical dilemmas of developing genetic technologies.
Description Source Flyer/Poster
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Festival
Visual Theatre
Disability organisation
Performer(s) with disability
Subjects Humanity
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mark Deans Devisor
Marcia Ferguson Devisor
Bruce Gladwin Devisor
Rita Halabarec Devisor
Nicki Holland Devisor
Darren Riches Devisor
Jim Russell Devisor
Sonia Teuben Devisor
Bruce Gladwin Director
Melissa Reeves Dramaturg/e
Efterpi Soropos Lighting Designer
Mark Deans Performer
Marcia Ferguson Performer
Rita Halabarec Performer
Nicki Holland Performer
Darren Riches Performer
Jim Russell Performer
Sonia Teuben Performer
Dave Morrison Set Designer
Chris Price Set Designer
Hugh Covill Sound Composer
Hugh Covill Sound Designer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Soft's unique futuristic vision is played out in a purpose-built inflatable space in Melbourne's Docklands and augmented by visual and sound animation. Back to Back is a company driven by a permanent ensemble of actors recognised as having an intellectual disability.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web http://backtobacktheatre.com/projects/show/soft/
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 19995