'Verbatim theatre is a style that is current and relevant in the theatrical world as we choose more and more to explore real stories and real people. Teens and older members of society are two groups who are often marginalised purely on account of their age and this work will find connections between them. There are certain generalisations that are assumed about these age groups, and this project intends to bring those to light, exploring how true they are. It will also delve into the differences between these two groups but more so the similarities, possibly making the discovery that as human beings, maybe we all just want the same thing.'
The Verbatim Project will be devised around recorded interviews with all participants, with the material in the final piece presented theatrically through audio, video and live work.' (Source: Ainslie + Gorman Centres website)
Performed at Ralph Wilson Theatre (Gorman Arts Centre) 21-24 July 2016.
Director: Katie Cawthorne.
Assistant Director: Sophie Benassi
Cast: Jean Bennett, Jasper Campbell Kilby, Denise Druitt, Jack Hubner, Katie Hubner, Merilyn Jenkins, Carol Mackay, Kara Merrick, Charlotte Palmer, Yarno Rohling, Diana Sandeman, Kate Sherren, Elektra Spencer, Ted Stewart, David Turbayne, and Quinten Van Rooy.
