Rodeo Kid
Fri, 27 Sept 2002, 10:31 pmWalter Plinge5 posts in thread
Rodeo Kid
Fri, 27 Sept 2002, 10:31 pmRodeo Kid
by Barking Gecko Theatre Company.
Currently playing at the Perth Royal show.
This is a good, fun family entertainment. Three very energetic performers tell a story of growing up in the country and living life Rodeo style. Jackie (a young girl) has to face up to her fears and conquer them as they come charging at her in the shape of a ferocious barrel-like bull and the memory of her late uncle. Not to mention her coming to terms with Mo(a young boy) these two tease each other relentlessly, hiding their feelings for each other behind a facade of good-natured ribbing. I just worry about the B&S ball that inevitably lies ahead for these two good clean country kids.
This show has Barking Geckos usual mix of fantastic high-energy physical fun to move the action along. Jackies Dad(Buck?)manages to do his back in - and I can't say I'm surprised the way this team throw themselves about the stage.
Craig Williams once again gets to show off his birdlike skills - anyone else see "After the Fair"? Max Leech and Craig make very effective crows. Think Heckyl and Jeckyl. These crows take on various other roles becoming the announcers at the rodeo at one point.
The difficulties with this production lie in where it is being performed.
The actors all do very well to project their voices in a marquee that rattles quite loudly in the wind. One of the problems with performing a free show at the Royal Show is that there are so many other distractions - amazing amounts of background noise. Also in this setting the audience is, of course, free to come and go as they wish.
At the performance I saw a bunch of boys armed with dart pistols and whoopees cushions who stayed for about five minutes of the show.
Maybe they didn't stay because a) - in this situation it is ok to get up and leave. b) - the central character of the story is a girl - who possibly they found they couldn't identify with- I say this because young girls in the audience did stay and enjoy the performance.
c) - There are many other things to run off and do at the show so getting an audience of young people to sit down and watch whilst sideshow alley is calling is always going to be a difficult ask.
The whole cast bristles with energy and pour that energy into singing, dancing, and working very hard.
Thank you to Amanda, Craig and Max - I hope you enjoy your season.
by Barking Gecko Theatre Company.
Currently playing at the Perth Royal show.
This is a good, fun family entertainment. Three very energetic performers tell a story of growing up in the country and living life Rodeo style. Jackie (a young girl) has to face up to her fears and conquer them as they come charging at her in the shape of a ferocious barrel-like bull and the memory of her late uncle. Not to mention her coming to terms with Mo(a young boy) these two tease each other relentlessly, hiding their feelings for each other behind a facade of good-natured ribbing. I just worry about the B&S ball that inevitably lies ahead for these two good clean country kids.
This show has Barking Geckos usual mix of fantastic high-energy physical fun to move the action along. Jackies Dad(Buck?)manages to do his back in - and I can't say I'm surprised the way this team throw themselves about the stage.
Craig Williams once again gets to show off his birdlike skills - anyone else see "After the Fair"? Max Leech and Craig make very effective crows. Think Heckyl and Jeckyl. These crows take on various other roles becoming the announcers at the rodeo at one point.
The difficulties with this production lie in where it is being performed.
The actors all do very well to project their voices in a marquee that rattles quite loudly in the wind. One of the problems with performing a free show at the Royal Show is that there are so many other distractions - amazing amounts of background noise. Also in this setting the audience is, of course, free to come and go as they wish.
At the performance I saw a bunch of boys armed with dart pistols and whoopees cushions who stayed for about five minutes of the show.
Maybe they didn't stay because a) - in this situation it is ok to get up and leave. b) - the central character of the story is a girl - who possibly they found they couldn't identify with- I say this because young girls in the audience did stay and enjoy the performance.
c) - There are many other things to run off and do at the show so getting an audience of young people to sit down and watch whilst sideshow alley is calling is always going to be a difficult ask.
The whole cast bristles with energy and pour that energy into singing, dancing, and working very hard.
Thank you to Amanda, Craig and Max - I hope you enjoy your season.
Walter PlingeFri, 27 Sept 2002, 10:31 pm
Rodeo Kid
by Barking Gecko Theatre Company.
Currently playing at the Perth Royal show.
This is a good, fun family entertainment. Three very energetic performers tell a story of growing up in the country and living life Rodeo style. Jackie (a young girl) has to face up to her fears and conquer them as they come charging at her in the shape of a ferocious barrel-like bull and the memory of her late uncle. Not to mention her coming to terms with Mo(a young boy) these two tease each other relentlessly, hiding their feelings for each other behind a facade of good-natured ribbing. I just worry about the B&S ball that inevitably lies ahead for these two good clean country kids.
This show has Barking Geckos usual mix of fantastic high-energy physical fun to move the action along. Jackies Dad(Buck?)manages to do his back in - and I can't say I'm surprised the way this team throw themselves about the stage.
Craig Williams once again gets to show off his birdlike skills - anyone else see "After the Fair"? Max Leech and Craig make very effective crows. Think Heckyl and Jeckyl. These crows take on various other roles becoming the announcers at the rodeo at one point.
The difficulties with this production lie in where it is being performed.
The actors all do very well to project their voices in a marquee that rattles quite loudly in the wind. One of the problems with performing a free show at the Royal Show is that there are so many other distractions - amazing amounts of background noise. Also in this setting the audience is, of course, free to come and go as they wish.
At the performance I saw a bunch of boys armed with dart pistols and whoopees cushions who stayed for about five minutes of the show.
Maybe they didn't stay because a) - in this situation it is ok to get up and leave. b) - the central character of the story is a girl - who possibly they found they couldn't identify with- I say this because young girls in the audience did stay and enjoy the performance.
c) - There are many other things to run off and do at the show so getting an audience of young people to sit down and watch whilst sideshow alley is calling is always going to be a difficult ask.
The whole cast bristles with energy and pour that energy into singing, dancing, and working very hard.
Thank you to Amanda, Craig and Max - I hope you enjoy your season.
by Barking Gecko Theatre Company.
Currently playing at the Perth Royal show.
This is a good, fun family entertainment. Three very energetic performers tell a story of growing up in the country and living life Rodeo style. Jackie (a young girl) has to face up to her fears and conquer them as they come charging at her in the shape of a ferocious barrel-like bull and the memory of her late uncle. Not to mention her coming to terms with Mo(a young boy) these two tease each other relentlessly, hiding their feelings for each other behind a facade of good-natured ribbing. I just worry about the B&S ball that inevitably lies ahead for these two good clean country kids.
This show has Barking Geckos usual mix of fantastic high-energy physical fun to move the action along. Jackies Dad(Buck?)manages to do his back in - and I can't say I'm surprised the way this team throw themselves about the stage.
Craig Williams once again gets to show off his birdlike skills - anyone else see "After the Fair"? Max Leech and Craig make very effective crows. Think Heckyl and Jeckyl. These crows take on various other roles becoming the announcers at the rodeo at one point.
The difficulties with this production lie in where it is being performed.
The actors all do very well to project their voices in a marquee that rattles quite loudly in the wind. One of the problems with performing a free show at the Royal Show is that there are so many other distractions - amazing amounts of background noise. Also in this setting the audience is, of course, free to come and go as they wish.
At the performance I saw a bunch of boys armed with dart pistols and whoopees cushions who stayed for about five minutes of the show.
Maybe they didn't stay because a) - in this situation it is ok to get up and leave. b) - the central character of the story is a girl - who possibly they found they couldn't identify with- I say this because young girls in the audience did stay and enjoy the performance.
c) - There are many other things to run off and do at the show so getting an audience of young people to sit down and watch whilst sideshow alley is calling is always going to be a difficult ask.
The whole cast bristles with energy and pour that energy into singing, dancing, and working very hard.
Thank you to Amanda, Craig and Max - I hope you enjoy your season.
crgwllmsMon, 30 Sept 2002, 05:56 pm
Re: Rodeo Kid ...improved version
G'day.
Thanks, Kingsley, your observations were all accurate.
However, I'm happy to now report that we have been outfitted with new improved radio mics (with all the physical gymnastics we couldn't use the original ones that were supplied) which have solved a great deal of our problems in competing with the ambient noise...and people are now actually staying for the whole performance now that they can hear us!
Cheers,
Craig
Thanks, Kingsley, your observations were all accurate.
However, I'm happy to now report that we have been outfitted with new improved radio mics (with all the physical gymnastics we couldn't use the original ones that were supplied) which have solved a great deal of our problems in competing with the ambient noise...and people are now actually staying for the whole performance now that they can hear us!
Cheers,
Craig
Walter PlingeMon, 30 Sept 2002, 07:24 pm
Re: Rodeo Kid
Sorry to see that the review above didn't mention that The Rodeo Kid was written by Jodi Cant, well known to many in both the professional and independent theatre scene. Jodi is revealing herself to be an outstanding artist. Well done Jodi - very proud of you.
Amanda, Craig and Max - hope you are having a blast - wish I could be there to see the show.
INDI
Amanda, Craig and Max - hope you are having a blast - wish I could be there to see the show.
INDI
crgwllmsMon, 30 Sept 2002, 08:05 pm
Re: All we hear is Rodeo gaga...
indi wrote:
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> Sorry to see that the review above didn't mention that The
> Rodeo Kid was written by Jodi Cant
I'm sure Kingsley would have made mention, had he known. The performances at the Royal Show are kind of anonymous, there are no programmes available to disperse that information. Lucky he knew our names! (I believe the programmes will be available when we relocate to the Subi Theatre Centre next week).
Hey Indi ! Is this the first time you've posted here in almost a year?? Good to hear from you! What've you been up to?
Cheers,
Craig
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> Sorry to see that the review above didn't mention that The
> Rodeo Kid was written by Jodi Cant
I'm sure Kingsley would have made mention, had he known. The performances at the Royal Show are kind of anonymous, there are no programmes available to disperse that information. Lucky he knew our names! (I believe the programmes will be available when we relocate to the Subi Theatre Centre next week).
Hey Indi ! Is this the first time you've posted here in almost a year?? Good to hear from you! What've you been up to?
Cheers,
Craig
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Walter PlingeTue, 1 Oct 2002, 01:18 pm
Re: All we hear is Rodeo gaga...
don't worry - I am keeping an eye on you all!!!