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Sunday in the Dark with George
By Martyn Churcher
2nd November 2016
Chrissie Parrott Arts, Perth
This script brought the audience into a huge discussion about the church, child abuse, accountability and ‘God’. The scene gives weight and credence to all of these elements as a church leader is preparing to publicly address claims of abuse and struggling to listen to his faith. The scene ends in a twist as the celestial parent flickers out of existence with the church's refusal to take accountability.
The audience took control of the symbolism in this story by using light and darkness. The final scene was lit entirely with hand held torches, which were turned off as each individual audience member perceived Pastor George’s soul had moved beyond a point of no return.
Concept: Cohan
Director and Facilitator: Cohan
Writer: Martyn Churcher
Performers: James McMillan, Jess Harlond-Kenny, Sam Hayes and Timothy Green
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Lighting Design: Cohan, Rachel Woodward, Chris Issacs
Props: Cohan, Rachel Woodward
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Producers: Cesarina Fitzgerald, Cohan, Harley Bell
Stage Manager: Rachel Woodward
Venue Manager: Mitchell Whelan
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Production Stills: Harley Bell
Marketing and Design: Park Street
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Produced by: Blank Space Productions
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With thanks to: Chris Issacs
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