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The Faith Healer
By Geordie Crawley
14th September 2016
Chrissie Parrott Arts, Perth
Action arrives immediately in Geordie Crawley’s The Faith Healer as Sarah, a disbeliever, pulls a gun on Daniel in front of his congregation. She is determined to expose the truth of his fraud, forcing him to reveal that his skin is not marked by God as he claims. He slanders her as a stalker and details abuse he alleges he has suffered at her hands. Between them the truth is not easy to find. But when Sarah turns the gun on herself, Daniel heals her.
The audience took this high stakes scene in hand, offering detailed and bold interpretations of place, time and character to direct Isabelle McDonald and Sean Guastavino’s choices. They joined in the action of the final scene, playing the role of the congregation as active participants.
Concept: Cohan
Director and Facilitator: Cohan
Writer: Jackson Used
Performers: Elijah Melvin and Mary Soudi
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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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