ONEIRIC
About the show
ONEIRIC is a void that offers no distinction between reality, and the ephemeral. Existence is monochrome.
Circus, sound, and contemporary dance dissolve the barriers of black and white, beyond which exists endless potential. When shards of colour pierce the subconscious, it introduces joy, contrast, light and dark, similarities, and all our differences.
A beautiful fusion of expressive movements, this interpretive work of art asks each to derive their own personal meaning.
ONEIRIC is directed by award-winning choreographer, Edgar Zendejas. With a trail of accolades punctuating his extraordinary career, he has collaborated with the likes of Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Eloize, and École Nationale de Cirque. Edgar rejects artistic constraints, fluidly melding dance and circus to breed a new class of contemporary movement that is both ground-breaking, and invigorating.
Head of set and costume design is the talented Angelica Rush (ECLIPSE, NICA 2022) working in a cross-faculty collaboration with costume design, and makeup students from Melbourne Polytechnic. Seductively illuminated by Harrison Cope (A Blanck Canvas), to a powerful musical score by Ian Moorhead (SLAP. BANG. KISS. Melbourne Theatre Company 2022) and accompanied by a striking visual display from seasoned cinematographer, Charles Alexander. Prepare to abandon all reality and immerse entirely in ONEIRIC.
NICA’s Head of Circus, James Brown (2015 – present) speaks of the invaluable educational opportunity that working with an international director presents:
“They will be working with an incredibly interactive set, having to embody both shadow and light, and be challenged by dance and blended modalities. Edgar will stretch their performance abilities to a new level.”
ONEIRIC is brought to the stage by the same charismatic cohort that sold-out seats in Circonoclasm last year. Three years in the making, this group have mastered their artistic individuality, yet unify to become one dynamic and synergistic whole. Witness the depth of their chemistry, and on-stage electricity in their graduate ensemble.
EVENT INFO
Bookings:
Via Trybooking
Tickets between $18 - $40
Performances:
Thursday 8 June 7.30pm (Preview)
Friday 9 June 7.30pm (Opening Night)
Saturday 10 June 7.30pm SOLD OUT
Tuesday 13 June 7.30pm
Wednesday 14 June 7.30pm
Thursday 15 June 7.30pm
Friday 16 June 7.30pm SOLD OUT
Saturday 17 June 2.00pm SOLD OUT
Saturday 17 June 7.30pm SOLD OUT
Duration:
90 minutes
Location:
The National Institute of Circus Arts
39-59 Green Street, Prahran
Rated:
PG – Parental Guidance recommended
This show contains loud music, whip cracking and smoke/haze.
THE AMAZING CAST
Amy Stone
PERFORMER
Asha Colless
PERFORMER
Celso March
PERFORMER
Courtney Sturm
PERFORMER
Dean Moran
PERFORMER
Dhani Johnson
PERFORMER
Ethan Harris
PERFORMER
Gabi Platus
PERFORMER
Gemma Truong
PERFORMER
Griffin Hooper
PERFORMER
Harrison Sweeney
PERFORMER
Jace Gonçalves Da Costa
PERFORMER
Jacob Kenner
PERFORMER
James Bartlett
PERFORMER
Louis Green
PERFORMER
Maya Davies
PERFORMER
Rosa Mordaunt
PERFORMER
Tim Simpson
PERFORMER
Tristan St John
PERFORMER
Zahnee Kimmel
PERFORMER
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NICA RepresentsTHE PRODUCTION
Director
Edgar Zendejas
Direction Assistants
Linda Sastradipradja & Katie Cawthorne
Lighting Designer
Harrison Cope
Composer/Sound Designer
Ian Moorhead
Costume & Set Designer
Angelica Rush
AV Designer
Charles Alexander
Production Manager
Scott Grayland
Show Riggers
Ryan Taplin & Andrew Dyson
Safety Officer
Margot Storm
Stage Manager
Edwina Guinness
Digital Technologies Coordinator
Kaleb Hawkins
LX Operator
Max Sheehy
Sound Operator
Lee Stout
Wardrobe Supervisor
Kiara Martin
Swinging Trapeze Lunger
Felicia O'Brien
Front of House Manager
Samuel Boyd
Bar Manager
Emily Loe
Campaign & Show Photography
Rob Blackburn, Black Photography
Campaign Art Direction
Karen Leskiw, Linda Sastradipradja & Katie Cawthorne
Video Documentation
Alex Sibbison, Masterworks Media Productions
NICA ED
Head of Circus Studies
James Brown
Senior Educator – Academic
Tegan Carmichael & Valentina La Piana (acting)
Performance Studies Coordinator
Katie Cawthorne
Dance & Movement Convenor
Linda Sastradipradja
3rd Year Coordinator
Martine Howard
2nd Year Coordinator
Alexander Gullan
1st Year Coordinator
Emily Hughes
Certificate IV Coordinator
Hannah Trott
Alumni Industry & Engagement Coordinator
Natalie Frijia
PSA Dance Coordinator
Merryn Tierney
Circus Teachers
Earl Shatford, Gang (Charlie) Cheng, Helene Embling, Jess Love, Jon Griffingham, Ludwig Schukin, Mark Douglass, Mireille (Mimi) Goyette, Rong Lu, Siarhei (Serge) Sharapayeu, Skip Walker-Milne, Vasily Ivanov, Brett Franzi, Staniforth Ricketson, Soliana Ersie, Sarah Gray, Jian Nei & Felicia O'Brien.
Anatomy & Physiology
Dr David Munro
Business Studies
Mark Douglass
Circus History
Antonella Casella
Music Studies
Carl Polke & George Papanicolaou
Technical Studies
Mark Douglass
Dance Administrator
Jenny Vanderhorst
EXECUTIVE & ADMIN
Director
Simona Jobbagy
Operations Manager (Human Resources)
Emily O’Connor
Operations Manager (Facilities & Resources)
Sonya Curry
Operations Manager (Commercial)
Paula McKaskill
Executive Officer
Josephine Byrt
Senior Finance Officer
Faye Stathakis
Senior Administration Coordinator
Anne Young
NICA Represents Agent
Melenie Stevenson
Marketing & Communications Manager
Karen Leskiw
NICA Represents Administration Assistant
Samuel Boyd
Marketing & Communications Assistant
Halina Powierza
Social Media Support
Jeff Young
NICA Rec Administration Assistant
Emil Gross
NICA Administration Assistants
Sebastien Pasche & Angela Ortiz Jaramillo
CROSS-FACULTY
Video Design Assistant
Callum Dempsey
Seamster
Evan Inglis
Set construction
Michael Baxter
Steve Howden
Scenic artist
Janine Marshall
Lead Educator, Melbourne Polytechnic
Lynn Hunt
Educator, Melbourne Polytechnic
Amanda Silk
Melbourne Polytechnic Makeup students
Amelia Swinn
Ellie Loveless
Alicia Mackay
Samantha Lo-Pizzo
Karen Law
Cheri Goh
Rachel Mahtani
Melbourne Polytechnic Costume students
Audrey Mroczka
Felix Franklin
Oskar Garrett
Ruby Williams
Jez Gleeson
Megan Norton
CJ Hogan
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