Introduction
Since 2002 the team at Markwell Presents has written and presented 7 Cinematic Theatre plays for young people that integrate visual projection and live performance. Markwell Presents have directed and produced 12 performance seasons of their own plays and have also worked with La Boite Theatre Co, Qld Theatre Co and Zen Zen Zo to design and integrate visual sequences for their main stage performances. To find out much more about the company click About Us below
Brad Jennings and Steven Maxwell coined the term Cinematic Theatre to describe the fusion of live performance and the magic of the big screen they wanted to create and produce. it is now recognised a contemporary style of Visual Theatre that combines pre-edited or live vision sequences projected onto screens and surfaces integrated with dramatic stage performance. The integrated use of projection during stage scenes and scene transitions allows the live action to become continuous, therefore creating a suspension of disbelief that engages the audience. In the ever increasing technological environment, contemporary audiences are accustomed to information and story telling being brought to them through visual images and screens.
To accompany our Cinematic Theatre style we have devised a comprehensive creative rationale that we teach to educators and students using the conventions and elements that we utilise to produce our work. Markwell Presents provide positive learning experiences for secondary students in drama, and film studies. We offer an extensive range of support services for drama and media teachers including professional development workshops, artist in residence programs, in class curriculum based workshops, Cinematic Theatre Handbook, original script texts and DVDs.
Since 2004 Markwell Presents have delivered 49 Artist in Residence programs in schools and government arts projects, presented over 120 in class Workshops in schools and institutions, sold over 700 script texts to 80 schools and produced DVD's of the live performances of Advanced Screening and What Simon Said that include educational extra features.
NEW SHOW >> ADVANCED SCREENING 2010 @ the Visy Theatre Brisbane Powerhouse in July
Cinematic Theatre For Young People Showreel
