EmptyBox Theatre are excited to be heading to Edinburgh, to perform at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. We're taking our debut show, 'Norman Shadowboxer' - and to mark this historic occasion, we've decided to blog daily and let you know all about our adventures!
So, a brief introduction for those of you who don't know us. EmptyBox Theatre are a new company who use puppetry, shadows and storytelling to create work for audiences young and old. Since our formation, we've been working on developing 'Norman Shadowboxer' for performance - and the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe will be the first full run of the show we've had. This is both incredibly exciting, and slightly nerve-wracking...
I'm Dan, and I'm the Producer. Although this does mean my job entails lots of paperwork, spreadsheets and marketing, I'm also very much part of the process of making our work - the whole company have creative backgrounds and work together to devise and develop ideas. You're as likely to find me in the rehearsal room coming up with ideas and offering dramaturgical input as you are at my laptop.
I'll be the main blogger here, but other company members will also contribute. Don't worry - we'll sign off our entries, so you know who's writing each entry! Other company members include:
Ronan - Artistic Director, Writer of 'Norman Shadowboxer' and performer
Naomi - Director and (occasional performer)
Lisa - Performer/Narrator
Max - Designer and performer
Liz - Puppeteer/Performer
With such different roles within the company, we'll each have our own take on things - which should make entries much more interesting!
We're currently all relaxing in our flat after a long day of travelling and teching - and we'll be up early tomorrow for our Dress Rehearsal, where the fun shall begin again...
Hope you're already looking forward to our next entry - see you folks soon!
- Dan
