DANNY
AND THE
DEEP BLUE
SEA
‘This play is dedicated to everyone in the Bronx
who punched me or kissed me,
and to everyone I punched or kissed’
- John Patrick Shanley, Writer.
Danny thinks he may have just killed a guy. Roberta is tortured by a shameful past. In an explosive twist of fate, these two wounded animals meet for the first time in a rundown bar in the Bronx. They spend an emotional night together in which the seeming impossibility of self-­‐healing is wrenched from the deep, violently awakening them to a surprising glimmer of hope. Breaking Bad meets La La Land, a story of two lost souls yearning to be understood, ‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’ will pull you into it’s undertow, have you grasping for air… only then to release you to the redemptive power of love. "…a wrenching love story that swept through the downtown Circle
in the Square last night like a tidal wave."
- NY Daily News
"…the play is the equivalent of sitting at ringside watching a prize fight that
concludes in a loving embrace."
- NY Times
CREATIVE TEAM
W riter John Patrick Shanley
John Patrick Shanley is an American playwright, screenwriter, and theatre and film director. His play Doubt: A Parable won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama as well as the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play. He won the 1988 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his film Moonstruck. Producer Maddie Nixon
Maddie is a Brisbane based writer and production stage manager. She graduated from the Queensland University of Technology and undertook further training under the Australian Theatre for Young People as a mentee writer. Maddie has stage managed for The Queensland Theatre Company, La Boite Theatre Company, Grin + Tonic Theatre Troupe, Imaginary Theatre, The Queensland Poetry Festival, Woodford Folk Festival and many other companies across Queensland. Maddie has also written plays for Digi Youth Arts, The Australian Theatre for Young People and the Festival of Australian Student Theatre. Director TBC
Stage Manager TBC
CAST
Roberta Marika Marosszecky
Marika Marosszeky is a Queensland based Canadian/Australian performer. She studied theatre at the University of Toronto and has performed in various Canadian productions, including Toronto’s Classical Theatre Project of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (Juliet), Pandemic Theatre’s ‘Lesbian Vampires of Sodom’ (Renee), Theatre Aurora’s ‘SUDS: a Rockin’ 60s Musical’ (Marge), and U of T’s production of ‘4.48 Psychosis’ by Sarah Kane (lead, untitled). More recently in Melbourne, she’s performed in Sly Rat Theatre’s ‘The Martyr’s’ (Valerie) and ‘Foreign Bodies’ (Arizona Snow). She also appears in a recent Brisbane based short film by Vicious Pictures, ‘The Bus Knight’ (Sheila), featuring in various Film Festivals and winner of numerous awards. Marika is privileged to have participated in Sydney based performing workshops with Elizabeth Kemp and Larry Moss, offered through 16th Street Actors Studio. Danny David Breen David Breen started out in community theatre over ten years ago. He wrote and starred in two plays and won a number of regional awards that sparked his interest in pursuing a professional career as an actor. Since that time, he has built an enviable body of work in film and theatre. Short film credits include ‘Gifted’ (Purryburry Productions: 2015), ‘The Bus Knight’ (Screen Queensland: 2015) and more recently, ‘O’ (Sway Pictures: 2016) and ‘Game Day’ (Sway Pictures: 2016). His work has screened at festivals in Cannes, Los Angeles, London, Detroit and Italy. David’s most notable roles in television include ‘Brutal’, a Foxtel mini-­‐series (2014), and ‘Parer’s War (produced by Screen Queensland and aired on ABC – 2014). PRODUCTION
We intend to perform an intimate version of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, presenting the show in real-­‐life bar, or replica space. The performers will be utilising a Bronx accent, as per the original production, coached by a professional director, and the style will be naturalistic, but heightened when required. We believe that this story will translate well to a Brisbane audience. It’s poignant, but funny. It’s tragic, but relatable. Above all, we see this play as a love story. Sure, the romantic leads happen to be decrepit souls of the ailing underclass, but their struggle to give and receive love is beautifully universal. Our ideal audience response would be for them to see themselves in the characters, to feel and reflect, whilst ultimately finding it hilarious and heart breaking. Length
Venue Capacity Lighting Sound Approx 40 Minutes Bar (or replicate) 30-­‐40 pax Some lighting may be required, or we will work within of the natural bar space. We are able to provide some lights (birdies, Par 64s) if required, however, the LX Design will remain simple to maintain the naturalistic bar space. Some sound playback may be required. We are able to provide a PA system (2 Speakers, 1 Desk) if required. We will also provide a Macbook to operate QLab from, however, the Sound Design will remain simple to maintain the naturalistic bar space. TICKETING
$15 $10 Adult Student Approx 35 Audience Members per show x 8 Shows = 280 Patrons. MARKETING
The majority of our marketing will take place over social media. Between the artists involved, we have an extensive professional network within the Brisbane Theatre Industry, as well as a personal network of family and friends. We aim to explore other avenues of marketing/press, such as magazines Scenstr, bmag. The West End Magazine and Peppermint, as well as other online lifestyle/entertainment organisations, including Weekend Notes and Visit Brisbane. We have strong connections to the Queensland University of Technology, and plan to offer a discounted ticket to students through their network. We are aiming to create a partnership with a Brisbane based bar or similar venue, probably in the West End, South Bank, Paddington or CBD Areas. Through this partnership, we hope to utilise the venue’s network to sell tickets, as well as encourage further patronage before and after our event. We would propose a ‘ticket + drink’ deal, available to our audience members, and would foster a partnership that benefits both parties involved. IMAGES
Below are draft versions of the marketing images we intend to use. We will be designing a hero image and all other marketing collateral, once we have finalised negotiations with our director. The final image will either be purchased and then edited (as below, without watermarks) or photographed for our production. CONTACT
Producer Maddie Nixon Email [email protected] Phone 0466 485 180