ACT 2, SCENES 1-4
       
     
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
       
     
“Act 2, Scenes 1-4 is truly unique. Watching Elstermann’s representation of these conventions in real-time was something to behold.“
       
     
"You gotta see it. I don’t care whether you’re a contemporary dance aficionado, a newbie or indifferent."
       
     
"It’s not just the crisp perfection of their many slapstick scenes of physical comedy, but their wildly mobile faces that move, plasticine-like, into ever more comical configurations."
       
     
"A wonderfully entertaining way to spend a unique evening that truly takes the audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions. A definite must-see."
       
     
"It is Wes Anderson’s style, cleverly transformed into contemporary dance."
       
     
"It applies conventions from the film such as stop motion, and whip pans, to create a highly melodramatic, almost cartoonish, and often funny work. Very skilfully danced...this is a delight."
       
     
"I was really looking forward to this piece. I’m so glad to say Elstermann did not disappoint!"
       
     
"A must-see for fans of contemporary dance and Wes Anderson - a perfect starter piece for those who would like to see contemporary dance for the first time."
       
     
"Act 2, Scenes 1-4 shares excellent and innovative choreography with outstanding timing."
       
     
"It’s mind-boggling to consider just how much dedication pulling that off must have taken."
       
     
"It’s quite wonderful to recognise the camera and editing work that Elstermann is referencing in his choreography. Every tiny movement by each of the performers is picture perfect."
       
     
"Act 2, Scenes 1-4 by Scott Elstermann, a colourful, comical, and very clever tribute to Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel."
       
     
"It is a fast and furious crime caper that is pure delight."
       
     
"Scott Elstermann's comic choreographic take of Wes Anderson's films is a visual delight."
       
     
"The cast worked frantically to convey a full scale film production with nary a prop in sight!"
       
     
"This proved to be a fun and innovative translation of film to dance, with the performers managing to imitate many cinematic techniques in a live setting."
       
     
"Covering all bases from the giggle-inducing to the genuinely moving."
       
     
"A highly enjoyable feast for the eyes."
       
     
ACT 2, SCENES 1-4
       
     
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ACT 2, SCENES 1-4

*WINNER - BEST NEW WORK / BEST NEWCOMER (Performing Arts WA Awards)*

Act 2, Scenes 1-4 is a visually striking crime caper inspired by Wes Anderson’s 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'. A nationally recognised independent choreographic debut, this work plays with form by reimagining Anderson’s film conventions through contemporary dance. Techniques such as stop-motion, symmetry and whip pans are skilfully inhabited by the dancers as you are swept into a saturated melodrama of mischief and mayhem.

Length: 25 minutes

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PREMIERE

The Blue Room Theatre, Perth, Nov 26 - Dec 14 2019

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CAST AND CREATIVES

Choreographer: Scott Elstermann

Dancers: Laura Boynes, Storm Helmore, Lilly King, Bernadette Lewis (understudy: Zoe Wozniak, regional tour: Giorgia Schijf)

Lighting designer: Chris Donnelly

Sound designer: Joe Lui

Excerpts from ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ original soundtrack are used with permission and administered by Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd and APRA AMCOS. All composed by Alexander Desplat, Galilea Music.

Stage manager: Georgia Smith (premiere season & regional tour)

Production manager: Peter Young (regional tour)

Voiceover artists: St John Cowcher, Richie Flanagan, Libby Klysz, Bernadette Lewis

Producer: Libby Klysz

Publicist: Alison Welburn

Photography: Emma Fishwick

Thank you to Natalie Allen and Yilin Kong

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TOURING

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre - October 12 2022

Albany Entertainment Centre - October 14 2022

Lake Grace Town Hall - October 20 2022

Hopetoun Community Resource Centre - October 22 2022

Lake King Pioneer Memorial Hall - October 25 2022

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Act 2, Scenes 1-4 premiered in double bill BANG! BANG! at The Blue Room Theatre and was supported by Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)

Act 2, Scenes 1-4 developments were supported by The Blue Room Theatre and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)

Original excerpt presented as part of MicroMove at The Blue Room Theatre for 2018 Perth FRINGE WORLD Festival

Regional tour was supported by CircuitWest through the Playing WA initiative, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), The Blue Room Theatre, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Albany Entertainment Centre, Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Council and Annette Carmichael Projects

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AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
       
     
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AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

AUSTRALIAN DANCE AWARDS:

Outstanding Achievement in Independent Dance and Choreography - Act 2, Scenes 1-4

PERFORMING ARTS WA AWARDS:

Best New Work - WINNER

Best Newcomer (Lilly King) - WINNER

Best Sound Design (Joe Lui) - WINNER

Best Production (as part of the double bill BANG! BANG!)

Best Director or Choreographer (Scott Elstermann)

Best Lighting Design (Chris Donnelly)

THE BLUE ROOM THEATRE AWARDS:

Best Production Team - WINNER

Best Performance (Ensemble)

Best Lighting Design (Chris Donnelly)

DANCE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE:

Best New Work - Critic’s Choice - WINNER

SEESAW MAGAZINE:

Top 3 Shows for 2019 (Nina Levy) - WINNER

“Act 2, Scenes 1-4 is truly unique. Watching Elstermann’s representation of these conventions in real-time was something to behold.“
       
     
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“Act 2, Scenes 1-4 is truly unique. Watching Elstermann’s representation of these conventions in real-time was something to behold.“

Melissa Kruger, X-Press Magazine

"You gotta see it. I don’t care whether you’re a contemporary dance aficionado, a newbie or indifferent."
       
     
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"You gotta see it. I don’t care whether you’re a contemporary dance aficionado, a newbie or indifferent."

Nina Levy, Seesaw Magazine

"It’s not just the crisp perfection of their many slapstick scenes of physical comedy, but their wildly mobile faces that move, plasticine-like, into ever more comical configurations."
       
     
+
"It’s not just the crisp perfection of their many slapstick scenes of physical comedy, but their wildly mobile faces that move, plasticine-like, into ever more comical configurations."

Nina Levy, Seesaw Magazine

"A wonderfully entertaining way to spend a unique evening that truly takes the audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions. A definite must-see."
       
     
+
"A wonderfully entertaining way to spend a unique evening that truly takes the audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions. A definite must-see."

Melissa Kruger, X-Press Magazine

"It is Wes Anderson’s style, cleverly transformed into contemporary dance."
       
     
+
"It is Wes Anderson’s style, cleverly transformed into contemporary dance."

Nina Levy, Seesaw Magazine

"It applies conventions from the film such as stop motion, and whip pans, to create a highly melodramatic, almost cartoonish, and often funny work. Very skilfully danced...this is a delight."
       
     
+
"It applies conventions from the film such as stop motion, and whip pans, to create a highly melodramatic, almost cartoonish, and often funny work. Very skilfully danced...this is a delight."

Kimberley Shaw, Stage Whispers

"I was really looking forward to this piece. I’m so glad to say Elstermann did not disappoint!"
       
     
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"I was really looking forward to this piece. I’m so glad to say Elstermann did not disappoint!"

Cicely Binford, Perth Arts Live

"A must-see for fans of contemporary dance and Wes Anderson - a perfect starter piece for those who would like to see contemporary dance for the first time."
       
     
+
"A must-see for fans of contemporary dance and Wes Anderson - a perfect starter piece for those who would like to see contemporary dance for the first time."

Kimberley Shaw, Stage Whispers

"Act 2, Scenes 1-4 shares excellent and innovative choreography with outstanding timing."
       
     
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"Act 2, Scenes 1-4 shares excellent and innovative choreography with outstanding timing."

Kimberley Shaw, Stage Whispers

"It’s mind-boggling to consider just how much dedication pulling that off must have taken."
       
     
+
"It’s mind-boggling to consider just how much dedication pulling that off must have taken."

Melissa Kruger, X-Press Magazine

"It’s quite wonderful to recognise the camera and editing work that Elstermann is referencing in his choreography. Every tiny movement by each of the performers is picture perfect."
       
     
+
"It’s quite wonderful to recognise the camera and editing work that Elstermann is referencing in his choreography. Every tiny movement by each of the performers is picture perfect."

Cicely Binford, Perth Arts Live

"Act 2, Scenes 1-4 by Scott Elstermann, a colourful, comical, and very clever tribute to Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel."
       
     
+
"Act 2, Scenes 1-4 by Scott Elstermann, a colourful, comical, and very clever tribute to Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel."

Cicely Binford, Perth Arts Live

"It is a fast and furious crime caper that is pure delight."
       
     
+
"It is a fast and furious crime caper that is pure delight."

Sarah McNeill, Subiaco Post newspaper

"Scott Elstermann's comic choreographic take of Wes Anderson's films is a visual delight."
       
     
+
"Scott Elstermann's comic choreographic take of Wes Anderson's films is a visual delight."

Sarah McNeill, Subiaco Post newspaper

"The cast worked frantically to convey a full scale film production with nary a prop in sight!"
       
     
+
"The cast worked frantically to convey a full scale film production with nary a prop in sight!"

Greg Letts, Perth Walkabout

"This proved to be a fun and innovative translation of film to dance, with the performers managing to imitate many cinematic techniques in a live setting."
       
     
+
"This proved to be a fun and innovative translation of film to dance, with the performers managing to imitate many cinematic techniques in a live setting."

Greg Letts, Perth Walkabout

"Covering all bases from the giggle-inducing to the genuinely moving."
       
     
+
"Covering all bases from the giggle-inducing to the genuinely moving."

Melissa Kruger, X-Press Magazine

"A highly enjoyable feast for the eyes."
       
     
+
"A highly enjoyable feast for the eyes."

Melissa Kruger, X-Press Magazine