The Show Must Go On
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Three Towns
Summary
We plan to perform a light-hearted sketch at next year’s Mental Health Arts Festival. Members will help write the sketch and make up the cast working with experienced professional actors.
Description
Our proposal is to build on the drama workshops we've had and make a contribution to the annual Mental Health Arts Festival. Group members will be involved in writing our sketch and will form the cast for the show. Our aim is to use humour to highlight the challenges of mental health problems. We will employ an experienced drama coach to direct our performance.
One of our monthly sessions early next year will be set aside for brain storming allowing all members to contribute their ideas. A small writing team will be established to produce a script with a May deadline. We plan to have fortnightly rehearsals from May until October. Roles will be found for all members who wish to take part.
Participating in such an event will boost the self confidence and self esteem of group members. We are confident our sketch will match the key aims of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival:
- • Challenge perceptions of mental ill health.
- • Make connections across communities.
- • Develop audiences for the arts.
- • Encourage participation in the arts to promote good mental health.
- • Provide a platform for people to create and share work about mental health.
COSTS:
Director's Fee 12 x £40 = £480
Rehearsal space 12 x £7.20 = £86.40
Van Hire £100
Minibus Hire £150
Props and make up £100
Admin including phoyocopying £40
Total £956.40
A fantastic wee club providing opportunities for connection and wellbeing throughout the year!
An amazing group with a variety of activities and opportunity to reduce isolation by bringing connection into the community
Good luck- this is a special group that makes a difference .