The art of making art is putting it together

Sunday in the park with george

Presented by Little Triangle
The Depot Theatre
September 2017

Music & Lyrics Stephen Sondheim
Book James Lapine
Director & Designer Alexander Andrews
Music Director Conrad Hamill
Producer Rose McClelland
Stage Manager Sami Eskin
Répétiteur Alexander Mau
Production Photographer Becky Matthews

Sunday in the Park with George

Presented by Little Triangle
The Depot Theatre
September 2017

Inspired by George Seurat’s magnificent painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s soaring musical is itself an artistic masterpiece. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, it won a Pulitzer Prize for its deeply insightful and highly personal examination of life through art and the artist.

The 1884 painting looked like a stage set, Lapine observed, but was missing the main character.
“Who?” asked Sondheim. “The artist,” said Lapine.

Georges-Pierre Seurat was born in Paris in 1859 and died there in 1891. A Sunday on the Island of La Grande Jatte was his second major work and was begun in 1884, taking several years to complete. The painting is composed of thousands of tiny dots, a technique considered too radical in its day, even by the groundbreaking Impressionists. Sunday in the Park with George considers the creation of La Grande Jatte and its legacy.

Cast
Owen Elsley (George), Georgina Walker (Dot), Tisha Kelemen (George’s Mother), Simon Ward (Jules), Jordan Warren (Yvonne), Sophia Barnard (Louise), Jack Dawson (Soldier), Victoria Luxton (Celeste I), Caitlin Rose (Celeste II), Zach Selmes (Franz), Kelly Goddard (Frieda), Nic Savage (Boatman), Katelin Koprivec (Nurse), Harry Flitcroft (Louis), Richard Woodhouse (Mr.), Erin Bogart (Mrs.)

Band
Conrad Hamill (Cello), Alexander Mau (Piano)

"This is a brave choice and a wonderful debut production for this new company." ... "An extraordinary achievement"

"This first production from Little Triangle shows that it is definitely one to look out for. The quality of this production rivals any mainstream independent theatre and should not be missed, particularly for lovers of Sondheim and musical theatre."

"This was Little Triangle’s first production. It was a tremendous success. I look forward to many more nights of tight, inventive theatre with this group and I predict big things."

"Alexander Andrews’ direction is equally contemporary and impressive. He manages a large cast on a small(ish) stage including all the beautiful pauses and still moments Sondheim’s work is famous for. Conrad Hamill’s musical direction is spot on. The sound is one of the most important pleasures of this small yet vibrant production, and will excite any fan of the work."

"Little Triangle’s potential for presenting quality small-scale musical theatre is one of the most exciting things to happen in Sydney’s indie music theatre scene"

"Director, Alexander Andrews and Musical Director Conrad Hamill have made new art from old. They have a cohesive vision which is evident in every moment of this fine production. This is an unpretentious, unfussy, accessible, skilled and joyful rendering of a revered work. With love at its heart. The voice work alone was soaring. Director and Musical Director in harmony to create truly emotive images to elevate the emotional content."

"Follow Little Triangle. I don't think their role will be 'little' any time soon. Under Alexander Andrews' fine direction a spell was woven on the stage and the magic held us in suspense."