STCs Rough Drafts: An Alphabet of Arousal

Overview

Sydney Theatre Company’s Rough Drafts are regular components of the organisation’s program that provide a pressure-free opportunity for theatre practitioners to experiment with new ideas, collaborations and ways of creating theatre together. Rough Drafts are not solely focused on just developing scripts; their vision is to create theatre.

Over a week-long creative development program, participants focus on the creation process rather than being preoccupied with the end product and as a result, failure is not only accepted but also encouraged. After all, in the immortal words of Johnny Cash “you build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone”. These stepping stones ultimately lead to an invitation for the public to enjoy a free, exclusive showing of the week’s development that gives audiences a rare chance to understand the intricacies of the creative process.

The newest product to come forth from this theatrical experimentation is Rough Draft’s 20th piece, An Alphabet of Arousal. This brand new work by award-winning playwright Angus Cerini and STC Co-Resident Director Sarah Giles introduces us to returned soldier Charlie and explores how the post-traumatic impact of modern warfare affects relationships and how attempts at reconnection can lead to a downward spiral. Wharf 2 Theatre will provide the theatrical arena.

Tickets are free, bookings are essential and can be done through the STC Box Office (02 9250 1777) or at sydneytheatre.com.au