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Practically Perfect – The Music of Julie Andrews

For generations she has graced the stage and screen, and is fondly remembered for being Maria in The Sound of Music and of course, the wonderful nanny in Mary Poppins.

Now in one glorious stage production, Practically Perfect celebrates the life and music of the legendary Dame Julie Andrews.

Featuring some of her best known songs from shows such as Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Victor Victoria and more, interwoven with stories of her life both on and off the stage, be taken on an all singing, all dancing journey from the West End to Broadway and onto Hollywood.

With beautiful costumes, extraordinary dancing – yes Julie Andrews was a fantastic dancer, together with some of the most memorable music ever written and sung, this is an exquisite musical tribute to a living legend which will thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Practically Perfect – The Music of Julie Andrews is, well simply practically perfect.

‘Another wonderful production brought to you by the team behind the blockbuster shows A Fine Romance: The Magic of Fred Astaire’ and ‘Just a Couple of Song and Dance Men’

Written and Produced by Margaret Fisk Directed by James Cutler Choreography by Jeremy Hinman Design by Christina Logan-Bell Lighting Design by Brooke Van Eerden Musical Director, Arrangements and Orchestrations by Martine Wengrow

About the Show

PRACTICALLY PERFECT – The Music of Julie Andrews

Practically Perfect – The Music of Julie Andrews is all about the legendary Julie Andrews

Based on The Julie Andrews Hour, the show is a glorious 80 minute musical concert with both performers singing and dancing, whilst weaving stories of her life both on and off the stage, from the West End to Broadway and onto Hollywood, including her leading men.

With beautiful costumes, extraordinary dancing , together with some of the most memorable music ever written and sung, this is an exquisite musical tribute to a living legend which will thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

The songlist includes music from The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Camelot, Victor Victoria, The King and I, Cinderella and Thoroughly Modern Millie and well as music and dancing from her TV series, The Julie Andrews Hour.

On a Wonderful Day Like Today Do Re Mi If Ever I would Leave You I Could Have Danced All Night The Rain in Spain I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face You and Me A Spoon Full of Sugar A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes Let’s Go Fly a Kite Tea for Two Le Jazz Hot Step in Time Stay Awake Camelot Edelweiss Chim Chimmery My Favorite Things Practically Perfect The Sound of Music I’ll Never Say Goodbye Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Practically Perfect – The Music of Julie Andrews is, well simply practically perfect. Presented by JTM Productions

About the Show

Due to its high production values and that it is highly suitable for children, Practically Perfect – The Music of Julie Andrews is suitable both for Morning Melodies/Daytime Music Program or an evening show as part of the Main Stage Program. For an evening show, a 4 piece band can be included for an additional cost.

Availability: The show is available from 01/01/2019 – 30/012/2019

Touring History: 2018 Townsville Civic Theatre Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Chapel Off Chapel

2019 Forge Theatre Burnie Arts Centre Country Arts SA Tour Clocktower Centre Drum Theatre West Gippsland Arts Centre WA tour Griffith Regional Theatre Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Karralyka Centre

Per-Performance Cost: $3300 (+ gst)

Royalties: 10%

APRA: To be covered by Venue Presented by JTM Productions

All Things Technical

Technical Rating D

Technical Specifications Technical specifications including stage plan, SND specs &and LX plot are provided to venues.

Touring Personnel 2 x male singers/dancers 1 x Musical Director 1 x Company Stage Manager

Bump-in Time 1.5 hours Bump-out Time 1 hour

In-brief LX Requirements Standard Rig - LX plot will be provided Cyc /Cyc lights General front and mid-stage wash Specials: Piano top light and front light special 4 other specials (top light and front light)

In-brief SND Requirements 2 wireless headsets 2 wireless hand held 3 monitors – 1 x piano, 2 x DSC Piano to be mic’d

In-brief AV Requirements AV – 3 slides in Powerpoint

In-brief Staging Requirements Grand Piano or Baby Grand set on OP Other – 2 chairs set on PS

Crew Requirements 1 x LX - to plot, rehearse and operate show 1 x SND – to rehearse and operate show

Transport Notes The Company travels in a Kia Carnival or similar PresentedPresented byby JTMJTM ProductionsProductions

All Things Marketing Target Audience

Practically Perfect will delight audiences of all ages, from the very young to those not so young. Children and adults alike will love singing the songs made famous by Julie Andrews. Musical Theatre die-hards will adore the singing and the dancing and appreciate the story behind the life of Dame Julie Andrews.

Marketing

Readily available marketing tools available include:

Promotional Trailer, folio of marketing and production images, press release, poster and flyer templates, behind the scenes images and videos, interviews with cast and creatives, audio files and Pull- up Banner

JTM Production will offer marketing support through all Company social media channels as well as direct mailing lists.

A dropbox folder has been established which contains all marketing materials.

Community Engagement

JTM Productions is committed to providing opportunities for local organisations/communities to participate in the Arts. Our community engagement programs include a range of activities:

• Post Show Meet and Greet

• Pre/Post Show Q & A

• Tap / Percussion / Dance Workshops / Masterclass – these are tailored to the participants and in the past we have provided workshops for a range of ages and abilities. These have included working with the venue to provide basic tap or a masterclasses, providing a tap and movement workshop in Aged Care Facilities, Retirement Homes or Special Schools, classes for Dance Schools and Special Interest Groups, even a movement session specifically for those who have Dementia.

• Performers are available for a Q & A with performing arts schools or upper secondary school students to discuss about being a performer, touring and coping within the arts industry.

Please note that with the exception of the Post Show Meet and Greet, all other workshops incur a flat fee of $500 + gst . Presented by JTM Productions

MARGARET FISK AM - Artistic Director / Executive Producer / Writer

Margaret has been involved in the event industry for over 35 years staging and managing events from large scale conferences, concerts, industry nights, product launches and choral activities.

For theatre, Margaret has been a producer, company manager, production manager and stage manager for a variety of companies including ROB GUEST

ENDOWMENT CONCERTS (2012, 2013, 2014) and OPRAHFICATION AND BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Melbourne and USA Season with the Adam Lowe Group). Margaret was also the Consultant Producer for the Department of Defence for their 2014 production of THE LONG WAY HOME (Sydney Theatre Company).

During 2014/2015/2016 her hit show CALIFORNIA DREAMING – THE MUSIC OF THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS undertook several tours across Australia including touring New Zealand in 2016. Also in 2016 her production of CAROLE KING – The Songbook Of Her Life toured Australia after its very successful national launch at the Arts Centre in Melbourne. Her highly successful production of A FINE ROMANCE: The Magic of Fred Astaire has wowed audiences across Australia in 2016 and 2017, with sold out shows and breaking box office records wherever it goes. A FINE ROMANCE has an extensive tour in 2018. Also in 2018, Margaret’s latest shows JUST A COUPLE OF SONG AND DANCE MEN is touring to VIC, QLD and SA, again to sold-out performances, her show PRACTICALLY PERFECT – The Music of Julie Andrews will be touring to QLD as well as playing a season at the Melbourne Cabaret Festival. In addition, her show A NIGHT IN VEGAS is touring to QLD and DE-LOVELY The Music and Life of Cole Porter will play a short season in Melbourne.

With Moira Bennett (At Last, The Etta James Story), Margaret co-produced BUGLE BOYS, A Salute to the Andrews Sisters which opened at Chapel off Chapel in 2015 and subsequently had seasons in Canberra and a 2016 sold-out season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. BUGLE BOYS is to have its international debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018, along with a UK tour.

For Magnormos, Margaret has been a producer for THE HATPIN (Theatre Works), MILK AND HONEY, DEAR WORLD, HELLO DOLLY (Jerry Herman Triptych, Melbourne Recital Centre), OZMADE MUSICALS 2010 and OZMADE MUSICALS 2012 (Comedy Theatre) and FLOWERCHILDREN (Theatre Works), FLOWERCHILDREN (Comedy Theatre), GODSPELL, PIPPIN, CHILDREN OF EDEN (Stephen Schwartz Triptych, Melbourne Recital Centre) and AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (Melbourne Recital Centre). She has also been the Production Stage Manager for Magnormos including ANYONE CAN WHISTLE in 2010 as part of A SONDHEIM TRIPTYCH. During her time as producer with Magnormos, two of the productions won Green Room Awards (THE HATPIN and FLOWERCHILDREN). Prior to this Margaret produced CALL GIRL THE MUSICAL (two seasons), THE HISTORY BOYS and the hugely successful I HEART FRANKSTON (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) with Bryce Ives.

Through her family company JTM Productions, Margaret produces, manages and provides opportunities for Australian artists and those involved behind the scenes. Projects include: the Award Winning CD “TALKING ANGELS’ by Annemiek Wilson, the publication of the poetry booklet ‘A JOKER’S RIGHT OF REPLY’ by Simon Mansell (Choir of Hard Knocks), and with world-renowned Australian blind photographer Andrew Follows, numerous photographic exhibitions including an international tour.

Margaret’s community work includes being a previous Choir Manager/Events Manager for Choir of Hope and Inspiration and the multi-award winning 'Choir of Hard Knocks'. She is the founder and until recently, the National Coordinator of the Defence Special Needs Support Group.

In 1996, Margaret received an OAM and in 2016 was awarded an AM. She is also a recipient of the Centenary of Australia Medal and in 2018 was a Baton Bearer for the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay.