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Set, Puppet and Costume Design for Little Blue Dot

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posted on 2025-04-03, 22:47 authored by CHRISTINA SMITHCHRISTINA SMITH
Little Blue Dot was developed by Lemony S Puppet Theatre in conjunction with the Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy and was commissioned by Monash University Performing Arts Centres with co-commissioning support from Geelong Arts Centre. This puppetry-based work for families aims to introduce and explain astrophysics in a way that is both accurate and accessible. Designed to tour a diverse range of venues, the elemental design utilises ‘black light’ theatre techniques to easily switch from an Australian campsite to the voids of space with speed and ease. Evoking a sense of wonder, everyday objects become cosmic phenomena such as gravity wells and black holes through careful control of light and space.

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  • Original Creative Work

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  • Original Creative Work : Design / architectural Work

Place

Melbourne and Geelong, Australia

Venue

Alexander Theatre, Monash University and Story House, Geelong Performing Arts Centre

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Lemony S Puppet Theatre, commissioned by Monash University Performing Arts Centres

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Design for Live Performance

Research Statement

Little Blue Dot was developed by Lemony S Puppet Theatre in conjunction with the Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy and was commissioned by Monash University Performing Arts Centres with co-commissioning support from Geelong Arts Centre. This puppetry-based work for families aims to introduce and explain astrophysics in a way that is both accurate and accessible. Designed to tour a diverse range of venues, the elemental design utilises ‘black light’ theatre techniques to easily switch from an Australian campsite to the voids of space with speed and ease. Evoking a sense of wonder, everyday objects become cosmic phenomena such as gravity wells and black holes through careful control of light and space. The excellence of this work is evidenced by: • The initial season was part of the Family Fiesta, Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ annual children’s festival, and it subsequently toured to Geelong Performing Arts Centre as part of their Wonder Festival. • The production was reviewed in ArtsHub by Isabelle Oderberg.

Size or Duration of Work

48 minutes, 8 performances

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