July 14th 2011
Joymas Creative's Artistic Director speaks with the star of the upcoming HUM SERIES installment SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED, Tye Shepherd.
Keep reading to get inside the head of the Boy From Oz star who wants to get YOU in bed!
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JC: – You were last seen playing the role of Peter Allen in the smash hit ‘Boy From Oz’, how does it feel throwing yourself into such an intimate show after playing to a 1500 seat theatre?
TS: To be honest, it’s not really the size of the audience that is pushing my buttons with this work. The Boy from Oz was such a phenomenal role in a fantastic venue working with some amazing people, but as our director Lewis Jones said, above all it was a piece that mattered. It shared the story of a positive, openly gay character such as Peter Allen with the world and offered a message of hope to anyone who has ever faced adversity because of their sexuality. Everything else about that production was just a bonus for me.
I guess that is why I’m so excited about premiering ‘Songs from an Unmade Bed’ to an Australian audience. Similarly, for me, it is a piece that matters – but on a different scale. It’s an intimate celebration about human relationships. It offers amusing observations from one gay man’s point of view in a very playful, moving way. Anyone who has ever felt the ecstasy of love, the pain of loss, had a bad date, a good date, navigated their way through single-life, coupled-life, felt alone, or felt alive will get this show. It shows a part of our community that is rarely seen celebrated in such a way on stage. As such, I feel it is an important work which I am privileged to perform.
JC: What inspires you?
TS: Possibilities and the voice inside that asks “What if?”
I’m very blessed to have some wonderful mentors that constantly challenge me to think along these lines. The idea that things can be done, things are possible - not just with hard work but with clever thinking. I love the challenge of growing and moving forward as an artist and as a human being. We are such amazing creatures and we have the ability to move the world (and often do!).
JC: If you werent performing, what would you be doing?
TS: I tend to be a dreamer, so theres a great many things that I would love to do. Thats probably what attracted me to performing in the first place I could pretend to be anyone or anything! Id probably be a mad scientist pioneer who discovers a protective time bubble and travels back through time to witness the wonders of primordial earth, then travels slowly forward in time to watch our ancient civilizations grow it would be the ultimate fly-on-the-wall experience! Thats it! I could open a time-dimensional travel company. Its a niche market, now all I need is the proper tools Science - Wheres my personal teleporter? Hmm? Im waiting!
June 9th 2011
Only 2 weeks to go before we have the chance to share the legend that is Steve Ross with the rest of Brisbane at QPAC's 12 Acts of Cabaret. Have you got your tickets yet?
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In other news... we'll be announcing our August HUM installment VERY soon, so be sure to sign up to our e-newsletter (on our home page) and find us on Twitter and Facebook for all the latest. This show is sure to sell out well in advance, so don't make the mistake of leaving it too late.
It's an enormous year for Joymas Creative, and we're excited to be able to share our journey with you all. Don't forget to email us if you've got any questions, or if you just want to say hi. We love to hear from all you new Musical Theatre lovers out there.
JC
April 27th 2011
It's been an age! But don't go thinking we've sitting on our hands... The Joymas Creative office has had a clean out; we've been negotiating contracts; and we're in development for our next musical.
We are also VERY excited to be presenting the legendary Steve Ross at both the 2011 Noosa Long Weekend and QPAC's 12 Acts of Cabaret - both in late June. We'll have more about this wonderful man, and how you can win tix to see his smooth stylings over the next few weeks.
We will also be holding some other exciting competitions for the 12 Acts of Cabaret festival over the comming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled to this blog, sign up to our newsletter and join us on our facebook Joymas Creative Friends Site to make sure you don't miss your chance to be a part of the fun!
JC
February 6th 2011
Well, what an enormous start to 2011! For some a gut wrentching one wiht much fear and heartbreak.
We have many JC friends who have suffered through this time, and are continuing to rebuild their lives slowly and with pride. This is why JC made the decision to make our next HUM Series installment a benefit show - with all profits going to the Actors Benevolent Fund to assist artists and creatives affected by the tragendy of the Qld Flood disaster.
If you have not already booked your ticket - we suggest you do so ASAP. Tickets are selling fast, and the Cabaret Seating option is almost SOLD OUT!
A brillant night of entertainment, full of laughs - that will continue to support those in need long after you've left the theatre.
See you in the foyer people!
JC
January 4th 2011
Happy New Year to you all!
We are buzzing here in the office - knowing what a huge year we have ahead of us, and the good stuff is JUST around the corner.
We've just announced that our 3rd installment for the HUM Series will be happening next month (Tuesday 8th Feb) starring one of Australia's most respected Musical Theatre and Cabaret stars - Queenie van de Zandt!
There's also more exciting 'New Musical' news on the horizon which we'll be announcing shortly...
Keep your eyes peeled for more competitions and gossip coming up!
JC
