BARE ESSENTIALS BLOWOUT!

WATCH VIDEOS FROM OUR LAST BARE ESSENTIALS SHOWCASE AND FIND OUT HOW TO TAKE PART!

After the fantastic success of our first showcase we’re once more throwing down the gauntlet to our fellow emerging artists with Bare Essentials II! And just like last time it will take place on The Battersea Barge on the River Thames!

We're asking artists and companies to send us their ideas for a short piece/extract (no longer than 15 minutes) to be performed live at our event. The work can be from ANY genre of performance. We want to show bare bones performance at its best!

“Events that nurture and celebrate new talent, instead of feeding it to the sharks”

EAT Culture Magazine

Submissions are expected to be technically minimal with basic props and set. The event will take place on Wednesday 14th November. 

Groups/companies and solo artists all welcome. If you have a piece but no-one to perform/stage it, send it along anyway! If chosen, Encompass will help you find a team...or may even take it on ourselves!

Send your ideas/scripts to thinktank@encompassproductions.co.uk with the name of your piece in the subject heading and state the following:

'SOLO' - a solo submission a solo submission which will need assistance in finding cast and creative team

'GROUP/COMPANY' - a submission which will be performed by a group/company of artists that you are affiliated with

This is a great chance to show what you're made of, to meet fellow up-and-coming artists and have a cracking night. We’ll even record it and publicise your pieces online!

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

This event is in support of Who Is Moloch? by Pamela Carralero.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

WATCH VIDEOS FROM OUR LAST BARE ESSENTIALS EVENT:

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7ww8gW9t4hj72OYjH3dD-dn5iG_7Ct3

Encompass

Web: http://www.encompassproductions.co.uk/

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WHO IS MOLOCH? AUDITIONS & CREW PLACEMENTS THIS MONTH!

Encompass are looking for cast and crew to join our production of Who Is Moloch?, a new play by Pamela Carralero being performed at the Press Play House in London from January 30th - 9th February 2013.

SYNOPSIS: In the aftermath of a nuclear devastation that begins World War III, a company of soldiers barricade themselves underground with a sleep-inducing drug and a copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Awaiting orders as the world enters a terrifying nuclear age, tensions flare as the trauma of war takes its toll and their grip on reality is put to the test.

ABOUT ENCOMPASS PRODUCTIONS:

'Outstanding. A creative explosion that'll delight, entertain and move.' ★★★★★ EdFringe Review

'Rhythm, wit and style. Stunning choreography. Impressive' ★★★★ Fringe Guru

'Shattering theatre...brilliantly conceived' ★★★★ Hairline

'Imaginative, bold...visually stunning. Genuinely moving and thought provoking' - A Younger Theatre

Who Is Moloch? is the third artistic production from Encompass following our acclaimed hit What It Feels like (2011), and upcoming short film Stormin' Norman (November 2012).If you want to join a hardworking, determined and ambitious company dedicated to bringing powerful new work to the masses now is the time. This is an exciting time for Encompass and you could be a part of it!

TO APPLY FOR AUDITIONS/CREW PLACEMENTS PLEASE CLICK HERE

 www.WhoIsMoloch.co.uk     @WhoIsMoloch     Facebook.com/EncompassOnline

STORMIN' NORMAN POST-PRODUCTION UPDATE 2: THE SCORE & MORE!

Hello folks, producer Jonathan here and we're back with another Stormin' Norman update!

So whilst Encompass has been busy with our new Bare Essentials event and pre-production for new play Who is Moloch? the Stormin' Norman team have been entering the final stages of post-production for this first Encompass project on film.

It's been a long time coming but we finally have a cut that we're happy with. Editing a film can be a laborious process, especially when the film in question is a short one and you have less time to play with! Simon (editor) has worked hard to fine-tune the film and has done a brilliant job responding to director and producer feedback - even when said feedback has been nitpicking! Perhaps no-one has been more brutal with his own work than writer and director Paul however - cutting unnecessary scenes and dialogue as he sees fit without any hesitation. It takes a certain artistic tenacity to be able to do this, a quality in Paul which I've had the pleasure of witnessing throughout this production.

Pan has been readying the sound, and it'll be interesting to see what he does with the urban soundscape of East London. I think after the brilliant London 2012 we all know how vibrant the city can sound! Whilst dialogue is a key component of this short (and just how much may surprise people) it'll certainly be interesting to hear how Norman's environment changes throughout his day and in the various locations.

Another part of post-production nearing completion is the score. Frequent Encompass collaborator Alex Burnett has finalised the music for the film and is recording the live elements this week. Here's what he has had via his new Facebook page:

"Creating a soundscape first can often lead to finding the right melodic material. The current film I'm scoring, 'Stormin' Norman', proved this yet again as I produced the ambient texture of the city before discovering the first melody of the soundtrack. For the final track what I wanted to achieve is a piece that not only brings the score and film to an exciting and emotional conclusion but also be a track that people can and want to listen to."

Composer Alex scoring Stormin' Norman

Alex's last project for Encompass - the acclaimed soundtrack for What It Feels Like - was produced electronically but this time he wanted to have live instruments present throughout the score, a decision both Paul and myself were fully behind. Alex is in the studio this week recording violin and guitars with EP associate performers Helena Gullan and Luke Manning respectively - Luke also appears in Stormin' Norman as 'Barry'. I'll also be dusting off my drumsticks to play drums and percussion - the rhythm is the real backbone of the score and I'm honoured Alex asked me to play for it! Paul, Alex and I felt that the blend of electronic and live elements would further extend the sonic scope of this ambitious soundtrack - it really is quite unlike anything we have heard for a short and having seen it in the context of the film we can safely say you're in for a treat! You can listen to a preview of the soundtrack below:

The exciting part of any project is seeing everything come together. Stormin' Norman is nearly complete! As we want it to have a presence on the festival circuit first we won't be releasing it online for a good while - however we will be organising screenings which you'll be able to come to! Keep an eye out...

Until next time!

Jonathan Woodhouse - Producer

Artistic Director - Encompass Productions

Encompass Productions present "Stormin' Norman"

Written and Directed by Paul G Raymond

Web: www.EncompassProductions.co.uk

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VISIT THE STORMIN' NORMAN BLOG

BARE ESSENTIALS - PHOTOS AND REVIEWS FROM OUR EMERGING ARTIST SHOWCASE!

Wow! Our first-ever 'Bare Essentials: The Emerging Artist Showcase' was a resounding success! A big Encompass thank you to all came and supported all of the emerging talent present on The Battersea Barge!

'The Professor and La Fille Danse' performed by Encompass

A solo clown show from Charlie Henry, performance poetry from Toby Wheeler, comedy from Andy Dickinson's 'Warthogs', subtle drama from Absent Theatre Company and Mixed(up) Productions, and powerful physical performances from Political Arts. Plus Encompass ourselves performed three pieces submitted by up-and-coming writers: 'Two Children' by Christopher O'Shaughnessy, 'The Ronderbrines' by Amber Hillier and 'The Professor and La Fille Danse' by Robert M. Wallis. We were delighted to give the spotlight to our fellow emerging artists, especially on a boat! We've put a huge photo album up of the entire night, so why not check it out?

Political Arts Company presents 'The Prisoner'

'Bare-boned theatre...engaging and exciting. Events that nurture and celebrate new talent, instead of feeding it to the sharks.'
 - EAT Culture 

AT Culture Magazine have written a fantastic feature on Bare Essentials, with particular praise going out to Encompass-performed piece 'The Ronderbrines' by Amber Hillier which was 'excellently executed'. Other mentions included Political Arts' 'The Prisoner' described as having 'powerful moments of visceral expression and solidarity' and Charlie Henry's  flamenco-dancing clown as 'flamboyant...bombastic'. To read the rest of the article visit the AT Culture Website, where you'll also find heaps of features on the London arts and culture scene.

Theatre blog What's Peen Seen? also covered the event for their new feature 'Char's Stars'. Charlotte's star of the night was actually Encompass' very own Luke Manning, who performed in our staged reading of Amber Hillier's 'The Ronderbrines', an offbeat comedy about the awkward reunion of a family in a garden shed. What's Peen Seen? comments on the piece: 'I always think it’s funny how as an audience we can become so quickly lulled into believing that the characters before us are real'. You can check out the rest of the article on the What's Peen Seen? blog. We certainly had a lot of fun performing it - and with luck this won't be the last time you hear from The Ronderbrines!

Encompass perform 'The Ronderbrines' by Amber Hillier

This event was in support of our next theatre production 'Who is Moloch' by Pamela Carralero, now slated for Winter 2013 in a top-secret location! We'll slowly be trickling information on the production in the coming months, and don't forget our short film 'Stormin' Norman' by Paul G Raymond is on its way to you too! If you'd like to submit anything for our next 'Bare Essentials' event, visit our website to find out more. We can't wait to do it again!

Encompass

Web: http://www.encompassproductions.co.uk/

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BARE ESSENTIALS: THE EMERGING ARTIST SHOWCASE - COMING WED 1ST AUGUST!

In support of our next theatre production 'Who is Moloch?' we've created a brand new event to showcase emerging artists…and it’ll be taking place on a boat on the River Thames! We asked artists and companies to send us their ideas for a short piece to be performed live at Bare Essentials, to show that even the most bare bones performance can be the most gripping – all you need is a room and an audience! We've got an incredibly diverse line-up of talent for this first showcase, and we at Encompass will also be performing a selection of pieces submitted by up-and-coming writers.

PERFORMANCES FROM:

POLITICAL ARTS COMPANY – MIXED(UP) PRODUCTIONS – ANDY DICKINSON’S ‘WARTHOGS’ – CHARLIE HENRY, ARTIST – TOBY WHEELER, POET

ENCOMPASS PERFORM NEW WRITING BY:

ROBERT M. WALLIS – CHRISTOPHER O’SHAUGHNESSY – AMBER HILLIER

So if you're looking for a cracking night or are an artist yourself, come along to The Battersea Barge and witness and support emerging talent! We hope to see you all there!

BARE ESSENTIALS: THE EMERGING ARTIST SHOWCASE

THE BATTERSEA BARGE - WEDNESDAY 1ST AUGUST

7PM DOORS - £5 ENTRY

Nine Elms Lane (Nearest tube/rail: Vauxhall)

London SW8 5BP     Tel: 020 7498 00004

Want to get involved in a future 'Bare Essentials' event? Visit www.EncompassProductions.co.uk/callingallartists 

or email us!



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CALLING ALL ARTISTS...WE WANT YOU!

In support of our next theatre production 'Who is Moloch?' by Pamela Carralero we're creating a brand new exciting event, and we want all of you to get involved!

We're throwing down the gauntlet to our fellow emerging artists and asking them to challenge themselves (but don't worry, we will be too!). So what's the challenge? We're asking artists and companies to send us their ideas for a short piece/extract (no longer than 15 minutes) to be performed live at our event. The work can be from ANY genre of theatrical performance e.g. comedy, drama, physical theatre, performance poetry, interactive...you name it! It can be from a project you are working on OR a completely stand-alone piece. We want this evening to be an exciting, polished showcase of artistic work...and show that even the most bare bones performance can be utterly gripping - all you need is a room and an audience!

Submissions are expected to be technically minimal (i.e. on/off lighting) with basic props and set - there will be a full PA system  for sound/music with two microphones and stands supplied. The performance space is expected to be small - medium sized. 

The event will take place around late July in London. We hope to invite bloggers and select members of the press to review the event as a whole. Encompass will also record each piece and artists will have the option to have their performance published and publicised online. This'll be a great chance to show what you're made of, to meet fellow up-and-coming artists and have a cracking night. We'll even have some post-show live music and DJs to round off the evening!

Groups/companies and solo artists all welcome. If you have a piece but no-one to perform/stage it, send it along anyway! If chosen, Encompass will help you find a team...or may even take it on ourselves!

THINK YOU'RE UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

Send your ideas and scripts to thinktank@encompassproductions.co.uk with the name of your piece in the subject heading and please state the following:

'SOLO' - a solo submission which will need assistance in finding cast and creative team
'GROUP/COMPANY' - a submission which will be performed by a group/company of artists that you are affiliated with

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: SUNDAY 1ST JULY

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

Encompass

Web: http://www.encompassproductions.co.uk/

Facebook/Twitter/YouTube: /EncompassOnline

WE'RE RECRUITING! // PRODUCTION UPDATES // ENCOMPASS TURNS TWO!

Hello! We've a great big update for you as Summer has now officially begun in England! We'll be telling you all what opportunities are available to become part of the Encompass team for our new play Who is Moloch? and revealing a new promotional image for Stormin' Norman - plus we'll be telling you when to expect the first trailer! We also have a bumper collection of photos to show you just what we've been up to these past two years!

Set during World War III, Who is Moloch? tells the story of three soldiers and a female civilian who barricade themselves, in an underground bunker, with a sleep-inducing drug, a two-way radio and a copy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. As they await orders following a devastating attack on their base, tensions flare in their struggle for survival, whilst their grip on reality is put to the test as they slide into a surreal, imaginary world. A new play by Pamela Carralero, this next theatre production from Encompass will be directed by Zuri Warren and is expected to hit in the Autumn of 2012.

CREW VACANCIES

If you want to join a hardworking, determined and ambitious company dedicated to bringing powerful new work to the masses now is the time.This is an exciting time for Encompass and you could be a part of it! 

Associate Producer: We are looking for an experienced and passionate candidate to join the Encompass team in the months leading up to the premiere of our next play. The areas the role will cover are: funding and development, sponsorship, company administration, press and marketing, public engagement and social media and live events. TO APPLY - send covering letter and CV to email address below.

Set Designer: will develop all stage design elements of the production, working closely with the creative team and stage crew to bring the scenic design of Who is Moloch? to life. What would a future solider or civilian wear? We’re looking for the right candidate to answer this question and join the team for this ambitious project. TO APPLY - send covering letter and CV to email address below. Design portfolios desired but not essential.

Costume Designer: will develop all costume elements of the production, working closely with the creative team and set designer to bring the exciting world of Who is Moloch? to life. Will be expected to source material and fabrics, and will design, make and fit costumes for the actors. What would a future solider or civilian wear? We’re looking for the right candidate to answer this question and join the team for this ambitious project. TO APPLY - send covering letter and CV to email address below. Design portfolios desired but not essential.

All positions are voluntary - professional references will be provided!

APPLY TO: recruitment@encompassproductions.co.uk

NEW PROMOTIONAL IMAGE FOR STORMIN' NORMAN + OTHER TIDBITS!

Photography by Harriet Armstrong - www.harrietarmstrong.com

We can exclusively reveal to you above our new promotional image from Stormin' Norman, our short dramatic-comedy film due to premier in the Summer. Check out this update from producer Jonathan via the production blog:

 "Stormin' Norman is making great progress. Composer Alex has been fleshing out score ideas with Paul and myself - if it's anything compared to his acclaimed score for What It Feels Like  we're in for a treat. Alex has actually been to visit East Ham (one of the filming locations) this week for inspiration - he's expressed a desire to experiment with this score...so expect the unexpected!

Writer and director Paul is currently working with our editor Simon Massey on a first cut of the film.  I've seen snippets of the raw footage and I think we've got something special, with its own unique charm. Part of the reason we chose the film was that it seemed to be doing something brave - not just in terms of subject matter, but in terms of where the script was heading even at its earliest stages. I think people will be pleasantly surprised."

It was also revealed when to expect the first trailer for the film. To find out more and to see another exclusive image before anyone else, visit the Stormin' Norman Blog!

Encompass recently celebrated it's two year anniversary and as you can see we celebrated with cake - an staple food of the company! We've been very busy since our formation...21 live music and comedy events, 11 weeks of teaching kids, 3 outreach events and one hit theatre production - with our first short film and a new play coming to you this year amongst some exciting new events being planned right now! To celebrate our achievements so far we have a fantastic new album which includes some exclusive never-before-seen photos and will give you a look at what we do and how we do it! Check it out:

ENCOMPASS - OUR STORY SO FAR

If you missed it we've also got a video up of Bank-Monument Complex - a new darkly comic short play by Owen Collins which was performed at our hugely successful Big Pudding Party in April. Check it out here:

Lastly we have a plethora of new photo albums via our Facebook page including:

The Residency Returns - September 2011

The Residency Halloween Special - October 2011

The Residency at the Mascara Bar, London - November 2011

The Residency Christmas Cracker (for Crisis charity) - December 2011

The Residency at the Mascara Bar, London - Jaunary 2012

Big Pudding Party - April 2012

That's all for now...keep your eyes out in the coming weeks for the Stormin' Norman teaser trailer and details of a brand new event that you can get involved in!

Encompass

Web: http://www.encompassproductions.co.uk/

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