VIVID GRAND SHOW- Friedrichstadt Palast Berlin
VIVID is a declaration of love to life beautifully crafted by author and director Krista Monson and co-author and co-director Oliver Hoppmann. Featuring more than 100 stunning artists–coached by Comic Act Designer and Character Coach Shannan Calcutt– on the world’s biggest theatre stage. A production budget of 12 million euros for spectacular costumes by Italian fashion designer Stefano Canulli and stage sets of unparalleled dimensions. A kaleidoscope of physical perfection and outstanding artistic performances that may prompt tears of joy at Berlin’s #1 theatre for dazzling entertainment.
The creative team – working in five time zones from Melbourne via Berlin to Las Vegas – could not be more international. The final flourish: Philip Treacy, “the world’s most famous milliner” (THE TIMES). The gifted hatmaker works for Queen Elizabeth II, European royals, Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, Ralph Lauren, Lady Gaga, Emma Watson and Madonna.
The creative team – working in five time zones from Melbourne via Berlin to Las Vegas – could not be more international. The final flourish: Philip Treacy, “the world’s most famous milliner” (THE TIMES). The gifted hatmaker works for Queen Elizabeth II, European royals, Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, Ralph Lauren, Lady Gaga, Emma Watson and Madonna.
"What Shannan brings to a collaboration is a unique blend of two aspects: she works hard AND she works smart. As the Comedic Act Designer, she worked with the comedian, the co-director, the director and the producer to honor the story, the vision, the rhythm, the international tastes, and the talents of the comedian himself. This included hilarious brainstorming meetings, drafts, workshops and re-writes. She listened, she observed, she did what it takes. As the character coach, Shannan worked with the multitude of talented and international performers stemming from circus and visual arts, dance and singing. She brings out the best in everyone while serving the core emotion of the scene and the piece as a whole. AND she does all of this with a lightness, sensitivity and laughter that is second to none. I thank Shannan for her sublime generosity and expertise. VIVID would not have lifted to the heights it enjoys nightly without what Shannan brought of herself and of her craft. "-Krista Monson
Author and Director, VIVID GRAND SHOW Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin |
"During the entire creation process Shannan showed her respectful and collaborative way of working, her imaginative thinking as well as her comedic ideas. She supported us greatly in finding the right tone of all the lead characters and with her analytical manner was able to help us push the status quo to a higher level. The show is running up to eight times a week, and her comedy act gets huge applause and big laughs every single night. It was truly a pleasure and celebration to work together. Thank you Shannan!"
-Oliver Hoppmann
Creative Director, Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin Co-Author and Co-Director, VIVID GRAND SHOW |