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Over ten episodes, each featuring a different guest, regular collaborators Gabriel Bergmoser and Peter Blackburn dive deep into instances of creative conflict in both independent and mainstage theatre, every week exploring the central question; was it worth it?]]>enPerforming ArtsCopyright Bitten By Productionshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6672415e5840e358698012be370c6435.jpghttp://www.bittenbyproductions.comSun, 03 Mar 2024 06:35:36 +0000Bitten By ProductionsBitten By Productionsinfo@bittenbyproductions.comCollaboration in theatre rarely happens without conflict, no matter what level you’re operating on. From friction between writers and directors to difficult actors to carrying on in the face of vitriolic reviews; everyone has their horror stories. But...
Over ten episodes, each featuring a different guest, regular collaborators Gabriel Bergmoser and Peter Blackburn dive deep into instances of creative conflict in both independent and mainstage theatre, every week exploring the central question; was it worth it?]]>yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pact-ft-rose-flanagan-john-erasmus-and-kashmir-sinnamon--40963640
Stream The Pact now:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40963640Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:54:14 +0000Bitten By ProductionsFor the season finale of Was It Worth It we bring the podcast full circle to discuss Gabe and Pete's latest collaboration - the isolation web series The Pact. We're joined by series star Rose Flanagan, editor John Erasmus and producer Kashmir Sinnamon...
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn]]>4894yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/representation-and-collaboration-in-first-nations-theatre-ft-laila-thaker--40813660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40813660Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:22:45 +0000Bitten By ProductionsWe're joined by Laila Thaker of Ilbijerri Theatre to discuss representation and collaboration with and within First Nations’ Theatres and how attitudes to acting and theatre-making have changed in the course of her career as an artist.2674cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-challenges-of-making-theatre-in-australia-ft-joachim-matschoss--40667832
Check out Joachim's work here:

https://byteensemble.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/backyardtheatreensemble

His plays can be purchased here:

https://australianplays.org/playwright/ASC-255

And remember to watch Pete and Gabe's web-series, The Pact - now streaming!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40667832Thu, 03 Sep 2020 06:19:56 +0000Bitten By ProductionsThis week we're joined by independent theatre maker and educator Joachim Matschoss, who takes us through his journey from working with the European theatre masters to creating his own work in Australia and internationally. We cover a wide range of...
Check out Joachim's work here:

https://byteensemble.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/backyardtheatreensemble

His plays can be purchased here:

https://australianplays.org/playwright/ASC-255

And remember to watch Pete and Gabe's web-series, The Pact - now streaming!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn]]>3149cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/now-streaming-the-pact--40430566
Check out The Pact here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40430566Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:11:24 +0000Bitten By ProductionsGabe and Pete's webseries The Pact is now online! With new episodes out daily, Was It Worth It will be taking a short hiatus until September 4. Check out The Pact here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn
Check out The Pact here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn]]>72cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tilda-swinton-answers-an-ad-on-craigslist-ft-tom-lenk-and-byron-lane--40299563
Find us on Twitter:

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Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Tom - @TomLenk
Byron - @ByronLane

Check out Byron's book!

https://static.macmillan.com/static/holt/a-star-is-bored/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40299563Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:50:00 +0000Bitten By ProductionsOur first international guests, Tom Lenk and Byron Lane, take us through putting together their hit touring production, how it started, the challenges of performing in different venues along with many hilarious behind the scenes stories. Find us on...
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Pete - @peteablackburn1
Tom - @TomLenk
Byron - @ByronLane

Check out Byron's book!

https://static.macmillan.com/static/holt/a-star-is-bored/]]>3292yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-the-blood-ft-jessica-stanley-and-james-cerche--40164148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40164148Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:59:32 +0000Bitten By ProductionsJessica Stanley and James Cerche of Spinning Plates Productions take us through discovering the play You Are The Blood at a conference in America, bringing it to Australia and realising a complex, dark story within the limitations of independent theatre.3003yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-burns-a-post-electric-play-ft-tilly-legge-dylan-watson-and-hannah-greenwood--40104022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40104022Sat, 01 Aug 2020 23:05:01 +0000Bitten By ProductionsThe team from Lightning Jar Theatre explore how they created the commercial and critical juggernaut of 2018, their ambitiously huge production of Mr. Burns, within the limitations of independent theatre.3094yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eyes-wide-woke-ft-kath-atkins-and-kashmir-sinnamon--39916477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39916477Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:14:17 +0000Bitten By ProductionsDebut playwright Katherine Atkins and debut director Kashmir Sinnamon break down the challenges of their hit Midsumma comedy Eyes Wide Woke, exploring how they navigated uncharted waters to create a successful show.3531yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-career-as-an-independent-director-ft-gary-abrahams--39802886
Gary's website:

https://garyabrahamstheatre.wixsite.com/garyabrahamstheatre

Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39802886Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:09:52 +0000Bitten By ProductionsGary Abrahams discusses growing up in South Africa, his influences, career, the challenges of working as an independent director, and what it was like to direct Ellen Burstyn in The 33 Variations. Gary's website:...
Gary's website:

https://garyabrahamstheatre.wixsite.com/garyabrahamstheatre

Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By]]>2971yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leenane-trilogy-ft-michala-banas-and-keith-brockett--38202290
Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
KIN Collective - @kin_collective
Bitten By Productions - @bitten_by

https://www.kintheatrecollective.com/

The Pact - Launching July 15
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCHqTUA3vyu-ziiN0lM2kog]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38202290Thu, 09 Jul 2020 23:25:20 +0000Bitten By ProductionsMichala Banas and Keith Brockett of the KIN Collective discuss their ambitious staging of Martin McDonagh's entire Leenane Trilogy, what leads high profile actors to go independent, and much more. Find us on Twitter: Gabe - @gobergmoser Pete -...
Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
KIN Collective - @kin_collective
Bitten By Productions - @bitten_by

https://www.kintheatrecollective.com/

The Pact - Launching July 15
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Edited by Rod Winning. Proudly supported by City of Melbourne.

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Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Little Ones Theatre - @Little_Ones
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By

Links:

http://stephennicolazzo.com
http://www.littleonestheatre.com.au]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35320695Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:00:17 +0000Bitten By ProductionsGabe and Pete are joined by director Stephen Nicolazzo to explore the highs and lows of his career, responding to criticism and the challenges inherent to developing your own distinct style. Edited by Rod Winning. Proudly supported by City of...
Edited by Rod Winning. Proudly supported by City of Melbourne.

Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Little Ones Theatre - @Little_Ones
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By

Links:

http://stephennicolazzo.com
http://www.littleonestheatre.com.au]]>3200yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/starting-a-theatre-company-ft-justin-anderson-and-ashley-tardy--32764863
Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Justin - @jussyanderson
Ashley - @ashtardy
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32764863Thu, 25 Jun 2020 21:00:13 +0000Bitten By ProductionsSpecial guests Ashley Tardy and Justin Anderson discuss the foundation and growth of Bitten By Productions, the lessons learned from unsuccessful early shows, and the most challenging productions along the way. Find us on Twitter: Gabe -...
Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Justin - @jussyanderson
Ashley - @ashtardy
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By]]>3107yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-ft-noni-hazlehurst-and-matt-scholten--30400029
Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Noni - @RealNoniH
Matt - MattJScholten
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By

Check out Matt's film Belonging at: https://10play.com.au/out-here/episodes/2020/belonging/tpv200221ndtyb

Produced by Bitten By Productions
Edited by Rod Winning
Supported by The City of Melbourne]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30400029Fri, 19 Jun 2020 02:00:01 +0000Bitten By ProductionsSpecial guests Noni Hazlehurst and Matt Scholten discuss their experiences collaborating on the touring one woman show 'Mother', the differences between independent and main stage theatre and the development of their respective crafts. Find us on...
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Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Noni - @RealNoniH
Matt - MattJScholten
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By

Check out Matt's film Belonging at: https://10play.com.au/out-here/episodes/2020/belonging/tpv200221ndtyb

Produced by Bitten By Productions
Edited by Rod Winning
Supported by The City of Melbourne]]>3446yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trial-of-dorian-gray-ft-ratidzo-mambo--29535070
Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Rati - @ratidzomambo
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By

Produced by Bitten By Productions
Edited by Rod Winning
Supported by The City of Melbourne]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29535070Tue, 09 Jun 2020 22:50:06 +0000Bitten By ProductionsGabe and Pete delve into the challenges of their first production together, along with cast member Ratidzo Mambo. Find us on Twitter: Gabe - @gobergmoser Pete - @peteablackburn1 Rati - @ratidzomambo Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By Produced by...
Find us on Twitter:

Gabe - @gobergmoser
Pete - @peteablackburn1
Rati - @ratidzomambo
Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By

Produced by Bitten By Productions
Edited by Rod Winning
Supported by The City of Melbourne]]>3629yesfull