SUDS Presents: The Year of Magical Thinking
Written by Joan Didion
Courtesy of Origin Theatrical
Directed by Annie Fraser
Produced by Ruby Adler

26th May - 5th June 2021
The Cellar Theatre
7:00pm

SUDS $3 / ACCESS $5 / CONCESSION $7 / ADULT $12
TICKETS: http://bit.ly/SUDSMagicalThinking

Joan Didion is a journalist, social theorist and author, and when her only daughter Quintana died in 2005 she adapted her memoir about the death of her husband into this play: the Year of Magical Thinking. What results is an emotive and intellectual reflection on life, death, love, and family. In a three-person version of this one-woman-play, SUDS’ Year of Magical Thinking is a thoughtful and creative journey into the multi-faceted character of 'Joan' and the concept of grief itself.

CAST
Eli Biernoff-Giles as Joan
Daisy Semmler as Joan
Emily Suine as Joan

CREW
Director: Annie Fraser
Producer: Ruby Adler
Assistant Producer: Georgie Curtis
Costume Designer: Kimmi Tonkin
Set Designer: Yasmin Breeze
Lighting Designer: Sophie Morrissey
Assistant Set Designer: Georgie Eggleton
Assistant Set Designer: Thomas Hennessey
Assistant Costume Designer: Annabelle Shannon
Assistant Lighting Designer: Anwyn Brook-Evans
Assistant Lighting Designer: Nikki Eghlimi
Composer: Joseph Isaacs
Production Assistant: Katie Picton
Production Assistant: Tahlia Thambar

CONTENT WARNINGS: descriptions of a heart attack, death, aneurisms and drug use.

NOTE ON DOOR TICKETS:

It is preferable you buy your ticket online. On sold-out nights, no door tickets will be available. If you are planning on purchasing a ticket at the door please be aware that there is no guarantee you will be granted a ticket due to strict COVID-19 capacity rules.

SUDS COVID-SAFE POLICY:

At SUDS we want to prioritize the safety of our members and audiences, so we have strict COVID measures in place.
- Audiences will have their temperature checked upon entry to the theatre
- Audiences will be required to sign in upon entry to ensure that we can be prepared for any contract tracing that may be required
- Masks are required in the cellar, and disposable masks will be available upon entry
- Sanitising stations will be placed around the theatre, and audiences must sanitise hands upon entry
- Seating will be socially distanced to ensure that audience members are in compliance with the current NSW legislation
- Flow of foot traffic will be clearly marked, and audiences will be asked to follow this

Due to the new recent COVID cases, it is now compulsory for all staff and patrons to wear masks in the Cellar Theatre. Performances will still go ahead but will be socially distanced.

For any questions or concerns regarding the show, please feel free to contact the team at magicalthinkingsuds@gmail.com and we are happy to discuss them with you.

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