royd5551 + Musician in Preston, VIC

SEEKING

ABOUT

‘MURDER MYSTERY IN TARRAVILLE’ Actors, Singers & Musicians Required.
G'day cobbers my name is Royd. I like to play music, write & sing songs. I also love history. In 2010 My wife and I financed a musical/play/comedy that I wrote about Kinglake during her gold rush time in the... mid to late 1800's and directed by Shirley Symons. This was performed twice at the Kinglake temporary village & once at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre to an audience of nearly 600 people averaging about 200 people per performance.

A seven minute promotional video ‘Paydirt the Musical Promo’ and other video clips can be seen at
www.youtube.com/user/Buchananpro274?feature=watch
It is hoped that this can give you an idea of what to expect.

‘Paydirt the Musical’ consisted of a around 25 cast & crew, a similar number I believe ‘Murder Mystery in Tarraville’ would require. Copies of the working script and or lyrics and chords for ‘Murder Mystery in Tarraville’ is available to anyone interested in participating in this unique project. Paydirt the musical involved, 6 main actors, 8 extras, 5 choir members, a full piece band on stage including, violin, banjo, tee chest bass, harmonica, , lead guitar, drums, larger phone, bass guitar, a few acoustic guitars and vocals plus, a stage manager, sound engineer, lighting, extras and volunteers to serve damper, local jams & cream, with billy tea or coffee. As well as a bushranger or two and of course Token the aboriginal, Chan the Chinaman and Osama Bin Ladden, a big hit with the audience. All participants were locals and like ‘Paydirt the Musical’, ‘Murder Mystery in Tarraville’ will be a 4D performance ie. actors will be mingling with the audience especially those corrupt policemen or prison guards looking for a bribe !

‘Murder Mystery in Tarraville’ begins on 27 May 1847 when shoemaker and local man, James "Jemmy” Ritchie was brutally murdered, along with his poor dog. He was robbed of the remainder of his 20-pound winnings from the Tarraville races three days earlier. Many people got drunk with Ritchie for the three days before the murder and many had a motive, greed or intoxication being high on the agenda. A detailed account of the murder can be read at “Trove.nla.gov.au.” or visit the Port Albert Maritime Museum. The amount of people required can vary with scripts and musical keys being altered to suit where required. There will also be songs that can be spoken rather than sung if it makes it easier.

If you would like to get involved, please contact
Royd on 0415 310111 or Robyn on 0428 832 207

email inquiries to
[email protected]. or [email protected]

‘Paydirt the Musical’ was lots of fun and this will be too! So ACT NOW as I am confident spots will fill fast,
although I am sure there is room for an extra corrupt copper, prison guard, prisoner, bushranger or another drunk person at the races where it all began!

Screen name:

royd5551

Member since:

Dec 25 2013

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

10

Gigs played:

Over 100

Influences

Pink Floyd, Steve Earle, Ire Ogg and my own songs are in Murder Mystery in Tarraville with many other songs available from Paydirt. bush band's set list in my memory bank.
Videos of some songs live can be seen @ http://m.youtube.com/user/browniemcghee and go to the video page or https://myspace.com/paydirtau for songs only from Paydirt's debut CD in 2007. A CD of Paydirt the Musical live and Salty Tears both released in 2010 are available upon request.

EQUIPMENT

The Murder Mystery in Tarraville sound crew will supply all sound requirements so just need to bring yourself and favourite toys. Rehearsal venues TBA in 2014. I can meet any potential musician at the " Jam Hut Rehearsal studios " in high st Preston if any one interested in this and or many other ideas. Or you might have some ideas too !
I have also had many guest appearances including my favourites Lloyd Spiegal, Ruckus and Very Handsome Men over the years. I have also had the privalidge of Jamming with many musicians with my favourites being Beccy Cole & Ash Grundwald.
Equipment at home include PA, mixer , Mics, speakers, fold backs etc, too many acoustic guitars, ( cole clark and maton, ) violin, 4 string banjo, upright bass, T chest Bass, acoustic bass, loop pedal & drums that have been collecting dust for a couple of years now & are screaming out to be utilised again. Can you help ?

MUSIC