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Anatomy of the Heart

Joss Carter's highly anticipated 4th contemporary dance theatre & live art solo needs your help

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Anatomy of the Heart

Anatomy of the Heart

Anatomy of the Heart

Anatomy of the Heart

Anatomy of the Heart

Joss Carter's highly anticipated 4th contemporary dance theatre & live art solo needs your help

Joss Carter's highly anticipated 4th contemporary dance theatre & live art solo needs your help

Joss Carter's highly anticipated 4th contemporary dance theatre & live art solo needs your help

Joss Carter's highly anticipated 4th contemporary dance theatre & live art solo needs your help

Joss Carter
Joss Carter
Joss Carter
Joss Carter
2 Campaigns |
London, United Kingdom
$1,333 USD $1,333 USD 24 backers
56% of $2,339 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
I am extremely grateful for your time taken to read/watch over my new crowdfunding campaign for 'Anatomy of the Heart'. I myself am a DIY kinda guy. This gives me a strong independence of creating, choreographing and producing work with minimal external management....however....this time I need your external financial support to allow me to thrive in my creativity and produce a show that will really knock your socks off!

A new solo by Joss Carter

"Joss Carter is a master, a visionary, and a true fine artist"

- Ken Ludden, The Huffington Post

Once again, I am making a new contemporary dance theatre and live art solo completely single handedly. More than ever I need your financial support to help me through the physical and mental challenges within the research, development, creation and production processes for  'Anatomy of the Heart'. Already in momentum, this 25 minute solo work seems to be the most testing production yet.

I am looking for a minimum of £1900 but I am hoping that through the diversity of the perks below I will be able to exceed this goal, and give back to you ladies and gentlemen as much as I possibly can. 

Many of you looking at this would have been following, or seen my work before in one way or another, so it comes as no surprise that this performance will be extreme and challenging to both you the audience, and I on many levels. If you are not familiar with my work please check out my website www.JossCarter.co.uk or read a short biography within my campaign profile.

I have given some good thought to what I am able to offer. Not just as a dancer but as an artist using many of my different skills and artistic ideas. I hope that something will entice you to support myself, the development, and the legacy of 'Anatomy of the Heart'.

 

About 'Anatomy of the Heart'

 

"Have you ever felt physically love sick, or just mentally sick of love? This cruel solo pursuit dissects the grotesque self conscious, anxious confessions of a romantically melancholic soul. I will be confronting the barriers between dance theatre and live performance art, stripping the human ego to its core to evoke the depressive methods of my madness within my own personal experiences of love and mental health. With a stage drenched in sadness, I will hang in a world of shame and denial with the hope of unearthing once again, the empathetic archeology of human existence and suffering, aiming to bring further awareness of its conceptual issues into the reality of its audiences."

'Anatomy of the Heart' will premiere at The Place, 17 Dukes Road, London, WC15 9PY on 20th February 2018 at 8pm as part of a triple bill of works during 'Resolution' Choreographic Platform.
Tickets are available to book through www.theplace.org.uk

The research and development for 'AotH' has been kindly supported by: Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Tripspace Projects, and K5 Studio. 

WARNING: This piece contains nudity and graphic imagery which some audiences may find offensive and/or traumatic.

Personal Note: If you have been, or know of anyone suffering from mental health issues please remember that friends, family, the NHS, and other support groups are there to discuss any issues you may be suffering from. For more information on how you can help yourself or someone else please visit: www.NHS.uk or www.mind.org.uk

 

Company and Collaborator credits:

Choreographer/Performer: Joss Carter (www.josscarter.co.uk)
Producer: Joss Carter
Photography: Dean Chalkley (www.deanchalkley.com)
Cinematography: Daniel Lowenstein (www.lowensteinphotofilm.com)
Musical producer: Kit Bodenham (www.soundcloud.com/k80_8)
Special FX: Karolina Kluzniak (www.karolinakluzniak.com)
Rehearsal Director/Dramaturge: TBA
Aerial Rigging: TBA
Stage tech crew: TBA

 

Special thanks to:

Robyn Cabaret, Lee Clayden, Sadler's Wells Theatre, Tripspace Projects, K5 Studio, The Place, Dean Chalkley, Dan Lowenstein, Kit Bodenham, Karolina Kluzniak, Kip Johnson

 

What will you be supporting?

Financing myself to create the artistic work - this includes the research development, any research materials, studio maintainance

 Financing myself to produce the artistic work - this includes the sleepless nights of creating such things like this kickstarter campaign, time spent keeping in contact and up to date with with the theatre, and basically making sure I am doing everything in my will to get an audience into the theatre and make this show a success.

Health and safety - this production is going to be the riskiest creation yet. I HAVE to make sure that all my equipment is of the best quality and safely rigged by a qualified expert. 

Financing collaborators - this includes paying other artists involved Special FX, music producer, aerial rigger, my own technical team, film and photographers, and anyone else involved in the development of the production.

Financing set & stage design materials - this includes litres and litres of fake blood, metres and meters of rope, protective flooring, 

Financing the development and production of marketing and promotion - includes the design and cost of printing flyers, posters and also any online advertisements and sponsorships to spark interest and get bums on seats.

Music licensing - for legal use of any other music involved in the production that has not been created specifically for the production.

The continuation and legacy of the project - because this is only the beginning and I hope that this will, like my other works continue to tour across the world for years to come. 

 

Risks and Challenges

There are so many different complexities of being an independent solo artist and producer. With every venture comes both risks and challenges. Being a self employed artist means having to take risks with time, energy and personal expenditures. BUT.... hopefully with experience, pre planning and passion these can be minimised and over come quite easily. 

The performance has a set date so that will happen no matter what! One risk with offering tickets on here is that the performance evening itself is ticketed to the general public. I need to keep up-to date with the theatre to make sure that there are still tickets available to book through me. I would hate for you to book a reward that includes a ticket and for them to already be sold out. 

As a one man band I end up juggling 7 different swords at the same time. I aim to be on top form but at the same time know that I will run myself into the ground. Please be patient with me...as I have to give full attention to the creating the performance first. 

Some pledges will take longer than others. Anything that is not to do specifically to the research, creation and performance in February will be delivered between April and August. Please remember that I have to create all of this by my own fair hands, whilst still working for other companies and on other projects around the world.

If you have any queries please just get in touch via info@josscarter.co.uk :)

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SHOUT OUT

SHOUT OUT

Currency Conversion $4 USD
£3 GBP
Personalised social media video SHOUT OUT & credit on all web and print content.
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
0 claimed
EAR CANDY

EAR CANDY

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
Exclusive .MP3 download of ‘Love Sick’ song written and performed by Joss Carter, and produced by musical collaborator Kit Bodenham available on digital download.
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
1 claimed

MEMENTO

Currency Conversion $12 USD
£10 GBP
Hand written personalised thank you on an A5 flyer posted through your letter box.
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
4 claimed
Ships worldwide.
INK ON PAPER

INK ON PAPER

Currency Conversion $18 USD
£15 GBP
Original ‘Anatomy of the Heart’ illustration print with a personalised secret message posted through your letter box.
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
1 out of 30 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
INK ON FABRIC

INK ON FABRIC

Currency Conversion $31 USD
£25 GBP
Limited edition tee shirt of the ‘Anatomy of the Heart’ illustration posted through your letter box
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
5 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

WORLD PREMIERE TICKET

Currency Conversion $37 USD
£30 GBP
One ticket to the world premiere of 'Anatomy of the Heart' at The Place, London on the 20th Feb 2018. Enjoy a pre & post show drink, and a no hassle booking. (Please note that tickets are available from The Place website at £16. Your additional support of £14 will be extremely helpful to the project!)
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON PAPER
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
2 out of 30 of claimed
Ships to European Union, United Kingdom
INK ON SKIN

INK ON SKIN

Currency Conversion $62 USD
£50 GBP
Hand poke tattoo of the ‘Anatomy of the Heart’ Illustration with your own choice of wording specific to your own heart.Tattooed by Joss’ own fair hands at K5 Studio, London. (Please note that the image is just of the stencil design and may vary slightly to the finished product.)
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON PAPER
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
1 out of 5 of claimed

VALENTINES SPECIAL

Currency Conversion $62 USD
£50 GBP
Treat you and your loved one to a night at the theatre for a belated Valentines date night. Two ticket to the premiere of 'Anatomy of the Heart' with a pre & post show drink, and a no hassle booking. (Please note that tickets are available from The Place website at £16. Your additional support of £18 will be extremely helpful to the project!)
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON FABRIC
  • INK ON PAPER
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
1 out of 5 of claimed
Ships to United Kingdom

PRIVATE DRESS REHEARSAL

Currency Conversion $62 USD
£50 GBP
Can't make the performance on Tuesday 20th February but desperate to see what the hell is going on? This is an Invitation to Joss' Studio, K5 in North London to witness the final preparations and dress rehearsal of 'Anatomy of the Heart' before it premieres at The Place. This rehearsal performance will take place on Sunday 18th February. Time TBC.
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON PAPER
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed
EPITAPH

EPITAPH

Currency Conversion $98 USD
£80 GBP
An original life size skeleton illustration ‘EPITAPH’ with a special limited edition addition specifically for 'Anatomy of the Heart'.
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON PAPER
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
4 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

PRIVATE WORKSHOP

Currency Conversion $123 USD
£100 GBP
A three hour FLESH & BONE interrogation workshop for you and up to 10 friends at K5 Studio, London.
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON PAPER
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed

FLESH & BONE INTERROGATIONS

Currency Conversion $148 USD $185 USD (20% off)
£120 GBP
Early bird to FLESH & BONE INTERROGATIONS 2 day weekend workshop intensive in London. 10am - 6pm. Studio and dates still TBC.
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON FABRIC
  • WORLD PREMIERE TICKET
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
0 out of 15 of claimed

FLY ON THE WALL

Currency Conversion $185 USD
£150 GBP
A 3 hour observation, interrogation and participation of Joss’ studio rehearsal/creation for ‘Anatomy of the Heart’ at his home and studio, K5. Joss will also cook lunch! (How delightful!)
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON PAPER
  • WORLD PREMIERE TICKET
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
1 out of 3 of claimed
WALL HANGING

WALL HANGING

Currency Conversion $369 USD
£300 GBP
Limited edition A5 photograph print of 'Anatomy of the Heart' photographed by renowned photographer Dean Chalkley. Exclusively printed for the crowd funding & premiere performance of 'Anatomy of the Heart' at The Place, London. Publication ©Dean Chalkley under licence to Joss Carter
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON PAPER
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
0 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

WORLD PREMIERE GROUP BOOKING

Currency Conversion $616 USD
£500 GBP
PREMIERE TICKETS for you and 9 of your friends including a pre & post show drink, and a hassle free bookings. (Please note that tickets are available from The Place website at £16 each or as a group booking of 10 at £120. Your additional support of £380 will help IMMENSELY to the project!)
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON PAPER
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
0 out of 3 of claimed
Ships to United Kingdom

TOUR MANAGER

Currency Conversion $739 USD
£600 GBP
(Please note that this is an exclusive offer to theatres, educational and arts organisations only) Book the production ‘Anatomy of the Heart’ & a FLESH & BONE INTERROGATIONS workshop intensive for your theatre, event or organisation programme at a heavy reduction of cost.
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • INK ON PAPER
  • WORLD PREMIERE TICKET
Estimated Shipping
November 2020
0 out of 10 of claimed

PERFORMANCE VOUCHER

Currency Conversion $1,231 USD
£1,000 GBP
Exclusive private performance of 'Anatomy of the Heart' to be performed anywhere of your liking (within reason). Birthday party, christening, funeral, stag/hen party etc etc. (Details of event must be given 6 months in advance to allow for schedule and availability alterations. Must be redeemed within 4 years of purchase.)
Included Items
  • SHOUT OUT
  • EAR CANDY
  • MEMENTO
  • INK ON FABRIC
  • INK ON PAPER
  • WORLD PREMIERE GROUP BOOKING
Estimated Shipping
February 2021
0 out of 5 of claimed
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