SPARKBIRD
Part play. Part romcom. Part stand-up set.
When Melvin and Chelsea meet they are both at their lowest point, working dead-end jobs and hurtling away from their dreams at rapid speed. But as their relationship develops, so do they. Melvin and Chelsea are looking at things completely differently... and therefore, so must we. Have you ever wondered if someone is seeing things the same way you are?
SPARKBIRD* is a story about perspective. It's a story about empathy. And it's a story about mess. Come be messy with us.
* Birdwatching term. The bird that pulls you into birdwatching. The bird that tunes you in to a whole new wavelength of the world, changing your perspective completely.
Presented by: Sophie Strahan
Sophie Strahan is a Perth-based actor, writer and recent graduate of WAAPA. She is presenting SPARKBIRD with a group of fellow alumni, including writing partner Lucy Wiese. SPARKBIRD started it's life as part of a season of in-development plays at WAAPA in 2024.
Sophie previously presented a play at the Subiaco Arts Centre as a part of the Perth Short + Sweet Festival in 2022. She's previously acted in FRINGEWORLD and is excited to make her debut as a writer. She loves romcoms, hot chocolate and overanalysing every detail of her life.