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A Gym for Empathy : A Conversation about Regional Migrant Stories, Theatre and the Banquet of Life
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2020
A Gym for Empathy : A Conversation about Regional Migrant Stories, Theatre and the Banquet of Life
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'[...]I'd also like to acknowledge the fact that I'm living on unceded Aboriginal land, and that I recognise the enormous privilege that I have living here and having the opportunity to tell stories and sing and dance on land with the oldest continuing culture in the world. [...]here we are now, Elena, a few years past the 2018 premiere and presentation of a great work, and I'm keen for you to lead us through the creation of The Gods of Strangers, to share the processes and the thinking and engagement that occurred. Geordie said, 'We're doing this regional engagement strategy with Country Arts SA and do you reckon you could write a play about regional South Australia?' I said, 'Yes'; my mouth engaged with my heart and my creativity, before my logical brain did. If you come in as an artist and you're really transparent about what you're doing and what you're asking about and why, they're really generous in response. If I can sit through watching Hamlet and Death of a Salesman and feel a connection because the writing is beautiful and the human experience is universal, then someone who isn't Greek or Italian, or a migrant, or bilingual, should be able to watch this play and get something out of it.' (Publication abstract)
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cItaly,cWestern Europe, Europe,
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cAustralia,c
- South Australia,
- Greek language
- Italian language
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