In this Longhouse, we’re interrogating the elusive A-word: Authenticity.
Join us in Parramatta on Thursday 26 September for a robust and engaging artist led discussion, that asks – what does authenticity really mean?
Artists often grapple with authenticity— in our personal lives and in our creative work, Authenticity is closely tied to our connection to community, self-knowledge, customs, language, and cultural understandings, not to mention our sense of self-worth!
Inspired by National Theatre of Parramatta’s upcoming production of Dipika Guha’s Yoga Play — a razor sharp comedy that skewers the Western search for peace and authenticity— we reflect on how these themes resonate with us as Asian Australian artists.
How do we stay true to ourselves in a sector desperate to fulfil its own agenda? Is the search for our stories a sordid hunt for an “authentic Asian” experience? And what do they really want when they ask you to tick the CaLD box?
This panel discussion will be with director Mina Morita, Executive and Creative Producer Joanne Kee, and Director/Producer Bali Padda, facilitated by Contemporary Asian Australian Performance Artistic Director, Tessa Leong, followed by time to chat and mingle with food and drinks. In some traditional societies, the Longhouse is the meeting place where the village gathers to share stories and bond as a community. CAAP’s Longhouse Program combines talks, performances, masterclasses and workshops. All artists and arts workers interested in exploring Asian Australian themes through contemporary performance are welcome to attend.
Presented by Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta and Contemporary Asian Australian Performance.
PANEL
Mina Morita
Joanne Kee
Bali Padda
Facilitated by Tessa Leong
TICKETS AND PERFORMANCES
Thu 26, 6:30pm
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
Tickets: $15
NTofP is supported by City of Parramatta and the NSW Government through Create NSW.
CAAP is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW, and assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.
