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She dabbles.
That’s this page in a nutshell
In various elements related to story, its crafting, telling and sharing.


Story Developer | Dramaturg

My work in story development has been on various projects and contexts including engagements with Sydney Theatre Company , Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Kojo Productions. I was also a participant in Screen Australia’s Developing the Developer workshop- aimed at skills and professional development for emerging story developers for screen

 

2165 | Joan sutherland performing arts centre

The role of dramaturg on the development of this new play exploring mother-daughter relationships through a Filipinx cultural lens allowed an inspection of historical presentations of these relationships as well as decolonial practices, synthesised into a progress presentation.

kasama kita | Joan Sutherland performing arts centre

Working with cross disciplinary Filipinx Australian artists in a dramaturgical role that provided a culturally-sensitive outside eye to the dramatic mechanics of the work during development, leading to presentation.

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“Excellent, unique and contemporary dramaturgy style and technique.

Goes above and beyond, very insightful.”

 

 
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Consultant and Advisor

I have over 6yrs experience and expertise in research and developments of practices and strategies to create work and curate environments that centre and speaks to its communities—beyond the ‘optics of diversity’. This is to encourage safer, and more sustainable work environments for creatives of colour and culturally imperative narratives to thrive.

Services range from “can I pick your brain?” coffees, to comprehensive plans in areas of audience development and engagement as well informed dramaturgy, artist led processes, and creative business.

Pervious Clients include: Creative+ Business, NIDA, Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Arts House, Australia Council for the Arts, MEAA and more