Oh my God I'm Black!

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Event Oh my God I'm Black!
Venue Theatreworks, St Kilda, VIC
Umbrella Event Bless Your BLaK Arts Festival
First Date 5 September 2003
Opening Date 5 September 2003
Last Date 20 September 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional Cooperative
World Premiere No
Description Maryanne Sam's one-woman cabaret show explores her Torres Strait Islander culture and identity by telling the story of her mother's journey to Melbourne. It's a celebration through music and storytelling of a powerful and charming journey of self awareness, identity and the strength of family.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Cabaret
Biographical
Storytelling
One Person Show
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Produced
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Created
Subjects Family
Indigenous Australia
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Maryanne Sam Actor
Patricia Cornelius Devisor
Maryanne Sam Devisor
Irine Vela Devisor
Kylie Belling Director
Peter Rotumah Musical Director
Maryanne Sam Musical Director
Peter Rotumah Musician
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Bless Your BLaK Arts Festival 4-20 September 2003
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 31419