unBecomings

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Event unBecomings
Venue The Performance Space (1983-2007), Redfern, NSW
Umbrella Event Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras
First Date 23 February 2000
Last Date 26 February 2000
Dates Estimated No
Status Youth Theatre
World Premiere No
Description Twenty young queer performance makers were invited to pitch ideas for short works. Six were chosen and carefully matched with an established artist as mentor to assist them to develop the work. The artists participated in a series of readings and work-in-progress sessions during the development period, to show their pieces and hear critical feedback from the broader team. The works were produced with the support of a professional technical and design team.
unBecomings provided an important opportunity for young artists to work with experienced practitioners on their own material. Most of the
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Performance
Subjects Gender
Homosexuality
Sexuality
Youth Issues
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Anthony Babicci Designer
Clytie Smith Lighting Designer
Garth Bolwell Performer Initiating Artist
Rosie Dennis Performer Initiating Artist
Brian Fuata Performer Initiating Artist
Techa Noble Performer Initiating Artist
Shelley O'Donnell Performer Initiating Artist
Emma Price Performer Initiating Artist
Karl Velasco Performer Initiating Artist
Caitlin Newton-Broad Producer
Fiona Winning Producer
Richard Manner Production Manager
Damien Millar Teacher Mentor
Christopher Ryan Teacher Mentor
Annette Tesoriero Teacher Mentor
Celia White Teacher Mentor
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Performance Space Database
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 72205