Interview opportunities are available for RECKŌNING, a powerful celebration of indigenous culture through storytelling, original songs, and dance. This production is the winner of 4 Melbourne Fringe Awards.
Promotional video: Reckoning by Beat Entertainment - YouTube
Employing strong visuals projected on screen, emotionally charged song, deeply personal story telling and genuine raw emotions of anger, grief, sadness and joy, Reckoning leads its audience through a process of truth-telling and truth-accepting that subtly triggers states of empathy and understanding, whilst the music uplifts the audience.
This is achieved by presenting the themes of the show in a visually beautiful way with original costuming, symbolic staging, a bright engaging colour pallet, atmospheric lighting and environment, inspiring lyrics in language and an utterly dance-worthy contemporary sound by Samuel Gaskin and The Merindas. This show is a recognition of past injustices, a journey through understanding, and a celebration of indigenous cultures survival, creativity and strength.
Producer: Samuel Gaskin & Johnny Hamilton
Director: Samuel Gaskin
Co-Director: Michala Banas
Creative Direction: Samuel Gaskin & Johnny Hamilton
Performers: Samuel Gaskin
Candice Lorrae
Kristel Kickett
Paula Barbee
Piri Neho
Mahana Maihi-Taniora
Taylor Lord-Diamond
Wairua role TBC
Choreography: Samuel Gaskin
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION:
Vera Hu
T 8571 5433 I M 0423 895 832 I E vera.hu@cgd.vic.gov.au