In 2019, I started a journey of play and discovery with Maranga Collective. I was really interested in empowering their stories using Playback theatre as a tool to unfold our creative spark.

With all things creative it’s a process. Woah Pony! Did you just say the magic word process? Yep, the more I do what I do, I have discovered that is more enjoyable when it is not rushed or have an agenda to have a finale as a focus of a result. Instead flipping the dial to consider that everything we do is a result of one more thing unfolding as group trust builds and we find our bravery.

Creativity takes courage, didn’t you know. Course you did. Look at this fine example of expression below, what springs to mind for you in your curiosity?

I love the use of boxes our actor uses. Are we hiding or relaxing in the privacy of our own space or something else altogether?

We as the audience get to decide the story when the actor presents it to us. That is the gift, you don’t have to control the results, you just honour the story and do your best in the moment.

I love how compelling the story is and the connection of the audience in their friendship.

We also have the ability to express how we truly feel and put that in our body, using our voice, gesture and our expression to communicate.

Playback is my favourite type of theatre to work with because of its accessibility. There are no limitations to what is possible when you lean into your creativity.