Wed 14 Jan 2015 In: New Zealand Daily News View at Wayback View at NDHA
Six fresh short plays which "embrace all corners of the queer community" will be brought to the stage in the second edition of the Legacy Project. The debut run was one of the stand-outs of last year’s Auckland Pride Festival. In 2015 it will be part of both Auckland Pride and Auckland Fringe. The initiative was created to tell uniquely Kiwi lgtbi stories, and to support and development of emerging artists in our communities. We want to share these stories because the more we share, the more we can learn about ourselves and others,” says Legacy Project's Bruce Brown. The Legacy Project team received more than 20 script submissions for year two, and have selected six to put on stage – a process they say was challenging due to the diverse mixture of stories they were offered. They say those they have chosen embrace all corners of the queer community “Leading on from our success in 2014, we wanted to continue to push ourselves and grow the project,” says Artistic Director Bruce Brown. “By moving up to LOFT at Q Theatre, we can continue to provide unique opportunities for emerging storytellers to tell their stories in a professional setting. We want to share these stories because the more we share, the more we can learn about ourselves and others.” The six works which have been selected are: Act Of Submission. Written by Nathan Joe and directed by Joanna Craig. Blindfolds, bondage and ball gags. What could possibly go wrong? A Lovestory. Written by Todd Waters and directed by Jesse Hilford. Two people, once in love, have grown apart. But is there anything left between them? Negative Space. Written by Cole Meyers and directed by Luke Thornborough. When truth lights up the darkness, will the silence at last be heard? One More Day. Written by Jordan Keyzer and directed by Borni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho. Coming out of the closet can be a leap, a stumble, or a fall. Queer Support. Written by Joni Nelson and directed by Lisa Fothergill. It's an honoured safe haven of our diverse community… If you're a cute gay guy, a gold star lesbian, or you know what boxes to tick. Top And Tail. Written by Bruce Brown and directed by Sarah Jansen. Can old friends reconnect with their heads at polar opposites of the same bed? LEGACY PROJECT: YEAR TWO plays Dates: 10 – 14 February, 8.45pm Venue: LOFT at Q Theatre, 305 Queen St, Auckland CBD Buy tickets here
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Wednesday, 14th January 2015 - 2:25pm