Exploring Colourism & Intergenerational Conflict Through Theatre

How can we tackle issues such as colourism and intergenerational conflict within communities? With theatre of course! This week's guest is director, playwright and theatre maker, Grace Edward. Grace has an incredible story; born in South Sudan, Grace left their homeland at 3 years old on their mother’s back. Grace’s family moved from place to place for a few years, including a refugee camp in Kenya, until they moved to Australia when Grace was 8 years old. They studied Applied Theatre alongside our host, Brea, and strongly believe in the power of storytelling as a tool to understand one another better. Through their creative projects, Grace explores different aspects of what it means to be a third-culture child and a person of colour, living in Australia today. They have co-written, produced and directed two theatre productions in Brisbane ‘Linking generations: A forum theatre play’ and ‘Skin Deep’ which explored the ideology of colourism within People of Colour Communities. Grace has spoken around Australia on a range of issues including youth leadership, education, health, intergenerational conflict, systemic racism, and displacement. Grace now draws from their life experience to create theatre that tells the real stories of people in their community. Be sure to follow Grace... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gures_edward9/ Skin Deep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skin.deepproject/ Join the Art-Work Community Facebook Group to connect with other creatives, share your art, and continue the conversation about the joys and challenges of living an artistic life! https://www.facebook.com/groups/370788747316965 Thank you so much for listening to this week's episode of Art-Work. Please share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it too! You can follow us on the socials... Art-Work Podcast Instagram: @art.workconversation Facebook: @art.workconversation Brea Robertson Instagram: @brearobertsonmusic / @florafallsmusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/brearobertsonmusic/ Website: www.brearob