Critical Performance Studies at Monash

All students and staff at SZCSoMP are welcome to attend this terrific forum on disability representation, access and inclusion in the arts today at 1pm! See the details below.

This Wednesday at 1pm AEDT, join us for "A Forum on Disability Representation, Access, and Inclusion within the Performing Arts Industry", hosted by our Critical Performance Studies Stream. 🎭

This fascinating 90-minute open forum will cover disability representation, access and inclusion within the performing arts industry with a focus on lived experience. This forum will be moderated by disability arts organisation, Loom Arts and Management, with a panel of some of Melbourne’s most exciting performers with disability.

We extend an invitation to ALL SZCSoMP students and staff, all interested Monash students and staff, and members of the public to join us in this important and engaging discussion.

No prior registration is required! At 1pm, simply join us for our Zoom webinar at bit.ly/SZCSoMP-LOOM (use code 609990 to enter).

This fantastic line-up of panellists includes:

Rima Hadchiti (she/her), whose practise spans acting, performance art, Middle Eastern and contemporary dance, burlesque, cabaret, and aerial work. Rima has performed for MTC, Circus Oz, Dark M**o and for the past four years has been touring with Cirque Du Soleil. Rima is a person of short stature.

Andrew Tresidder (he/him) who is an actor and film critic. Andy is a graduate of Ignition Theatre at Melbourne Polytechnic and a member of Rollercoaster Theatre's ensemble. Andy has performed in multiple productions including short film 'Comican't' for which he won Best Actor at Tropfest 2019. Andy has lived experience of disability.

Artemis Muñoz (they/them) is a prolific cabaret performer, writer, and actor. Artemis is soon to complete a Masters in Writing for Theatre at VCA. Artemis is currently developing their solo cabaret show "Artemis: Utter Mess" which explores their intersecting identities and societal labels. Artemis is neurodivergent, gender non-binary, aspec (asexual) and bi-racial.

Kate Hood (she/her),actor, writer, activist with 37 years of experience within the industry. Kate performed in a long standing role on season 8 of Prisoner as Kath Maxwell. Once Kate began using a wheelchair her job prospects drastically changed. Kate is a well known advocate within the disability arts community, Artistic Director and founder of disability-led theatre company, Raspberry Ripple, and remains an exceptional actor.

Dr Melinda Smith (she/her) is a dancer, aerial performer, visual artist, mentor and lecturer with lived experience of Cerebral Palsy. Mel has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal, and an honorary Doctorate from Deakin University for her outstanding contribution to the arts and inclusion for people with disability.

Another great review of BODY HORROR, this time from the wonderful Dr Robert Reid for his video series Television is Furniture!

BODY HORROR is still available on demand through Melbourne Fringe until tomorrow night, don't miss out: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/body-horror/

Body Horror review Dr Rob reviews Body Horror as part of Melbourne Fringe.