Queering the Mainstage

Saturday 9 August, 12PM

Southbank Theatre, The Lounge

This workshop will provide insights into industry and craft for emerging trans and gender diverse theatre makers.

Approximately 2 hours

As spots are limited, we kindly ask that you book no more than two tickets per transaction.

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For emerging trans and gender diverse writers and theatre makers.

What is queer theatre? How do trans stories reach the mainstage? Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Associate Jean Tong will lead a discussion on contemporary queer dramaturgy, followed by a series of writing exercises exploring voice, narrative, genre and structure from a queer and trans perspective.

Some interest in theatre and/or writing experience recommended.

This workshop will provide insights into industry and craft for emerging trans and gender diverse theatre makers, as well as a space to connect with other trans and gender diverse writers and makers.

 

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

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Jean Tong

Jean Tong is a writer and director. Jean is developing Flat Earthers: The Musical with Lou Wall and James Gales for Griffin Theatre Company. Their previous theatre work includes Hungry Ghosts (Melbourne Theatre Company); hit musical Romeo Is Not The Only Fruit (The Butterfly Club – Best Writing/Best Ensemble nominee, 2018 Green Room Awards) and Caesar (La Boite Theatre). They directed Christopher Chen’s Caught at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre in 2022. In 2020, Jean was a Philip Parsons Writing Fellow at Belvoir Theatre. Current TV projects include a one-hour episode on Netflix’s Heartbreak High Season 2 and a half-hour episode on SBS’ Erotic Stories. Previous TV projects include Episode 2 on Safe Home (Kindling Pictures for SBS), and two episodes for Season 2 of 100% Wolf for Flying Bark/ABC. They have worked in numerous writers’ rooms, as the Script Coordinator for New Gold Mountain (Goalpost Pictures and SBS), and as the Development Assistant at Goalpost Pictures from 2019 to 2021.

The Lounge

140 Southbank Boulevard

Southbank, Victoria 3006