'“It was only when Jodee was five years old and lost at Kmart that she realised her whole family were Deaf.”
'Part performance, part multimedia and live art, Jodee Mundy’s ground-breaking solo performance explores her personal experience as the only hearing person in a Deaf family.
'Portrayed through the eyes of a child, Jodee does not see any ‘disability’; only the love and protection of her family. Despite this, she often witnessed a bittersweet ignorance from many towards her family.
'Innovatively presented in the form of two languages, Jodee simultaneously translates herself using English and Auslan through the use of a virtual interpreter and captioning.
'A deeply touching story, Personal explores dis/ability and how we perceive one another. It ultimately breaks down barriers and creates a greater understanding of signed and spoken language by highlighting how humans can communicate in multiple ways.'
Source: Parramatta Riverside.
Writing Disability in Australia:
| Type of disability | Deafness. |
| Type of character | Primary. |
| Point of view | First person. |
Produced by Jodee Mundy Collaborations.
Performer and artistic director: Jodee Mundy.
Creative team: Jen Hector, Madeleine Flynn, Tim Humphrey, Rhian Hinkley, Sandra Fiona Long, Jo Dunbar, and Merophie Carr.
Premiered at Arts House, 24-29 April 2018.
Played at Sydney Opera House, 9-13 May 2018.
Toured 31 May to 26 June 2018.
Presented by Jodee Mundy Collaborations and Critical Stages Touring at the Brisbane Festival (Queensland premiere), 6-9 September 2023.
Director: Merophie Carr.
Set and Lighting Designer: Jen Hector.
Sound Designers: Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey.
Dramaturg: Sandra Fiona Long.
Cast: Jodee Mundy.
