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Issue Details: First known date: 2018... 2018 Personal
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'“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.

Notes

  • Writing Disability in Australia:

    Type of disability Deafness.
    Type of character Primary.
    Point of view First person.

Production Details

  • 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.

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Language: English , Auslan
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