'David Unaipon had a commitment to sharing his stories with non-Aboriginal people. What can we make of this? Did he mean they have the freedom to adopt Aboriginal myths and stories without qualm, without recourse, without responsibility? Or did he merely hope that they would be valued as part of our country's cultural expression?' (Source: Back cover)
Dedication: I wish to dedicate this essay to my mother, Shirley Angus.
"Art through, during and from adversity'
Indig-curious : What Are the Challenges for Non Aboriginal Theatre Practitioners in Accessing and Interpreting Aboriginal Themes?
Brisbane
:
2009
Z1804486
2009
single work
thesis
How do non-Indigenous theatre practitioners, especially actors, access and incorporate Aboriginal themes in the plays they create or perform in? Will it ever be acceptable for a non-Aboriginal actor to play an Aboriginal role? In literature there are clear protocols for writing Aboriginal characters and themes. In the visual arts and in dance, non-Indigenous practitioners might 'reference' Aboriginal themes, but what about in theatre performance? This research embodies one cultural dilemma in a creative project and exegesis: exploring the complex issues which emerge when an Aboriginal playwright is commissioned to write an 'Aboriginal themed' play for two non-Aboriginal actors. [Author's abstract]
