Ecsta-She

Tropical Arts Measure for Measure-    William Shakespeare

This was an amazing production process-30 people on stage aged 6 years - 67 years, high school drama students in cast and as technical crew, Indigenous actors, South Korean lighting designer, university students, professional actors and people who just love acting, also differently abled actors. Even my son is in this. A place for all and all have a place. Inclusive community. A melting pot of all sorts focussed on telling a ripping good yarn. Produced in manga style the show had people on their feet clapping closing night- an extra ordinary experience.
This project and the idea of inclusive community is dear to my heart- and at the expense of raving on- lot of love and care going on.....complete sovereinty of creative process as an actor, complete support from cast and production crew to accept all of me just as I am.
Look out for more Tropical Arts producitons.

"Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in square holes.....the one's who see things differently--they're not fond of rules.....You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things....they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the one's who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who usually do"  (Steve Jobs).

Ok so the point of this is my facebook is now connected to this blog so out it goes to all and sundry- I feel vulnerable and exposed as my private musings go really public- however I want a revolution. I want people included in this world because they are human beings- it's their birthright to dignity, joy, and respect. Not "Oh,lets make space cause their special"--GET OVER IT--We are all special- only me, only you can do the job that is you---and the reflection of the whole this authentic being brings is truly inspiring!

And I want a sexuality revolution-----higher vibrating-----orgasmic connected into the weave of life-----check out this world and the possiblilty it gives to constantly be in pleasure and bliss----even when it's not a pretty day, there is beauty to be breathed in.....I want to laugh, I want to wander around this city of Cairns and know we are shifting to an inclusive, liberated and joyful community.
so I am out there-putting myself out there----if you are ready to join a revolution and want to liberate yourself from anything that keeps you little, connect in with me.....

I have worked within the disability and disadvantaged fields for over 20 years, and in that time frame there has been much discussion about inclusion.

The arts-dance, music, drama, singing, and cross art forms are the tools that can show us how to value the unique expression of all beings. Its is not that artists are special people but that all people are special artists, who have their own expression of a point of veiw, of a story to tell, an insight or vision to be shared.
It is in this space that a person can find the ability to communicate without linear verbal language. It is in the arts space that safety is created for differences to be explored and valued. This offers the community and the world diversity of experienceas platform to share our humanity.

It is also in this art space that people who at times receive their world through rigid control mechanisms can find their voice. Sexuality, and a the right to experience sexuality's freedom is offered as a right to be discussed, expressed, danced, sung and made into theatre. 

 It is often shocking to concerned parents and guardians that this topic is so passionately celebrated in the arts. To dance is to feel alive and "sexy", to feel good about yourself, without the loud voices of judgement condeming you to be quiet and lack confidence, to make theatre is to explore human relationships and this involves sexuality. Sexuality is a part of who we are as a human being where we are experiencing a disability or not.

I have a 20 year professional theatre career working with people experiencing disabilities, disadvantage and mental health challenges. The arts as a tool can be used to create postive change withing the individual and as a vehicle to include people in the life of the community.

Theatre, drumming, dance and singing are taught in groups settings and a programme created around the needs of individuals within the group.

Stay tuned for 20years of practice and insight.