09.07.25
Dear Grif-friend,
Julia right here, a 2025 Griffin Ambassador! Koreaboo by Michelle Lim Davidson (now offered out!) is a heartfelt and humorous play that follows Hannah, a Korean-Australian lady’s journey to reconnect together with her beginning mom Umma, in Seoul. The story explores themes of transnational id, cultural disconnect and belonging—all by way of a playful but emotionally wealthy lens.
The efficiency stood out for its intimacy—an indicator of the Griffin Theatre Company expertise—with the small Belvoir Downstairs Theatre fostering a close-up connection to the story even whereas the SBW Stables Theatre is in redevelopment. I significantly cherished the funky music designed by Brendon Boney between scenes, which mixed with Ok-pop references, Aussie clichés and tap-dance moments gave the present a grounded but vibrant vitality.
As an organization, Griffin is the one skilled theatre in Australia devoted completely to staging new Australian performs. Their mission to champion daring and authentic voices is evident of their programming and their robust dedication to range and recent views—Koreaboo is an ideal instance.
I actually can’t keep in mind precisely how I got here throughout the Griffin Ambassador Program (I believe somebody really useful it!), but it surely’s been a particularly rewarding expertise. My favorite half has positively been the group—theatre lovers are a few of the coolest folks. That deep appreciation for dwell efficiency isn’t all the time there in a lot of my different circles, hahaha.
Griffin’s tradition can also be one thing I actually admire. They place a powerful give attention to supporting younger folks. After the efficiency, there was even a Q&A with forged and artistic workforce, Michelle Lim Davidson, Heather Jeong and Dramaturg, Julian Larnach, hosted by Griffin Associate Artistic Director, Andrea James, giving the viewers an opportunity to ask questions instantly. That type of openness is uncommon in an business well-known for being unique and laborious to interrupt into, so I actually respect how this system coordinators make such an effort to be so inclusive.
To any college students studying this:
Definitely maintain an eye fixed out for when the subsequent Ambassador occasion is—applications are open all year long. Feel free to succeed in out to Griffin instantly when you have questions!
Catch you on the subsequent Ambies occasion,
Julia
Griffin Ambassador, 2025