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Dear Grif-friend,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Julia right here, a 2025 <\/span>Griffin Ambassador<\/span><\/a>! <\/span>Koreaboo<\/span><\/i><\/a> by <\/span>Michelle Lim Davidson<\/span><\/b> (now offered out!) is a heartfelt and humorous play that follows Hannah, a Korean-Australian lady\u2019s journey to reconnect together with her beginning mom Umma, in Seoul. The story explores themes of transnational id, cultural disconnect and belonging\u2014all by way of a playful but emotionally wealthy lens.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The efficiency stood out for its intimacy\u2014an indicator of the <\/span>Griffin <\/span><\/b>Theatre Company<\/span><\/b> expertise\u2014with the small Belvoir Downstairs Theatre fostering a close-up connection to the story even whereas the SBW Stables Theatre is in <\/span>redevelopment<\/span><\/a>. I significantly cherished the funky music designed by <\/span>Brendon Boney<\/span><\/b> between scenes, which mixed with Ok-pop references, Aussie clich\u00e9s and tap-dance moments gave the present a grounded but vibrant vitality.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As an organization, <\/span>Griffin<\/span> is the one skilled theatre in Australia devoted completely to staging new Australian performs. <\/span>Their mission to champion daring and authentic voices is evident of their programming and their robust dedication to range and recent views\u2014<\/span>Koreaboo<\/span><\/i> is an ideal instance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I actually can\u2019t keep in mind precisely how I got here throughout the Griffin Ambassador Program (I believe somebody really useful it!), but it surely\u2019s been a particularly rewarding expertise. My favorite half has positively been the group\u2014theatre lovers are a few of the coolest folks. That deep appreciation for dwell efficiency isn\u2019t all the time there in a lot of my different circles, hahaha.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Griffin\u2019s tradition can also be one thing I actually admire. They place a powerful give attention to supporting younger folks. <\/span>After the efficiency, there was even a Q&A with forged and artistic workforce, Michelle Lim Davidson, <\/span>Heather Jeong <\/span><\/b>and Dramaturg, <\/span>Julian Larnach, <\/span><\/b>hosted by Griffin Associate Artistic Director, <\/span>Andrea James<\/span><\/b>, 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n