Our Journey
We began this project in the summer of 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This presented an array of challenges for us as we tried to stage what, at the time, was intended as a live theatrical production. So much of our show took flight online -- Zoom was the location where we held our first script read-through, auditions, as well as our initial rehearsals.
In autumn, we began holding in-person rehearsals, where we finally got to see our play up on its feet. Once we had secured a venue and were almost done with the blocking of the show, another wave of COVID-19 devastatingly hit Hong Kong, and as a result, we had to keep postponing the show. After a while, it was clear that it would not be responsible nor practical to keep pursuing a live performance, so we had to completely switch gears and turn our show into a filmed theatrical production.
For safety, we would shorten this process to occur intensively for around a week during the Chinese New Year holidays. It was difficult to start rehearsals back up, but our cast’s commitment allowed us to push through and revitalise everything we had worked towards in 2020. We had everyone take rapid testing kits and then filmed the whole show within two days.
Despite the multiple postponements and our constant anxieties about COVID-19, what matters is that we were able to push through and create theatre. Among these difficult times, it is especially important to unite and inspire communities through artistic expression. We are so privileged to have had this opportunity to put our creativity and passion to work during this trying pandemic, and we hope that the show provides some solace to audiences at home.
Struggles
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COVID-19
Our Inspiration
Despite efforts to galvanise community support, sometimes it may seem like local actions are futile amidst the majority of people’s climate negligence. Regardless of the credible data that we have access to or the knowledge of human suffering as a result of man-made climate change, most people simply do not feel the need to act for change.
We believe that the problem lies in the communication of this issue. Humans are neglecting to see the relationship between us and our home. Instead of communicating such foreign impacts of the climate crisis, people need to be told that our planet forms the basis of our livelihood. The extent of our melting ice caps does not just mean sad polar bears, it means exacerbated flooding and storm surges; it means increased heat waves and higher food insecurity; it means massive waves of climate refugees and near irreversible damage.
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So, this was our attempt to humanize the issue in the best way we knew how to -- through art! Theatre has the capacity to evoke emotion and build common ground, even for polarising issues such as climate change. It allows the audience to reflect and evaluate their roles in the fight for human and environmental justice.
We want to thank...
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The numerous sustainability champions in our society; those that have inspired us to act with passion and for want of a world where there is harmony on our planet.
Horace Mui and Red Academy
For supporting us throughout this process and providing the space to bring this project to fruition.
Lindsey McAllister, Anca Chung, Mag Hung and the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation
Claire Connor and Jaime Ignacio
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Matthew Peterson and Drop In The Ocean
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Chinho Fung, Justina So, Ethan Cheng
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William Zhao, Elaine Kwok
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Thank you. Without you, this would not be possible.
Special Thanks
