AUSTRALIA\u2019S team at the World Monologue Games\u2019 September regional finals will include a local voice.<\/p>\n
Actor Tabitha Rickard is submitting a video performance of an original monologue, inspired by a piece she wrote for the LadderFrame Theatre show Big Women<\/em>, and will contest the professional actor category.<\/p>\n \u201cI took a part of that story line and added some fictional elements to bring another heart-wrenching layer to it. It\u2019s such a gritty piece to perform,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cI am drawn to heart-wrenching stories that capture the authentic, messy, beautiful lives we live, and am unafraid to go to places as an actress that many struggle to connect with and portray.\u201d<\/p>\n Forty-five countries are represented at the World Monologue Games, and there are 10 performers from Australia and New Zealand within the regional finals.<\/p>\n Rickard said she was enthusiastic about being involved in the competition as it\u2019s one that champions diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n \u201cThis has me representing Australia in an area I love and excel in, alongside scores of incredible performers from around the world.<\/p>\n \u201cI love the values of inclusivity in the games. Your first entry is free, which reduces barriers for artists across the world, and means more people can have a go at representing their country,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a whole community of actors involved that I\u2019ve been able to network with behind the scenes, and that\u2019s been really lovely. It also brings great exposure.\u201d<\/p>\n There are no strict rules to the competition, except actors are not allowed to mention the COVID-19 pandemic, so performers and viewers can feel a sense of escapism, if only for a moment.<\/p>\n Those successful in the regional finals will compete in the next stage in October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" AUSTRALIA\u2019S team at the World Monologue Games\u2019 September regional finals will include a local voice. Actor Tabitha Rickard is submitting a video performance of an original monologue, inspired by a piece she wrote for the LadderFrame Theatre show Big Women, and will contest the professional actor category. \u201cI took a part of that story line […]<\/p>\n