ABOUT
The Colour Blind Project has been created to showcase the diverse pool of multi-cultural talent that exists in Australia. It aims to be a world-class ensemble that challenges the stereotypes of what is perceived to be ‘Australian’ and bring the Australian Arts and Entertainment industry into the reality of the Australian society of the 21st Century. Through a collaborative environment, The Colour Blind Project unites artists of all backgrounds, particularly performers of multi-cultural backgrounds, and gives them the opportunity to create and perform work that will spark public dialogue about the cultural diversity within the Australian Arts and Entertainment industry.
The Colour Blind Project aims to nurture its talent and continue to create inclusive, innovative and provocative theatre for audiences across Australia.
AIMS OF THE COLOUR BLIND PROJECT
To challenge and break traditional casting practices by casting performers of multicultural backgrounds in roles they wouldn’t necessarily be cast in within today’s White-centric Arts and Entertainment industry.
To show a performer’s cultural background will enrich a production and
truthfully represent the contemporary Australian social landscape.
To encourage professional and emerging theatre practitioners and performers
to work together to create new and innovative work that challenges Australian
mainstream theatre.
To contribute to the Australian Arts Industry in a positive and dynamic way by
creating work of quality and substance.
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS
The Colour Blind Project is the brainchild of Sydney based performers, Josipa Draisma and Stephanie Son, who both wanted to create a dedicated, ambitious and talented ensemble of Australian writers, directors, actors and artists that would challenge and contribute to the cultural diversity of the Australian Arts and Entertainment landscape.
