iDNA

'In the wake of the US Election, and Peter Dutton's recent comments about Australia's immigration policy, 'iDNA' feels like a timely statement about the things that bind us together as creatures-in-common, and the differences - which should be cherished, even celebrated.'
Dee Jefferson, Time Out

‘...its fractured nature communicates an important notion of diversity, that although our instincts wish for us to see the self in everybody, we must come to an acceptance that each creature who walks the planet is an individual, and our survival depends upon an understanding, that much as we wish, difference will never be obliterated from our essence.’
Suzy Wrong, Suzy Goes Sees

'iDNA' explored identity, history and the science of the family tree.

Since time immemorial, people have looked to their family tree to answer the age-old question 'who am I?'. In the past, we've relied on books, official documents and family folklore to fill the gaps. Now however DNA coding and genetic testing is radically changing the way we research our identity. By simply spitting in a test tube you can find out exactly what your cultural heritage is down to the last 1%. But is this a true representation of who you are? What does it mean if your spit reveals what your family is larger and more diverse then you ever believed possible? What makes you, you?

Eleven artists explore humanity's communal family tree in 'iDNA', a new work created and performed by PACT Collective 2016 in collaboration with co-directors Fred Copperwaite and Katrina Douglas. PACT Collective was an ensemble program that offered training and performance opportunities for emerging interdisciplinary artists.

'iDNA' was co-produced by PACT centre for emerging artists and Moogahlin Performing Arts. 'iDNA premiered at PACT in November 2016.

 PACT COLLECTIVE 2016
Bonnie Cowan, Emily Dash, Alison Eaton, Alex Ford, Cheryn Frost, Jorjia Gillies, Cath McNamara, Keila Terencio, Anna Thomsen, Sam Wang and Natalie Wilson.

CREATIVE TEAM
Co-Directors: Fred Copperwaite and Katrina Douglas
Video: Carla Zimbler
Sound Design: Thomas ES Kelly
Lighting Design: Alex Torney
Stage Manager: Jamie Livingstone
Production Photos: Carla Zimbler