Reimagining theatre through the lens of sustainability
As part of our 2024 Grants Program, Ingrained Foundation is proud to be supporting NORPA to reimagine sustainable theatre set and costume design in their upcoming production, Wildskin.
NORPA is canvassing a new approach for the industry, emphasising sustainability by using upcycled, locally sourced materials, aligning with and acting as a case study for the Theatre Green Book Australia.
“Wildskin is about reinvention, and NORPA’s signature projects always include social engagement… It will be fantastic to draw our community into the conversation and explore better ways to produce sustainable theatre.”
Two areas of Ingrained Foundation’s Theory of Change are Community Capacity Building and Systems Change & Social Innovation. We’re excited to be investing in NORPA and supporting them to address these impact areas in our local community.
NORPA is an Australian company that makes theatre from the ground up, yet it is faced with supplier limitations and the distance challenges of living in regional Australia. Through the production of Wildskin, NORPA is providing new skills for a local creative to design within sustainability parameters, in turn increasing community awareness of sustainability across the arts.
Further, with theatre being one of the highest users of non-recyclable materials, the project is paving the way for regional systems change and offering an alternative process to support long-term sustainability and reduction in waste materials.
“Creativity is our go-to tool. Using ephemeral tools like light and music to imbue a sense of psychological place, we create a visually striking and emotionally resonant experience, making Wildskin a powerful sensory journey,” says artist Charlotte Haywood, who is leading the set as Production Designer.
Are you ready for a wild ride of storytelling, physical theatre, laughter and song?
NORPA’s Wildskin will be showing at the Lismore Showgrounds from 12 - 28 September.
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