What do you do? Having moved away from performing over the past few years, I’ve found more opportunities to direct and dramaturg.
When did you get into it? I was a Canberra Youth Theatre kid! My first professional show was in 1999.
Who or what influences you as an artist? Poor Theatre. I’m a collaborator by nature, so creatives who are capable of profound artistic insight, inspiration and revelation, yet are also skilled communicators float my boat.
What’s your biggest achievement so far? The show I produced and performed in five years ago, all-mother, has huge personal significance. My proudest achievement as a director is trickier to isolate.
What are your plans for the future? To continue directing and dramaturgy.
What makes you laugh? People. Animals. No. Yes… People + animals.
What pisses you off? Ignorance.
What’s your opinion of the local scene?
Every year I add another set or lighting design, performer or production to my ‘this made me smile’ list. Heaps of talented, dedicated types in Canberra; artists need to continue to be courageous and collaborate!
What are your upcoming performances? I am currently directing the touring season of Boho Interactive’s True Logic of the Future, which moves to Sydney for a one-week season at The Powerhouse Museum next Thursday August 19 for a performance season from August 21 - 28. http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/whatson/ .
Contact information: barb.barnett.serious.theatre@gmail.com
