PACT Centre For Emerging Artists Presents 3x3x2 Festival Of New Works

Three young, boundary-pushing artists will premiere their works as part of the 3x3x2 Festival of New Works from 14th to 24th August at PACT Centre for Emerging Artists.

Writer and actor Emily Dash unveils Freefall, a candid and moving play that asks provocative questions about love and death, and explores the complexities of loving someone who sees the world differently to oneself.

Dash said, "Freefall is a story that most people can relate to, told from a fresh and unique perspective. I hope that what we have to say will challenge audiences to think deeply - and expand their perceptions about grief, identity, disability, relationships and sexuality."

Performance artist Christie Woodhouse asks important questions about how we need to prepare as citizens and as a society in BRING YOUR DEVICES IN CASE YOU FORGET. The work explores our fascination with prepping subcultures, skill sharing modulated by tech giants and community formation.

Woodhouse said, "Prepping viewpoints are incredibly varied from frugal self-reliance to multimillion dollar bug out bunkers, from militant lone-wolf protectionism to community-based initiatives. What preparation is required as a citizen and as a society? I believe we need more social forums to ask these questions."

Yuwaalaraay artist Cheryn Frost presents Hydraulic f-ing, a queer political performance examining the destruction of our earth, the environmental impacts from fracking and the mining industry, and the parallels of land and sexual consent.

Frost said, "Hydraulic f-ing looks at the destruction of Mother Earth at the hands of our government and multi-billion dollar corporations. We've screwed her long enough, and she's fighting back. This is for our mother."

Dash, Woodhouse and Frost are part of PACT's 3x3x2 comprehensive two-year residency for early-career performance artists. The residency program offers artists space, mentorship, a salary and freedom to test an idea driven investigation.

3x3x2 FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS

When: Wednesday 14th August to Saturday 24th August

Times: Tuesday - Friday, first show 6:30pm, second show 8pm; Saturdays at 3pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm

Tickets: Full $30, Concession $25 via www.pact.net.au or at the door

Venue: PACT Centre for Emerging Artists - 107 Railway Parade, Erskineville