Exit Pursued by Panda

returns in 2021!

Creating Apart started in 2020 due to a lack of physical graduate showcases leaving a void of creativity for graduating and emerging actors. It's remit has now expanded to include writers. There is a lack of monologue resource available specifically for East Asian & South East Asian actors in the UK and Creating Apart is trying to rectify that. Each writer will work with a graduating or emerging actor to create a character and story that the actor recognises. I believe it is important that creatives feel represented in this way.

We are looking for:

ESEA Writers – To attend a 3 hour Zoom actor-led workshop and write a three-minute monologue.

BESEA graduating and/or emerging actors (specifically those graduating in 2021 or have recently graduated in 2020 and 2019; and have not participated in Creating Apart already) – To attend a 3 hour Zoom actor-led workshop and perform the resulting three-minute monologue in a self-tape. Limited spaces available.

Directors (any) – Rehearse and direct the three-minute monologue with the actor.

ESEA Dramaturgs – Provide dramaturgical support for writers.

Workshop dates – Various in April/May 2021

Rehearsal period – June/July 2021

Additionally, as the process for Creating Apart evolves, so too should other aspects. I am also looking for:

ESEA animator who can work with a static logo

ESEA Composer who has experience with piano, violin and hip hop to create a vibrant, uplifting and hopeful sound world.

These are all PAID opportunities.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in any of the roles above please get in touch with the Producer, Adrian Tang on [email protected]

This is a Exit Pursued by Panda production. Thanks to the Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants for their support.

恭喜發財! Happy Lunar New Year to you all and have a prosperous 2021!

Thank you to Reading Fringe Festival for highlighting as a worthy show to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week. From the start it was important for us to improve accessibility to a wider audience.

From The Rooftops: A Showcase of East Asian Talent (Exit Pursued By Panda)

Thanks to everyone who participated in the tweet along yesterday! It was great to hear people's views and lovely to have you all along for the ride. And huge kudos to Reading Fringe Festival for finding a solution to the website challenges.

MARK: Yes, due September … we are very happy too, yes ...
MELODY: No, no we haven’t decided on a name yet.

Excerpt from The Other Half written, directed and edited by Yvonne Newton. Performed by Dom Lister and Nicole Miners

“Tiger Parents, which is just such a terrible, problematic trope but mine, well, really were! And y’know, that was quite hard growing up. I didn’t really have a lot of friends and I ... Ugh, okay... I didn’t have any friends.”

Taking Chances written and performed by Mei Mac

We’re not saying is the best online theatre at the moment but Time Out New York definitely are.

‪Have a look at this article from TimeOut NY chatting about the very best of entertainment available to you. Why yes, *does* get a mention, since you ask: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/the-best-theater-to-watch-online-july-16-july-17‬

“It’s just ironic isn’t it. Three years of training so you can play whatever and you’re put into this little box: 30-something, doctor, tourist, illegal immigrant and that’s how you’re defined. You realise you’re not that special”

Out of Order written and performed by Jimin Suh

“You tell us your measures are taking effect
You’ll soon have this scourge safely in check
You’re ramping up, the supply lines arranged
But news of the day is your science never changed.”

Your Science Never Changed written and performed by Daniel York Loh

The poster was designed by Caroline Teng and working with her to bring this to life was a joy. The contrast between the blue sky and orange is striking.

“Tracing the broad flatness of my nose, the almond curve to my eye. I’ve learnt to see myself through other people’s eyes. A third party facsimile of what everyone else thinks I should be.”

Ungrateful written by Lucy Sheen and performed by Eugenia Low

“I grew up in a Chinese takeaway … the one thing I never understood was why do Chinese takeaways have chips on their menus? Like for a Chinese takeaway, chips aren’t very Chinese.”

What Would You Say I Am? Written and performed by Eric Mok