Rachel Seeto on Griffin Theatre's 'lacuna' and Underworld Jobs
Artist and actor Rachel Seeto stars as Claudia in 'lacuna', a new play by Eric Jiang presented by Essential Workers and Griffin Theatre Company in Sydney/Warrane. The play follows Claudia as she accepts a job in the underworld working for the Goddess of Oblivion, seeking to repair her relationship with her mother and navigate memory. Seeto, who holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from the National Art School, draws parallels between Claudia's desire for connection and her own experiences. The play blends Chinese mythology with contemporary themes of family, tradition, and hard conversations. 'lacuna' runs at Griffin Theatre Company until August 15th.
Key facts
- Rachel Seeto plays Claudia in 'lacuna' by Eric Jiang.
- The play is presented by Essential Workers and Griffin Theatre Company.
- 'lacuna' explores mother-daughter relationships and Chinese mythology.
- Seeto holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from the National Art School.
- The play runs until August 15th at Griffin Theatre Company in Sydney/Warrane.
- Characters include Meng Po, Goddess of Oblivion, and Tu-Er Shen, rabbit god of the queer realm.
- Seeto relates to Claudia's desire for connection and understanding.
- The play emphasizes the importance of process, collaboration, and imagination.
Entities
Artists
- Rachel Seeto
- Eric Jiang
Institutions
- Griffin Theatre Company
- Essential Workers
- National Art School
Locations
- Sydney
- Warrane
- Australia