Respondent: Huen Sze Man Suzanne
Position in Company: Creator/ Actress
Company: Spotlight Exchange
Show Title: Dance with Dementia
“Although it seems like the whole world has paused in the past few years, it has also been a good opportunity for observation. It allowed me to more deeply feel the essence of life,”
- Why should people see your show?
The global population is aging, and in the future, there may be more people suffering from dementia. It is hoped that more people will understand the mental state and life of dementia patients.
- What about festivals intrigues you? And why the Atlanta Fringe?
Compared to other fringe festivals, such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the limited time for set-up and take-down at the Atlanta Fringe Festival presents a significant challenge or learning opportunity, making the performances more pure.
- What inspired you to create this?
My mother was diagnosed with dementia four years ago, which led to significant changes in her life and mental state. This sparked my interest in exploring the lives of those living with dementia.
- Life has been weird the last few years, to say the least. How has the “real world” affected the art you’re creating?
Although it seems like the whole world has paused in the past few years, it has also been a good opportunity for observation. It allowed me to more deeply feel the essence of life, helping me to find the source of innovation, with a focus on people and life.
- What have you learned from working on your show so far?
Combining and editing elements I like can produce a different effect.
- A mysterious stranger asks to meet you and your cast and crew after loving your show. In your WILDEST DREAMS, who is it? (Bonus points if your mysterious stranger is an Atlanta celeb.)
I hope to meet caregivers or family members of those with dementia, not necessarily celebrities.
- Fringes are the place to really push the boundaries so we gotta ask: are you inviting your family to this show are “Hey, maybe sit this one out you guys…”
My own family members may not be able to attend, but every audience who enters can become my family.
- Will your show change the world?
It will change people’s perspectives and hearts.
- AI: the death of our art form or just a new tool to create?
I believe that some art pieces require such technology, but ultimately, art cannot be separated from the essence of “human” or “life.”
- We’re making an excellent Fringey Feelings playlist. Describe your show in two or three songs we can add to keep the jams flowing.
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