Episode 2: ASSERTING COMPLEXITY. Vivian Nguyen & Jamie Tram

Episode 2: ASSERTING COMPLEXITY. Vivian Nguyen & Jamie Tram

Asian Australian playwright and actor Vivian Nguyen brings a wealth of stage experience. Her debut 'Thin Threads' was shortlisted for the Patrick White Playwrights Award and 'Bugged' was published in ATYP’s National Studio. Her plays 'Politics Aside' and 'a moment to love' debuted to acclaim at Melbourne Fringe, and was supported by Theatre Works and City of Melbourne . She was shortlisted for the Red Stitch INK Writing Program, and was a recipient of The Wheeler’s Centre Hot Desk Fellowship for 2023. She’s been commissioned by Malthouse Theatre and Footscray Community Arts Centre. Her most recent work is 'The Astonishing Comet Boombox' which was presented in collaboration with City of Maribyrnong for Melbourne Fringe Festival. . Find her on instagram @vivngyn

Jamie Tram is a culture writer and screenwriter. They are the Small Screens Editor at The Big Issue, and their work can be found in Spectrum at The Age, Senses of Cinema, Filmink, and elsewhere. They’ve appeared on ABC’s Art Works and Triple R’s Primal Screen to gush about their favourite Hong Kong actors (amongst other less important topics). In 2022, they co-wrote the animated short Graveyard Shift, which premiered at MQFF Opening Night. They are an alumni of MIFF’s Critics Campus and the VCA, where they’ve since returned to tutor screenwriting. They are also a 2023 Hot Desk Fellow. Find them on instagram @jamiecatchesthetram, and twitter @sameytram

Credits:

Producer: Jess Zanoni (@jesszanoni)

Co-Producer & Audio Engineer: Sam Pannifex (@otalgiaaudio)

Intro Music: Georgia Farry @bby__g__)

Artwork: Tinieka Page (@tinieka)

With thanks to Henry Farnan, EWF's Marketing & Publicity Coordinator.

With support from the Queen Victoria Women's Centre (@qvwc_melbourne), Creative Australia, Creative Victoria, City of Melbourne. Proud to showcase the works of creatives of @melcityoflit.