She Said Theatre uses performance to explore alternative histories, re-imagine forgotten stories and encourage a theatrical dialogue with the unheard voices in Australian society. Founded as a direct response to the lack of women in theatre, we aim to create more active roles for women involved in the performing arts, and to provide other under-represented artists with opportunities to bring to life their skills in acting, directing, writing and design. Together, She Said's ever growing eclectic ensemble of artists share a passion for creating new text-based work from the ground up. These stories will be as playful as they are critically aware and as creative as they are grounded in the complex truths of contemporary Australian society. Currently based in Melbourne, Australia, She Said was founded in 2006 by Penny Harpham and Seanna van Helten.
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