Antipodes Theatre Companys and Andrew Lee present the Victorian Premiere of
SAM I AM
Written and performed by SAM MARTIN
April 20th - 22nd 2021
La Mama Courthouse
Sam I Am explores the experiences, memories, and unknowns that contribute to accepting and defining one’s identity.
Set on the eve of his big move to Melbourne, this autobiographical story recounts pivotal events of playwright Sam Martin's life, including his journey with hearing aids and speech pathology, learning Auslan, and choosing to come out following the 2017 marriage equality plebiscite. This production features Auslan interpreters and live captioning at every performance.
Runtime: 45 minutes, no interval
Recommended for audiences: 12+, parental discretion is advised.
Top picks of for the 2021 Midsumma Festival - Arts Review
Sam took us on a journey through his search for identity. Intersectionality comes into play and it is done poignantly. So very raw yet honest. So many important points are raised and Sam drives these home. I felt so many feels. I cried. I laughed. I goosebumped. My heart was touched through numerous moments. - Sherrie Beaver, I Sign. I Wander.
Previous In-Development Articles:
‘Equal parts humour, honesty and hope, it is a rare opportunity to hear from a deaf millennial performer about his experience of contemporary Australian life and identity during a period of political conservatism. ‘- Australian Pride Network and Arts Review.
‘A poignant and uplifting story, Sam draws upon his rawest coming-of-age moments…’ - 2SER
Writer and Performer: SAM MARTIN
Director: DAN GRAHAM
Dramaturg: ANA MARIA BELO
Set Design: HELEN ROFE and BRANDON PAPE
Costume Design: HELEN ROFE and PEARL JUNOR
Lighting Design: LACHLAN MCLEAN
Sound Design: OLIVIA MCKENNA
Projection Design: GABRIEL BETHUNE
Deaf Consultant: DANNI WRIGHT
Stage Manager: PEARL JUNOR
Performance Interpreters: MAC GORDON and DANNI WRIGHT
Production Manager: BRANDON PAPE
Producers: ANTIPODES THEATRE COMPANY and ANDREW ‘UNDI’ LEE
Hero image by BRANDON PAPE
Biographies are available below.
Production Images: ANGEL LEGGAS
Meet the Team
Venue Information:
La Mama Courthouse
349 Drummond Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Accessiblity information available here.