About the show
Fidela, a lifestyle influencer, has fame, sponsors and an empty Instagrammable house. Dolion, a struggling artist, is engaged to a footballer who could care less for her career.
Encouraged by their alter egos ‘Fidi’ and ‘Dolly’ the high school acquaintances spill more than tea over brunch and unleash the perfect viral storm.
Nic Puni
Nic is a director and writer based in Sydney and enjoys working with performers. She completed an Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting and Bachelor of Screen Production at the Australian Film Television and Radio School and a Graduate Certificate of Commerce at the University of Sydney. Nic’s short documentary film Tracking Farmer Dave showcased on SBS, and she produced the award-winning short film Keys which screened at film festivals in New York and Los Angeles. She has worked in both episodic and film productions and looks forward to embarking in the world of theatre.
Nic is drawn to work that explores diverse and complex stories in an engaging way.
Duplexity is a play that explores the innermost thoughts and desires of women of colour and the social constructs and expectations that still hinder us today.
As the virtual world encroaches into everyday life, the expectations are reflected by the relentless streams, feeds and algorithmic cycles that influence women to dress, look, act, what to say or when to say it.
As we delve into the lives of content creators and influencers, Fidela and Dolion, supported by their screen-projected alter egos, Fidi and Dolly, forge a viral path of no return.
– Nic Puni
Explicit language and adult themes with references to eating disorders, diet culture, abortion and abuse.
Content advice subject to change.
The Company
CAST (in order of appearance)
Fidela/Fidi: Chemon Theys
Dolion/Dolly: Minerva Khodabande
Writer: Annidette Puni
Director: Nic Puni
Set, Props & Costume Designer: Shay Dowley
Lighting Designer: Thomas Hamilton
Sound Designer: Julianna Stankiewicz*
Video Designer: Finlay Hogan
Production & Stage Manager: Bernadett Lorincz*
Directing Mentor: Sarah Hadley*
Acting Mentor: Nicole Stinton**
Movement Choreographer: Troy Honeysett*
Voice Coach: Laura Farrell*
Construction Manager: Zoe Howard
Costume Supervisor: Sian Lau
Costume Supervisor: Katrina Mark
Head Electrician: Thomas Howieson
Key
*Guest Artist
** NIDA Staff