The Perception of Truth and Beauty

New Zealand premiere

"A beautiful memory of life, love, and leaving..."

Falemalama (House of Lights) is the fifth play by acclaimed playwright Dianna Fuemana. Drawing on her mother's story, Falemalama is a personal journey to Aotearoa from across the South Pacific Ocean told through music, dance and oral traditions. Falemalama is an exploration of the migrant Samoan woman's journey of spirituality, womanhood and motherhood. This play premiered in Minneapolis and was presented and televised live at the 10th South Pacific Arts Festival in Pago Pago, American Samoa, July 2008.
Written & directed by Dianna Fuemana
With Fiona Collins, Ali Foa'i and Reid Elisaia
Original Music by Igelese Ete

Conversation with Dianna Fuemana and Mark Amery after the performance March 6

Book Launch of Falemalama with Mark Amery, Director, Playmarket

Playmarket is New Zealand's only playwrights' agency & script advisory service. Founded in 1973, Playmarket supports the development and representation of New Zealand playwrights and their plays. Currently it licenses around 300 productions of New Zealand plays each year, both in New Zealand and around the world.
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