Guide to the Tong, Merlynn (playwright, actor) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia, 2007-

Summary

Collection number:

EPH PROMPT .Tong, Merlynn (playwright, actor)

Language:

English and English

Availability:

Available

Background

Content Summary:

Merlynn Tong is an actor, writer and theatre-maker. As an actor, she has performed across various venues including QPAC, MetroArts and Judith Wright Centre. She wrote and performed in the one-woman-show Ma Ma Ma Mad- a dark comedy and physical theatre piece based on the true story of Merlynn's mother's suicide. In 2015, Merlynn is developing her new show Blue Bones that is also based on her experience- this time of teenage romance as it blossoms in the bustling streets of Singapore and soon, combusts into a dynamo of domestic violence. Merlynn is from Singapore and also works as an Advertising Executive. She is the prize recipient of Screen Queensland's Stage to Screen pitch, the First 10 Pages 2.0. Through this program, Merlynn has since been mentored by Jane Campion.

Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items for Australian performing arts organisations, Australian artists performing overseas, professional productions performed in Australia (including those featuring overseas performers) and overseas performances of Australian plays, music, etc.

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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