Photography: John Rata Talent: Junghwi Jo as Sujin
“All’s fair in love and immigration.”
An immigrant and a New Zealander claim to be in love.
Two immigration agents must decide if they are telling the truth.
When Korean-born Sujin applies for a partnership visa with her Kiwi boyfriend Jeremy, immigration officers Laura and Charlotte are tasked with determining whether their relationship is truly “genuine and stable.”
As they sift through evidence, photos become exhibits, memories turn into testimony, and assumptions harden into fact; what begins as a routine case quickly spirals into a web of contradictions, and the line between the personal and the professional blurs beyond recognition.
Exciting new playwright Uhyoung Choi brings his personal experience working in immigration to the charged arena of the stage, helmed by director Marianne Infante.
“Several years in the making, this is a polished and honed script perfectly executed with flair. This is like watching a slice of life, a slice built with care, persistence and artistry. It should be seen by all New Zealanders – there’s a truth to be recognized, respected and heard.”
Glenda Pearce, Broadway World
“What might sound bureaucratic in title is anything but bland in execution. It is a heartfelt exploration of love under pressure and a sharp commentary on the systems that seek to define it, leaving audiences both moved and provoked long after the lights go down”.
Blackguard Media Reviews
"Genuine and Stable is smart, moving, inventive, and full of heart."
Dalaine Krige, Business Desk
“It forges links between the examined and the examiner that keenly reflect human observation, empathy and honest introspection.”
Giles Wynn, Red Raven News
It’s proof that when you write from knowledge, from understanding, from empathy, that you can set a stage on fire...I sat back, I learned, I listened.”
Sam Brooks, Dramatic Pause
CAST
Natasha Daniel
Junghwi Jo
Acushla-Tara Kupe
Gabriela Chauca
Jono Capel-Baker
PRESENTING PARTNERS
Auckland live
CREW
uhyoung choi - writer
Marianne Infante -Director
Adorate mizero -emerging Producer
Rae Longshaw-Park - Lighting Designer
Michael goodwin - Lighting operator
Chye-Ling huang - Set and production Designer
Matthew lee gates - Set build Assistant
Rhiammon Prime - costume
Darryl Chin - AV Designer
Paige pomana - music & SFX Designer
Lisa Joe - Stage Manager
Romy hooper - intimacy coordinator
gary henderson - Dramaturg
Ahi Karunaharan - Directing Mentor
John Rata - Photographer & Videographer
Marianne Infante - Producer Mentor
Alyssa medel - Marketing Manager
nomuna amarbat - marketing support
jennifer fraser - auckland live producer
