In a poignant rehearsal scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary Hong Kong play 'Not The Maids' (不是女僕), four actresses are captured sitting on simple wooden chairs on a dimly lit stage. Dressed in coordinated white outfits, they hold small red cups, their expressions ranging from contemplative to emotionally expressive, highlighting the play's exploration of domestic worker dynamics in HK. One of the performers in the foreground sings with deep intensity: 'My house started employing a 'helper' when I was about 15.'

Not The Maids: The Helper Monologue

Isabella Leung and the cast reflect on the complexities of domestic work in Hong Kong through this pivotal scene. 'My house started employing a helper when I was about 15.'

Featuring

Russell Terre Aranza
Isabella Leung

Events

Not The Maids

Tags

Show
Song Theatre
Documentary Theatre
Credit: Fung Wai SunFriday, 11 August 2017 at 07:22:59