'Not a performance, but an experience': Fil-Aus thespians Jordan Shea and Emma Feliciano star in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' the musical

For Fil-Aus performers Jordan Shea and Emma Feliciano, being in theatre isn't just about performing. It's all about clear storytelling, experiencing emotions, and representing people who were once not part of the script.

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Key Points

• 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' the musical is based on a 1988 film starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine.
• Filipino-Australian performers Jordan Shea and Emma Feliciano are part of the cast.
• The musical will be opening on June 25 at the Riverside Theatres in Parramatta.

Jordan Shea plays the role of the police chief, Andre Thibault. Credit: John McRae

I've never fallen in love onstage. It's a big challenge for me to access that...I do admit to prepare for [the play], I watched some of the soap operas from the Philippines to see how they would do the little glances and everything.

Jordan Shea, Theatre actor

Emma Feliciano is part of the ensemble cast for the musical, 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'. Credit: John McRae

Acting for me is like having an honest conversation with someone. At the heart of what I do is storytelling, and if I'm going to do something, I want it to be true.

Emma Feliciano, Theatre actor

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