Personal, by Smoko Acting School

PERSONAL is an intimate, raw, and deeply human theater performance that unravels the hidden stories of a team of office cleaners. When a sudden announcement shakes their routine, long-buried secrets, dreams, and confessions rise to the surface, transforming their relationships in ways they never expected.

Created collaboratively by the actors themselves, PERSONAL is a striking mosaic of personal truths. Each performer brought a song that resonated with their soul, transforming its lyrics into text, weaving a tapestry of shared and solitary experiences under the direction of Manuel Saez. The result is a provocative, contemporary piece that blurs the line between the collective and the individual, inviting the audience to question: What do we share, and what do we keep hidden?

Emotional, layered, and brimming with humanity, PERSONAL is more than a play—it invites the audience to reflect on the inner lives of everyday people. Every person carries a rich story—backgrounds, desires, dreams—and each one shapes the people around them. This show is an invitation to witness those untold narratives and, in turn, look within ourselves.

A celebration of the Spanish language (with English subtitles), PERSONAL marks the culmination of Smoko Company's theater course, offering a powerful exploration of connection, vulnerability, and the stories we all carry.

Directed by: Manuel Saez
Produced by: Camila Fernandez

Cast:
Adolfo Olivier
Clara Torrijos
Belen Pojaghi
Nayaret Videla
Desiree Blanco
Ana Varon
Ana Sanchez
Jose Rodriguez
Todd Herskope
Silvia Cortez
Al-Nair Reyes
Martina Kindsvater
Instagram: @smokocompany

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia, 7 Cozens Street, Brunswick, Australia