Writer
Susi Siriya Orenius
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INTRODUCTION
Susi Siriya Orenius is a playwright born in Bangkok and raised in the Helsinki region. In their artistic work, Orenius explores themes such as death, sex, time, the supernatural, fantasy, class, and popular culture. They have collaborated with various theatres and festivals in Finland, including Viirus Theatre, &-Theatre, Baltic Circle, and Helsinki Biennial, working as a playwright and performance dramaturg. Orenius has written essays for numerous media outlets. Besides theatre, Orenius has also worked in the field of fine arts and film. Writing a libretto has been a long-time dream for Orenius. Before their studies at the Theatre Academy, they studied art history and would occasionally attend operas using same-day student tickets. Their interest in opera is closely connected to their childhood passion for ballet, which was a part of their life for 11 years. Orenius sees opera as a space of epic possibilities, emotional intensity, and fresh perspectives. They look forward to the Sugar Factory with great joy and dedication.
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