For many of us, the theatre holds a certain magic - the quiet anticipation as the lights dim, the moment the curtain rises, and the stories that stay with us long after the final bow.
In this engaging Learning Lunch, Yijin Liu invites you behind the scenes to discover what truly brings that magic to life. With a career spanning New York, Beijing, and Auckland - and experience within the world of film production - Yijin shares the people, processes, and creative decisions that shape every performance.
This session will explore:
- The unseen work behind memorable productions
- The collaboration that brings together artists, designers, and producers
- How storytelling travels across cultures and audiences
- Why live theatre continues to captivate us
Rich in insight and reflection, this session is an invitation to rediscover the joy of performance - and to see it from a whole new perspective.
Date:
This Learning Lunch is on Wednesday 19th August from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm and includes lunch.
About the expert
Yijin Liu
Yijin Liu is a global strategist and producer working across culture, education, and international leadership. Her work sits at the intersection of creative industries, cross-border exchange, and long-term ecosystem building, with experience spanning Broadway, family offices, higher education, and strategic partnerships across the U.S., China, and New Zealand.
She is the founder of Meridian Liu Group, a cross-border leadership and learning platform that connects Auckland’s emerging and senior leaders with world-class networks, mentorship, and experiences in New York, while bringing global insight back into the local cultural and leadership ecosystem.
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