Contemporary Australian Theatre Practice – Kelly Young on The Visitors
Date: 2 June 2025
Location: Online
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Delve into the rich world of Contemporary Australian Theatre with Kelly Young as we explore The Visitors by Jane Harrison. This workshop is designed to provide drama teachers with an in-depth understanding of how to apply this powerful text to the syllabus. Through guided discussions and collaborative analysis, you’ll uncover ways to bring this compelling play to your classroom, aligning it with key syllabus outcomes. Gain insights into the themes, characters, and staging of The Visitors and discover strategies to engage your students in meaningful exploration of contemporary Australian storytelling.
Exploring Design with Melanie Liertz
Date: 13 June 2025
Location: Online
Time: 4pm – 5pm
In this session, acclaimed designer Melanie Liertz will guide participants through the design process, with a focus on set and costume design for individual student projects. Drawing from her extensive experience in theatre, opera, and immersive performance, Melanie will offer practical insights into bringing creative visions to life, with examples from her work on productions like Antigone and The Return of Ulysses. This session will empower teachers to support students in creating imaginative and well-executed designs for their projects.
Contemporary Australian Theatre Practice – Belvoir Theatre Presents Fan Girls
Date: 24 June 2025
Location: Online
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Belvoir Theatre will present a deep dive into Fan Girls, one of the newest and most dynamic pieces of Contemporary Australian Theatre. This session will cover the key elements of Fan Girls within the context of the new syllabus, focusing on themes, characterisation, and the impact of contemporary issues on theatre practice. Educators will gain strategies for teaching this text, engaging students with its relevance to modern culture, and fostering critical discussion in the classroom.
Members: $40 for an individual session, or $100 for all three
Non-members $50 for an individual session or $150 for all three