Sydney Theatre Company
Education
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A MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTORS
Sydney Theatre Company’s education program (STC Ed) has been providing young people with an array of theatre experiences since 1981. It’s a core element of the Company which we continuously examine, re-imagine and adapt in response to changes in the education landscape. In 2012, STC Ed is front and centre of the Main Stage season. Pygmalion, directed by Peter Evans with Jessica Marais as Eliza Doolittle, promises to be a stunning production of a wonderful play from the syllabus. An unprecedented number of tickets will be available for students to access this Main Stage production so they can see theatre at its best. We are also delighted to present Fools Island with the extraordinary Darren Gilshenan, plus a variety of School Days, Readings and Workshops.
But wait. What about the regions? We want students to experience theatre on as many levels and as often as possible. Following the tremendous success of STC’s regional outreach project, People of the Soil, the Company is once again setting out into regional NSW, in search of vibrant, new and timely stories. The 12-month engagement will be a series of immersive drama-based experiences across several high schools and community groups. This project will have two important outcomes: a new production ready for touring, and a contemporary, relevant publication for all high school students. Also heading out to regional NSW for the first time, will be our School Drama module, now in its fourth year. The success of our co-mentoring program for primary school teachers, developed with The University of Sydney, has been inspiring, and we look forward to its continued adoption in schools across the state. We want our productions to inspire and engage students in theatre; our partnerships with teachers to raise expectations of their own and their student’s creativity; and to help smash the geographic barrier to experiencing good theatre. Enjoy yourselves!
CATE AND ANDREW Co-Artistic Directors Sydney Theatre Company
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CONTENTS
SECONDARY PROGRAM
– Pygmalion – Fools Island
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STAGED READINGS
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STUDENT WORKSHOP
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TEACHER WORKSHOPS
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SCHOOL DAYS
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– Never Did Me Any Harm – Les Liaisons Dangereuses – Under Milk Wood – Australia Day – Signs of Life – The Pirates of Penzance
ACCESS PROGRAM
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REGIONAL PROGRAM ONSTAGE WEEK
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THEATRE IN COMMUNITIES
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– The New England Project
PRIMARY PROGRAM
SCHOOL DRAMA
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TEACHER WORKSHOPS
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YOUTH ADVISORY PANEL
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GREENING THE WHARF
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RESOURCES
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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FAQ’S
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VENUE MAP
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HOW TO BOOK
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BOOKING FORM
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All details in this brochure are correct at time of printing. Sydney Theatre Company reserves the right to vary the program without notice should the need arise.
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SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
PYGMALION
BY GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
In one of the great transformative tales of all time, a feral young flower seller glimpses an opportunity to elevate herself in society and boldly snatches at it, naïve to the potential cost of doing so. It’s a decision that sees the now iconic character Eliza Doolittle transported into the aristocratic world of one Professor Henry Higgins where she becomes the subject of a wager between the phonetics expert and his friend Colonel Pickering. Higgins bets that within six months he can turn the wild, Cockney Eliza into a lady so refined she could pass for a duchess. George Bernard Shaw’s enduringly popular play Pygmalion has in turn inspired interpretations as diverse as My Fair Lady, Educating Rita and the nineties’ high school flick She’s All That. Shaw’s story is one of rags to relative riches but his Eliza is no Cinderella and Higgins is certainly no Prince Charming. In Peter Evans’ new production the vivacious Jessica Marais from television’s Packed to the Rafters will play the original feisty flower-girl.
WHY BOOK? ~ Perfect for HSC Standard English – Experience Through Language: Distinctive Voices ~ Great links for discussing language, social class, gender, role and character ~ An exciting new production of George Bernard Shaw’s classic play ~ Wonderful introduction to theatre for younger students
SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES* MONDAY 6 FEB, 6.30pm TUESDAY 7 FEB, 12.15pm TUESDAY 14 FEB, 12.15pm WEDNESDAY 22 FEB, 8pm WEDNESDAY 29 FEB, 12.15pm
This production is part of STC’s 2012 Main Stage Season with multiple schools matinees scheduled for your convenience. Illustration by Edwina White
DIRECTOR
COMPOSER
SET DESIGNER
SOUND DESIGNER
PETER EVANS
ALAN JOHN
WITH
VANESSA DOWNING KIM GYNGELL ROBERT COUSINS STEVE FRANCIS WENDY HUGHES COSTUME DESIGNER DRAMATURG DEBORAH KENNEDY MEL PAGE TOBY SCHMITZ JESSICA MARAIS LIGHTING DESIGNER DAVID WOODS DAMIEN COOPER
Suits Years 9 to 12 3HRS
INCLUDING INTERVAL
SYDNEY THEATRE
$22/student $11/PFSP students
MEDIA PARTNER
* Schools performances also include pre- and post-performance sessions.
SYDNEYTHEATRE.COM.AU/STCED/PYGMALION 3
BY DARREN GILSHENAN & CHRIS HARRIS
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STC ED PRESENTS TAMARAMA ROCK SURFERS THEATRE COMPANY’S
FOOLS ISLAND
BY DARREN GILSHENAN AND CHRIS HARRIS
Twins. One clown, one villain. Both shipwrecked from an asteroid, on a tiny desert island. One bent on creation, the other destruction. A tale of discovery, love, lust, cuckoldry and revenge. Written by renowned actor Darren Gilshenan and Chris Harris (UK), with additional dramaturgy by John Bell, Toby Schmitz and Jo Turner, Fools Island combines Shakespeare’s words with hilarious physical clowning, created through improvisation and devising. The show is performed by the ultimate Shakespeare clown, Darren Gilshenan. He plays both twin brothers (one good, one not so good), as well as a dog, a cat, a mother, a father, a sister, a nurse, a silent movie hero and heroine, an evil maniac, a goat, a bottle, a rock – to name a few! Every word is Shakespeare’s and every action beautifully combines Darren’s unique skills with director Jo Turner’s extensive physical theatre experience. Fools Island offers a rare opportunity for students and teachers, and contains all of the elements particular to IPs for the HSC.
WHY BOOK? ~ Outstanding example of physical theatre, clowning and individual performance ~ Demonstrates multiple character play, imaginative use of space, mime, soundscape and multiple styles of performance ~ Great introduction to Shakespeare for students in Years 7 – 10 ~ One of Australia’s finest physical performers
SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES MONDAY 30 JUL, 1pm MONDAY 30 JUL, 7pm TUESDAY 31 JUL, 1pm WEDNESDAY 1 AUG, 10am THURSDAY 2 AUG, 10am FRIDAY 3 AUG, 10am & 7pm SATURDAY 4 AUG, 7pm MONDAY 6 AUG, 1pm TUESDAY 7 AUG, 10am & 1pm WEDNESDAY 8 AUG, 10am THURSDAY 9 AUG, 10am FRIDAY 10 AUG, 10AM & 7pm SATURDAY 11 AUG, 7pm
(PREVIEW) (OPEN)
Photo by Silvia Della Vedova Illustration by Collider DIRECTOR
LIGHTING DESIGNER
DESIGNER
COMPOSER
JO TURNER JASMINE CHRISTIE
MATT COX
STARRING
DARREN GILSHENAN
ROSE TURTLE ERTLER
~ THE WORK OF DARREN GILSHENAN HAS BEEN ASSISTED BY A FELLOWSHIP FROM THE GLORIA PAYTEN AND GLORIA DAWN FOUNDATIONS ~ THIS PRODUCTION WAS INITIALLY DEVELOPED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BELL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY ~ TAMARAMA ROCK SURFERS THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCED THE WORLD PREMIERE OF FOOLS ISLAND ~ SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE NORTHERN RIVERS PERFORMING ARTS FOR DARREN’S COSTUME
Suits Years 7 to 12 80MINS
NO INTERVAL
WHARF 2 THEATRE
$22/student $11/PFSP students SYDNEYTHEATRE.COM.AU/STCED/FOOLS 5
STAGED READINGS
CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE
THE
BY BERTOLT BRECHT
13/14/15 JUN 10am 3HRS (INCLUDING INTERVAL)
DIRECTOR
TOM WRIGHT
SYDNEYTHEATRE.COM.AU/STCED/CHALKCIRCLE
Often theatre companies, as part of their selection process, will assemble a group of artists to do a reading in order to see the bare bones of the text, rather than just read scripts in a vacuum. Here is an opportunity for school audiences to eavesdrop on a performance-making process, as well as getting an unadorned hearing of the play. A rehearsed reading, while not a full production, has tremendous power to transport the listener into the world of the play, feel its rhythms and be introduced to its characters. Readings present the play in this purest of form allowing the listener to fill in what’s unsaid and think critically about what they’re seeing.
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It’s not always possible to create productions of HSC plays students are studying; however in 2012 STC Ed is offering students the opportunity to experience two HSC Drama syllabus plays read by professional actors.
BY DAVID WILLIAMSON
Each play will be rehearsed prior to presentation by leading theatre directors and there will be an opportunity after the reading for students to discuss what they’ve just experienced with the actors.
REMOVALISTS 19 JUN 1pm 20 JUN 10am 21 JUN 10am & 1pm 90MINS (NO INTERVAL)
DIRECTOR
IMARA SAVAGE
SYDNEYTHEATRE.COM.AU/STCED/REMOVALISTS
Suits Years 10 to 12
$18/student
WHARF 2 THEATRE 6
$9/PFSP students
STUDENT WORKSHOP
Stolen BY JANE HARRISON
2 MAY 10am 3 MAY 10am & 1pm 4 MAY 10am 2HRS (NO INTERVAL) SYDNEYTHEATRE.COM.AU/STCED/STOLEN
This workshop presentation will introduce your students to this important Australian play. The Stolen characters tell and enact their individual stories from childhood to adulthood. They are linked by having been stolen from their families and placed in the same children’s home at different times between the 1940s and 1960s. Stolen is based on the real life testimonies of members of the Stolen Generation. Students will watch key scenes of Stolen to experience the direct and realistic language, hear personal accounts of the actors and reflect on the play’s modern resonances. The selected scenes will be woven together with commentary on the historical and political context within the play.
“ A personal and professional encounter that was a gift to the students and to us …insightful and generous conversation about the text, the process of interpreting the text and the importance of the issues it explores was gold. It was an even richer experience than seeing the production alone. The workshop created a theatrical experience which is so central to appreciating and understanding a theatrical text.” Teacher & HSC Marker, 2011 Stolen Workshop
Suits Years 10 to 12
$20/student $10/PFSP students
WHARF 2 THEATRE 7
TEACHER WORKSHOPS
VERBATIM TEACHER WORKSHOP
SPEAK THE SPEECH
Back by popular demand! The Verbatim Teacher Workshop reveals how to develop authentic experiences with senior Drama students. Teachers will learn how to explore the complex process of collecting interviews, accounts and transcripts and craft them into captivating theatre.
Beautiful oratory has tremendous power. Great speeches have moved people for thousands of years.
Presented by celebrated playwright Alana Valentine, there will be one session delving into Run Rabbit Run and a second session dedicated to Parramatta Girls. These sessions will offer deep insights into Alana’s process and an opportunity to talk about the plays with their creator. WHY BOOK? ~ An invaluable experience for Drama teacher to explore these HSC Drama Verbatim plays in depth with the Playwright
15 MAR 12.30pm – 3.30pm | PARRAMATTA GIRLS 16 MAR 9am – 12pm | RUN RABBIT RUN SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY FACILITATOR $80 per teacher ALANA VALENTINE 8
Speak the Speech is a fantastic new Teacher Workshop delivered by the highly respected director, voice consultant and permanent STC artist, Charmian Gradwell. Part theoretical, part practical this experience will help teachers develop knowledge of structure; discover what devices are present in excellent speeches, what part an audience plays and the difference between reading and delivering powerful oratory. Exploring prescribed speeches on the 2012 HSC list this workshop will deepen teachers’ understanding so they can share new techniques and exercises with their HSC English students. WHY BOOK? ~ This workshop will specifically support those teaching the HSC English Standard Course: Experience Through Language: Distinctive Voices ~ The elements explored in this workshop will benefit any teacher working in the public speaking realm with their students
4 MAY 12.30pm – 3.30pm SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY FACILITATOR CHARMIAN GRADWELL $80 per teacher
INVESTIGATING POETRY Investigating Poetry is a vibrant workshop that will dive into many of the wonderful poems listed on the 2012 HSC English prescribed texts – from poets, Emily Dickinson to Banjo Patterson, Wilfred Owen to William Blake. Part practical, part theoretical this workshop will offer teachers a fresh look at these poems, examining their structures and how the writers convey meaning through the distillation of words.
Book both Speak the Speech and Investigating Poetry Workshops and only pay $130 – Save $30.
Presented by the highly talented director, voice consultant and permanent STC artist, Charmian Gradwell this workshop is a unique opportunity to learn from her extensive practice and deep understanding of poetry. WHY BOOK? ~ This workshop will specifically support those teaching the HSC Standard English Course, Area of Study Belonging & Modules A, B and C ~ This workshop will benefit any teacher working on poetry with their students in years 8 – 12
11 MAY 12.30pm – 3.30pm SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY FACILITATOR CHARMIAN GRADWELL $80 per teacher 9
SCHOOL DAYS
A regular feature of the STC Ed program, School Days are an opportunity for students to attend productions in STC’s Main Stage season through the heavily discounted ticket price of $22 and specially scheduled matinee performances. As part of attending a Schools Day students have the opportunity to interact with key members of the creative team.
TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY STRUCTURE
10.30am
PRE-SHOW INTRODUCTION (RECOMMENDED, BUT OPTIONAL)
11.15am
LUNCH BREAK
12.15pm PERFORMANCE
POST-SHOW Q&A
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PERFORMANCE (OPTIONAL)
NOT SURE IF A SHOW IS RIGHT FOR YOUR STUDENTS? We’re here to help. ~ There are plenty of resources on our website detailing the productions. We regularly add to these resources ~ Feel free to discuss your queries with us by phone ~ All teachers are invited to attend special behindthe-scenes briefings at no charge. These informal sessions, attended by the cast and creative teams, will give you valuable insights. Students are welcome – just let us know in advance
RESOURCES A plethora of teacher and student resources and interactive content are available online for each School Day production. These resources will help students prepare for the excursion and are invaluable for revision or post-performance follow-up ideas. Visit sydneytheatre.com.au/stced.
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SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY, FORCE MAJEURE AND SYDNEY FESTIVAL PRESENT
NEVER DID ME ANY HARM DEVISED BY FORCE MAJEURE
Over the past few decades the word ‘parenting’ has crept insidiously, almost imperceptibly, into our vernacular, bringing with it increasing anxiety around issues of raising children. Is the pressure to get it right overwhelming us? And what is good ‘parenting’ anyway? Are children today given too much choice? Too few boundaries? Less chance to take risks? Are they protected from notions of failure? Sexualised too young? Drawing inspiration from Christos Tsiolkas’ best-selling novel The Slap, Director Kate Champion and her company interviewed a sample of people of all ages and backgrounds to garner their views on the subject of parenting. In a familiar yet disconcertingly Lynchian Aussie backyard six actors and dancers create myriad familiar characters from the verbatim text collected. This will be a fascinating School Day as young people have the chance to consider parenting and perhaps ponder what it means for them?
WHY BOOK? ~ Drama links for Physical Theatre, Verbatim Theatre and Group Devised Performance ~ Wonderful opportunity for students studying Dance
DIRECTOR
SET & LIGHTING DESIGNER
GEOFF COBHAM
COMPOSER AND SOUND DESIGNER
MAX LYANDVERT DRAMATURG
ANDREW UPTON ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
ROZ HERVEY
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Photo by Tim Richardson
Suits Years 11 to 12
WITH
KATE CHAMPION
KRISTINA CHAN VINCENT CROWLEY MARTA DUSSELDORP ALAN FLOWER SARAH JAYNE HOWARD KIRSTIE MCCRACKEN HEATHER MITCHELL JOSH MU
GEORDIE BROOKMAN
1HR
NO INTERVAL
WHARF 1 THEATRE
PERFORMANCE: WED 8 FEB BRIEFING: TUE 3 FEB, 6.15pm 11
SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY AND UBS INVESTMENT BANK PRESENT
LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES BY CHRISTOPHER HAMPTON FROM THE NOVEL BY CHODERLOS DE LACLOS
Unaware of the impending revolution that breathlessly waits to devour the French aristocracy in all its decadence, the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont plot an elaborate game of revenge, seduction, humiliation and cruelty. It is a salon amusement that soon morphs into a brutal battle between former lovers. Hugo Weaving and Pamela Rabe will play the charismatic duo that manipulates with the precision and discipline of master puppeteers, deriving a pleasure from spite that can only be surpassed by the pleasure of watching the deliciously wicked pair in action. The sexual politics at work in this gripping drama are as relevant now as when Laclos wrote the novel in 1782 and when Christopher Hampton adapted it for stage in 1985. Avoiding the lavish clichés often associated with the period, this new production will acid-wash a familiar story, stripping it back to its essential layers.
WHY BOOK? ~ New production of a classic play with a stunning cast ~ Exemplifies Role and Character, and Tension ~ Catalyst for discussing morality, power and manipulation
DIRECTOR
SAM STRONG
LIGHTING DESIGNER
WITH
JUSTINE CLARKE JANE HARDERS DALE FERGUSON COMPOSER HEATHER MITCHELL COSTUME DESIGNER ALAN JOHN PAMELA RABE MEL PAGE SOUND DESIGNER STEVE FRANCIS HUGO WEAVING SET DESIGNER
HARTLEY T A KEMP
Video stills by Sam Taylor-Wood Still Life, 2001 35mm film/DVD Duration. 3 minutes 44 seconds © the artist Courtesy White Cube
Suits Year 12 PERFORMANCE: WED 23 MAY BRIEFING: MON 26 MAR, 6.15pm WARNING! CONTAINS SEXUAL REFERENCES AND MILD VIOLENCE
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2HRS 40MINS INCLUDING INTERVAL
PRESENTING SPONSOR
MEDIA PARTNER
WHARF 1 THEATRE
SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
UNDER MILK WOOD A PLAY WITH VOICES BY DYLAN THOMAS
A chorus of voices will beckon students into the small Welsh town of Llareggub, through streets, houses, bedrooms and on into the townspeople’s dreams. Borne along by beautiful voices and rich musical language, we follow the residents as they wake, rise, go about their day then drink and prepare to dream again. Through sketches and caricatures we glimpse moments in the life of the small town. An elegy for a time past, Dylan Thomas’ exquisite play for voices was written to prove that there could still be beauty in a post-nuclear world. Like Wilder’s Our Town, Under Milk Wood is a warming celebration of humanity that also casts a cool eye on failed relationships, thwarted lives and the oppressive clutter of small town existence. Under Milk Wood features a cast of magnificent voices – headed by Jack Thompson playing the role Dylan Thomas imagined for himself but never got a chance to play.
WHY BOOK? ~ Excellent for looking at language and atmosphere ~ Example of Dylan Thomas at the height of his powers
A play with voices
DIRECTOR
ANDREW UPTON SET DESIGNER
ROBERT COUSINS COMPOSER
ALAN JOHN
By Dylan Thomas
WITH
DREW FORSYTHE SANDY GORE JACK THOMPSON HELEN THOMSON
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
KIP WILLIAMS
Illustration by Jonathan Zawada
Suits Years 10 to 12
1HR 40MINS NO INTERVAL
DRAMA THEATRE, SOH
PERFORMANCE: WED 6 JUN BRIEFING: MON 14 MAY, 6.15pm WARNING! MILD SEXUAL REFERENCES
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SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY, MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY AND ALLENS ARTHUR ROBINSON PRESENT
AUSTRALIA DAY BY JONATHAN BIGGINS
For the members of the Australia Day committee in the small country town of Coriole, the issue of cultural identity is prickly to say the least. If they could agree on what kind of Australia they are celebrating, they might be able to tackle the really big questions. Does a sausage sizzle code as mono-cultural? And should the special needs kids be forced to perform their dance routine on the national day? Suffice to say that with a committee comprising of an ambitious Liberal Mayor, a Greens Councillor, a bigoted builder, an Australian-born Vietnamese school teacher and a member of the CWA, rolling out the Australia Day celebrations will be as complex and controversial as carbon pricing. This wickedly funny new play from stalwart of political satire, Jonathan Biggins, was inspired by his own experiences as an Australia Day Ambassador and will be realised by the comic genius of veteran director Richard Cottrell.
WHY BOOK? ~ Wonderful experience of contemporary satire ~ Great for looking at Australian Identity, Politics and Multiculturalism
DIRECTOR
RICHARD COTTRELL DESIGNER
RICHARD ROBERTS
WITH
VALERIE BADER DAVID JAMES GEOFF MORRELL ALISON WHYTE
Illustration by Alan Moir
Suits Years 10 to 12
2HRS
INCLUDING INTERVAL
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PERFORMANCE: WED 10 OCT BRIEFING: MON 3 SEP, 6.15pm WARNING! CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE
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DRAMA THEATRE, SOH
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY, BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY AND COMMONWEALTH BANK PRESENT
SIGNS OF LIFE BY TIM WINTON
On a farm that has been parched by severe drought, Georgie, a white woman in her fifties who lives alone, is quietly contemplating her solitude. One evening, the silence of the isolated property is broken by the sound of a car spluttering to a stop. An aboriginal man and woman come to the door for help and reluctantly Georgie allows them into her house. Author Tim Winton, a household name on account of his magnificent novels, has only very recently turned his attention to writing for the stage. Signs of Life is Winton’s second stage play and like Cloudstreet, this is a work of magical realism where the dead speak with and watch over the living. As atmospheric as any Winton novel, Signs of Life shares the gentle pace and searching tone of his novels.
WHY BOOK? ~ Links to HSC English Area of Study: Belonging ~ Contains Indigenous themes ~ Catalyst for discussing Environment, Drought and Sustainability ~ Example of Magic Realism
DIRECTOR
KATE CHERRY DESIGNER
ZOE ATKINSON LIGHTING DESIGNER
WITH
GRETA SCACCHI GEORGE SHEVTSOV PAULINE WHYMAN
JON BUSWELL
Photo supplied by Corbis Images Australia
Suits Years 11 to 12
1HR 40MINS
INCLUDING INTERVAL
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PERFORMANCE: WED 14 NOV BRIEFING: MON 29 OCT, 6.15pm WARNING! CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE
DRAMA THEATRE, SOH
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR
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SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS A REGAN DE WYNTER PRODUCTION
SASHA REGAN’S
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE BY W.S. GILBERT & A. SULLIVAN
On December 10th, 1879, Arthur Sullivan wrote a letter to his mother about a new opera, upon which he was hard at work in New York. “I think that it will be a great success, for it is exquisitely funny and the music is strikingly tuneful.” True enough, The Pirates of Penzance was an immediate hit and takes its place today as one of the most popular and enduring pieces of Gilbert & Sullivan’s work. In 2010, Sasha Regan’s extraordinary all-male production of The Pirates of Penzance became a huge hit when it transferred from the tiny Union Theatre to Wilton’s Music Hall, London and was named Best Off-West End Production at The What’s On Stage Awards. This exquisitely funny and entirely fresh take on The Pirates of Penzance is a joyful excursion for students to experience music, comedy and high-camp!
WHY BOOK? ~ Have your students ever seen a rollicking musical extravaganza? ~ Great for students studying Music and Drama ~ Classic G&S with a modern twist
DIRECTOR
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
DESIGNER
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR
LIGHTING DESIGNER
SASHA REGAN LIZZI GEE
MICHAEL ENGLAND
CHRISTOPHER MUNDY ROBYN WILSON OWEN STEVE MILLER
Photo of London cast by Kay Young
Suits Years 7 to 12 PERFORMANCE: WED 21 NOV
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2HRS
INCLUDING INTERVAL
SYDNEY THEATRE
ACCESS PROGRAM
STC Ed’s Access Program ensures that as many students as possible have the opportunity to experience our productions. We are aware that many teachers would like to bring their students to our theatre performances but are unable to due to the costs involved. For each performance of an STC Ed production and selected Main Stage Schools Days, STC allocates a number of STC Access Tickets at 50% off the student price.
If your school is a Priority-Funded Government School, Catholic/Independent equivalent, or a school located in regional NSW, it is eligible to apply for this significantly reduced ticket price. To apply for STC Access Tickets, simply contact our Schools Liaison Officer at education@sydneytheatre.com.au with the excursion you would like to plan, and the number of students involved. All requests must be in writing. While there is a limited number of Access Tickets available for selected performances, we will consider every application carefully and work hard to ensure your students can attend.
“ The Access Program enables us to provide equal access for our students to enjoy experiences they might not otherwise be able to enjoy, and to view the world from another perspective.” Teacher, PFSP School
“As rural students [we find] having a chance to see professional performances through a large theatre company is an invaluable experience.” Regional Teacher
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REGIONAL
ONSTAGE WEEK 6 – 10 FEB 2012 WHAT’S ON OFFER If you are thinking of heading to OnStage Week, STC has some excellent productions and behindthe-scenes opportunities for students. We hope to welcome you and your students to The Wharf during OnStage Week!
BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS Available Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm Students are able to take a Guided Tour of the Wharf complex and see how it all comes together. Tours are available at no charge to school groups. For more details see page 27.
ACCESS ARCHIVES Tues 7 & Wed 8, 10am – 5pm During OnStage week we will have available a selection of materials for students to view including posters, prompt copies, costume designs and much more. Items on specific productions are available by request.
ACCESS TICKETS Financial assistance is available for regional and priority funded schools. For more information, please see page 17.
SCHOOL DAY PERFORMANCES These performances include a 45-minute preperformance discussion with the director, the performance and a post-performance Q&A with the actors. PYGMALION
MON 6 FEB, 6.30pm | TUE 7 FEB, 12.15pm
George Bernard Shaw’s enduringly popular play Pygmalion has in turn inspired interpretations as diverse as My Fair Lady, Educating Rita and the nineties high school flick She’s All That. Shaw’s story is one of rags to relative riches but his Eliza is no Cinderella and Higgins is certainly no Prince Charming. For more details see page 3. NEVER DID ME ANY HARM
WED 8 FEB, 12.15pm
Combining theatre and contemporary dance, Force Majeure has developed an outstanding reputation for original, exciting and physical work. Never Did Me Any Harm is the company’s latest work examining society’s increasing anxiety around issues of raising children. In a disconcertingly Lynchian, Aussie backyard, six actors and dancers create myriad familiar characters from the verbatim text collected. For more details see page 11.
For bookings to performances please complete the booking form at the end of this brochure. For general enquiries please call 02 9250 1778 or email education@sydneytheatre.com.au 18
THEATRE IN COMMUNITIES
THE
NEW ENGLAND PROJECT DIRECTOR SUSANNA DOWLING WRITER JO TURNER
Continuing the tremendous success of STC Ed’s innovative outreach project People of the Soil, the Company is once again setting out into regional NSW, in search of vibrant, new and timely stories. In 2012 STC Ed will be beginning this adventure in the New England region. The 12-month engagement will begin with STC artists co-developing with local teachers and community leaders a series of immersive dramabased experiences across several high schools and community groups. At the core of this program are multiple artist residencies delivering a range of workshops during and after school, teacher master classes and mentoring opportunities for young people across the theatre-making process.
STC Ed’s regional outreach program will again culminate with STC commissioning and producing a new production created and performed by STC artists, however this time we will also be auditioning young people to perform in the final performance ensemble. Finally, STC Ed will publish the new play, complete with details of the workshops, and make this resource available to schools across the state early 2013. STC Ed’s long-standing outreach programs have demonstrated they offer important learning opportunities for regional students, enhance teachers’ work in schools, celebrate the diversity of communities and facilitate new connections for young people. It is with great enthusiasm that we embark on the latest incarnation of this joyful and rewarding program!
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SCHOOL DRAMA
In partnership with The University of Sydney, Sydney Theatre Company’s School Drama program is entering its fourth year. School Drama is an inspiring professional development program for primary school teachers that has drama pedagogy at its core. School Drama promotes and demonstrates how drama is a powerful medium for the teaching of English and literacy in young learners. School Drama is a teacher professional learning program that takes place as a partnership between an STC Teaching Artist and the classroom teacher over a term.
Drama as a medium for improving literacy outcomes is becoming recognised world wide… (Ackroyd 2000; Baldwyn 1998; Ewing and Simons 2004; O’Toole 2002).
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School Drama strategies can be integrated into any area of literacy from K – 6. Examples may include narrative writing, speaking and listening and/or student engagement. School Drama begins with a teacher professional development workshop then collectively, the teacher, STC Ed and The University of Sydney create a 7-week team-teaching program tailored to each class’ individual learning aspirations. Then the fun begins! The artist comes to the school and team-teaches the program with the teacher each week for 7 weeks, modeling the drama-based strategies empowering them to carry these ideas into their regular teaching practice. STC Ed and The University of Sydney are resolute in our commitment to create a drama-based program that increases teachers’ confidence and capacity in the Arts, which in turn, improves literacy outcomes in primary students. Ongoing research and evaluation of School Drama has shown it is a tremendous opportunity for teachers at any stage of their careers to participate in a unique and dynamic collaboration between artists and educators.
From the participant teachers…
“ We have been involved in the program since it was first implemented and we would love to continue participating. We have found great benefits to student confidence, participation and performance in all aspect of English and other KLAs.” “ STC’s School Drama 2010 was a most positive and wonderful experience for every student in my class and for me, their teacher. I am very interested in developing the skills of the whole Photos by Tracey Schramm child – to develop relationships and deepen their understanding of not “ Well who’d have thought that drama only literacy and numeracy but also could actually be so engaging to teach? about people and the world. To see I have had a wonderful time being this developing through drama was part of STC’s School Drama program exciting and inspiring.” – it has been an inspirational journey for me. Although my learning curve was a steep one, I can see a whole range of ways that drama can be incorporated into the curriculum. Thank you for being a patient and confidence-building teacher.”
PARTNER
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PRIMARY TEACHER WORKSHOPS
“ Robyn was inspiring and engendered confidence in her participants… The links with high quality literature were particularly pleasing for a K – 6 audience.” Participant, 2011
TRANSFORMING LEARNING THROUGH DRAMA This practical workshop will demonstrate how drama pedagogy can transform the primary classroom. During this full-day practical workshop, teachers will explore a variety of ways that drama strategies can be used across the primary curriculum to motivate and engage students and help them develop their creativity and imagination. WHY BOOK? ~ T his workshop’s popularity has ensured it is a regular fixture of STC Ed’s program ~ Improving literacy outcomes through drama pedagogy
7 JUN 9.30am – 3.30pm SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY $130 per teacher FACILITATOR
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Book both Playbuilding and Readers’ Theatre Workshops and only pay $130 – Save $30! PLAYBUILDING
READERS’ THEATRE
How can children use process drama strategies to develop their confidence and creativity? This practical half-day workshop will use several different starting points to explore playbuilding possibilities in the primary classroom. No prior knowledge will be assumed.
It is well established that thoughtful use of the drama strategy Readers’ Theatre can improve children’s reading and deep understanding of texts. This half-day workshop will incorporate a range of scripts based on contemporary literary texts to examine the potential of Readers’ Theatre in primary classrooms. It will also look at strategies to help children write their own Readers’ Theatre scripts. Come prepared to have fun!
WHY BOOK? ~ This workshop has been created in response to teachers requests ~ Improving literacy outcomes through drama pedagogy
8 JUN 9am – 12pm SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY $80 per teacher FACILITATOR
PROFESSOR ROBYN EWING
WHY BOOK? ~ T his workshop has been created in response to teachers requests ~ Improving literacy outcomes through drama pedagogy
8 JUN 1pm – 4pm SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY $80 per teacher FACILITATOR
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STC YAP
SYDNEYTHEATRE.COM.AU/YAP
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR STUDENTS STC YAP is the STC’s Under 30s Youth Advisory Panel. STC YAP was conceived in 2009 to foster and develop a conversation with young people in Sydney in order to ensure the STC is a welcoming, relevant and vibrant place to experience the Arts. The panel is self-determining and made up of 10 to 12 young people aged 16 to 30. The Panel organises their own exclusive behind-the-scenes events for its peers, post-performance gatherings, online discussions, music nights, special ticket offers and heaps more.
YAP Special Event Nights feature a pre-show party and a post-show Q & A, followed by live music at The Wharf Sessions. Perhaps your students might be interesting in joining the community? If so they can access and join the STC YAP network via Facebook and keep up to date with the latest YAP events, access heavily discounted tickets, be part of STC’s under 30s audiences and join in the conversation! We salute our 2011 YAPpers for all their wonderful work. Alex Berlage, Dominic Bock, Emma Cole, Michael Cutrupi, Harriet Gillies, Laura Hopkinson, Helen Machalias, Sean Marshall, Pristine Ong, Melissa Vogt and Marisa Wright Smith. YAP Special Event Nights in 2012 are:
“ YAP = Amazing. Seriously, an excellent idea.” Student
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NEVER DID ME ANY HARM LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES SEX WITH STRANGERS www.facebook.com/groups/stcyap
FRI 20 JAN FRI 18 MAY FRI 26 OCT
GREENING THE WHARF GREENINGTHEWHARF.COM.AU
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE THEATRE
LEARN ABOUT THE PROJECT
Theatre has always stimulated visionary conversations and practical action around the challenging issues of our time. As a Company, STC believes climate change is a critically important issue.
Visiting The Wharf For a comprehensive and interactive behindthe-scenes look at the entire project, your students can use the STC Green Screens at The Wharf. There’s plenty to explore including using responsibly-sourced timber in our workshops, reduced lighting wattage in our theatres, and re-use/recycle practices.
Greening The Wharf is our commitment to reduce our environmental impact, and provides an example of how all organisations (including schools) can help tackle climate change. We believe our scale and comprehensive approach to sustainability is a world first for any theatre company of our size. The award-winning project has transformed an historic wharf into an outstanding, practical and comprehensive demonstration of 21st century sustainability practice – and includes the second largest roof-top solar array in Australia, an innovative rainwater harvesting system and sustainability influencing our design process for STC productions.
Online Materials STC will share our greening transformation via the above dedicated website due to be available from December 2011. Case studies, videos and images will chart our journey of Greening The Wharf. A great resource for students looking for information and case studies in support of the National Curriculum’s general capability ‘Sustainability’.
SHI FAMILY FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NSW
CAMERON AND ILSE O’REILLY PETER HALL AND LAURA SMITH DAVID AND CLAIRE PARADICE THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING FROM THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT UNDER THE GREEN PRECINCTS PROGRAM
THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED BY THE NSW GOVERNMENT’S CLIMATE CHANGE FUND
ENERGY ADVISOR TO GREENING THE WHARF
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RESOURCES
“The resources provide an excellent opportunity to add to and enhance the work we do in the classroom” – Teacher
ONLINE
STC ARCHIVES
STC Ed’s online resources are tailor-made to take students deeper into the experience of each STC production. Each year STC Ed creates specific behind-the-scenes content for STC productions, which illuminates the processes involved in creating theatre.
Sydney Theatre Company Archives, situated on Pier 4, preserves the significant administrative records (such as annual reports, marketing and promotional material) and production records (including many treasures from our previous productions such as scripts, prompt copies, posters, designs, production photographs, programs, reviews, archival recordings and STC Ed resource kits) created by or for the Company.
Students can view images and designs, follow rehearsal blogs, watch insightful video clips of directors and performers, post their own comments, submit their reviews and read about what others have said about the show. These resources also offer background to the play, its style and form, themes and ideas, as well as pre-performance activities designed to prepare students for seeing the show and post-performance activities that can be used in the classroom to explore the production in greater depth.
Students and teachers wishing to conduct research on the Company are welcome to make an appointment with Archivist Judith Seeff on (02) 9250 1745 or email jseeff@sydneytheatre.com.au.
STC Ed is continually adding to its online resources, and don’t forget teachers can still check back on STC resources for past years!
STC Archives is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am – 5pm.
Visit us at sydneytheatre.com.au/stced throughout the year as this collection grows.
INTERACTIONS
“Great for Entertainment Students!” Teacher
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STC Archives is an amazing source of materials for students studying Individual Project: Design.
Please note that there is an archival research service fee of $10 and photocopies are 30¢ a page.
On request small groups of students are able to come to the Company and meet with our production staff to discuss particular aspects of their profession and working practice at STC. This may involve discussions with our lighting, stage management, costume or sound departments. Groups are limited to 20 students and are arranged at a mutually convenient time. There is a small charge of $10 per student. Teachers are invited to contact STC Ed to discuss their particular areas of interest. Contact education@sydneytheatre.com.au
GUIDED TOURS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sydney Theatre Company is a dynamic and busy theatre company in one of the world’s most exciting theatre complexes. Tours of The Wharf and Sydney Theatre provide an insight into theatre production, giving a taste of what happens behind-the-scenes.
Sydney Theatre Company offers high school students the opportunity to spend a week participating in and observing various areas of the Company in operation.
Tours are free for students, take approximately 1 hr and are an ideal pre- or post-performance activity for students! BOOKINGS education@sydneytheatre.com.au or call STC Ed’s Schools Liaison Officer on (02) 9250 1778. DURATION COST
1 HOUR FREE
Students see and discuss productions, meet various staff members across many departments and assist in the administration area of the Company. Students can apply to our Work Experience program by downloading the application form from sydneytheatre.com.au/stced and sending it to Toni Murphy, Education Coordinator, Sydney Theatre Company, PO Box 777 Millers Point, NSW 2000. Please Note: Applications close on Friday 24 February 2012.
“ It was invaluable for the students, many had never been into such big theatres and certainly not behindthe-scenes.” Teacher
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FAQs
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Q A
Can we attend an evening Main Stage performance?
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Can I offer my students the chance to subscribe to STC Main Stage?
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Does the ticket price include GST?
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What time does the performance finish so I can book the bus?
Yes! School groups are welcome to book for any performance excluding previews and Saturday evenings. There is limited availability, and payments for all tickets need to be made in full at the time of booking.
S chool groups can subscribe to all Main Stage performances. For school subscriptions enquiries, please contact our Schools Liaison Officer on (02) 9250 1778 or education@sydneytheatre.com.au.
STC Ed tickets for performances are GSTexempt. GST only applies to the inside booking fee and not the total ticket price. Any applicable GST will be listed on your final invoice.
Estimated times are listed in the brochure. Please contact us closer to your performance date or check our website for when exact running times can be confirmed.
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Can I change my student numbers?
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Is there somewhere to park the buses?
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Is there any nudity or strong language in the production?
Yes. Changes to booking numbers must be received in writing (via fax or email) and can be accepted up until 4 weeks prior to the performance. Changes to student numbers after this time will depend on availability and are at the discretion of Sydney Theatre Company.
For performances at Sydney Theatre or The Wharf, buses can park on Hickson Road opposite Pier 4. Smaller buses and coasters would be eligible for on-street metered parking.
Sometimes STC Main Stage productions contain adult material. We offer a guide in this brochure but if you would like further assistance please contact our Schools Liaison Officer on (02) 9250 1778 or education@sydneytheatre.com.au.
VENUE MAP
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT 1 AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 2 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 3 DENDY CINEMA 4 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS 5 POWERHOUSE MUSEUM 6 CUSTOMS HOUSE
7 THE ROCKS GHOST TOURS 8 SYDNEY OBSERVATORY 9 MUSEUM OF SYDNEY 10 AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM 11 MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 12 THE ROCKS DISCOVERY MUSEUM WALKING ROUTE
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STC ED 2012
BOOKING REQUEST FORM SCHOOL DETAILS
BOOKING TEACHER DETAILS
SCHOOL NAME
NAME
POSTAL ADDRESS
DEPARTMENT / POSITION PHONE FAX
SUBURB
MOBILE
STATE POSTCODE
I WOULD PREFER TO RECEIVE MY INVOICES BY:
FAX
I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE THE STC ED NEWSLETTER:
YES
NO
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DETAILS NAME
PHONE FAX
YOUR SELECTION PRODUCTIONS
NOMINATE YOUR DATES IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE DAY / DATE / TIME
YEAR LEVEL/S
STUDENTS (A)
COMP ADDITIONAL TEACHERS* (B) TEACHERS (C)
TOTAL No. OF TOTAL TICKETS (A+B+C) COST
OFFICE USE ONLY
1.
PYGMALION
2.
@ $22
@ $0
@ $32
$
@ $22
@ $0
@ $32
$
1.
FOOLS ISLAND
2.
SCHOOL DAYS
DAY & DATE
YEAR LEVEL/S
STUDENTS (A)
COMP ADDITIONAL TEACHERS* (B) TEACHERS (C)
NEVER DID ME ANY HARM
WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY
@ $22
@ $0
LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
WEDNESDAY 23 MAY
@ $22
@ $0
UNDER MILK WOOD
WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE
@ $22
AUSTRALIA DAY
WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER
SIGNS OF LIFE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
@ $32
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TOTAL No. OF TOTAL TICKETS (A+B+C) COST $
@ $32
$
@ $0
@ $32
$
@ $22
@ $0
@ $32
$
WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER
@ $22
@ $0
@ $32
$
WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER
@ $22
@ $0
@ $32
$
* COMPLIMENTARY TEACHER TICKETS: ONE TEACHER ATTENDS FREE WITH UP TO 20 STUDENTS AND ONE TEACHER FREE PER 20 STUDENTS AFTER THAT
PLEASE NOTE:
OFFICE USE ONLY
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM IN ORDER FOR YOUR REQUEST/S TO BE PROCESSED.
YOUR SELECTION READINGS & STUDENT WORKSHOP CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE THE REMOVALISTS STOLEN WORKSHOP
NOMINATE YOUR DATES IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE DAY / DATE / TIME
YEAR LEVEL/S
STUDENTS (A)
COMP ADDITIONAL TEACHERS* (B) TEACHERS (C)
TOTAL No. OF TOTAL TICKETS (A+B+C) COST
OFFICE USE ONLY
1. 2.
@ $18
@ $0
@ $25
$
@ $18
@ $0
@ $25
$
@ $20
@ $0
@ $25
$
1. 2. 1. 2.
SECONDARY TEACHER WORKSHOPS VERBATIM THEATRE
DAY & DATE
PARTICIPANTS NAME/S
NUMBER OF PLACES
TOTAL COST
FRIDAY 16 MARCH, 12.30pm – 3.30pm
@ $80
$
RUN RABBIT RUN
SATURDAY 17 MARCH, 9am – 12pm
@ $80
$
SPEAK THE SPEECH ONLY
FRIDAY 4 MAY, 12.30pm – 3.30pm
@ $80
$
INVESTIGATING POETRY
FRIDAY 11 MAY, 12.30pm – 3.30pm
@ $80
$
SPEAK THE SPEECH AND INVESTIGATING FRIDAY 4 MAY, 12.30pm – 3.30pm FRIDAY 11 MAY, 12.30pm – 3.30pm POETRY [FULL DAY DISCOUNT]
@ $130
$
PARRAMATTA GIRLS VERBATIM THEATRE
[HALF DAY] [HALF DAY]
PRIMARY TEACHER WORKSHOPS TRANSFORMING LEARNING THROUGH DRAMA
DAY & DATE
PARTICIPANTS NAME/S
NUMBER OF PLACES
TOTAL COST
THURSDAY 7 JUNE, 9.30am – 3.30pm
@ $130
$
PLAYBUILDING ONLY
FRIDAY 8 JUNE, 9am – 12pm
@ $80
$
READERS THEATRE ONLY
FRIDAY 8 JUNE, 1pm – 4pm
@ $80
$
FRIDAY 8 JUNE, 9pm – 4pm
@ $130
$
[HALF DAY] [HALF DAY]
PLAYBUILDING & READERS THEATRE [FULL DAY DISCOUNT]
THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY UPFRONT. WE’LL SEND YOU AN INVOICE FOR THE DEPOSIT AFTER WE HAVE CONFIRMED YOUR TICKET REQUEST/S.
* COMPLIMENTARY TEACHER TICKETS: ONE TEACHER ATTENDS FREE WITH UP TO 20 STUDENTS AND ONE TEACHER FREE PER 20 STUDENTS AFTER THAT
TOTAL
OFFICE USE ONLY
OFFICE USE ONLY
$
25%DEPOSIT $
YOUR SIGNATURE
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SIGNATURE
• A 25% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS TO BE PAID WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE BOOKING BEING CONFIRMED BY SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY. • CHANGES TO STUDENT NUMBERS MUST BE IN WRITING AND NO LATER THAN 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE. • FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE. • ANY CHANGES TO STUDENT NUMBERS AFTER THIS TIME ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. • THE BOOKING IS MADE ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL ACCEPTS LIABILITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON THE DUE DATES. PLEASE NOTE ALL SCHOOL BOOKINGS MADE WITHIN 4 SCHOOL WEEKS OF A PERFORMANCE DATE MUST BE PAID IN FULL WITHIN 1 WEEK OF CONFIRMATION AND ARE FINAL.
PRINT NAME SCHOOL NAME
SEND IN YOUR FORM FAX TO: (02) 9251 3687 MAIL TO: SCHOOLS LIAISON OFFICER PO BOX 777 MILLERS POINT NSW 2000
DATE
PLEASE NOTE:
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM IN ORDER FOR YOUR REQUEST/S TO BE PROCESSED.
HOW TO BOOK
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COMPLETE BOOKING FORM
Booking Forms can be found at the back of this brochure or can be downloaded from www.sydneytheatre.com.au/stced or request a form by calling (02) 9250 1778.
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SEND YOUR BOOKING FORM TO US
Fax or mail your booking form to STC Ed (NB. Forms are processed in strict order of receipt.) Fax to: 02 9251 3687; Mail to: Schools Liaison Officer, Sydney Theatre Company, PO Box 777 Millers Point NSW 2000.
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STC WILL CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING
STC will confirm your booking and invoice the school for a 25% deposit. Once you have paid your deposit, your booking is secure. You can request changes to student numbers up to 4 weeks prior to the performance.
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FINAL PAYMENT
STC Ed will invoice you for the balance, payable 4 school weeks before your performance or workshop date. At that stage student numbers are final.
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FINAL INFORMATION SENT TO SCHOOLS
Prior to your visit, we will send you detailed information to ensure you have a hassle-free excursion. This will include updating you on any possible changes to times or more detailed information as it emerges from the rehearsal process.
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ATTEND AND ENJOY! Collect your tickets at the Box Office and take your seats!
Please do not send any payments with your booking form.
Don’t forget you can find Risk Assessment Forms and Online Resources on our website sydneytheatre.com.au/stced TERMS AND CONDITIONS The following Terms and Conditions apply for each STC Ed and School Days performance booking: – A 25% non-refundable deposit is due within 14 days of the booking being confirmed by Sydney Theatre Company. You will receive an invoice. – Changes to student numbers must be in writing and are possible up to 4 weeks prior to the performance. – Final payment for all tickets is due 4 weeks prior to the performance.
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– Any changes to student numbers after this time are at the discretion of Sydney Theatre Company and subject to availability. – The booking is made on behalf of the school and the school accepts liability to make payments on the due dates. Please note all school bookings made within 4 school weeks of a performance date must be paid in full within 1 week of confirmation and are final. There are no refunds or changes to numbers or dates on these bookings.
CREDITS
THANKS
CONTACTS
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS CATE BLANCHETT AND ANDREW UPTON
STC Ed would not be possible without the vital support we receive from the following individuals and organisations.
HELEN HRISTOFSKI EDUCATION MANAGER TEL 02 9250 1726 HHRISTOFSKI@SYDNEYTHEATRE.COM.AU
STC ED MAJOR PATRONS IAN & MIN DARLING SIMON & CATRIONA MORDANT DAVID & CLAIRE PARADICE THE CALEDONIA FOUNDATION THE JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S TRUST IN COLLABORATION WITH IAN THORPE’S FOUNTAIN FOR YOUTH VINCENT FAIRFAX FAMILY FOUNDATION
TONI MURPHY EDUCATION COORDINATOR TEL 02 9250 1795 TMURPHY@SYDNEYTHEATRE.COM.AU
GENERAL MANAGER PATRICK MCINTYRE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR TOM WRIGHT EDUCATION MANAGER HELEN HRISTOFSKI EDUCATION COORDINATOR TONI MURPHY SCHOOLS LIAISON OFFICER HELEN MACHALIAS RESIDENT DIRECTOR STEFO NANTSOU
STC ED SUPPORTERS THE NELSON MEERS FOUNDATION JOANNA R. LOVE JAMES N. KIRBY FOUNDATION
ACTOR ON A BOX DIRECTOR JONATHAN BIGGINS
COMMISSIONING PATRON THE GIRGENSOHN FOUNDATION
SCHOOL DRAMA PARTNERS PROFESSOR ROBYN EWING PROFESSOR ROBYN GIBSON THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
GOVERNMENT SUPPORTERS
SCHOOL DRAMA TEACHING ARTISTS GEORGIA ADAMSON JOSHUA BARNES VICTORIA CAMPBELL LUKE KERRIDGE ANNA MARTIN RUSSELL SMITH BEN WOOD
HELEN MACHALIAS SCHOOLS LIAISON OFFICER TEL 02 9250 1778 EDUCATION@SYDNEYTHEATRE.COM.AU
SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY IS SUPPORTED BY THE NSW GOVERNMENT THROUGH ARTS NSW
SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY IS ASSISTED BY THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE AUSTRALIA COUNCIL, ITS ARTS FUNDING & ADVISORY BODY
STC RESOURCE WRITER KERREEN ELY-HARPER TEACHER ADVISORY GROUP EMMA BUZO, PAULINE CAIN, ANGELA CASCARINO, LYNETTE CLARKE, KERREEN ELY-HARPER, JOANNE GEORGE, MICHAEL GRIFFITHS, NICOLE MACALPINE, ERIN NICHOLLS, COLLEEN ROCHE, STEPHEN SMITH, MICHAEL TERZO.
BROCHURE CREDITS DESIGNED BY COLLIDER PRINTED BY SPECIAL T
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