Youth Program 2012

YOUTHPROGRAM2012

CONTENTSQueensland Arts Council’s Youth Program enriches the education and the cultural lives of children and young people, teachers and communities.Engage in dynamic artistic experiences that connect with the Australian Curriculum, the Essential Learnings and QSA Senior Syllabi. Be a part of the story… To ensure your school receives the most suitable dates please book as soon as possible. You can book online at www/qac.org.au/schools or by fax with the enclosed booking form. Small schools can apply for a Small Schools Subsidy via the booking form.

Term Calendar & Booking InformationMap and AreasThe QAC Approach

Wok ‘n WalThe Lost TalesPuppet ManiaThree Little Pigs Endangered AnimalsBinni’s BackyardHello Spaceboy!MC Platypus and Queen Koala’s Road TripCarosellaUnpluggedWho Was Here First?

UntitledCarosellaWHO’S THAT CHIK?Romeo & JulietSophie is…BrinkThe Social MeUnplugged

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PRIMARY / P TO YEAR 7

SECONDARY / YEAR 8 TO 12

COST$6 per student ($15 for families of three or more)Minimum charge $600 + GST per performanceTeachers and parents free

SMALL SCHOOLS SUBSIDY Available to Schools with an enrolment of under 100. Tick the box on the booking form to apply.

BOOKING INFORMATION

TERM CALENDARS 2012

HOW TO BOOK?Online: www.qac.org.au/schoolsor send enclosed booking form to fax 07 3255 2666

Free downloads for all performances available on www.qac.org.au/schoolsTeacher Resource KitsRisk assessment documentsLetters for parentsNewsletter articlesPosters and flyers

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BINNI’S BACKYARD

THE LOST TALES

WHO WAS HERE FIRST?

WOK ‘N WAL & HELLO SPACEBOY!

CAROSELLA

MC PLATYPUS AND QUEEN KOALA’S ROAD TRIP

THE LOST TALES

UNPLUGGED & HELLO SPACEBOY!

CAROSELLA

BINNI’S BACKYARD

PUPPET MANIA


CAROSELLA

CAROSELLA

BINNI’S BACKYARD

BINNI’S BACKYARD

WHO WAS HERE FIRST?

PUPPET MANIA

THREE LITTLE PIGS ENDANGERED ANIMALS

THE LOST TALES

THREE LITTLE PIGS ENDANGERED ANIMALS

THE LOST TALES



WHO WAS HERE FIRST?

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TERM 1 TERM 3TERM 2 TERM 4UNTITLED

BRINK

UNPLUGGED

ROMEO & JULIET

CAROSELLA

WHO’S THAT CHIK?

BRINK

ROMEO & JULIET

CAROSELLA

WHO’S THAT CHIK?

UNTITLED

THE SOCIAL ME

WHO’S THAT CHIK?

CAROSELLA

THE SOCIAL ME

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UNTITLED

THE SOCIAL ME

SOPHIE IS...

BRINK

SOPHIE IS...

BRINK

WHO’S THAT CHIK?

BRINK

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PRIMARY

CONTACT USQueensland Arts Council - Youth Program GPO Box 376, Brisbane QLD 40018 Lochaber Street, Dutton Park QLD 4102P: 07 3846 7477 - F: 07 3255 [email protected] - www.qac.org.au/schools

TAILORED ARTS EXPERIENCES

Haven’t found something that fits ? Try Custom Made.Performances, workshops and artist-in-residencies can be sourced or designed to meet your schools’ specific requirements. We can supply, on demand, high quality artistic talent inMusic, Theatre, Visual Arts, Puppetry, Circus, Indigenous and Multi - Cultural Performers, Dance, Film Making and more! Imagination is no limitation. Give us a call on (07) 3846 7477 or email [email protected] we’ll look after the rest.

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AREA 1&2METROPOLITAN SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLANDBrisbane, Boonah, Boronia Heights, Brookfield, Bulimba, Carbrook, Collingwood Park,Cornubia, Eagle Farm, Fernvale, Ferny Hills, Forest Hill, Fortitude Valley, Grange,Harrisville, Hendra, Indooroopilly, Ipswich, Jamboree Heights, Karana Downs, LakeClarendon, Lutwyche, Macleay Island, McDowall, Moggill, Mount Gravatt, Mount Nebo,Nudgee, Strathpine, Redland Bay, Russell Island, Springfield, Stradbroke Island,Tennyson, Victoria Point, Wellington Point, Woolloongabba, Woodridge, Wynnum

Redland BaySpringwoodIpswich

Indooroopilly

Arana Hills

Laidley

Gatton

StrathpineMt Glorious

Clarendon

Redcliffe

Cordina

Beenleigh

Logan

Jimboomba

Brisbane

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InnisfailTully

Cardwell

Glenden

Millchester

Gayndah

Cairns

Townsville

Ingham

Mackay

Proserpine

Ayr

MarlboroughYeppoon

RockhamptonGladstone

Bundaberg

Maryborough

Dysart

Capella

Biloela

GympieKingaroy

ChinchillaMitchellRoma

St GeorgeGoondiwindi

Mungindi Texas Stanthorpe

Tweed Heads

Beenleigh

Maroochydore

BrisbaneToowoomba

Crows Nest

Atherton

DaintreePort Douglas

Warwick

TheodoreEidsvold

Springsure

Redland BaySpringwoodIpswich

Indooroopilly

Arana Hills

Laidley

Gatton

StrathpineMt Glorious

Clarendon

Redcliffe

Cordina

Beenleigh

Logan

Jimboomba

Brisbane

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TOURING AREAS 2012

AREA 3SOUTH-WEST QUEENSLANDClifton, Condamine, Dalby, Durong, Gatton, Goondiwindi, Highfields, Inglewood, Jandowae, Meandarra, Miles, Mitchell, Roma, St George, Stanthorpe, Talwood, Tara, Texas, Toowoomba, Wandoan, Warwick

AREA 4GOLD COAST AND SUNSHINE COASTBeaudesert, Beenleigh, Broadbeach, Bribie Island, Burleigh Heads, Caboolture, Caloundra, Conondale, Jimboomba, Kenilworth, Logan, Maleny, Maroochydore, Marsden, Mount Tamborine, Mudgeeraba, Murrumba Downs, Nerang, Noosa, Pomona, Redcliffe, Springbrook, Tallebudgera, Waterford

AREA 5CENTRAL-WEST QUEENSLAND Biggenden, Biloela, Blackbutt, Blackwater, Bundaberg, Esk, Gayndah, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Kingaroy, Maryborough, Monto, Mount Perry, Mundubbera, Murgon, Nanango, Rainbow Beach, Rockhampton, Rolleston, Springsure, Yeppoon

AREA 6NORTH QUEENSLANDAirlie Beach, Ayr, Bluewater, Bowen, Carmila, Charters Towers, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Eton, Eungella, Hamilton Island, Ingham, Mackay, Proserpine, Sarina, Townsville, Walkerston

AREA 7FAR NORTH QUEENSLANDAtherton, Babinda, Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Cardwell, Cooktown, Dimbulah, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Herberton, Innisfail, Kuranda, Malanda, Mareeba, Mount Molloy, Port Douglas, Ravenshoe, Tully, Walkamin

AREA 8WESTERN QUEENSLANDAlpha, Aramac, Augathella, Barcaldine, Blackall, Charleville, Cloncurry, Cunnamulla,Hughenden, Ilfracombe, Isisford, Jericho, Julia Creek, Longreach, Mount Isa, Muttaburra, Richmond, Tambo, Winton

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TEACHER RESOURCE KITSQAC believes in preparing children and young people for the performance experience, and in reflecting with them afterwards.

Each QAC production has an accompanying Teacher Resource Kit designed to extend the curriculum and thematic learning in the performance. This resource contains pre and post performance lessons for teachers to explore with their classes.

Available online at http://www.qac.org.au/schools-2012/teachers.php or posted to you on request. TAILORED ARTS EXPERIENCES Find exactly what you are looking for.

QAC is committed to meeting individual teacher, school and community needs by suppling on demand, innovative artists, inspirational speakers, workshops, residencies, performances, events and more.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTQAC delivers professional development opportunities for primary, secondary and pre-service teachers, as well as community practitioners working with children and young people.

Aligned with the QCT Professional Standards for Teachers, these opportunities contribute to the required 30 hours of Continuing Professional Development.

COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT QAC works with communities to create a range of artistic and cultural projects. Is your town next?

MORE THAN WORDSQAC engages with children and young people, teachers and communities in two-way dialogue. Through consultation, events, research and feedback, your views inform the development and shape of the work.

QUALITY ASSURANCEQAC connects teaching and learning.All QAC arts experiences are grounded in the Australian Curriculum, the Essential Learnings and QSA Senior Syllabi. We make arts and education accessible.

THE QUEENSLAND ARTS COUNCIL APPROACH

Your opinion is welcome. We look forward to hearing from you. Call us on (07) 3846 7477 or email [email protected]

Ergon Energy and Jani Haenke Charitable Trust

The Siganto Foundation

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS FOR SUPPORTING QUEENSLAND ARTS COUNCIL’S NON-FOR-PROFIT PROGRAM OF LIVE ARTS EDUCATION.

Funded with the Assistance of The Queensland Department of Education and Training

Ensure you experience the original, the authentic, Queensland Arts Council.

Program Partners

Production Partners

WOK ‘N WAL

STYLE/FORMPuppetry

THEMES AND CONTEXTSCreativity and imaginationPuppet making

Come and meet Wok and Wal, two of the funniest and most loveable puppet characters from David Poulton’s Theatre of Puppets. Wal (Wally to be exact) is the anchorman of the show, a harassed Tour Manager having to contend with Wok and his friends.

David Poulton leads his audience through a mixture of humorous sketches and touching tales, bringing together a variety of puppetry skills, including Bunraku, hand puppets and mask. The show is performed within a specially built theatre and can be adapted for any specific age group. Wok ‘n Wal encourages the children to use their imagination and provides a wonderful stimulus for creative work which can be developed later in the classroom.

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMGENERAL CAPABILITIES: Critical and creative thinking

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama, visual art)TECHNOLOGY (technology as a human endeavour, information, materials and systems)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7

STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue guarantees a better performanceOutdoor venue needs minimum of one wall5m wide x 5m deep and 2.5m high stage spacePower outlet

Creator and Performer: David Poulton

David Poulton is an Associate Artist of Queensland Arts Council

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STYLE/FORMContemporary circus and mime, The Hero’s Journey

THEMES AND CONTEXTSProblem solving Self-awarenessConfidence Resilience

This is a tale about a land. A land that all of us know too well. A land of lost children. A place where unanswered questions and missing answers live. A land where sweaty palms and blank stares go to hide, where curious minds and new ideas are banished. Most of us have been there but not everyone knows the way out. This tale maps the greatest escape. This acrobatic production explores the common fear of not knowing the answer and being afraid to ask the question. It is an interactive journey through maths problems and circus tricks, an adventure where solutions are found and ideas are welcomed. The Lost Tales is about the times when thoughts are on the tip of your tongue and the mounting pressure of performance blocks your brain. Maths is not the hardest problem to solve and this production shows us why.

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMMATHEMATICS: Students will explore year level specific proficiency and content strands within the performanceGENERAL CAPABILITIES: Numeracy, Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social competence

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama, dance)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7

STAGING REQUIREMENTS Indoor or outdoor venue is suitablePortable free standing acrobats rig in showFootprint of rig is 4m deep x 5.5 m wideMin stage area required 6 m wide x 6 m deep x 5.5 m high2x staff members required to assist with assembly of rig (if being used)No special skills required, but individuals with good hand-eye coordination preferredWithout rig stage requirements would be min height (unobstructed) 3.5m and minimum clear and level floor 3.5 deep x 4m wideNo matting required grass, wood, carpet or concrete are acceptable

Performers: Allie Wilde and Nick CilentoDirector: Duncan Maurice

Writers: Duncan Maurice and Johanna SearlesDramaturge: Johanna Searles

Producer: Queensland Arts CouncilCreated in partnership with Wilde Applause

and Sault Poets

THE LOST TALES

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STYLE/FORMPuppetry

THEMES AND CONTEXTSCreativity and imaginationPuppet making

Widen your students’ perspective on this skilful and intricate theatrical genre. Multi-award winning master puppeteer, David Hamilton combines the worlds of puppetry, cabaret and visual theatre. Puppet Mania brings a cast of 15 puppets to life in this all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. David demonstrates how to manipulate marionettes, rod, glove and finger puppets from around the world, culminating in a dazzling finale. Puppet Mania received five-star ratings from Queensland teachers statewide. Inspire your students with an art form they can really get their hands into.

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMGENERAL CAPABILITIES: Critical and creative thinking

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama, visual art) TECHNOLOGY (technology as a human endeavour, information, materials and systems)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7

Creator and Performer: David Hamilton

PUPPET MANIA

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STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue guarantees a better performanceOutdoor venue needs minimum of one wall5m wide x 5m deep and 2.5m high stage spacePower outlet

STYLE/FORMInteractive theatre, Fairytale

THEMES AND CONTEXTSEndangered Australian animalsAnimal and human habitatsCooperationCommonalities and differences

This entirely interactive, installation based production empowers the audience to work alongside three of Australia’s most loved animals. Bilby, Cassowary and their friend Dugong are content building their homes when they are interrupted by a deafening voice, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and a-rat-a-tat-tat until I destroy your habitat!” Play, see, touch and learn with Bilby, Cassowary and Dugong. Can we work together to save their disappearing habitats and friends? Explore the world of The Three Little Endangered Animals and discover real present day Aussie battlers.

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMSCIENCE: Scientific Understanding (Biological sciences)GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Critical and creative thinking, Ethical behavior, Personal and social competence CROSS-CURRICULUM PRIORITIES: Sustainability

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama, visual art)SOSE (place and space) HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7

STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue guarantees a better performanceThis is completely interactive performance/workshop therefore the performance space and audience seating are integratedMinimum 7m wide x 5m deep and 2.5m high performance space required plus sufficient audience spacePower outlet

Writer: Alex McCallumDirector: Duncan Maurice

Dramaturge: Johanna SearlesProducer: Queensland Arts Council

Developed and staged with the assistance of the Jani Haenke Charitable Trust

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THE THREE LITTLE PIGS ENDANGERED ANIMALS

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STYLE/FORMIndigenous and non-Indigenous storytelling using physical theatre and song

THEMES AND CONTEXTSCountry and PlaceRespect Environmental connection

Binni’s Backyard is a celebration of Indigenous and non-Indigenous storytelling and connection to the land. Binni is a five-year-old girl caught up in the ‘got-to-have’ world of TV, toys, fast food and computer games. Forced to turn off all her screens, Binni packs her bag, takes her teddy and runs away – to her own backyard! Musically and visually rich, Binni’s Backyard has performed to hundreds of Australian children, in theatres and community venues from the Torres Strait to Melbourne and through regional Western Australia to Perth.

“From the moment [the actors] leapt on stage, the cast of Binni’s Backyard had their young audience – and their older carers – entranced.” The Courier Mail

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMHISTORY: Historical Knowledge and Understanding GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Intercultural understanding, Literacy CROSS-CURRICULUM PRIORITIES: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama, dance, music)SOSE (time, continuity and change, culture and identity)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7

STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue guarantees a better performance5m wide x 5m deep and 2.5m high stage spacePower outlet

Writers and Directors: Therese Collie and Nadine McDonald-DowdComposer: Peter Stewart

Binni’s Backyard was originally a joint production between Kooemba Jdarra, KITE Theatre and Therese Collie in association with QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival 2000.

A new version of Binni’s Backyard has been commissioned by Queensland Arts Council in 2012.

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BINNI’S BACKYARD

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STYLE/FORMPhysical theatre, The Hero’s Journey

THEMES AND CONTEXTSOvercoming obstaclesImaginationAdventure

In this adventurous performance a young boy learns about the role of creativity in personal identity and relationships. Max sits at home with nothing to do and like many other children he feels bored. Have their imaginations abandoned them? Suddenly, there is a knock at his door from an Imaginaut who invites Max on an adventure into outer space and the depths of his imagination. Does Max have the courage to face his fears and can he use his powers of creativity to make the world safe for people to dream again? Inspired by King Arthur’s early childhood and life, Hello Spaceboy! uses this adventure to explore Max’s journey from Arthurian legends to Star Wars.

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMGENERAL CAPABILITIES: Literacy, Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social competence

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama, dance) HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development) SOSE (culture and identity)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7

STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue guarantees a better performance6m wide x 6m deep x 3.5m highWooden floors are preferredCement must be covered with gym flooring to comply with safety standardsPower outlet

Producer: Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre in association with Queensland Arts Council

Director: Drew der KinderenDesigners: Drew der Kinderen and Nathalie RynerChoreographers: Jamie Kendall and Melissa Budd

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HELLO SPACEBOY!

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STYLE/FORMHip Hop, Performance poetry

THEMES AND CONTEXTSFinding your voiceFriendshipBullyingSelf-esteem

Award-winning actor and Hip Hop artist Candy B is MC Platypus, a soulful Lady Rapper that likes to get funky:“What’s up everybody Platypus is in the place, here are all my plaits-there’s a smile upon my face! Platypus is in the place, Platypus is in the place, I’m here to bring the beat now hear that crazy bass!” The story of a confident character who loses her self-esteem and her voice because of a bully at school, the audience must find ways to help rebuild MC P so she can finish the concert. Joined by her brilliant beat-makin’ DJ the unstoppable Queen Koala (AKA the one and only Busty Beatz) this musical duo are on the road with a show about friendship, resilience and being the best you can be! MC Platypus and Queen Koala’s Road Trip is an interactive Hip Hop show for Primary-aged children that will have them dancing and singing to beat!

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMENGLISH: Literature (Examining literature)GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Intercultural understanding, Literacy, Personal and social competence

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (music, drama, dance)SOSE (culture and identity)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development, physical activity)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7

STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue that can be darkened guarantees a better performance5m wide x 5m deep and 2.5m high stage spacePower outlet

Writer: Candy BowersMusic: Busty Beatz

Performers: Candy B and Busty Beatz

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STYLE/FORMEpic theatre, Carnivalesque (Definition: characteristic of, suitable for, or like a carnival)

THEMES AND CONTEXTSCourageTransformationSelf-esteemTrust

This is a fairytale of hope. The story of courage. Two characters who have lost their carnival arrive at a crossroad. They are confined to their carousel caravan, a giant spinning picture book. This is where their timeless tale unfolds. Can Carosella, the horse of hope, rise above the tyranny of fear and escape The Author? Will this be enough to set them free? To discover the truth, dare to take a ticket and enter a gypsy dream. Risk a race through time to know if the last performer will stay on for the ride. Turn the pages of mask, dance, poetry, puppetry and song to see if happy endings really exist.

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMGENERAL CAPABILITIES: Literacy, Personal and social competence, Ethical behaviour, Intercultural understanding

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development)SOSE (culture and identity)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7


Writer and Director: Duncan MauriceDramaturge: Valley Lipcer of Roundabout Theatre

Producer: Queensland Arts Council

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CAROSELLA

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STYLE/FORMApplied theatre

THEMES AND CONTEXTSEnvironmental responsibilityEnergy sensePlay

Chelsea and Nathan escape to a secret tree house and find themselves with no electricity and nothing to do! What unravels during the sleepover is an action packed imaginary adventure full of games and surprises as the kids go enviro-mental. Meet the super heroes, evil Dr Double Adapter and the egalitarian Ergon Man as they battle it out to save the world’s energy supply. Two typical 10 year olds discover how much fun they can have without electricity as they dive into the magical costume cupboard, invent crazy TV characters and explore the creative chaos of a contemporary kids’ club house.

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMSCIENCE: Science Understanding (Earth and space sciences)GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Ethical behavior, Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social competenceCROSS-CURRICULUM PRIORITIES: Sustainability

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama)SOSE (place and space)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7

STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue guarantees a better performance6m wide x 5m deepPower outlet

Performers: Kyle Walmsley and Sarah McLeodDirector: Duncan Maurice

Script: Duncan Maurice, Johanna Searles, Kyle Walmsley and Sarah McLeodProducer and Presenter: Ergon Energy and Queensland Arts Council

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Two boys are thrust back in time to a Queensland they know little about. Confusion reigns as they are caught up in the clash between the worlds of Indigenous people and the newly arrived soldiers and convicts. The powerful sound of the didgeridoo, clapping sticks and song, trigger shifts in time and place to reveal the past. Through the boys’ eyes, students learn about historical figures and the devastating effect of the penal settlement on the traditional owners of the land.

STYLE/FORMIndigenous dramatic recount

THEMES AND CONTEXTSQueensland historyThe impact of the colonisation of Australia on Indigenous people

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMHISTORY: Historical Knowledge and Understanding GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Intercultural understanding, Critical and creative thinking, Ethical behaviourCROSS-CURRICULUM PRIORITIES: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama)SOSE (time, continuity and change, culture and identity)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development)

PRIMARYP TO YEAR 7

STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue guarantees a better performance5m wide x 4m deep x 2.5m high stage requiredPower outlet

Performers: Douglas Maybir and Terry Cassels Indigenous Consultant: Roxanne McDonald

Writer: Claire Austin with Roxanne McDonald and Sue RiderDirector: Sue Rider


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WHO WAS HERE FIRST?

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This production is a patchwork of Australian stories both past and present. It’s about those who’ve come across the seas and the boundless plains to share. Untitled is a contemporary theatrical chorus of diverse voices that echoes across one land. Meet the humans who have become ink on the pages of history. Listen to the next generation of citizens that dream of a new destiny. Feel the texture of a diverse identity that belongs to a place some call down under. See the faces of today’s terrain. And with courage let us all combine to advance Australia fair…

STYLE/FORMCollage drama

THEMES AND CONTEXTSAustralian history DisplacementAsylumImmigrationMulticulturalism

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMENGLISH: Literature (Examining literature)HISTORY: Historical Knowledge and UnderstandingGENERAL CAPABILITIES: Intercultural understanding, Ethical behaviour, Personal and social competence

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama)SOSE (time, continuity and change, culture and identity)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development)

SECONDARYYEAR 8 TO 12


Writer: Many peopleDirector: Duncan Maurice

Dramaturge: Johanna SearlesProducer: Queensland Arts Council

UNTITLED

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QSA SENIOR SYLLABIDRAMA, ENGLISH

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Is this a fairytale of hope or a corruption of power? Two former headliners, Carosella and The Author, have lost their carnival. Now at a crossroad they are dependent on their carousel caravan to survive. Their timeless tale is trapped in a giant spinning manuscript where fear dictates destiny. Will Carosella escape his literary canon and create her post modern memoir? Dare to discover the truth and take a ticket to a gypsy’s dream. Risk a race through time to know if the last performer will stay on for the ride. Watch the pages of carnivalesque turn to know if happy endings truly exist.

STYLE/FORMEpic theatre, Carnivalesque (Definition: characteristic of, suitable for, or like a carnival)

THEMES AND CONTEXTSPowerCourageTransformationCycle of OppressionGlobal awareness

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMENGLISH: Literature (Examining literature)GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Personal and social competence, Ethical behaviour, Intercultural understanding

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development)SOSE (culture and identity)




Writer and Director: Duncan MauriceDramaturge: Valley Lipcer of Roundabout Theatre


CAROSELLA

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WHO’S THAT CHIK? is a funny, personal and political show with plenty of sass and a pinch of Lionel Richie to boot. Told in the style of Hip Hop theatre, this is the true story of Candy B: a NIDA trained actor and award winning rapper, born and raised in the suburbs by South African parents. Underscored by a pumping sound track created by Candy’s real life sister the notorious Busty Beatz, the show traverses the highs and lows, blocks and flows of growing up brown with an afro and big dreams in Australia. The piece begins in Africa and quickly becomes episodic in structure, as Candy’s life from Seena Bird Dance Academy at six years old, to drama school in her early 20’s and then her entry into the entertainment industry is broken up by her mother’s journey of migration. Candy B’s mix of storytelling, video, music and comedy has attracted young audiences across the country. The themes of identity, culture, home and self-belief are at the heart of this connection. Her message is to celebrate the diversity of this wide brown land.

STYLE/FORMHip Hop, Storytelling, Comedy, Video

THEMES AND CONTEXTSDiversityCulture and ethnicity Personal historyRacismRespect

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMENGLISH: Language (Language for interaction), Literature (Examining literature)HISTORY: Historical Knowledge and UnderstandingGENERAL CAPABILITIES: Intercultural understanding, Literacy, Ethical behavior

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (music, drama)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development)SOSE (time, continuity and change, culture and identity)


STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue that can be darkened guarantees a better performance7m wide x 7m deep and 2.5m high stage spacePower outlet

Writer: Candy BowersMusic: Busty Beatz

Performers: Candy B and Busty Beatz

WHO’S THAT CHIK?

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QSA SENIOR SYLLABIDRAMA, MUSIC, ENGLISH

Winner: Best Performance 2009 Melbourne Fringe FestivalNominated: Philip Parsons Young Playwright’s Award

“The soundtrack is busy and inventive and the Dizee Rascal-style Blasian is a hit!” SMH 2009

“With her life, art and culture all intertwined and her career in full swing, it’s not going to take long before the answer to “Who’s that Chik?” will be on everybody’s lips.” Australian Stage Online 2009

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Experience Shakespeare like never before through dynamic physicality, contemporary beats and both classic and modern text. Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre’s Romeo & Juliet was first created in 2005 and was a hit with students and teachers throughout Queensland. At the request of teachers statewide we return Romeo & Juliet for a new generation. Students will explore Shakespearean language and the tale of two-star crossed lovers through physical theatre. Filled with love, lust, hatred and betrayal, this performance creates 16th Century characters modern students can relate to.

STYLE/FORMPhysical theatre, Shakespeare

THEMES AND CONTEXTSLoveConnecting with ShakespeareBetrayalFamily

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMENGLISH: Literature (Examining literature)GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Literacy, Personal and social competence

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama, dance)

QSA SENIOR SYLLABIDRAMA, ENGLISH, DANCE


STAGING REQUIREMENTS Indoor venues only6m wide x 6m deep x 3.5 m highWooden floors or gym flooring onlyPower outlet

Producer: Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre in association with Queensland Arts CouncilDirector: Katrina Cornwell & Stephen Mitchell Wright

Design and Choreography: Steven Mitchell WrightScript adaptation: Christopher Beckey

Composer: Chris Perren

ROMEO & JULIET

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Sophie’s family is torn apart and she is thrown into a whole new world. In the midst of chaos and a dark secret that plagues her family, Sophie chooses her moment to create a newer, better Sophie. Enter Kate and Gemma, her new best friends who will guide her through the sometimes treacherous world of the school yard, who is cool, who is not, what to wear and what to eat…This dynamic cast of three deliver a multiple character show that is a fast paced and hard hitting exploration of the taboo subject of eating disorders. Sophie Is… inspires young people to examine and discuss their own stories of struggle and oppression in order to achieve greater confidence and control of their lives. This production is for anyone who has questioned themselves without hope of an answer, for those who have felt muted in a world full of noise and for anyone who is or has been a teenager.

STYLE/FORMBrechtian and stylised performance techniques

THEMES AND CONTEXTSBody imageIdentityPeer pressure Self-esteemFamily

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMENGLISH: Literature (Examining literature)GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Personal and social competence, Ethical behavior

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (health, personal development)

QSA SENIOR SYLLABIDRAMA, ENGLISH, HEALTH EDUCATION



Writer and Director: Soapbox Theatre ProductionsProducer: Soapbox Theatre Productions in association with Queensland Arts Council

SOPHIE IS...

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Danger, fear and decision making are at the heart of this acrobatic circus. Navigating adolescence requires skill, balance and sense. This contemporary sideshow is about everybody and anybody. It delves into the risks young people are tempted to take when confronted by growing up. When is enough, enough? Tension is palpable on the edge. The mind spins on the verge. What are the choices? What are the skills needed? To jump in or not? Take a deep breath and examine the big picture, the importance of being informed and how building reliable networks might just keep these acrobats alive.

STYLE/FORMContemporary circus and mime

THEMES AND CONTEXTSRites of PassageAdolescenceRisk takingDecision makingBoundaries

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMGENERAL CAPABILITIES: Personal and social competence, Critical and creative thinking

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama, dance)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development)

QSA SENIOR SYLLABIDRAMA, DANCE


STAGING REQUIREMENTS Indoor or outdoor venue is suitablePortable free standing acrobats rig in showFootprint of rig is 4m deep x 5.5 m wideMin stage area required 6 m wide x 6 m deep x 5.5 m high2 x staff members required to assist with assembly of rig (if being used)No special skills required, but individuals with good hand-eye coordination preferredWithout rig, stage requirements would be min height (unobstructed) 3.5m and minimum clear and level floor 3.5 deep x 4m wideNo matting required grass, wood, carpet or concrete are acceptable

Performers: Allie Wilde and Nick CilentoDirector: Duncan Maurice

Writer: Duncan Maurice and Johanna SearlesDramaturge: Johanna Searles

Producer: Queensland Arts CouncilCreated in partnership with Wilde Applause and Sault Poets

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Log on to a digital diary that tracks the ups and downs, seductions and snares of social media. Two teenagers are searching for something different, something new, something unexplainable; but can they find love? Michael and Ellie connect online and it’s love at first byte. But who are they really and when are they being themselves? Is this flirtatious fun or dangerous deception? This engaging Cinematic Theatre experience fuses live performance and the big screen. Are the outer orbits of cyber space the new frontier of young minds?

STYLE/FORMCinematic theatre

THEMES AND CONTEXTSIdentityRoles and relationshipsInternet safetyCommunicationPrivacy

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMENGLISH: Literature (Examining literature)GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Information and communication technology competence, Ethical behaviour, Personal and social competence

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (media, drama)TECHNOLOGY (technology as a human endeavour)HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development, health)

QSA SENIOR SYLLABIFILM, TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA, DRAMA, ENGLISH


STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue that can be darkened guarantees a better performance 7m wide x 7m deep and 2.5m high stage spacePower outlet

Writers and Directors: Brad Jennings and Steven Maxwell

Dramaturge: Duncan Maurice Producer: Markwell Presents Cinematic Theatre Co.

in partnership with Queensland Arts Council

THE SOCIAL ME

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Unplugged is a dynamic production that explores how people can conserve electricity and continue to live a modern lifestyle. It is an insight into contemporary young people’s rite of passage into adulthood and how the choices they make engage them in greater environmental decisions about the planet. It’s a share house where two young people are balancing study, work, cash, bills and how they can get to the next big concert. Be inspired, confronted and laugh along with today’s real issues.

STYLE/FORMApplied theatre

THEMES AND CONTEXTSSustainabilityEnergy efficiencyBehaviour changeTaking responsibility

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMENGLISH: Literature (Examining literature)GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Ethical behaviour, Critical and creative thinkingCROSS-CURRICULUM PRIORITIES: Sustainability

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGSTHE ARTS (drama)SOSE (place and space)



STAGING REQUIREMENTS An indoor venue guarantees a better performance6m wide x 4m deepPower outlet

Performers: Kyle Walmsley and Sarah McLeodDirector: Duncan Maurice

Script: Duncan Maurice, Johanna Searles, Kyle Walmsley and Sarah McLeodProducer and Presenter: Ergon Energy and Queensland Arts Council

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Ergon Energy and Jani Haenke Charitable Trust

The Siganto Foundation

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS FOR SUPPORTING QUEENSLAND ARTS COUNCIL’S NON-FOR-PROFIT PROGRAM OF LIVE ARTS EDUCATION.

Funded with the Assistance of The Queensland Department of Education and Training

Program Partners

Production Partners

Youth Program 2012

Documents

Transcript of Youth Program 2012