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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS
Theatre, the imagined and enacted world of human beings, is one of the primary ways children and young people learn about life - about actions and consequences, about customs and beliefs, about others and themselves.
Participating in TYCs Secondary Education Program will encourage and enable children and young people to experience the arts in active ways as creators, participants and audience members, while promoting their creative achievements in a holistic framework. Our programs are linked to the Australian National Curriculum, the QSA Drama Syllabus & the Essential Learnings. They are also based upon state, national and international research conducted in the area of arts education, in particular children and youth theatre. All programs can be assessed against the curriculum criteria by TYCs in-house QCT registered drama teacher. International studies have also found that arts education is important to the development of young minds and positively influences learning in other areas. Arts education can also help address social exclusion and assist the development of students with learning difficulties. Learning through the arts can create a more positive environment for students with artistic talents. In a TYC Program, students are involved in communicating ideas and information, and working with others and in teams. These activities are supported by collecting, analysing and organising information, planning and organising activities, solving problems and, when necessary to enhance the drama work, using technology, mathematical ideas and techniques. Creativity, interpretation, innovation and cultural understanding are all sought-after skills for new and emerging industries in the 21st century. Drama education provides students with the tools to develop these skills in an integrated manner.
Participating in TYCs Secondary Education Program will encourage and enable children and young people to experience the arts in active ways as creators, participants and audience members, while promoting their creative achievements in a holistic framework. Our programs are linked to the Australian National Curriculum, the QSA Drama Syllabus & the Essential Learnings. They are also based upon state, national and international research conducted in the area of arts education, in particular children and youth theatre. All programs can be assessed against the curriculum criteria by TYCs in-house QCT registered drama teacher. International studies have also found that arts education is important to the development of young minds and positively influences learning in other areas. Arts education can also help address social exclusion and assist the development of students with learning difficulties. Learning through the arts can create a more positive environment for students with artistic talents. In a TYC Program, students are involved in communicating ideas and information, and working with others and in teams. These activities are supported by collecting, analysing and organising information, planning and organising activities, solving problems and, when necessary to enhance the drama work, using technology, mathematical ideas and techniques. Creativity, interpretation, innovation and cultural understanding are all sought-after skills for new and emerging industries in the 21st century. Drama education provides students with the tools to develop these skills in an integrated manner.
HEAD START TO HIGH SCHOOL:
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Your students can participate in a 2hr Social & Emotional Learning workshop at your school and explore the concepts of belonging as well as their fears, anxiety and excitement about secondary school. During this workshop students will participate in various team building drama games based upon Thoreau’s concept, ‘Live the life you have imagined’ whilst exploring self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills, social decision making skills. They will also develop a range of life-skills while engaging with topic based improvisational activities (and stimulus material from the play Wishfly will be introduced if applicable). The Arts Humanities English, HPE Social & Emotional Learning Friendship, Environment, Rites of Passage, Cairns, Family Relationships, Persuasive, Information and Narrative Texts, The exciting move into high school is an extraordinary rite of passage for young people today. They make new friends, meet new teachers and broaden their learning through a range of subjects. Their social, belonging and emotional well being during this time is also of increased importance in today’s society. This workshop aims to build a sense of belonging for young people in this time of transition through developing a sense of community belonging and determination for the year ahead. Space requirements | 5 x 5 m space (in-door with power) Availability: Term 1 - 4 Running Time: 2hrs Workshop Price: please contact us for a quote |
HEAD START TO HIGH SCHOOL:
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Wishing is Serious Business. A magical tale about friendship, love and the power of believing. Lys and her Dad have moved to a new town, her mum’s gone AWOL, she has no friends and to top it all off, she’s about to start high school. Then she meets the very unusual boy next door and goes on a quest to save a tree. She soon discovers that things aren’t always as they seem, and that it’s how you look at things that makes all the difference. With a good friend and the power of imagination, the world is full of possibilities and you can make your own map to anywhere. The play explores the often untold journey from primary school to high school. It is based upon the true experiences of FNQs young people’s transition and reflects a sense of place, history and society while also building a sense of belonging for young people 10yrs – 12yrs living across the Cairns region. The Arts Humanities English, HPE Social & Emotional Learning Friendship, Environment, Rites of Passage, Cairns, Family Relationships, Persuasive, Information and Narrative Texts, Dr Jane Modric is TYCs Playwright in Residence and holds a PhD in Creative Arts (JCU) and a Master of Letters (CQU). Her first play ‘Soph and the Real World’ was produced by JUTE Theatre Company in 2013, and was written as part of JUTE’s Enter Stage Write program. She has a background in music and song writing with two solo albums and a number of collaborations to her credit. Her research examines the creative process, and her interests lie in finding practical ways to enhance creativity in her own life and the lives of others. Jane has a long history with TYC, and worked on their most recent community cultural development project, Headstart, which transpired into a production called Wishfly and staged in 2015 by both professional as well as young and emerging performers. She has also most recently had her work published. Director: Leigh Boswell Set Design: Hayley Gillespie Featuring: Mike Ellliott, Evelyn McGuinness and Tom Williams Space requirements | 5 x 5 m space (in-door with power) Availability: Term 1 - 4 Running Time: 50mins plus 10 min Q andA Performance Price: please contact us for a quote Add a SEL Workshop exploring self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills, social decision making skills. |
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MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS
48 SHADES OF BROWN BY PHILIP DEAN
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Dan is in his final year of school in Brisbane. His parents are working overseas in Geneva and he has moved into a sharehouse with his 22-year-old bass playing Aunt Jacq and university student, Naomi. He needs to be concentrating on calculus and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. Instead he is trying to impress Naomi with his knowledge of the colours of birds and pesto recipes. Dan is introduced to the world of sharehouse living and the dilemmas of Uni parties, friends, lust and passion. Dan struggles with fitting into the house, girls and Jacq’s realisation of her own sexuality. For Dan life in the house is never boring!
Coming Soon! Philip Dean’s adaptation of the iconic Australian novel is a brilliantly crafted coming of age story particularly relevant to the trials and tribulations that senior high school students discover in their final years of school. The themes and issues represented explore an adolescent boys rite of passage into adulthood coupled with a comedic interpretation of learning experiences for senior students. Friday 11th March – Saturday 12th March 7pm @ TYC | School Matinee Avail to suit school Year Levels | 10 - 12 Student Ticket Cost $10 |
DRACULA
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He is Nosferatu, the Undead. He can walk through locked doors, change his shape. He never grows ill, never tires. And if you invite him into your home, he will take your life and your soul. Danny Johnson, Tom Burvill, Pippa Willmott, Rihards Rubulis, Charlotte Murray, Francesca Kunz, Noah Brown, Amber Grossmann, Tom Williams, Sophia Doyle, Finn George-Newman, Ashleigh Richardson, Nash Williams, Dylan Northcott Supernatural, Thriller Bram Stokers literary classic takes form in this vivid legend of lost love with a chilling supernatural backdrop. The iconic novel, written more than 100 years ago, still resonates with modern popular culture and provides bravura of storytelling guaranteed to enthrall a modern youth audience. Friday 10th June – Saturday 11th June 7pm @ TYC | School Matinee Avail to suit school Year Levels | 7 - 12 Student Ticket Cost $10 |
BE-
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“I need to tell you something. And I need you to just- not freak out. Okay? I need you to listen. Seriously. Listen. Until the end.” Since it was first staged in 2011, ATYP’s annual monologue program The Voices Project has changed the national landscape for young writers and actors. Gabrielle D'Hotman, Kayla Luhrman, Olivia Anderson, Emma McDonald, Francesca Kunz, Daniel Johnson, Catherine McGuinness, Kira McLennan, Molly Pointing, Darcy Maher, Clancy Stewart, Skye Simpson Naturalistic, Monologues Be-Tween Us is the product of the Australian Theatre for Young People’s critically acclaimed program- The Voices Project. Penned by an assemblage of 10 writers, the stories told positively reflect the trials of young people in this modern culture. This superb collection of stories will surely resonate with students as they begin their journey into adulthood. Friday 19th August – Saturday 20 August 7pm @ TYC | School Matinee Avail to suit school Year Levels | 10 - 12 Student Ticket Cost $10 |
ISLAND OF SECRETS
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Two children are travelling to meet the father they have never known when their ship is wrecked in a storm. They find themselves caught up in rebellion, magic, and mystery. Their presence seems to have been pre- arranged - but by whom? Taylor Crawford, Finn George-Newman, Tom Burvill, Lila Horobin, Ellie Johnson, Danny Johnson, Francesca Kunz, Kayleigh Demosthemis, Faith Morgan, Ashleigh Eustice, Sophie Griffin, Remy Cross, Elle Molnar, Joa Son, Amy Zahner, Anika Koller, Zara Burton, Ethan Baker, Emilia Simpson, Jonathon Cattell, Jack Daly, Kelly Pienaar Comedy, Fantasy Island of Secrets is a spectacular adventure comedy, ideal for secondary school or youth group audiences. This light-hearted narrative explores the idea of fate and destiny coupled with some truly magical beings and characters that will stop at nothing to get themselves home. Tony Nicolls enchanted tale will have audiences of all ages cackling as well as pondering their own “pre-arranged destiny”. Friday 8 Dec - Saturday 10 Dec, 7pm @ TYC | School Matinee Avail to suit school Year Levels | 7 and 8 Student Ticket Cost $10 |
SECONDARY DRAMA WORKSHOPS
TYCs range of in-school drama workshop are fun and engaging for all year levels. Workshops can be tailored for specific curriculum units of work and can run for just one hour, half a day or a full day residency. Students can explore a variety of drama skills including:
- Physical Theatre
- Stage Combat / Circus
- Children’s Theatre
- Devising Processes
- Improvisation
- Playwriting / Creative Writing
- Physical Theatre
- Stage Combat / Circus
- Children’s Theatre
- Devising Processes
- Improvisation
- Playwriting / Creative Writing