making waves MANDURAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE EDUCATION PROGRAM 2012
The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre proudly presents our 2012 Education Program Making Waves. This initiative will bring world class theatre and internationally recognised professionals to engage, enthuse and educate through performance, workshops and a diverse program of opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you and your students to the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre in 2012.
tues 20 mar wed 21 mar 1pm & 7pm 7pm Mattresses rise up, form walls and wrestle with insomniacs of the night. Counting sheep, meditation, chamomile tea can t sleep! Desperation rises as five different characters struggle to ease first date nerves, madness and stress to get some shut eye. [You] now have the good fortune to witness the energy, innovation, passion and unique talent that McCarthy and her performers channel into their live performances. ~ BMA Magazine Winner of the 2004 Canberra Critics Award Suitable for Year 10 and up Workshops available Education Resource Kits available RESTLESS buzz dance theatre directed by cadi mccarthy
$ 10 per student fri 30 mar 11am Experience jazz music as never before when WA Youth Jazz Orchestra hosts the return of celebrated bass trombonist, tubist, composer and conductor Ed Partyka. WAYJO s Act-Belong-Commit Concerts for Schools program encourages the musical aspirations of students through interactive and stimulating music concerts. Returning to perform with WAYJO in 2012, Ed Partyka, mentored and inspired young musicians and students during his visit in 2005, which is still fondly remembered by those who took part. Partyka sees his orchestra as one big instrument capable of myriad moods and colours. Thus, the music really breathes ~ Dave Wayne, jazzweekly.com Suitable for all ages just for schools WAYJO can offer a workshop for a school band wanting to delve into the art of jazz music. If you are interested please call 9550 3920. CONCERT FOR SCHOOLS wa youth jazz orchestra
sat 5 may 7:30pm Circa is a new kind of circus: daring, breathtaking, and cheeky. This extraordinary troupe has left the high top and drum roll behind and its bold new vision is taking the world by storm. With Circa, you can expect to see amazing circus skills in new and startling configurations, bold and innovative use of video and lights, a moving soundtrack and a muscular and precise movement sensibility. Circa s work is very fresh contemporary circus, acrobatic dance and multimedia. But at the end of it all, this world-famous troupe brings human emotion to Circus. Its shows are deeply felt and make audiences think and feel. One hesitates to start a festival off giving a fivestar review, but this is truly outstanding. ~ The Irish Times, UK knee tremblingly sexy, beautiful and moving. ~ The Guardian, UK Suitable for age 12 years and up Workshops available Toured by Performing Lines for Road Work, with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia. Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. CIRCA circa created by yaron lifschitz & the circa ensemble Image: Justin Nicholas, Atmosphere Photography
$ 10 per student tues 8 may 9:30am & 12:30am A gentle story of the fanciful escapades of a girl who finds a way to be friends with her shadow. Children love to play with shadows they are mysterious and magical and can do amazing things, but making friends with your shadow can be a tricky business. There are things to sort out, negotiations to be made, frustrations to be overcome, problems to solve, adventures to be had and laughter to be shared. Me and My Shadow is presented in the form of a visual poem for children. The show tells its story using the languages of paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and words. With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances and an intriguing score; Me and My Shadow seeks to ignite the imaginations in a poetical experience that explores the frustrations and joys of friendship. A feast for the eyes that reaches straight, crystal clear to the hearts of all ages. ~ David O Brien, Db Review Perfect for ages 4 to 8 years Education Resource Kits available ME AND MY SHADOW patch theatre company
sat 12 may 7:30pm Shellie Morris is an Indigenous singer, songwriter and storyteller who performs earthy and honest songs about her life and the things that inspire her. Travel with her on an intimate journey as she shares her life through her music and her stories. Adopted out to Ian and Dorothea Dixon at an early age, Shellie shares her story of tracing her bloodlines back to her Aboriginal ancestry; a Wardaman (Katherine area) grandfather remembered for his skills with guitar and voice, and a Yanyuwa (Borroloola area) grandmother who was taken from her family at eight years and brought up in Darwin s Kahlin compound. The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts. Shellie is currently a featured artist with the Black Arm Band, a collaboration of Australia s top Indigenous artists and jazz musicians. Suitable for Year 7 and up Post-show question and answer session SHELLIE S STORY presented by artback nt arts development and touring
tues 5 jun 11am A true story of love, family, strength and the choices we make. In April 2009, two weeks short of his nineteenth birthday, Toowoomba teenager Kristjan Terauds died due to complications from illicit drug use. Inspired by April s Fool, an account of his son s death by Kristjan s father, the Empire Theatre commissioned award-winning playwright David Burton to bring this story to the stage. This project been made possible through financial assistance through Arts Queensland s Development and Presentation Program and the Regional Stages a joint initiative of Arts Queensland and Australia Council for the Arts. Using the words of Kristjan s friends and family interviewed over many months the result is a powerful mix of sadness, loss, and ultimately love, laced with humour. April s Fool promises to be a thought-provoking and ultimately optimistic reflection on how we all live our lives. The result is a theatre experience that reflects Kristjan himself loving, warm, generous, open, honourable, gentle, complex and provocative. Suitable for age 12 years and up Mild coarse language Workshops available Education Resource Kits available Post-show question and answer session APRIL S FOOL by david burton empire theatres The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts. Tour managed and coordinated by artour a business unit of Queensland Arts Council.
tues 19 jun 7:30pm Inspired by the beach and ocean, Shifting Sand is a powerful evocation of the ocean s many faces. TaikOz s ethereal sounds, thunderous taiko drumming, dynamic movement and dance seeks to capture the beauty, majesty and force of the ocean. From the delicate play of light on the surface of the sea to the raging fury of winter storms. Taiko is the Japanese word for drum and TaikOz is Australia s leading taiko drumming group. A TaikOz performance is more than just the beating of drums: it incorporates a complete world of drumming, song and dance that harks back to ancient Buddhist and Shinto rituals. It is a reflection of contemporary musical life, irrespective of nationality. A TaikOz performance is not just for the ears and eyes, but is felt throughout the entire body. It is a truly visceral experience. The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts. arts nsw This project has been made possible by the New South Wales Government through Arts NSW. the crowd [was] stamping and cheering for more. Each member seems to be able to do everything. They sing, they dance, they play like angels. ~ The Australian Suitable for all ages Workshops available SHIFTING SAND taikoz Image: Peter Stoop courtesy of Fairfax Photos, Performer: Kevin Mann
sat 30 jun 8pm Signs of Life is a story about people with uncertain futures navigating with only shreds of the past to guide them. It s about the mutual incomprehension between white and black the anxiously safe and the pragmatic dispossessed in country where nobody is really sure they belong anymore, and where everyone s fate seems to have been determined by those who came before. Bitter and funny, Signs of Life reflects on the ways in which people with radically different histories form awkward, spiky alliances in order to survive. Cast includes: Ernie Dingo, Helen Morse, George Shevtsov, Pauline Whyman This is a play about people who have little, in a landscape that offers little, finding hope in unexpected alliances. Signs of Life will touch your heart and ignite your imagination. ~ Kate Cherry Suitable for Year 8 and up Some adult themes Workshops available Education Resource Kits available Principal Partner Regional Partner This regional tour is supported through a funding partnership between the Department of Culture and the Arts and the Department of Regional Development and Lands in Western Australia. SIGNS OF LIFE by tim winton black swan state theatre company a co-production with sydney theatre company
tues 3 jul 11am & 7pm Life can be pretty tough unable to keep up with schoolwork, being bullied, parents fighting all the time, siblings picking on you. Thumb wrestling with an imaginary friend is way more fun! A young girl escapes into a world of her imagination with nothing but games and a whole pile of adventure. Incorporating puppetry, animation and visual design by Roly Skender, Fragile shows how to cope with feelings and relationships to find a positive way to move forward. Suitable for Years 3 to 10 Workshops available Education Resource Kits available FRAGILE buzz dance theatre directed by cadi mccarthy
Fri 6 jul 7:30pm Falling in love is never easy. Take our hero for instance. Now here s a guy who wants desperately to get married but is afraid that a smart woman will cheat on him. His ingenious solution? Enlist the help of a local convent to raise a girl so stupidly innocent that she won t know the first thing about cheating - let alone the last. In his mind she will be ever-faithful. The perfect wife. Or is she? Molière, French playwright and actor, is considered to be one of the greatest literary masters of comedy. arts nsw WA Season Partner Suitable for Year 7 and up Workshops available Education Resource Kits available Scholarships moli`ère s SCHOOL FOR WIVES bell shakespeare translated by justin fleming directed by lee lewis Image: Chris Ireland
$ 10 per student tues 14 aug 11:30am & 2pm The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo s child ignores her father s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn t really exist does he? The team behind The Gruffalo return with the charming sequel. The Gruffalo s Child brings together physical theatre, music and beautiful puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and scary fun for children, and their adults. every bit as funny, charming and innovative as The Gruffalo everything good children s theatre should be. ~ The List, UK Fun, daft and a little scary! ~ Time Out, UK A fun-packed furry treat for toddlers and their families. ~ What s On Stage, UK Suitable for age 4 years and up THE GRUFFALO S CHILD cdp with tall stories magical musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by julia donaldson & axel scheffler, published by macmillan children s books
tues 25 sept wed 26 sept 7:30pm 1pm & 7:30pm Chasing the Lollyman is a one man show devised and performed by one of Queensland s most dynamic and funny Indigenous performers, Mark Sheppard. It is a joyous sharing of stories, a celebration of urban Indigenous identity and takes a satirical look at the media and popular culture. Playing a variety of characters, weaving stand up with storytelling and clown, Mark pokes fun at everything from Neighbours (what would it be like if a Murri family moved into Ramsey Street) to politics. An affable and winning actor, Sheppard s picaresque offering is as original as it is Aboriginal, taking a light-hearted but surprisingly deep and personal look at Murri culture within a sketch framework, drawing on his own childhood in Mareeba among the Muluridgi mob. ~ Baz McAlister, Time Off Magazine The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts. Tour managed and coordinated by artour a business unit of Queensland Arts Council. ~ Martin Ball, The Age Suitable for age 13 years and up Education Resource Kits available CHASING THE LOLLYMAN debase productions Image: Lukas Davidson
thurs 27 sept fri 28 sept 1pm 11am Winner of the 2008 Australian Young Adult Book of the Year Award, The Ghost s Child is an allegorical fable asking powerful questions about the worth of life and the power of love. An exploration of independence and identity, this adaptation for stage by Sally Richardson invites consideration of how we live our lives, and reflects upon the nature of beauty, self, love, and the quality of happiness. The Ghost s Child delves into an elderly woman s history, reflecting on the people from her past and various creatures domestic, wild and mythical. The text is poetic and full of dense, complex imagery. The show integrates puppetry and object theatre, scenic and lighting design, original composition and live music, spoken and sung text, dance and animation. Government of Western Australia Department of Culture and the Arts This project is supported by Managing and Producing Services for theatre and dance artists in WA (Maps for Artists), which is a joint initiative of the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Government s arts funding and advisory body, and the State of Western Australia through the Department of Culture and the Arts. Suitable for age 10 years and up THE GHOST S CHILD produced by performing lines wa a new stage adaptation by sally richardson of sonya hartnett s extraordinary novel
wed 31 oct 7:30pm Always original and evocative, Bangarra Dance Theatre presents two works inspired by old and new customs in a theatrical fusion of dance and visual art. Commissioned by Bangarra s Artistic Director, Stephen Page, of earth & sky features the work of celebrated choreographer Frances Rings and Daniel Riley McKinley in his choreographic debut. Artefact by Frances Rings, breathes life back into Aboriginal objects that represent the continuum of practices that date back thousands of years. Riley by Daniel Riley McKinley celebrates the life and work of the late Michael Riley, an acclaimed Aboriginal photographer and filmmaker, related to Daniel through Wiradjuri culture. Making his debut with Bangarra, Aboriginal artist Jacob Nash has created inspiring designs that enhance the sensory experience in of earth & sky. At the heart of Bangarra s work is the inimitable soundscape and musical creativity of David Page, one of Australia s most outstanding Aboriginal composers. The Australian Government is proud to be associated with this tour through the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, which gives Australians across the country the opportunity to see some of our best performing arts. arts nsw This project has been made possible by the New South Wales Government through Arts NSW. Suitable for age 8 years and up Smoke effects are used in this performance Education Resource Kits available OF EARTH & SKY Image: Jason Capobianco, Dancer: Leonard Mickelo bangarra dance theatre
School /Group Contact name 1. Complete, sign and return the booking form by fax or mail. 2. An invoice will be sent to the school. 3. The non-refundable deposit of $50 is required within fourteen days of receipt of your invoice to hold seats seats are not held until the deposit is paid. 4. Full payment is due four weeks prior to the show. Unpaid seats cannot be held after this date, and may be sold to other groups. Position Postal address Suburb E-mail Phone (day) Phone (mobile) Fax Postcode I agree to the booking conditions outlined on the How to Book page and sign below on behalf of the school/organisation. Name Signature Please complete this form and return by fax on (08) 9550 3901 or mail to: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre PO Box 1049, Mandurah WA 6210 Position Date HOW TO BOOK booking conditions BOOKING FORM
attending qty ticket $ total $ eg Number of people Number of students Number of complimentary teachers Number of additional teachers additional teachers at student price Performance name Performance date Session time total qty Age / year group of students attending 10 x $15 ea $150 free total cost free Are you interested in participating in corresponding workshops if they are available? Yes please No thankyou performance age date/s time $ 15 1pm & 7pm 7pm RESTLESS Year 10 and up Tues 20 Mar Wed 21 Mar CONCERT FOR SCHOOLS All ages Fri 30 Mar 11am 10 CIRCA 12 years and up Sat 5 May 7:30pm 15 10 ME AND MY SHADOW 4 to 8 years Tues 8 May 9:30 am & 12:30pm SHELLIE S STORY Year 7 and up Sat 12 May 7:30pm 15 APRIL S FOOL 12 years and up Tues 5 Jun 11am 15 SHIFTING SAND All ages Tues 19 Jun 7:30pm 15 SIGNS OF LIFE Year 8 and up Sat 30 Jun 8pm 15 FRAGILE Years 3 to 10 Tues 3 Jul 11am & 7pm 15 SCHOOL FOR WIVES Year 7 and up Fri 6 Jul 7:30pm 15 THE GRUFFALO S CHILD 4 years and up Tues 14 Aug 11:30am & 2pm 10 7:30pm 15 1pm & 7:30pm CHASING THE LOLLYMAN 13 years and up Tues 25 Sept Wed 26 Sept 1pm 15 11am THE GHOST S CHILD 10 years and up Thurs 27 Sept Fri 28 Sept OF EARTH & SKY 8 years and up Wed 31 Oct 7:30pm 15 REQUEST DETAILS download further forms for making waves under the get involved section at manpac.com.au MAKING WAVES education program 2012 mandurah performing arts centre
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