The 2022 Creative Learning program commences in February and runs right through to November. With dates across February, May and June, challenge your students’ storytelling abilities and introduce them to the world of broadcast with Take Over The Airwaves – A Radio Play Festival. A blended learning experience including both incursion and excursion components for students in Years 8 to 10, Take Over The Airwaves sees Geelong Arts Centre partner with Oxygen College to guide students through a series of workshops where they will become the actors, directors, scriptwriters, sound operators and narrators of their own unique story, with the support and mentorship of practicing theatre artists and digital resources. Inspired by Martin McKenna’s moving memoir, and part of the VCE Theatre Studies 2022 Playlist, The Boy Who Talked to Dogs (pictured) is the international premiere of a mischievous and magical work made in partnership with Adelaide’s acclaimed Slingsby and State Theatre Company South Australia. Coming to Geelong West Town Hall on Thursday 14 July, the performance explores the true story of Nimbin’s famous “Dogman”, who grew up in Garryowen, Limerick. This tough but tender tale is a celebration of the love of animals we share our homes and lives with, starring
acclaimed Dublin actor Bryan Burroughs amidst a dazzling array of shadows, songs and stellar musicianship. Then later in July, a puppet show with sustainability at its heart, Trash Puppets’ Escape from Trash Mountain hits Geelong Arts Centre’s recently redeveloped Studio 4 space to give students in Years 3 to 6 a poignant look at how good relationships and fervent optimism are key to saving out planet. Part of the Sustainable Strategies program and in partnership with Geelong Gallery, young students will be captivated as two performers operate 17 different puppets and transform trash into an epic playground! Throughout the year, educators will also have the opportunity to engage in creative conversations and professional development workshops, as well as access to engaging resources to assist in building lesson plans, inspiring student curiosity, and igniting meaningful conversations in the classroom. The Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Learning program aims to spark a love for the creative industries that opens a world of opportunity to both educators and students alike. If you are interested in any of Geelong Arts Centre’s 2022 Creative Learning programs, head to geelongartscentre.org.au/creativelearning for more information and to book.
Image: Hop on board our spaceship and get ready for blast off with Whoosh! Credit - Christopher Canato Geelong Schools
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