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Years 9-12
10am & 12.30pm 10am & 12.30pm 10am & 12.30pm 10am & 12.30pm 10am & 12.30pm 10am & 12.30pm
VENUE: THE STUDIO DURATION: 90 MINS TICKETS: $18 PER STUDENT (TEACHERS FREE)
Hackman (New Zealand)
PRODUCER: MARK WESTERBY. DIRECTOR: KIP CHAPMAN.
APOLLO13: Mission Control
Houston, we have a problem… Trapped 200,000 miles away from Earth, three astronauts fight for their lives. An explosion has ripped through their space craft, and they are quickly running out of oxygen, power and hope. As the world waits helplessly, the elite staff of America’s Space Agency are desperately trying to find ways to bring the crippled ship home. Inside a detailed replica of the 1970 American space administration control room, students become members of Mission Control, joining Flight Director Gene Kranz to bring the three heroes home. Sitting in console seats or as members of the Press Gallery, they will be given the opportunity to interact with the Astronauts and Mission Control staff. Based on real events, this interactive performance offers first-hand insight into this remarkable story of survival.
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..a very sucessful example of technically innovative and boundarycrossing theatre.’ THEATREVIEW, NZ
Extension Option: Provide students with a unique opportunity to learn
about astronomy and space exploration at Sydney Observatory, part of the Powerhouse Museum. Quote ‘Apollo 13’ to receive a discount. Call (02) 9921 3485.
Drama (role and character, tension, atmosphere) Improvisation
IMAGES: ANDREW KENNEDY.
Curriculum links
SCIENCE: Components of the Universe, Atmosphere, Space Science PHYSICS: The Cosmic Engine, Space, Astrophysics ENGLISH: Text (media and multimedia) DRAMA: Elements of